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Natural hairstyles for black men

There are several natural hairstyles for black men from which a person can choose. Many young African American men wear their hair in various braided designs. As you get older these styles may not suit your personality or your profession any longer. This article will help the older men find ways they can style their natural hair, that may better suit their adult lives.

Short Dreadlocks: Long dreadlocks have earned a bad reputation; many believe them to be a dirty or unkempt hairstyle. Some people associated dreads with people who might be into illegal activities. If you were applying for a professional job, you would not want to go into the interview sporting dreadlocks. If you are a diehard dread fan, this hairstyle is a great alternative for you. Short dreadlocks can reflect good taste in a well-maintained style.

Short Afro: A well-coiffed afro is a great natural hairstyle for the older man. Afros have long been a popular hairstyle for men and woman in the African American culture. As you get older, an afro might not be the best choice for the common businessperson. This is a great twist on the normal afro, and will be accepted no matter how old you are. This is a trendy and stylish hairstyle for anyone who wants to display the natural beauty of his or her African hair, while maintaining a professional look.

Close Shave: This is the African American man’s version of a buzz cut. A close shave is a great hairstyle for any older man. This hairstyle can compliment any style and is great for someone who has little time to dedicate to his or her hair every day. If you are a busy person who needs a low maintenance hairstyle this is a great choice for you. You can still display your natural hair without looking like you are bald. This hairstyle can add professionalism and structure in any man’s life. Another benefit of this hairstyle is that woman to love it!

Total Shave: With age comes the loss of your hair. If you are an aging man, who has begun to see the signs of a receding hairline, this could be a great hairstyle for you. A complete shave is very popular among man older men, and is a great way to show your confidence. This is another great hairstyle for an on the go man. There is very little maintenance involved with this hairstyle. At most, you may have to keep up with the shave. This is normally done a couple of times a week and a barber can do it rather quickly. This hairstyle goes with any wardrobe as well.

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Our goal is to share the beauty of Afro-textured hair and to have a place where we can come together to get examples, advice, and information of black hair growth and hairstyles. Whether you have permed, pressed, or natural hair it's still black hair and it's beautiful.

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