11 Cute Updos That Look Good On Black Women

As a Black woman, I can wear my hair any way I want, just like anyone else. But I think Black women have more options. For example, if my hair were in twists or braids, there can be at least 6 hairstyles that can be done. It could actually be more if I made a rose or stars or words out of the hair. Sometimes, I just want to do an updo. Now, I do love the creativity that can be done with bantu knots, space buns, braids, twists, afro, and locs. Sometimes, simple is great too. Think hair down and updos!
Speaking of updos, here are 11 updos that will look great on Black women:

High ponytail

Photo by Fábio Carvalho: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-shot-of-woman-s-reflection-in-the-mirror-11836199/

Middle part puff updo

Photo by Miguel Davis on Unsplash

Sleek bun

Photo by Justin Essah on Unsplash

Loc’d updo

Photo by Savage Photography: https://www.pexels.com/photo/portrait-of-a-young-woman-with-artistic-makeup-32515563/

Updo w/ scarf

Photo by Moa Király on Unsplash

High puff

Photo by jim hatch on Unsplash

African threading updo

Photo by Kureng Workx: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-woman-with-dreadlocks-hairstyle-7638960/ 

Cornrow bun

Photo by Andy Coffie  https://www.pexels.com/photo/portrait-of-woman-in-white-shirt-20624777/

Side braided ponytail

Photo by Dhemer Gonçalves : https://www.pexels.com/photo/portrait-of-woman-17291688/

Bun with bangs

Photo by Estevam Foto: https://www.pexels.com/photo/smiling-woman-posing-on-stairs-16778669/

Updo with a swoop

Photo by Christian Agbede on Unsplash

Voila! These updo styles can be worn for any occasion. That’s right, any! You wanna dress it up? Add adornments like gold cuffs or pearl pins! I will say updos shouldn’t be done too often since there can be baby hair loss if the updo is done tightly and back to back.

If you enjoy this post, check out this one!

Thanks for reading

Xo
Ohemaa

SAVE FOR LATER