15 Low-Maintenance Short Natural Haircuts for Black Females (2024)

A haircut is a creative way to style your hair as a black lady. This episode compiles the best short natural haircuts for black females like you without frustrating maintenance routines.

Maintenance is necessary to keep your hair looking all new and shiny, but having to hit the hairstylist five times a week doesn’t sound all that interesting. With that in mind, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that most ladies would rather go for low-maintenance haircuts than elegant styles that will keep them returning to their stylist.

If you’ve decided to settle for a low-maintenance short natural haircut, it doesn’t have to be boring. There are several haircuts that work excellently on black females and won’t require too much maintenance. If you’re getting a haircut to avoid the insane maintenance routines required to keep the awesome look of most hairstyles, I’m here to help.

Here, I’ll compile 15 of my favorite low-maintenance short natural haircuts for black females. You can get most of these haircuts and forget about them without worrying about any deterioration in looks over time. Without further ado, let’s jump in.

1. Brightly-Colored Haircut with Short Coils

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One smart way to get a beautiful look as a black lady with a haircut is by coloring your hair. Colors tend to work pretty well on blacks, as the image above demonstrates pretty accurately, but you don’t have to go with the brown color specifically. If you need more ideas, I’m just getting started.

2. Neatly Carved Short Natural Haircut

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Apart from attracting stares, another thing short hair can do for you is to give you a lot of time before you’ll have to go to a salon again. If you’re not a fan of the brown hair from the previous idea, you can retain the natural black color, which looks equally as adorable.

3. Fresh Cut and Coils

Unlike the two we saw earlier, getting this style right can be pretty time-consuming, but that’s not even a negative since all that time is worth it. The two-toned look is all I want in a haircut right now, and the coils don’t look bad either. Since you can just install it and forget about it, it’s as low-maintenance as it gets.

4. Mohawk Haircut

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I’m a fan of mohawks, and I have a full compilation of the best protective mohawk styles for ladies. With that background info, it’s not really surprising that this hairstyle made it into my compilation, given that it’s both adorable and long lasting.

5. Smooth Haircut with Colour Highlights

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If you can find a way to blend two agreeable colors together, you should have a pretty decent haircut, at least if you’re black. We’ve seen examples of that earlier, but here’s another adorable illustration to further drive home the point. Her cut smile is also a big part of the reasons why she made it here.

6. Super Blonde Haircut

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Combining two colors might be good for your haircut, but you clearly don’t have to, especially if you have a preference. While I don’t think I’ll wear a super-blonde hair color on my black self, I don’t think it’s out of the question for everyone else. If it can look this good on this model, why not on you?

7. Smooth Baby Face Haircut

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If you’re really serious about near-zero maintenance, you want to make your hair as short as you can possibly bear without losing your appeal. In my opinion, the model above is the most accurate depiction of what I just described, with her smooth and low but beautiful haircut.

8. Haircut with Messy Finger Coils

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Tapered haircuts work great for black women, as you can see from one of my earlier compilations. In addition to the tapered cut, this hairstyle adds messy finger coils, a little touch that goes a long way in shaping how the hairstyle looks. No doubt, it’s one of my favorite low-maintenance short natural haircuts for black females.

9. Faded Blonde Haircut with Shaved Sides

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This haircut works best for ladies aiming for a tough look, and it also manages to be as beautiful as a tough-looking haircut gets. I’m a fan of the multicolor gradient, and it’s very easy to wear makeup that complements this style beautifully, earning it a place in my revered list.

10. Haircut with Messy Natural Coils

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We’ve seen more pronounced messy coils on one of the haircuts, but this is another one worth noting. You’ll need a very specific kind of hair to pull off this style, but if you can manage to, it’s probably one of the best looks you can get as a black lady with a haircut.

11. Grey Short Haircut

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At this point, I may be tempted to declare that it’s impossible for a black lady to not look awesome after a haircut. While it doesn’t seem like there’s anything special about her hair, she ends up looking awesome, which is somewhat of a surprise. The short grey hair could be what made her look so great, or it could also be the brilliant smile; nobody will ever know.

12. Pixie Summer Haircut

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The pixie cut may not be native to black ladies, but one thing is apparent: it looks pretty great on them. While the image above isn’t a great illustration, there are tons of pixie-sporting black women around social media; all you need is a search. In short, if you live a pixie cut, get it.

13. Frontal Weave Haircut

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This may share a similar look to the pixie cut from above, but that’s likely because of their similar colors; it’s a totally different haircut. Like the pixie cut, it’s a bit less boring than a bland short haircut and the faultless combination of blonde and black colors only adds to the style’s appeal.

14. Simple Blonde Haircut

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If you don’t mind wearing a two-toned hairstyle, you can get a tapered haircut before dying the top of the style with a blonde color. This style lasts for as long as you can endure without constant trips to a stylist, making it one of the best low-maintenance short natural haircuts for black females.

15. Round Haircut with Orange Highlights

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The haircut here is the same concept as the one above, just that it’s a different color at play. I really like the cohesion between the brown and black parts of her hair, and her smile only makes everything look ten times better. No way this one doesn’t make it to the list of the best low-maintenance short natural haircuts for black females, and even males!

Conclusion

Finding a hairstyle that strikes the perfect balance between beauty and low maintenance can be tasking, but with this compilation, it’s also unnecessary. Why look for one yourself when you can simply copy one of the ideas I found for you? What’s more, you can replicate any of the hairstyles for free; no strings attached!

Want more hairstyle ideas that you can copy for free? Here are some of our other popular compilations.

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  • 17 Adorable Black Bob Hairstyles with Weave
  • 16 Funky Tapered Haircuts for Natural Hair
  • 18 Sassy Protective Mohawk Hairstyles You Should Try
  • 20 Long-Lasting Hairstyles for Natural Hair You’ll Love

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FAQs

What is the lowest maintenance hair cut? ›

The easiest haircut for a quick everyday routine is the short pixie, but it has to be really short and works best on hair that isn't wavy. The at-home care is simple, but in order to look sharp you will need to cut it on a monthly basis. So, needing to invest in more regular haircuts is the caveat here.

Does short hair make a woman look younger or older? ›

Does short or long hair make you look younger? Long hair can enhance facial features by diverting attention away from wrinkles or age spots and adding volume to your hair. Short hair does not need to age you, though, as the style and texture of shorter hairstyles can add a youthful appearance.

What is the most popular hairstyle for black people? ›

Popular African-American Hairstyles in pop-culture include: Afros.

What is the easiest short haircut to take care of? ›

A short pixie cut is perfect for anyone that wants a drastic change with minimal styling pressure,” says Dimitris Giannetos, a celebrity hairstylist. “It's great for always highlighting the bone structure of a person, especially if you have a wider face."

What short hair doesn t need styling? ›

10 Low-Maintenance Short Haircuts That Won't Eat Up Your Mornings
  • Textured Lob. Amy Sussman/Getty Images. ...
  • Pixie Cut. Steve Granitz/Getty Images. ...
  • Modern Bowl Cut. Kevin Winter/Getty Images. ...
  • Angled Bob. Mireya Acierto/Getty Images. ...
  • Rounded Bob. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images. ...
  • Asymmetrical Bob. ...
  • Disconnected Shags. ...
  • Layered Curls.
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What is the best hairstyle for natural hair? ›

What Protective Style Is Best for Natural Hair
  1. Marley Twists. ...
  2. Goddess Braids. ...
  3. 3. Box Braids. ...
  4. Knotless Box Braids. ...
  5. Senegalese Twists. ...
  6. Faux Three Strand Braided Ponytail. ...
  7. Bantu Knots. ...
  8. Faux Locs.

How do you condition short black hair? ›

Wash your hair 2-3 times with shampoo. Condition the hair, and let the conditioner sit for 2-5 minutes. Rinse, then squeeze excess water. Oil your hair until hair feels moist enough for you, put on a shower cap, sit under the heat for 15-30 minutes, then rinse your hair with cool water to lock in the moisture.

How do I start wearing my natural hair? ›

How To Transition To Natural Hair
  1. Be patient. ...
  2. Cut when necessary. ...
  3. Deep condition often. ...
  4. Plan out your protective styles. ...
  5. Cut back on heat styling. ...
  6. Don't stress the shedding. ...
  7. Avoid drying ingredients. ...
  8. Focus on scalp health.

Who looks good with black hair? ›

Deep, rich dark skin tones match well with silky, shiny black hair. True black works well with warmer complexions. You can also look for black shades with blue undertones to bring out the radiant glow of your cheekbones.

What is the number 1 hairstyle? ›

What Are the Numbers in Haircuts? If you ask your barber for a number one cut, you are asking them to cut your hair so it is an eighth of an inch long. If you ask for a number eight cut, the hair left on your head will be one inch.

What is the easiest hair type to manage? ›

When it comes to styling, type 1 hair can be easier to manage and style with heat tools, while type 2 hair often requires products and techniques specific to its curl pattern to enhance and define the waves or curls.

Is the butterfly cut low maintenance? ›

The beauty of the butterfly haircut is that it's pretty low maintenance. It works with your hair texture to give you that “effortless” look. However, if you do find yourself wanting to style it (because hey, you can NEVER have too much volume) then we recommend using a good hair mousse to add some extra oomph.

What is the most healthy hairstyle for your hair? ›

The low bun is an absolute classic hairstyle for healthy hair. With that bun sitting nicely on the nape of your neck, gravity won't be tugging on your hair follicles anytime soon. If you've done a low bun before, you might like to create a ponytail before twisting your hair around itself.

What is the number 1 haircut? ›

If you ask your barber for a number one cut, you are asking them to cut your hair so it is an eighth of an inch long. If you ask for a number eight cut, the hair left on your head will be one inch. Here are all the haircut length numbers and their corresponding clipper guard size: Zero: 1/16 of an inch.

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