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20 Latest Kenyan Hairstyles for Women [2024]

Do you remember the last time you visited your stylist, and came up feeling confident and younger? Well, if you do, there is no doubt you know the trendy Kenyan hairstyles that look great on your skin tone and face shape.

However, opting for the latest haircuts is not all about beautifying yourself but also creating a lasting impression on your hair.

 

Beautiful Hairstyles for Kenyan Women

best hairstyles for Kenyan Women

One very good thing about Kenyan hairstyles, especially, those involving braids is that they will ever be trending and up-to-date. They are effortless to maintain, and the vivid shades on the hair will make you always ready for a selfie!

To make sure that you get the hairstyle that you will look great in, go through some of the celebrities with the same hair texture and face shape as you.

Nevertheless, for the Kenyan ladies who need something quick, consider pixie cuts, bangs, braids, and bobs.

These are here to stay. They are also classic and sassy hairstyles. Let’s look at some of the extremely cute hairstyles that every stylish Kenyan woman would like to try.

 

1. Neat Badika Lines

kenyan hairstyles for women

Hairstylists have become more innovative than before. Someone just coined a different way to style straightforward plait lines that look better and can last for a long time.

To achieve this look, clean lines are plaited with your hair, and then the badika lines are incorporated on the top such a way that no difference can be noted. Most Kenyan ladies are finding this hairstyle classy and irresistible.

 

2. Ghanaian Lines

Ghanaian Lines for kenyan women

Another classic hairstyle for Kenyan women that has been trending for the past one year now. It is styled to the back. If you want, you can have them short or expanded at the back.

At the origin, they decrease and increase in measure as they approach the end. They are usually styled at the front before finishing them at the back.

 

3. Favor Line Twists

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They are styled beginning with pencil lines and woven into interlace at the midway so that the back is mesh-plated and the front is pencil-styled. This hairstyle is gorgeous and is even being loved by most red-carpet regulars.

 

4. Mohawk

Mohawk hairstyle for kenyan women

Sometimes you would like to have your meshes fixed because you don’t want to hold them or let them loose. Well, this is the right time you should try a mohawk.

There are different colors you can choose, and that gives you an opportunity to let them loose whenever you are bored with the mohawk. Or you can try ponytails with the mohawk.

 

5. Marley Twists

 Marley Twists

This list of the best and trendy Kenyan hairstyles cannot be conclusive without Marley twists. It is a very versatile Kenyan haircut that can be styled in different ways.

You can let them hang, hold them in a pigtail or even style them into a mohawk. Just minimal care and you will rock on it for several months.

 

6. Perfect Cornrows

They are medium sized lines that are styled into a pigtail with prolonged closures that touch the midsection. The good news is that they are not bulky, so the augmentations at the back can be twisted. One looks so chic and stunning in this Kenyan hairstyle.

 

7. Faux Locs

Simply put, they are a kind of dreadlock that are more romantic compared to the natural dreadlocks. When you wear this artificial hair, you will appreciate the fact that the hair is somewhat unique.

For the first few days, they may feel pressing on your head, but with time they will be all right, and you will be able to flip them in any direction.

 

8. Thick Plates Hairdo for Kenyan Women

This is the hairstyle for Kenyan ladies who don’t want to spend much time in a salon. It is a time-sparing style. They get loose later, but then, they are worth experimenting with.

Best Braided Hairstyles for Kenyan Women

 

9. Box Braids

Forget your typical interlaces. Box braids are the next big thing in vogue. This Kenyan hairstyle is artistically styled with hair segments plated to form a container shaped braid, and your beauty is all set. The container divides remarkably reveal when someone takes a glance at your head.

 

10. Bantu Knots

Do you want that natural and lovely look every morning you report for work? Then you should try Bantu knots. They are effortless to style, so the need for the stylist is ruled out. It is one of the most preferred hairstyles by Kenyan ladies that will keep your hair natural and well moisturized.

 

11. Afro

This is one Kenyan haircut that will never fail you. Ask the likes of Lupita Nyong’o, and they will tell you the same story. The natural hairstyle reveals that chic, principled and true Kenyan queen.

 

12. Havana Twists

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This admirable hairstyle for Kenyan women is achieved by creating the twists using two strands. If you prefer fuller twists, you can apply subtle tension. However, if you want the twists thinner, you can tighten them.

 

13. Ghana Braids hairstyle for Kenyan Women

Ghana Braids for kenyan women

Kenyan women seem to have a constant urge for Ghana styles. These are long-lasting braids, giving you an opportunity to have a fuller hair.

 

14. Lace Wigs

Lace wigs have become so popular in Kenya for their easy styling and slaying nature. They can be tailored to any length and color.

 

15. Undercuts

If you need a style that won’t take much of your time and money, go for an undercut. It is a style that you can wear with any hairstyle you choose.

 

16. Colorful

If you don’t like the standard braids, this is the best option for you. Always opt for the thick yarn for your natural hair. It prevents your hair from thinning or breaking.

 

17. Sleek and Serious

When we talk of styling, this is one among many hairstyles for Kenyan ladies that will not take much of your time in styling. Just two cornrows tucked into a bun at the back and your beauty is all set.

 

18. Multiple Buns

They resemble Bantu knots, but not the same. They are about four braided ‘matutas.’ However, they look gorgeous if you are wearing braids.

 

19. Bob Braids

kenyan hairstyle for women

This Kenyan hairstyle has become so popular in Kenya in such a way that if you are walking through the streets of Nairobi, you will not miss seeing one or two ladies with this beautiful bob.

It is a shoulder-length bob, and in that doesn’t put much stress on your hair. They are fit for swimming as the braids effortlessly fit in the cap. Consider pink or silver twists and see how many heads you will turn!

 

20. Short Kenyan Weaves

Short Weaves for kenyan women

It doesn’t matter your hair is straight or curly; short waves are suitable for the women who want to try short hair. They are ideal protective hairstyles for Kenyan women, and you can get them in various designs such as those with blunt ends, edgy side swept or bangs.

 

The above hairstyles show how simple and effortless it is to rock with new looks without having to dig deep into your pockets. All these Kenyan hairstyles are timeless and ideal for most occasions. They reveal the diva in you in an exemplary way. Try one today.