Either way, everyone should try a short haircut at least once.

Getting used to the mirror reflection without what many feel makes themprettycan be an adjustment.

Nia Nowlin is a hairstylist and natural hair expert with Houston’s Salon Meyerland.

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Now, thanks tohair paint wax, you’re free to apply colorful hues without seeing any damage.

Asymmetrical Cut

Twist it up, but make it fashion.

And, of course, really artful.

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Find a stylist who specializes in shaping natural hair for a look that’s stylish and chic.

Use your natural texture or add interest with braids or locs.

Straight Fringed Pixie

A sleek short cut with a bang gives the hair a classic edge.

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To achieve this style, having relaxed or heat-trained hair will provide you with the best results.

Accessorized Crop

Accessorizing short hair is simple.

you’re free to try everything from embellished bobby pins to hats, as you see here.

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As a bonus, the knots are also a solid way to achieve naturally curly hair with minimal effort.

Pearl Cornrows

This cornrowed protective style is giving us full-on glam with the addition of pearls.

With the right cut, natural hair can stay perfectly in place for weeks on end.

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For a rounded shape, blow-dry your bob with a round bush while pointing a hairdryer downwards.

This will help mold the hair and minimize frizz.

Textured Bowl Cut

Use your natural ‘do or go faux to replicate this look (i.e.

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have a wig specialist cut this style to perfection if you aren’t willing to commit).

Wigs are a protective style option that are worth the investment.

Keep the sides trimmed shorter to really highlight the curls up top.

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it’s possible for you to go chunky, mini, and even opt for a ’90s-inspired style.

Byrdie Tip

To keep box braids at their freshest, wrap hair at night.

The friction from sheets can cause frizz and damage un-wrapped hair.

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Blonde Pixie

Eva Marcille has served up short styles that wow since herAmerica’s Next Top Modeldays.

A product such as Olaplex’s Hair Perfector No.

3 is great for maintenance.

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The pair of gold hoops gives her cropped curls an instant boost of chic.

Blown-Out Bob

Bobs can be sleek, curly, and even blown out.

Fro Bowl Cut

Who doesn’t love a perfectly round fro?

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All you need is a good mousse and rods to achieve this minimal maintenance style.

The result is a loose, funky curl.

Yara Shahidi is a curly girl that enjoys trying new looks.

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Most people can go two to three days without washing their natural hair.

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Short Hairstyles for Black Hair Tapered Curls Alicia Keys

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Short Hairstyles for Black Hair Box Braids Marsai Martin

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Short Hairstyles for Black Hair Blonde Pixie Eva Marcille

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Short Hairstyles for Black Hair Cropped Curls Tia Mowry

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Short Hairstyles for Black Hair Flexi-Rod Curls Nathalie Emmanuel

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Short Hairstyles for Black Hair Curly Fringed Bob Yara Shahidi

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Short Hairstyles for Black Hair Blonde Buzz Cut Jodie Turner-Smith

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Short Hairstyles for Black Hair Purple Fade Cynthia Erivo

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