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Home • News

Black Hairstyles: Glam

By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020
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Tempting Tresses

Go from Hollywood actress to a classy socialite with hairstyles that add style and a hit of glam.
By Crystal I. Cunningham

Tempting Tresses
Get sexy inspired locks instantly by adding a mixture of large and small curls using Gold’N Hot Bumper Spring Curling Iron, then use a rat-tail comb to perfect this tousled look.

Black Hairstyles: Glam
Eric Fischer
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Go Glam

Get soft curls by using Ion Curl Defining Shaping Creme to achieve this chic classic do.

Black Hairstyles: Glam
Tony Kim
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Afro-Chic

To get these massive flowy curly tenderloins, apply Miss Jessies Curly Pudding to amp up the volume and maintain the curl.

Black Hairstyles: Glam
Carlo Dalla Chiesa
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Romantic Curls

Soft and sleek, this classic look can be done instantly with barrel rollers or a curling iron. Pin the hair with bobby pins for hold, release each coil and go!

Black Hairstyles: Glam
Michael Brandt
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Luxurious Locks

Why not look rich with waves that relinquish your glamorous side? To get this look, roller-set the hair from the nape to the forehead. Once the hair is dry, release curls, then brush the hair and polish strands with a little serum.

Black Hairstyles: Glam
Eric Fischer
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Mane Attraction

Replicate this sleek satin look by parting each section of the hair and flatiron straight, finishing with Quidad Shine Glaze Serum.

Black Hairstyles: Glam
Darren Keith
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Vanity Hair

Ride the waves and get this polished look by using Motions At Home Shine Enhancing Pomade for hold.

Black Hairstyles: Glam
Berry Behrendt
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Curl Madness

Beat the frizz by dabbing on John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum to get this sexy confident look.

Black Hairstyles: Glam
Berry Behrendt
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Extreme Waves

Get big romantic hair with Ellin Lavar Textures Therm Mist Hot-Tool Styling with Maximum Heat Protection to avoid damage.

Black Hairstyles: Glam
Berry Behrendt