We all love hot cocoa and cute sweaters during winter, but this doesn’t change the fact that cooler temperatures affect our hair. All curly hair types are prone to dryness and breakage, especially during winter. So, the best winter hairstyles for black women are the ones that protect your hair, look stylish, and bring out the best in your curls and coils!
1. Natural Curls With Hair Accessories
When you want to secure your hair stylishly and embrace your natural curls, you can use stylish hair clips and other accessories to make your style more personalized. From a deep side part with a decorative hair clip to a simple half-up ponytail, there’s a beautiful winter hairstyle for every occasion and mood.
2. Short Passion Twists
Also known as spring twists, passion twists feature two-strand twists made with water wave extensions. Water waves combine curly and wavy hair textures for a natural, textured look perfect for winter months.
3. Natural Curls With Front Twists
Spice up your naturally curly hair with front twists made by twisting two hair sections around one another. Don’t forget to decorate your beautiful winter style with hair beads.
4. Box Braids
During winter, coils and curls are especially prone to dryness and breakage and need extra moisture. Therefore, protective styles like classic box braids that can last for weeks are the best choice.
5. Messy Natural Curls
Messy hair, don’t care! Feel free to rock your beautiful, natural curls as they are. Of course, don’t forget to apply hydrating hair care products during washing and styling. Enjoy your effortless hairstyle that says I woke up like this.
6. Effortless Half Updo Bun
This charming half updo bun will keep your hair secure and stylish during the winter. You can style your hair into two buns to look extra cute while wearing your favorite sweater.
7. Fulani Brais With Beads
Popular Fulani braids feature cornrows with box braids. This protective style has lots of personality and room for experimenting with different cornrow designs and stylish beads. Create a winter style that resonates with your personality.
8. Braided Bun With Cornrows And Curly Ends
A braided bun with cornrows and curly ends is a magnificent protective hairstyle you can’t miss this winter. Remember you should wear cornrows for no longer than 6 to 8 weeks due to hair breakage.
9. Claw Clip Half Updo
Regardless of your hair texture, claw clips are your best friend all year round because styling your hair with claw clips is one of the easiest and most practical things ever. From claw clip half updo to messy buns, there are so many styles you can rock with just one claw clip.
10. Messy Half Updo Bun
A messy half updo bun is reserved for those who want to embrace their natural curls and ensure their hair stays away from their face. You can decorate your messy half updo with charming hair accessories to make your style look more personalized.
11. Protective Styles With Oversized Scrunchies
Style your hair into a voluminous pineapple updo, or a ponytail, and secure it with your favorite oversized scrunchie and bobby pins. Enjoy your cute winter style!
12. Fluffy Ponytail With Decorative Hair Clips
What about a big, fluffy ponytail decorated with hair clips on the side? It’s a simple and stylish winter style that keeps your hair secure and in style.
13. Sleek-Curly Top Knot
Combine a sleek hair texture on the crown with a naturally curly ponytail and face-framing layers. This beautiful style is perfect for both special and casual occasions when you want to look and feel your best without worrying about your hair interfering.
14. Braided Double Ponytails
What’s better than one ponytail? Two, of course! Now, what’s better than two ponytails? Braided double ponytails, of course! Add a few hair accessories and become the queen of winter styles.
15. Curly Wet Hair Look
The trending wet hair look looks amazing during both summer and winter months. Here’s how to achieve it: apply plenty of oil, hair gel, and shine serum on damp hair and let it air dry. Finish with hairspray (optional).
16. Copper Balayage Box Braids With Curly Ends
Copper balayage box braids with curly ends are a super stylish winter style with plenty of texture and volume. Add red hair extensions to achieve a beautiful, natural balayage look.
17. Curly Massive Bun With Sleek Hair On The Crown
Curly and sleek create a beautiful, contrasting look with enhanced volume and texture. A curly massive bun with sleek hair on the crown is a must-try winter style.
18. Cornrows Into A Braided Bun
Cornrows into a braided bun is a protective, stylish winter hairstyle that lasts for weeks. Slayed edges are what give this style a more personalized and stunning look.
19. Bronde Cornrows With Curls
Winter months are perfect for adding blonde shades to your natural hair color. If you don’t want to bleach your hair, you can always add blonde hair extensions and braid them with your natural hair.
20. Box Braids With Curls
If you have thin hair, pairing box braids with curls will maximize hair volume and create the illusion of thicker hair. Exude confidence like a real diva this winter!