African American Hairstyles for Every Occasion

Stylish celebs like Beyoncé, Gabrielle Union and Nicki Minaj are always experimenting with their tresses, especially in the summer. See their latest looks and get inspiration for work, weddings, brunch, and more.

By Nicole Hess and Meera Aiyagari

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Work: Banging Curls

For a professional but chic style, try large curls and wispy rocker bangs, like actress Kerry Washington. To perfect this look “simply curl big sections of your hair using a large barrel curling tong,” says our expert, Omar Lopez, artistic director of Sultra. “This helps keep it carefree, not overly styled, and easy to achieve. Perfect for the office!"

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