Natural Short to Mid Length Hairstyles:Photo Thread!

[DivineNapps1728]

I've been seeking inspiration to do new styles & I've been drawing blanks; I figured it'd be great if there was a thread with a variety of natural hairstyles to peruse for inspiration.

I'll start it off with a few of my favorite styles

All I ask is that you state your hair length when you did they style:

very short = 1-3
short = 4-6
mid length = 7-9

As well as how involved creating the style is in relation to the time commitment it requires:

Low impact = an hour or less
moderate impact = 1.5hrs to 3hrs
high impact = 3.5 hrs to 5hrs
Very high impact = 5+ hours

You can also include a tutorial if you like written or otherwise.

Shots from multiple views are encouraged to get a good idea of the full style!!!!!


....If this catches on I'd love to organize featured styles by hair length and time required to create the look.

Be back with pics

 

[Nonie]

I must share my favorite hairstyle (my hubby's worst He thinks it looked like tarantulas)

Hair length: about 3-4 inches

Hair was in twists and washed and allowed to drip dry were usually worn like this when not going anywhere:

But for work, while damp, I'd put rollers and let them airdry when I slept (not very comfy to sleep in so you can probably do it in the AM and rollerset with a dryer).

Time to put in rollers systematically, less than 10-15 minutes.
Drying time depends on method you use.

Results:

 

[DivineNapps1728]

I love the curled twists! I need to try that

 

[tatambabyy]

this is such a great thread!!!

 

[Evolving78]

3 inches 2 1/2 hours

0.5 inches of hair i cowashed and used some giovanni direct leave-in

4-3.5 inches wash and go with just some moisturizer, no gel

5-6 inches 3 hours

 

[DivineNapps1728]

Twisted updo

mid-length hair
low to moderate impact style depending on how picky I'm being

Simple Puff
mid-length hair
low impact style

Twisted Braided Updo
mid-length hair
moderate to high impact style depending on size of twists & braids

Braid Twist Combo with Hat
mid-length hair
moderate impact style

Quick Flat Twist Style
mid-length hair
low impact style

Twisted "Hump" Updo
mid-length hair
low to moderate impact style

Twistout & Braids Combo
mid-length hair
low to moderate impact style

 

[nakialovesshoes]

DivineNapps you are awesome - now why couldn't I style my hair like that when I was natural. I LOVE your hair!!!!

 

[DivineNapps1728]

shortdub I love your wash & go. What moisturizer did you use?
Nonie, what kind of rollers do you use to set your twists?

 

[DivineNapps1728]

DivineNapps you are awesome - now why couldn't I style my hair like that when I was natural. I LOVE your hair!!!!

Awww! Thanks dear! I needed that I have alot of girlfriends walking around with fresh perms & fly wraps...I've been getting "the itch" lately.

 

[Evolving78]

^^^^ i Africa's Best Kids Organics Shea Butter Detangling Lotion. after someone hip me to it here for my natural hair, i really like. plus i will spray my hair with a water, almond oil, and glycerin mix. my hair feels really soft and not hard. i use the gel when i want a more defined look.

i love your styles too. Nonie i have to try that style on my hair soon.

 

[tatambabyy]

3 inches 2 1/2 hours


0.5 inches of hair i cowashed and used some giovanni direct leave-in

wow. beautiful.

 

[claudia05]

this is such a great thread!!!

Inspiration for transitioners and those how have recently bced.

 

[Pooks]

All styles done on my mid length hair = 7-9 ins

Braidfront puff - v low impact - took no more than 5 minutes





Canerows w bantu'd twists - moderate impact depending on the size you wish to twist



Low puff - low impact


Canerows and bun - moderate impact (took my friend about 2.5 hours)




Single plaits - high impact (takes my sis about 5/6 hours)



Now I'm wearing single twists, will update when I take pics

 

[infojunkie]

So loving this thread, just hate I can't see all the pics.

 

[onelove08]

Wonderful thread! Cute styles ladies! Thank you for sharing! I may try these styles. But, I am lazy! lol!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Nonie]

Nonie, what kind of rollers do you use to set your twists?

I 'onno whatchu call 'em. I don't even know if they're "safe". I hate recommending things coz I'm not so savvy on "things" people use on hair.

They look like this:

 

[donewit-it]

Great thread.

Unfortunately I have nothing to contribute, but I am subscribing to keep up

 

[Shandell]

Shortdup78 you are stunning...work it girlie!!

 

[Shandell]

Divinenapps1728 you are divinely gorgeous...may I have your hair...please

 

[Ediese]

3 inches 2 1/2 hours

I think you're sooo pretty!!! I love your makeup looks!

 

[Evolving78]

thanks ladies for the compliments! that made me feel good today. i needed that!

 

[NikStarrr]

Here's a style I did when I was still fairly short. The flat twistout. I do two layers of twists because my hair is really thick. I also put perm rods on the ends of the top layer, the bottom layer is a looser curl, and don't really need the perm rod. The twists themselves are low impact, but because they need a while to dry, total this style is moderate impact.

Finished product

 

[DivineNapps1728]

I 'onno whatchu call 'em. I don't even know if they're "safe". I hate recommending things coz I'm not so savvy on "things" people use on hair.

They look like this:

Lol I feel you, but they work beautifully on your hair...I'm not too scared to try I've always wondered if these would stay in my hair or if the velcro/ridges wouldn't be enough. I hate using clips so when I see these again I'll grab a set. Thanks hun

 

[Babylilac]

3 inches 2 1/2 hours

0.5 inches of hair i cowashed and used some giovanni direct leave-in

4-3.5 inches wash and go with just some moisturizer, no gel

5-6 inches 3 hours

You are rocking the twa girl !!!!

 

[DivineNapps1728]

Divinenapps1728 you are divinely gorgeous...may I have your hair...please

Thanks my dear! I would share if I had any extra, but lately I'm trying to grow all I can

 

[Spongie Bloom]

Thank you for this thread! Im transitioning so this gives me a lot of inspiration! Subscribing

 

[so1913]

Here's a style I did when I was still fairly short. The flat twistout. I do two layers of twists because my hair is really thick. I also put perm rods on the ends of the top layer, the bottom layer is a looser curl, and don't really need the perm rod. The twists themselves are low impact, but because they need a while to dry, total this style is moderate impact.

Finished product

This is CUTE!!! I may have to try this technique...

 

[remnant]

subscribing

Ok ladies U know mid lenght natural is shoulder to waistlenght stretched hair for natural 3c to 4b so this thread is awesome for many of us natural :fun:

 

[remnant]

Twisted "Hump" Updo
mid-length hair
low to moderate impact style

Lady thank you for this thread, I would like to know how you did this style please

 

[natural2be]

Twisted updo

mid-length hair
low to moderate impact style depending on how picky I'm being

Simple Puff
mid-length hair
low impact style

Twisted Braided Updo
mid-length hair
moderate to high impact style depending on size of twists & braids

Braid Twist Combo with Hat
mid-length hair
moderate impact style

Quick Flat Twist Style
mid-length hair
low impact style

Twisted "Hump" Updo
mid-length hair
low to moderate impact style

Twistout & Braids Combo
mid-length hair
low to moderate impact style

Your hairstyles are sooooo freakin cute. I love it!