9 Natural Hairstyles We Want to Try NOW

Blow and go like Solange or try a kinky mohawk!

Curly Bangs - Natural hair is being celebrated now more than ever. From clean buzz cuts, to tailored fros, to the biggest, boldest styles—options are endless. Come summer, give one or more of these looks a try. By Metanoya Z. Webb Whether you wash and go or twist out, update your look with some good ole fashioned bangs. It’s a simple way to give your hair a new level of edge. (Photo: Simply Bianca Alexa via Instagram)

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Curly Bangs - Natural hair is being celebrated now more than ever. From clean buzz cuts, to tailored fros, to the biggest, boldest styles—options are endless. Come summer, give one or more of these looks a try. By Metanoya Z. Webb Whether you wash and go or twist out, update your look with some good ole fashioned bangs. It’s a simple way to give your hair a new level of edge. (Photo: Simply Bianca Alexa via Instagram)

Pineapple - A full head of thick hair can be a pain in the arse. Yes, it’s true, a lot of curlistas reserve the pineapple look strictly for bed, but we’re encouraging you to rock it on a scorching day. Seriously, who wants hair on their neck come summer anyway? (Photo: Malaika Russell via Instagram)

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Pineapple - A full head of thick hair can be a pain in the arse. Yes, it’s true, a lot of curlistas reserve the pineapple look strictly for bed, but we’re encouraging you to rock it on a scorching day. Seriously, who wants hair on their neck come summer anyway? (Photo: Malaika Russell via Instagram)

Kinky Mohawk - When giving this style a try remember, the kinkier the better. (Photo: Tanya J-B via Instagram)

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Kinky Mohawk - When giving this style a try remember, the kinkier the better. (Photo: Tanya J-B via Instagram)

Solange Knowles on elevator scuffle with Jay Z: - "What's important is that my family and I are all good. What we had to say collectively was in the statement that we put out, and we all feel at peace with that."(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Blow & Go Like Solo - This hair is just…everything. If you don’t have the length or depth to achieve Solange’s Diana Ross-esque mane, come off your high horses and invest in a wig. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Rod Set Updo - Go for the retro vibe with this fancy pinned-up hairdo. P.S. don’t forget the flower! (Photo: A Curls Best Friend via youtube)  

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Rod Set Updo - Go for the retro vibe with this fancy pinned-up hairdo. P.S. don’t forget the flower! (Photo: A Curls Best Friend via youtube)  

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Lupita's Poufs - We didn’t know pigtail poufs were possible until we spied them on Lupita at the NAACP Image Awards and instantly fell in love. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Lupita's Poufs - We didn’t know pigtail poufs were possible until we spied them on Lupita at the NAACP Image Awards and instantly fell in love. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

Photo By Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards

Flexi Rod Set - The trick to a flawless flexi rod set is patience. Buy a variety of rods in different sizes and rock these spirals all summer long if you want to. (Photo: LifewithCoco2 via Youtube)

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Flexi Rod Set - The trick to a flawless flexi rod set is patience. Buy a variety of rods in different sizes and rock these spirals all summer long if you want to. (Photo: LifewithCoco2 via Youtube)

Photo By Photo: LifewithCoco2 via Youtube

Bun & Done - Swap out that tired topknot for a sleek, twisted bun. And when you’re done, decorate it with a layered gold headdress like this naturalista did. (Photo: Nolyejustcurlz via Instagram)

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Bun & Done - Swap out that tired topknot for a sleek, twisted bun. And when you’re done, decorate it with a layered gold headdress like this naturalista did. (Photo: Nolyejustcurlz via Instagram)

Architectural Twist Out - Give your twist out some definition with a deep side part, and don’t forget the rods for your ends!   (Photo: Natural Hair Does Care via Instagram)

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Architectural Twist Out - Give your twist out some definition with a deep side part, and don’t forget the rods for your ends!   (Photo: Natural Hair Does Care via Instagram)