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Experimenting with your natural hair can be exciting but also quite daunting.

Luckily, lots of inspiration can be found on Instagram andTikTok.

The number of styling products you use are totally up to you.

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(Check out this handywash-and-goguide if you need a bit more assistance.)

It shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.

Rihanna’s High Ponytail

It cant get much easier than a ponytail.

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Then, style or attach your ponytail.

This option can last anywhere between one to two weeks by wrapping the hair with a scarf while sleeping.

Just section your hair up and roll each part into a tight mini bun.

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Smooth down those baby hairs and youre ready to go within minutes.

Air-drying will take a bit longer than if you used a hairdryer or diffuser.

First, divide your hair into small sections and spray each section with aheat protectant.

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If you have a hair dryer, you might achieve this look in as little as 30 minutes.

For pigtails, the process can be done in 15 minutes or less if youre an experienced braider.

If you make your twists pretty large, the process can be done in less than an hour.

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Ciara’s Messy Bun

Whats better than a regular bun?

A messy one, of course.

Add a headband if you’re looking for some added pizzazz.

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you could get this done in a few minutes.

see to it you section the back of your hair strategically and apply your extensions as needed.

When youre done, comb your hair and clip-ins together for an effortlessly blended look.

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A smoothing edge control product is ideal for creating a sleek look around the edges.

Just throw your head forward and gather your hair with your hair tie for a voluminous high ponytail.

This style shouldnt take more than 15 minutes.

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The volume you’ve got the option to achieve with this style looks great with a middle part.

Peace suggests using a lightweight oil along with a shine-enhancing serum to finish the look.

Itll only cost you a few minutes.

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Imaan Hammam’s Sparkly Headband

Accessories make styling even easier because they do all the talking.

you might do the very same if you have a few rubber bands handy.

The styling time is much quicker than it looks.

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The wider the fabric, the better, so you dont have to worry about taming flyaways.

Youll be done in no time.

Add colorful streaks or switch up your whole head with this vibrant water-based product.

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Depending on what you’re going for, the process can range between minutes or an hour.

If youre not sure how to do this intricate braid, check out ourfishtail braid guide.

Gabrielle Union’s Baby Hairs

Let your baby hairs steal the show.

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Choose one in a color that popsbonus points if it matches your outfit.

Depending on your skill level, you could be out the door within 15 minutes.

To achieve this look, plait your hair into six even cornrows using curly braiding extensions to give length.

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Then pull some the curly extensions out of the braid to give it that soft, messy look.

We recommend a satin-lined beanie to keep your hair in tip-top shape while providing warmth.

To achieve this look, use a mini wand to curl your hair in small sections.

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This look can also be achieved without heat for those looking to minimize to their hair.

When the hair is completely dry, unravel the twists softly and style," Bames says.

Her bone straight blonde extensions are equal parts sassy and classy.

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“Lastly, tie your hair down and let your hair air-dry or sit under a dryer to dry.

Finally, take your curls down and style them by softly pushing your hair forward and to the side.

Bames recommends parting and braiding the middle section of your hair in different directions going back.

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Then braiding the two corner sections of your hair back to front.

When the curls are done, use your hands and a small tooth comb to style as desired.

Recreating, this style is simple.

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you’ve got the option to leave the twists in overnight and take them out in the morning.

Sleeping with a bonnet is a great idea if you’re natural.

The satiny material can help protect your hair from the friction of the pillowcase.

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Alternatively, you might also sleep on a satin or silk pillowcase.

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Viola Davis wearing a faux hawk hairstyle

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Issa Rae wearing a braided faux hawk hairstyle

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Beyonce wearing a curly, half up, half down hairstyle at Coachella

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Imaan Hammam wearing a sparkly headband on top of her curls

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Joyjah Estrada wearing a bubble, banding ponytail hairstyle

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Corinne Bailey Rae wearing her curls in a sideswept style

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Yvonne Orji wearing a blue and gold headwrap

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Janelle Monae wearing a fishtail braid hairstyle

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Gabrielle Union wearing braids in a half up, half down style with baby hairs

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Cardi B wearing a half up, half down hairstyle with a visible scrunchie

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Rihanna wearing a short, wet curly hairstyle

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Jada Pinkett Smith wearing a halo braid hairstyle

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Lupita Nyong’o wearing a braided updo hairtstyle

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Yara wearing a soft, messy cornrows hairstyle

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Kelly Rowland wearing a short, bob hairstyle with a middle parting

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Keke Palmer wearing a kinky twist-outs hairstyle

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Beyonce wearing bone-straight, blonde extesnsions

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Sanaa Lathan wearing her hair in a short, twist-out style

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Lori Harvey wearing her hair in a tousled bob style while posing at Victoria’s Secret’s celebration of The Tour ‘23 event

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Rihanna wearing fulani braids at the 2019 Fashion Awards.

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Coi Leray wearing a short, blue curly hairstyle as she poses with a lollipop

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Quinta Brunson wearing a textured ponytail on her way to Christian Siriano’s SS24 Fashion Show

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