Many black women continue to have their hair relaxed or chemically straightened, but what makes the difference for short hair styles for black women is the abundance of styles that accommodate straight textures, some women like short weaves, braids or perms.

Popularized Short Hair
Many Black women continue to have their hair relaxed or chemically straightened, but what makes the difference for short hair styles for black women is the abundance of styles that accommodate straight textures. Some women choose to style themselves with short-short bobs popularized by Anita Baker and Halle Berry, while others prefer smooth swirls or intricate precision cuts. Still others choose longer, more lush lengths, with some even utilizing hair weaves to give extra length and volume.

Black women increasingly opt for a more Afrocentric look close to the scalp, boyish trims and some even go semi-bald. Short hair styles for black women close cuts may be curly, due to natural hair texture or the use of a texturizer or moisturizer, while others are updated versions of the Afro of the '60s and '70s. Whereas the Afro of that period was considered a social and political statement "I'm Black and I'm proud" today's Black woman wears her natural 'do for the same reason and to make a personal statement about hair freedom and herself. From silky straight, shoulder-length styles to close cropped naturals and expansive African locks, Black women are taking the concept of personal expression via hair to new heights.

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Halle's signature semi-spiked short black hairstyle Hollywood's leading African American style icon, Halle Berry has a classic short hairstyle that gets rave reviews.

Short Bob
If desired color hair or use highlights to define cut. Keep up a layer cut bob wrapping hair in a silk scarf at night. In the morning, comb hair down and style with fingertips. Remember to deep condition at every wash, so that hair stays healthy.