Short and Chic Hairstyles for African American Women

Once upon a time, long hair was the be-all and end-all. Long, luscious locks were thought to be the height of glamour and sophistication. Nowadays, that couldn't be further from the truth! Short hair is hotter than ever. Nothing says confidence and glamour like a chic, short cut. Perhaps, like some women, you've got the glamour part down, but are still working on the confidence. We've got just the trick for you. Not ready to hit the chopping block? Try a short weave on for size. You can add a few tracks to your existing short cut to add a splash of color, or add a full weave for a whole new you. Here's how to get the look. You'll need a friend or your hairstylist to assist.

Tools Needed
• Needle and thread
• Disposable razor
• #27 and #30 Bump Collection Sensational

Products
• Revivamane Shampoo
• Revivamane Conditioner
• Revivamane Hair Oil/Butter
• Revivamane Shaper Spray

Step 1: Shampoo and condition the hair using Revivamane products. These products allow the hair to stay healthy by shampooing out impurities and restoring nutrients with the conditioner.

Step 2: Blow-dry hair using a paddle brush, extending the hair from the root to the tip.

Step 3: Trim hair using shears at a 90-degree angle in order to keep the cut of the hair without changing the length.

Step 4: Use a dime-sized amount of the Revivamane Oil/Butter for moisture and shine. If you have an extra-dry scalp, use Tea Tree Oil by Revivamane.

Step 5: Cornrow the hair straight back and then lock-braid it in the back using the basket closure. To learn how to weave with closure, log on to newcocoamane.com. Next, sew the tracks in and close the top.

Step 6: Razor-cut and flat-iron for a finished look.

Add funk to the hairstyle by curling the hair on the crown in an up-flip, down-curl technique.