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In today's world and busy schedules, people want to look great without a whole lot of effort or cost. This can easily be achieved. In this article, you'll find 7 low maintenance black hairstyles that you can either do yourself or have styled for you.

 

Twists. These can be two-strand or one-strand twists (coils). This style is achieved by starting with clean, damp hair. The hair is sectioned based on the desired size of the twists. For two strand twists, you take each segment of hair you've portioned off and divide it in half from top to bottom. Twist one portion over the other and repeat going down the length of the hair until you get to the end. You can use a locking gel to help hold the twists together, but that's not always necessary. To do one-strand twist, you section the hair and using either your fingers or a rattail comb, you twist while pulling the comb through to the end of the hair.

 

Wet Set. After washing your hair, apply diluted setting lotion and roll the hair in the size rollers that will achieve the size curls you want. You can even use straws for a very tight curl. The larger rollers will give you a looser curl. After rolling the hair, sit under a hooded dryer until it's dry. Either finger style or use a wide tooth comb to style the hair.

 

Cornrows or braids. You can wear you hair in braids, cornrows, or a combination. Many times this style is done using weaving extensions. But using just your hair works perfect for this style.

 

Twist out or braid out. After wearing your hair in twists or braids for a couple of weeks, you can take them down and wear your hair in the textured afro that remains. This will give you at least another week of wear.

 

Blow out. This is a way of wearing your hair straightened using heat and not chemicals. After washing and conditioning your hair, use a blow dryer then a flat iron to straighten. Be sure to apply thermal protection products to protect your hair. I wouldn't recommend using heat on your hair too regularly as it dries the hair and weakens it, cause breakage.

 

Wash ' Go. This style is achieved by washing/rinsing your hair, applying a curl-enhancing product, finger combing it, then letting it hair dry. This is probably the best protective style because it doesn't require any combing, heat, or styling.

 

Locs or Locks. This is more of a long-term style. Locs can be started with one-strand twists, two-strand twists, or individual plaits. The size of the locs can vary depending on your desires. Growing locs is a process that shouldn't be entered into lightly. It is one of the best options because it is both low maintenance and protective. The styling options are endless, as well.