Black Prom Hairstyles & Updos

If you've been following the fashion trends in 2007, you'll know that natural black hair styles are back in with a vengeance!

Gone is the hassle of straightening your hair (and damage it can cause!), you can relax and enjoy your God-given texture & beauty, creating easy to manage, versatile styles.

For a special occasion or formal event, you might like to splash out and get a weave or braids so that you'll look great in the pictures.

You can use the search box below to choose from our pictures of black hairstyles for prom or formal events such as weddings.

Try highlights for your black hair

Wondering what highlights look good in black hair ?

It can be tempting to try blonde highlights - but there are other colours that will be far more stunning looking.

Why not try dark blue , try gold or auburn (they look great when the sun catches them), or even a dark red.  The key is to try darker shades that will tone rather than contrast sharply with your own color.

If you're not sure, ask a professional colorist for advice - or limit the highlights or lowlights to the area framing your face initially.

Black Hair Care Products - Facts & Fictions

Hot on the scene is the fact that there's now an option for women who want to use a natural, chemical-free relaxer (see Treasured Locks below).

If you're all natural and don't relax at all, you'll want to keep an eye on the condition of your hair.  The longer your hair, the more likely you are to have problems with dry hair and / or split ends.

A good regular hair care routine could include weekly hot oil treatments (such as Jojoba oil) and deep conditioning.

Do try and keep away from harsher hair care products that dry out your hair - check on the box to see what's included - look for natural or organic ranges.

Popular products include Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine products such as conditioners and moisturisers, Dr Miracle, Optimum hair products, Biolage hydratherapie, Dove and Pantene Pro-V products - many of these you can buy a popular stores such as Walmart.

Check out TreasuredLocks.com where you can shop online for natural hair products which are ideal for black women .

Updos & Formal Styles

Find out more about specific black updos & hairstyles below ... 

• African American Updos
  
  Inspiration for African American prom hairstyles & updos - pictures and ideas for women's styles
• Braided Updos
  
  Braids and braiding can look great on african american women

Recommended Resources

Braiding - easy to learn how to braid black hair with over four pages of suggested websites at http://www.blackrefer.com/beauty6.html 

Elegant Hair Styles - more pictures to help create the perfect hairdo

Wedding hair styles for black-haired women - more bridal updos and ideas for your hair