When planning for your wedding day, there are almost too many hairstyles to choose from. Black women especially have a wide variety of gorgeous options to accentuate either natural, straight, textured, or braided hair.
Fortunately, when it comes to the most beautiful styles, we have the best of the very best to inspire you.
Wedding Hairstyles for Black Women
Read on for our 50 different wedding hairstyles for Black women.
1. Low Bun with a Lifted Crown
If you’re searching for the ultimate wedding updo hairstyle for Black women, look no further than this chic style for straight hair. If you have an outside venue or your dress has a dramatic back, then emulating this elegant updo is the way to go.
2. One-Sided Natural Curls
Simplicity is the way to go when it comes to wedding hairstyles for black bridesmaids. A one-sided style keeps your bridesmaids cool at an outdoor venue or on the dance floor while still showing off the gorgeous, natural texture.
3. Crown of Buns
This multiple bun African American wedding hairstyle with weave is as unique as it is stunning. Start by smoothing down your natural hair at the root then creating multiple buns horizontally across the crown of the head.
4. Center-Parted Rounded Curls
Your wedding hairstyle for natural Black hair can be as intricate or as simple as you want. For a simple style, wear your incredible curls as you normally would. It’s easier to recreate with short to medium-length hair so your dress is still in focus.
5. Short Twist Bob
Twists or locs make for a beautiful wedding hairstyle for Black brides. Wear them straight down your back or let them flow freely if you’re wearing your hair short.
6. Small Box Braids
A perfect wedding hairstyle with veil is a small box braids updo. To help frame your face, leave a small portion of hair down at the back of the neck. We love the curly, unbraided ends that bring a touch of softness to this bridal look.
7. Long Tousled Side Sweep
If you’re going for a natural, romantic look, then consider using this long wedding hairstyle for Black women as your inspiration. A bit of bedhead suits a simple slip or silk dress that is easy to create with texturizing spray and your fingertips.
8. Voluminous Low Ponytail
This is your wedding day, so show off your gorgeous face! A slicked back look makes for the perfect Black wedding ponytail hairstyle. Create volume by leaving your ponytail full and curly down your back.
9. Sleek High Bun
This beautiful wedding bun hairstyle for Black hair is simple yet sophisticated. Emphasize your gorgeous face and show off an intricate or eye-catching neckline by creating a smooth ballerina topknot.
10. Curly Low Chignon
Pinning up lots of curly volume can be a challenge. This wedding hairstyle for curly black hair is a winner that’s easy to create. Leave a few face-framing pieces of hair out for a romantic feel.
11. Short Pixie
Black brides can rock an edgy pixie cut to make their facial features stand out. Add soft layers and opt for a deep side part with the bangs sweeping flawlessly across the forehead. Finish off with a dreamy bridal veil dangling at the back and voila!
12. Fluffed Afro with a Tiara
Instead of slicking down your puffy curls show them off by chopping them into short layers. Use your fingers or a wide-toothed comb to fluff up the locks as much as possible creating a hot mess on the head. Put on a crown for a princess appeal and get ready to rock.
13. Pinned-Back Locs
African-American beauties! Make sure you look like goddesses when starting your new life. Tease and twist the strands to create bold dreads or switch to faux locs for a similar result. Pin back the sides, curl the ends and add shiny hair cuffs to turn around some heads.
14. Low Loc Bun with a Veil
Talking about dreadlocks, those who want a graceful look at their wedding without letting go of their dreads can style them in a low bun. Pull back the locs, gather them at the nape, and secure the bun with pins. Add some adornments and a veil. Done!
15. Micro-Braided Bun
Micro braids are laborious to achieve but look fun once finished. Rock a light golden brown hair shade by incorporating extensions when plaiting the strands. Go as long as you want and swirl the knits around in a top bun with two face-framing braids at the front.
16. Accessorize
Black women can recreate this phenomenal wedding hairstyle without spending a dollar at the salon. Style the tresses into a perfectly round updo sitting on the top using a hair donut bun maker. Pull some strands loose along the sides and add curls while wrapping a sparkling headpiece around the bun. Jaw-dropping, right?
17. Retro Victory Rolls
Give off vintage vibes by rocking these chic victory rolls from the 1940’s. Separate the chunks on the sides or top of the head and wrap them inward using your fingers. Fix in place and curl the remaining tresses while adding oversized hairpins along the sides.
18. Burgundy Chignon with a Sculpted Swoop
This bridal hairstyle is as impressive as the hair shade. Dye the mane in a deep mahogany red tinge or use a weave and style it in a jumbo chignon bun sitting on the neck. The side-swept bangs are swooped down creating a curvy pattern that won’t be ignored. Don’t forget the pearl hair comb!
19. Short Tapered Afro
Pixie-haired brides have it made! Because styling is minimal with a natural pixie cut, you can focus on features like your make-up and dress while suiting your hairstyle best. Just be sure your hair is prepped with a nice moisturizing oil.
20. Cornrows with a Looped Braided Bun
You’ll never regret this braided updo because the look is truly timeless. Create medium to large cornrows to frame a large braided bun and you’ll be ready to say ‘I do.’ Don’t forget elegant dangle earrings, of course!
21. Short Sculpted Waves
If your hair is short and you have to forget about braids and buns, go for the 1920’s looks. This wonderful hairstyle will never become unfashionable. All you have to do is make soft waves and use a lot of hair gel to keep them intact. Black girls with long hair will envy your light look.
22. The wild look
If your hair is short, straight and unruly, you might have trouble achieving a real tight and neat hairstyle. So, why not go for something wild? Gather up your hair upwards and pin it to keep the shape. Add some different accessories and a lot of hair gel to keep the look intact.
Even if you are tired of your untidy locks, you can enjoy a messy black hairstyle for your wedding. Ask your hairstylist to add some volume to your hair by brushing it upwards and securing with pins and flower-related accessories.
23. High Curly Puff with a Floral Comb
If you have medium length hair and are not about to straighten out your beautiful locks, this image is for you. All you need to do is separate your curls and make them neat with the help of some hair cosmetics. Then pull your mane upwards into a high ponytail.
24. Side-Swept Afro
This is one of the most extravagant and interesting hairstyles for black women. You will need the help of a professional hairstylist to do everything right. Your hair will need to be arranged on one side and kept together with elastic bands, pins and hair gel.
25. Low Sculpted Twist Updo
This bridal updo is guaranteed to make a statement! Created by styling thick flat twists into an intricate sculpted arrangement low at the back of the head, below a smooth rounded crown, it offers an elegant, regal look. Just make sure it’s securely pinned so every twist stays perfectly in place all day.
26. High and Tight Braided Bun
High and tight hairstyles are very fashionable. So, if you want to make an impressive and easy one, go for the bun. All you’ll have to do is make a very tight ponytail, turn it into a braid and then arrange it into a bun on top of your head. Special accessories are welcome.
27. Dreadlock Loops
If you’ve got pretty dreadlocks, no need to get rid of them before your wedding day. They can be beautifully arranged into small loops on top of your head. You will definitely be the most beautiful and modern bride!
28. Voluminous Dreadlock Bun
If you like thin dreadlocks, this hairstyle is for you. Only a couple should be made to keep the bangs neat and then the rest have to go into a large and voluminous bun. You will get a very special and light look most brides will appreciate.
29. High Coiled Puff with a Birdcage Veil
If your hair is short, you can lift it upwards to make an impression of a lot of volume. Keeping it together might be a hassle, so smart brides use handy veils. These accessories don’t just hold the hair together, they add a very mysterious and romantic look.
30. Crown Braids
Thick braids wrap around the crown and front hairline to create this formal updo. The visible lengths are tucked into the braided arrangement, keeping the silhouette neat.
31. Sculpted Wavy Bob
Want to look like a 1920’s movie star? Then this hairstyle is for you. You will need to straighten out your hair and make soft and large waves. Don’t forget about the long bangs!
32. Sculpted Braided Updo with a Jeweled Headband
A sculpted braided updo is a striking way to arrange your hair. This intricate hairstyle can be secured with pins and styling product. Add a jeweled headband or other wedding accessories to complete the look.
33. High Pin Curl Updo with a Smooth Side Sweep
If your tresses are short, you can still make them look as if you’ve got a very long mane. Brush the locks to the top and secure them with a lot of hair gel. This option is only available for girls with thick and wiry hair.
34. Side Undercut with Long Bangs
Want to make a real impression on your wedding? Consider making a one-sided undercut. This is one of the most popular modern hairstyles for black women. If you have enough guts, give it a chance.
35. Tall Wrapped Bun
Another great black wedding hairstyle for girls with long hair is the loose braided bun. In fact, it can also work if you have medium-length locks since the looseness creates volume.
36. Sleek Side-Parted Bob
Smooth hairstyles are preferred by women who usually have to deal with unmanageable locks. This is a simple yet very regal hairstyle that will make you feel like a real queen.
37. Loc Faux Hawk
Always wanted to sport a Mohawk but were never brave enough to shave? No problem. You can achieve the desired effect by arranging your locs into a raised roll along the center of your head.
38. Short Locs with Forward-Swept Bangs
Arranging short locs forward into bangs is a way to style them. This is a perfect method to tame the wilderness of your hair by making it look smooth and regal.
39. Loc Updo with Stacked Rolls
Wild dreads can become a soft and delicate hairstyle in the hands of a real professional. So don’t think that a wedding means getting rid of your favorite style. Just let the maestro do his work.
40. Side-Swept Loc Updo with Cuffs
This is the hairstyle for women who lack length. You can arrange locs to give your hairstyle some volume. By wrapping them around your head, you are allowing yourself to forget about maintenance and get a chance to use accessories.
41. Blonde Buzz Cut
If you have short hair, go all out with a buzz cut. This blonde buzz cut keeps the hair close to the head with a tiny, tight texture and no bangs.
42. Side Cornrows with a Braided Crown
This elegant braided crown and side cornrows can be a bewitching option to wear for uber-stylish bridal attire and to hold your unruly afro-textured hair into place.
It may look complicated to achieve, but in actuality it’s not, as you can place a weave on your head to get this black bridal hairstyle easily. Finish the look by wearing a headpiece or tiara!
43. Rose Bun
A high bun in the shape of a rose is a wonderful choice of a black wedding hairstyle any woman can appreciate. You’ll need micro twist hair extensions to create this hairstyle unless you have long enough hair.
44. Long Micro Braids with Loose Curls
Looking for a beautiful mane, but all you’ve got is a bob? Use cornrow extensions to create any hairstyle you can wish for. The neat curls or long waves are easy to create with the right extensions.
45. Half-Up Side-Swept Hairstyle
If sleek and straight is not your thing, go with some dramatically wavy hairstyle. Tie your tresses into a messy half-up hairstyle and side sweep the remaining hair for a balanced look. It is a splendid choice for black women with fine hair as the loose curls will add volume to their hairstyle.
46. Natural approach
If you are planning a close to nature image and want to wear your hair down, you can take advantage of this interesting style. By twisting the side strands in the back, you are keeping the hair out of your face while the rest is freely flowing down.
47. Regal vibes
It can be a queenly solution to hold your kinky hair in place with so much glamour. It is easy to style and carry, as you do not have to spend a lot of time to style the stubborn hair texture into a perfect updo or bun.
Moisturize your curly mane to get a glossy aesthetic and wear a net veil that has a magnificent head crown attached with it.
48. Twisted Bouffant Updo
Wear a hairstyle that does not need any tiara or jewelry to get an angelic look like the one in the above image. This classy bouffant hairdo is a perfect example to show how simplicity can win people’s hearts without any need for adornments.
Turn the top into a puffy structure and hold it in place with a hair spray; style the remaining hair into a twisted or criss-cross updo to get an ideal look for your wedding.
49. Low Bun with Sculpted Finger Waves
We love this uber-shiny and manageable black bridal updo hairstyle. To attain this look, apply a strong-hold hair gel after washing hair and style the front side-parted hair into a loose s-shape by holding the hair strands with wave clamps.
Once you get the loose finger waves, unite your hair into a low bun and accessorize it with hair jewelry for sublime features.
50. Stunning sister locks hairstyle
Sister locks come under the short and thin category of dreadlocks that can provide black women an ultimate inspiration to wear for the wedding. You can wear the sister locks with great innovations such as styling them into a two bun hairstyle; one bun covering the head top and the other as a low bun.
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