Urban Hairstyles

Urban hairstyles refers to haircut styles and ideas which are stylish cool and chic. It is not necessary that they reflect a particular culture. However, there are many black hairstyles like braid style and Afro styles, which look great. Many people also tend to use wigs or hair extensions to create urban styles. Short hair wigs which are easy to maintain are generally opted for. You can also go with hair extensions to create braided style or colored hair styles.

Short Pixie Cuts: Short pixie haircuts are great looking hairstyles which look great on women. To get these hairstyle, the hair on the back and sides is cut into short crops. The top crown hair are kept long and are cut at an angle. With the hair near the crown shorter and the hair near the forehead kept longest. Then, the front hair is styled into long side sweeping bangs. Check out pictures of Rihanna's to get an idea about these hairstyles.

Faux Hawk: These are popular hairstyles for black women, and common urban hairstyles among men who like to sport an edgy look. For faux hawk, the hair on the sides of the head are cut into short crops. Then, the middle hair is cut long, and a bit choppy. With a strong holding gel, the middle hair is styled upwards and sideways to create bangs and a faux hawk look.

Graduated Bob Styles: You will find wigs of these bob hairstyles too. To get these styles the back hair are cut real short, near the nape of the neck, and the side hair are kept longer. This style is then accompanied with some sort of bangs.

Afro Styles: These are natural black hairstyles, as many African-American people tend to have Afro hair. Afro hairstyles for men and women are extremely curly hair, which look good when they are kept short. Get some layers done in your Afro hair to make them look even better.

Ponytail Styles: You can use hair extension or tie your medium or long hair into various ponytail hairstyles. To style your natural hair into ponytail styles, you can try out the two ponytail sides with a middle or side parting. You can also create mini ponytail all over the head and use colorful bands to create a funky look.

Braid Hairstyles: One can easily find braid wigs. However, you can create some cool looking braid hairstyles in short, medium or long hair. Cornrows can be done in a variety of designs, you can also get half cornrows done. Tree braids, dookie braids, twists, box braids, etc. can also be opted. To get these braided stylist, go to a professional stylist.

Straw Curls: Straw curls are transitional black hairstyles for women who are opting from styled hair to natural styled hair. Women who have been using hair relaxers, and want to wear the hair natural, can go with straw curls. For this style drinking straws or thin perming rods are used to create even curls.

Dreadlocks: Dreadlocks are a favorite hairstyle among many. However, to get dreadlock hairstyles it can take months. But, you can create faux dreadlocks hairstyle within minutes. Short dreadlocks are quite popular among men, and make the hair look neat and organized, and still give look of casual dreads. Take care to wash your dreads at least once in a two week.

So, try out the above hairstyles to sport cool hip looking trendy hairstyles, and enjoy your new look. Visit a stylist every six weeks to maintain your style.