{"id":8657,"date":"2018-05-25T12:33:11","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T12:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/?p=8657"},"modified":"2021-07-14T09:29:23","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T09:29:23","slug":"four-cool-african-hairstyles-for-long-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/hair-trends\/four-cool-african-hairstyles-for-long-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Cool African Hairstyles For Long Hair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Creating classy and modern African hairstyles with your long hair is now easily possible! All you need is a little bit of creativity and our styling ideas. Spice up your everyday routine with these gorgeous hairstyles. We bring you our four favorite African hairstyles for long hair.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>1. Long Box Braids<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10241\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10241\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10241 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/kenya\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Long-Box-Braids-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Long Box Braids Are Funky For Women That Loves Long Hair.\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: africanamericanhairstyling.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Box braids are the best-known protective hairstyle. They last for a minimum of two months and require no upkeep. This style works charmingly for women who wish to have a funky long hairdo. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/products\/braids\/super-star\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darling Super Star Braid<\/a> and flaunt your thick braids.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2. Jumbo Fishtail Braid<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10237\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10237\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10237 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/kenya\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Jumbo-Fishtail-Braid-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Women Can Add volume to their hair by creating the Jumbo Fishtail Braid\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: Jaelin Davis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This is a jumbo, yet flattering hairdo, which adds volume to your hair. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/products\/braids\/super-star\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darling Super Star Braid <\/a>you can create, a versatile fishtail braid, which can be side swept on either side. This hairstyle works for a casual look as well as a glam night out.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>3. Weave With Long Bangs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10238\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10238\" style=\"width: 319px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10238 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/kenya\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Weave-with-Long-Bangs-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Achieve a chic and stylish look by opting for a Weave with Long Bangs\" width=\"319\" height=\"319\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: www.wapsite.us<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In some cases, long weaves look heavy and bulky. To avoid this you can opt for an extra-long hairstyle with bangs. You can achieve this chic look with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/products\/weaves\/daniela\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darling Daniela Weave<\/a>, which can be styled in many ways. Feathered bangs and loose swoopy curls can up your style game.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>4. Coloured Straight Hairdo<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10239\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10239\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10239 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/kenya\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Coloured-Straight-Hairdo-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"By Using The Yaki Weave The Black Lady Can Create A Coloured Straight Hairdo\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: www.traprock.info<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Experimenting with hair colours can send out strong messages about our personality. If you are bold and looking for a strong yet sophisticated hairdo; try the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/products\/braids\/yaki-braid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darling Yaki\u00a0Weave.<\/a> Style this straightened weave with rich colours like teal, mahogany, burgundy, or ombre.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">These trending African hairstyles will surely bring out the best in you!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Before you venture into other hairstyles, take a look at these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/top-faqs-about-hair-weaves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Top FAQ&#8217;s About Hair <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Weaves.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Darlingsouthafrica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darlingsouthafrica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating classy and modern African hairstyles with your long hair is now easily possible! All you need is a little bit of creativity and our styling ideas. Spice up your everyday routine with these gorgeous hairstyles. We bring you our four favorite African hairstyles for long hair. 1. 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