Can Some Help Me Pick Out Some Sophisticated Styles For My Natural Hair?

[GraceJones]

I'm a 4b/c natural. My length is almost APL when stretched. I usually just wear my hair in cornrows underneath a straight wig.

I want to start accepting my own natural hair and wearing it out more. I just don't really know what to do with it. I don't want to have to mess with it too much every day though. I have a long face shape so I need a style with volume to balance it.

Any ideas?

 

[LostInAdream]

Wash n go?

 

[Foxglove]

Braid/twistouts?

 

[HaveSomeWine]

Slicked back bun? I like chignon buns. They look so classy to me.

Wash and goes/twist outs/braid outs

Braided top knots are also nice.

You can do a simple braid or flat twist.

 

[LegsLegsLegs]

I also have a long, slim face and I'm always putting my hair in a high bun or I wear 2 French braids as my protective styles.
Braid outs also provide volume and fits our facial structure. I think the long, straight hair make our faces look longer.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

An entire playlist starting at a particular video:


Pretty, but adds hair:

 

[King of Sorrow]

I like KinkyCurlyBeauty's updos (and hair color!). I'm planning on trying this one:

 

[BlackMasterPiece]

Teyonah Parris is a great inspiration for formal sophisticated styles for type 4 naturals

 

[LdyKamz]

Teyonah Parris is a great inspiration for formal sophisticated styles for type 4 naturals

Love love love the last one. If only my hair were long enough.

 

[BlackMasterPiece]

Love love love the last one. If only my hair were long enough.

Pretty sure stylist often uses human hair kinky straight clip ins for volume and length for many of her styles so that can help you achieve it

 

[BlackMasterPiece]

I really need to recreate that last one she's had so many stunning styles.