Beauty & Style

Black hair

by SheKnows
Jun 26, 2009 at 7:07 p.m. ET
This cut features long, side-swept bangs. Long layers are cut throughout to create movement and texture. To achieve this "just out of bed" style, apply gel to towel-dried hair and then blow-dry with a round brush. A wax is applied to the ends to create a textured look.

1 /168: Sinitta

1/168 :Sinitta

Sinitta looks curled up and cute with this long, black hairstyle that looks gorgeous with Sinatta's caramel skin tone. Photo courtesy WENN.

2 /168: Aisha Tyler

2/168 :Aisha Tyler

Aisha Tyler twists and turns her hair back into this adorable updo hairstyle that shows off her face and is a comfortable look for the red carpet. Photo courtesy WENN.

3 /168: Alicia Keys

3/168 :Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys is adorable and edgy with this tall black pomp that shows off her face. Phtoo courtesy WENN.

4 /168: Ashley Greene

4/168 :Ashley Greene

Ashley Greene wears her beautiful black hair down in natural waves for this red carpet hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

5 /168: Ashawarya Rai

5/168 :Ashawarya Rai

Ashawarya Rai pulls her black hair into a twisted updo. Photo courtesy WENN

6 /168: Alex Lombard

6/168 :Alex Lombard

Alex Lombard pulls her black hair into this high bun. Photo courtesy WENN

7 /168: Beverley Knight

7/168 :Beverley Knight

Beverley Knight sweeps her black hair to the side for this asymmetrical hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

8 /168: Catt Sadler

8/168 :Catt Sadler

Catt Sadler puts loose waves into her black hair for this hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

9 /168: Cleopatra Coleman

9/168 :Cleopatra Coleman

Cleopatra Coleman curls the ends of her black hair for this red carpet hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

10 /168: Guest hairstyles

10/168 :Guest hairstyles

This guest wears her short black hair in a wispy asymmetrical style. Photo courtesy WENN

11 /168: Hilary Rhoda

11/168 :Hilary Rhoda

Hilary Rhoda styles her black hair naturally for this perfect summer style. Photo courtesy WENN

12 /168: Jade Johnson

12/168 :Jade Johnson

Jade Johnson styles her black hair with loose waves. Photo courtesy WENN

13 /168: Jazz Ray Cole

13/168 :Jazz Ray Cole

Jazz Ray Cole accessorizes her curly black hair with a simple strand headband. Photo courtesy WENN

14 /168: Karina Smirnoff

14/168 :Karina Smirnoff

Karina Smirnoff wears her black hair in an Old Hollywood inspired updo. Photo courtesy WENN

15 /168: Lauriann Gibson

15/168 :Lauriann Gibson

Lauriann Gibson styles her black hair in this asymmetrical hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

16 /168: Rebecca Mir

16/168 :Rebecca Mir

Rebecca Mir pulls her black hair up into this half updo. Photo courtesy WENN

17 /168: Sara Bettencourt

17/168 :Sara Bettencourt

Sara Bettencourt pulls her black hair into a curled side ponytail. Photo courtesy WENN

18 /168: Shingal Shoniwa

18/168 :Shingal Shoniwa

Shingal Shoniwa pulls her tight curls up into this updo. Photo courtesy WENN

19 /168: Terri Seymour

19/168 :Terri Seymour

Terri Seymour curls her black hair for this simple hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

20 /168: Vikki Michelle

20/168 :Vikki Michelle

Vikki Michelle styles her black hair in a conservative hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

21 /168: Christina Ricci

21/168 :Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci styles her straight black hair around her famous face. Photo courtesy WENN

22 /168: Daisy Lowe

22/168 :Daisy Lowe

Daisy Lowe puts her black hair into a low ponytail. Photo courtesy WENN

23 /168: Gabrielle Loren

23/168 :Gabrielle Loren

Gabrielle Loren wears her black hair down in curls for this hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

24 /168: Gemma Chan

24/168 :Gemma Chan

Gemma Chan pulls her black hair into an elegant updo. Photo courtesy WENN

25 /168: Jasmin Riggins

25/168 :Jasmin Riggins

Jasmin Riggins wears her black hair in a high updo. Photo courtesy WENN

26 /168: Jeannie Mai

26/168 :Jeannie Mai

Jeannie Mai wears her black hair in a asymmetrically styled updo. Photo courtesy WENN

27 /168: Jordin Sparks

27/168 :Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks hits the red carpet with her black hair pulled into a casual ponytail. Photo courtesy WENN

28 /168: Kelly Rowland

28/168 :Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland wears her black hair in a simple straight style. Photo courtesy WENN

29 /168: LaLa Anthony

29/168 :LaLa Anthony

LaLa Anthony styles her black hair in large curls. Photo courtesy WENN

30 /168: Lily Collins

30/168 :Lily Collins

Lily Collins styles her black hair in casual waves for the red carpet. Photo courtesy WENN

31 /168: Megan Gale

31/168 :Megan Gale

Megan Gale styles her hair in a updo inspired by Old Hollywood. Photo courtesy WENN

32 /168: Tabitha Simmons

32/168 :Tabitha Simmons

Tabitha Simmons styles her black hair in a mid-length simple hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

33 /168: Zooey Deschanel

33/168 :Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel wears her signature black hair in a ponytail. Photo courtesy WENN

34 /168: Camilla Belle

34/168 :Camilla Belle

Camilla Belle slicks her black hair into an elegant updo for this old Hollywood hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

35 /168: Cindy Barshop

35/168 :Cindy Barshop

Cindy Barshop wears her black hair parted down the middle for this low maintenance hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

36 /168: Condola Rashad

36/168 :Condola Rashad

Condola Rashad pulls her black hair up into a loose bun for this beautiful hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

37 /168: Dionne Brofield

37/168 :Dionne Brofield

Dionne Brofield curls loose curls into her long black hair to achieve this hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

38 /168: Gizzi Erskine

38/168 :Gizzi Erskine

Gizzi Erskine pulls her black hair into a high updo for this flattering hairstyle for round faces. Photo courtesy WENN

39 /168: Jessica Stam

39/168 :Jessica Stam

Jessica Stam contrasts her beautiful gown by throwing her black hair up in a loose bun. Photo courtesy WENN

40 /168: Jourdan Dunn

40/168 :Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan Dunn wears her black hair in soft curls for this natural hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

41 /168: Kim Kardashian

41/168 :Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian plays in the park with her black hair pulled tightly into a twisted bun. Photo courtesy WENN

42 /168: Liberty Ross

42/168 :Liberty Ross

Liberty Ross compliments her dramatic gown with a simple and sleek hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

43 /168: Marie Hughes

43/168 :Marie Hughes

Marie Hughes stays classic and beautiful with her black hair curled in large barrel curls. Photo courtesy WENN

44 /168: Paula Patton

44/168 :Paula Patton

Paula Patton looks gorgeous with her black hair slicked back with this elegant hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

45 /168: Rihanna

45/168 :Rihanna

Rihanna stays casual with her black hair in a face-framing hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

46 /168: Robin Tunney

46/168 :Robin Tunney

Robin Tunney looks fresh and beautiful with her black hair framing her face with natural beach waves. Photo courtesy WENN

47 /168: Tulisa Contostavlos

47/168 :Tulisa Contostavlos

Tulisa Contostavlos wears her long black hair in dramatic curls for her night out. Photo courtesy WENN

48 /168: Naomie Harris

48/168 :Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris' sleek, straight 'do can be worn with any outfit, from the gym to the red carpet. Photo courtesy WENN.

49 /168: Corinne Bailey Rae

49/168 :Corinne Bailey Rae

Corinne Bailey Rae's updated afro uses her natural texture to create a fun and edgy look for the songstress. Photo courtesy WENN.

50 /168: Cyndi Lauper

50/168 :Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper is known for her funky style and this black and blonde hairstyle is no exception. Photo courtesy WENN.

51 /168: Rooney Mara

51/168 :Rooney Mara

Rooney Mara looks gorgeous with this super sleek updo, complete with perfectly cut straight across bangs that give her a 40s pinup feel. Photo courtesy WENN.

52 /168: Jessie J

52/168 :Jessie J

Jessie J feminizes her look with this super cute, high ponytail that's packed with pretty shine. Photo courtesy WENN.

53 /168: Taraji P. Henson

53/168 :Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson brings her hair back into this pretty updo hairstyle that shows off the top of her dress. Photo courtesy WENN.

54 /168: Kelly Rowland

54/168 :Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland goes wild with this big, curly hairstyle, but tames it back with bobby pins and product. Photo courtesy WENN.

55 /168: Zhang Ziyi

55/168 :Zhang Ziyi

Zhang Ziyi works a stylish updo hairstyle that's both conservative and sexy. Photo courtesy WENN.

56 /168: Christina Ricci

56/168 :Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci looks high fashion and hot with this blunt, straight across, medium-length hairstyle with bangs. Photo courtesy WENN.

57 /168: Octavia Spencer

57/168 :Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer sports her trademark updo hairstyle, complete with sleek styling and a cute bun in back. Photo courtesy WENN.

58 /168: Esperanza Spalding

58/168 :Esperanza Spalding

Esperanza Spalding looks ethereal and delicate with this puffed up 'do that reminds us of 70s songstresses. Photo courtesy WENN.

59 /168: Skylar Grey

59/168 :Skylar Grey

Skylar Grey goes a bit goth with this dark black look paired with pale makeup and bright red lips. Photo courtesy WENN.

60 /168: Jessie J

60/168 :Jessie J

Jessie J pins back her curly hair into this sophisticated, upscale style that looks great for those nights when you're feeling extra daring. Photo courtesy WENN.

61 /168: Mayra Veronica

61/168 :Mayra Veronica

Mayra Veronica makes her updo look sophisticated with dangling strands up front that are packed with curl. Photo courtesy WENN.

62 /168: Alison King

62/168 :Alison King

Alison King is curly and sultry with this long, black hairstyle with side swept bangs and a toss of sexy sass. Photo courtesy WENN.

63 /168: Andrea McLean

63/168 :Andrea McLean

Andrea McLean is tossled and messy, but in the sexiest way! Rather than going with stark black hair color, she chooses a color that fits her skin tone. Photo courtesy WENN.

64 /168: Catherine Zeta Jones

64/168 :Catherine Zeta Jones

Catherine Zeta Jones brings her trademark long black hair into this stuning bun hairstyle that makes her look upscale and sophisticated. Photo courtesy WENN.

65 /168: Coleen Nolan

65/168 :Coleen Nolan

Coleen Nolan highlights her face perfectly with this shoulder length hairstyle that frames her peepers and makes her bright red lips stand out. Photo courtesy WENN.

66 /168: Courteney Cox

66/168 :Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox shows off her trademark hairstyle with this parted-down-the-middle, long, black look that is tried and true. Photo courtesy WENN.

67 /168: Dita Von Teese

67/168 :Dita Von Teese

Dita Von Teese looks retro and stunning without a single hair out of place with this pin curled style. She looks like a pin up! Photo courtesy WENN.