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Black men hairstyles during the early 20th century as blacks were slowly integrated into mainstream society. Black men started emulating the hairstyles of the white men in an effort to improve their social status. The hair relaxer, a chemical product that straightened hair, was used by many black men so as to keep their kinks softer and be able to comb the hair, a feat that with naturally kinky curly hair is impossible as this hair type will remain upright regardless of how much manipulation to the hair is performed. From my research, the mere act of combing their hair and getting some slick to the hair (after relaxing it) helped black men earn a higher degree of respect from white men.

You might be thinking that your hair is too thick, too short or too curly to do anything truly new or interesting. You may have found yourself in the habit of asking your barber for the same cut month after month or maybe just shaving everything off for a quiet life. Whether you want to stick with something tried and tested or think outside the box, we’ve put together a list of the best black men haircuts.

Gradual smoothed reduction of hair length in fade haircuts for men can be paired with edgy outlines at the temples, patterned sides, or a shaped top. As you can see, fades look equally awesome on boys, young guys and older men. For every setting where extremely short hair is a requirement, a fade will look better than a simple close cut or complete baldness.

Best black guy haircuts to try if you want to look clean and fresh for the new year, check out the latest, coolest and hottest black men’s hairstyles, including the flat top, faux hawk, curls and the line up haircut. Combine all these styles on top with a taper fade and you’ll have one of the most popular hairstyles of any black guy.

Box Fade is the style that combines sides that taper down to a short length with a sharply-defined rectangular top. Yep, hence the name. Typically the hair is about 3-5 cm on top, although the way you rock it depends on your style and what suits your head.

The afro fade is a fun haircut for any man able to pull it off. In essence, the Afro fade incorporates the tapered sides of the box fade with a top that is somewhat left to grow how it likes.

Short part with fade your hair is on the thicker, curlier end of the spectrum, have your barber shave a feature ‘part’ line for stylish results. The part line acts as a point of asymmetry and adds interest to what could otherwise be a standard haircut. With the addition of faded sides, this style is very relevant right now.

Pompadour is a haircut that’s traditionally worn by men with fine, straight hair. However, this type of cut is also a perfect match for those with tight curls; you can style tremendous control over the shape your hair takes.

Line ups take the idea of defining your hairline on your neck to your forehead, and it looks spectacular. Do keep in mind, that this cut requires frequent maintenance, lest you end up looking as if you have facial hair stubble on your forehead. This style draws attention to your eyes and brow line.

Wave is a style that could only be achieved with the benefit of thick hair. The style makes your hair a feature in its right. If you decide waves are for you, it’s best to see a barber beforehand. He or she will get your hair looking right before you start the wave process. The look will take a while to appear, and you will need a few products to get it going, most importantly a wave brush. Speak to your barber for more advice on how to achieve this unique haircut.