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Black Hairstyles: Weaves

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020
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Afro-Chic

Achieve this coiffed ’fro with the help of a medium-size curling iron and a teasing comb. Twist small sections around the iron and release.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
Sean Burrowes
02
A Bad Bang

Layered bangs were enhanced with a track for thickness and color. The stylist used a ceramic flat iron to create a face framing finish.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
Alex Beauchesne
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Dream Weave

Make sure your roots and your weave mesh seamlessly! Rsession Root Control ($12.99, amazon.com) is a genius new flatiron that allows you to do just that.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
Eric Fischer
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Short & Sweet

Give your weave a full brush-through daily in order to prevent tangling and matting. Try using the i|m Nylon Paddle Brush.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
Eric Fischer
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Extreme Waves

To get the look at home, curl hair with medium-sized curling iron. Apply a dime-sized amount of Redken Rough Paste, and then comb curls halfway through from the root with a wide-tooth comb.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
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Pretty Pony

Ponytails are instant glamorizers. The difference between the perfect ponytail and a “phony” tail is the texture and the color you select.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
Carlo Dalla Chiesa
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Bobbed and Hued

Put a spin on the traditional bob by warming up strands with lighter hues of rich browns. Apply Wella Professionals Color Preserve Seal & Shine Drops to add luster.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
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Curl Conscious

Good detangling products and an ultra-lightweight finishing spray are essential to maintain a great weave. Try SoftSheen-Carson Weave Care Featherlight Detangler.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
Eric Fischer
09
She Bangs

Who says bangs can’t be edgy? Check out this blunt-edge, asymmetrical, sewed-in bang that’s easily shaped with the CHI Ceramic Flat Iron and maintained by wrapping at night.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
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Weave Wonder

Ellin LaVar’s ScalpRx relieves itching without frizzing roots, and Vigorol Maximum Styling Foam is an instant volumizer that’s actually alcohol-free (ie, it won’t dry out your hair)!

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
Eric Fischer
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Tall Tail

To achieve this glam look, clip an asymmetrical bang and pin three large-barrel curls in front of a human-hair ponytail.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
Haitem
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The Big Time

Achieve this mega-volume ‘fro with a wide-barrel curling iron, and then back-comb throughout using a fine-tooth comb. Finish with L’Oreal Elnett Hair Spray.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
Tim Petersen
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Side to Side

To achieve this sassy bob, add clip-on human extensions, roller-set crown and bangs with medium-size rollers, using KeraCare Setting Lotion. When dry, remove rollers and finger-style.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves
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Free Flow

A featherweight weave can preserve your hair and minimize maintenance. Use a straw set to create these romantic curls.

Black Hairstyles: Weaves