Popsugar Beauty Hair Best Short Natural Hairstyle Ideas 12 Short Natural Hairstyles That Might Convince You to Do Another Big Chop 27 January 2020 by Danielle Jackson View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marcia Maxwell (@marciamax) on Jan 8, 2020 at 11:22am PST What if I told you that don't need to have natural hair that's flowing down your back to pull off a variety of chic hairstyles? The idea that bigger and longer hair is better hair is a huge misconception, and it's very possible to not find yourself stuck in a mundane hairstyling cycle when your hair hasn't yet grown past your shoulders. Whether you've just recently undergone the big chop or are just a little stuck on the best ways to style your short hair, you've come to the right place. Ahead, you'll find 12 gorgeous short natural hairstyles that might just inspire your next cut. 1 Bantu Knots View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caryn Prince (@carynprince) on Jan 9, 2020 at 4:48pm PST Bantu knots aren't just a convenient way for you to give yourself a set of defined curls without the use of heat — they also come in handy when you're in need of a protective style when you want to keep your hair off your face and out of your hands for a few days. 1 / 12 2 Frohawk View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tia LaChelle Fitness (@tia.lachelle) on Jan 17, 2020 at 10:53am PST The beauty of a frohawk is it's not only a really easy style to achieve, but you also don't need a head of super long curls to pull it off. 2 / 12 3 Wash n' Go View this post on Instagram A post shared by Call Me Sam 🧏🏾♀️ (@_samiraa__) on Jan 5, 2020 at 10:21am PST Wash n' gos aren't exactly everyone's favourite style, primarily because there's a bit more to them than just, uh, washing and going. But that's not to say that they don't still come out looking amazing given the right amount of time and attention. 3 / 12 4 Teeny Weeny Afro (TWA) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carmen Lynnette Graham (@lynnettessilhouettes) on Sep 19, 2019 at 3:49pm PDT An abbreviation of "teeny weeny afro," a TWA is a natural hairstyle formed on hair that's typically about 1-2 inches in length. 4 / 12 5 Puff View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kaice Alēa (@_kaicealea) on Nov 18, 2019 at 1:32pm PST You don't need long hair to throw it in a puff at the top of your head — but you will need to make sure you at least have a stretchy headband on hand. 5 / 12 6 Twist-Out View this post on Instagram A post shared by ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ GLORY OKINGS🇳🇬🇰🇪 (@gloryokings) on Nov 21, 2018 at 7:16am PST Twist-outs are go-to styles among many naturals, and the convenient thing about them is that the end results (normally a head full of fluffy, super-defined curls) can often last for several days at a time. 6 / 12 7 Fingerwaves View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shantea Murray (@shanteamurray) on Jan 16, 2020 at 4:04pm PST Yes, fingerwaves are back, and as long as you have a long comb and a lot of hair gel, you can achieve without even needing to visit your stylist. 7 / 12 8 Coloured Tips View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wes, Island Educator (@coconutandconcrete) on Dec 13, 2019 at 4:44am PST This is a good alternative if you're not quite looking to dramatically change your look by adding colour to your whole head. 8 / 12 9 Shaved View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samira Stone (@livecreatebeat) on Aug 4, 2019 at 4:33pm PDT Speaking of dramatic changes, there's also no shame in starting fresh with a buzzcut. 9 / 12 10 Pineapple View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brittany 💜 (@alwaysbeatbritt) on Jan 12, 2020 at 8:06am PST A pineapple is similar to a puff, though it's usually done on hair that has a bit more length. 10 / 12 11 Protective Styles View this post on Instagram A post shared by CROWNED K👑 (@_crownedk) on Dec 10, 2019 at 2:23pm PST In the event that you want to tuck away your ends and stay out of your hair for a while, protective styles like box braids, cornrows, and passion twists are lifesavers. 11 / 12 12 Tapered Cut View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marcia Maxwell (@marciamax) on Jan 8, 2020 at 11:22am PST A tapered haircut is a cut that's normally longer in the front and shorter on the sides and the back of the head. So if you want to wear a short cut that's edgy and versatile, this might be the one for you. 12 / 12 HairBlack WomenNatural HairBeauty Trends