10 Best Graduation Hairstyles For Black Girls (2024)

Girls, congratulations on graduating soon!

Graduation is a day filled with laughter, joy, andhappiness,as you celebrate your accomplishments with family and friends. The day marks the end of an era in your life and the beginning of a new chapter.

So, on such a special occasion, you deserve to glam up and look great. If not for anything, for yourself.

We'vecollated a few graduation-worthy hairstyles you can rock on that day because it can be daunting to select from a wide variety of hairstyles as a black girl.Thisis us saving you the stress so you can focus on other areas that need your attention.

Now, let's get right & into the list!

1. Flexi-rod Curls

Flex rods are must-have hair essential tools. With them, you can look chic and elegant for your graduation asthey’llgive your hair some beautiful curls that will bounce with you as you walk to the stage for your certificate. While it can be hard to define your curls at first, you will improve as timegoes by.

When you style your hair with flex rods, the curls can last up to three to five days. However, make sure you go to bed with a satin bonnet.

So, how do you style? Ifyou'llbe styling your flexi-rod curls yourself,here'show you can achieve them:

• -Wash your hair with sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner.
• -Apply leave-in conditioner and section your hair.
• -Use some curl-defining cream on each section and roll them around the rods.You should letthem stay for two hours or more before removing them.

2. Natural Afro

Are you natural hair girly? If you are, this is for you- natural afro. Rocking your natural afro to your graduation is unique and beautiful.You can add some curls to your naturalhair,orleave it combed outnaturally.Be proud of it and wear it elegantly.

If you love to wear your natural afro, here is how you can:

Wash your hair and let it air dry. For those who would like some curls, add gel to your wet hair so it defines your hair. Onceit'sdry, use a comb to lift the root of your hair (you are not coming it all out). Do this tillit'sall round and looking full.

Guys, here is a tutorial on how to secure graduation cap on your natural hair.

3. Bubble Ponytail

A bubble ponytail is one of the trendiest looks you can wear toyourgraduation.It'salso a cute hairstyle you can twin with your best friend if you want to.

The ponytail appears cute and playfulyetit'selegant enough for your special occasion. So,don'tdelayfurther inpurchasing your extensions and prepping them for the big day.

To style your bubble ponytail, usesomeribbons to section your hair extensions. Make sure it looks like the bubble ponytail in the picture above.Now,pack your hair with a hair elastic and wrap your bubble ponytail around it.Set your ponytail below so your graduation cap can sit on your hair conveniently. With gel, lay your edges to finish up your look.

4. Big Twists

You can protect your hair and be chic at the same time with the big twist hairstyle. The big twist hairstyle is a gorgeous, protective style that will keep your hair safe while serving you beauty onyourgraduation.It'sa style thatstands out, makingbold statements with the size.

Since the big twists can last up to two weeks,don'tbother thinking of losing it immediately after your ceremony.You should takeit out whenit'sgetting old.

For this hairstyle,you'llneed yourbraiding hair extensions, rattail comb, gel, and hairspray.While you can plait this hairstyle yourself, it might be stressful for you (depending onthe length you want). So,you should visita hairstylist with a picture of your inspiration.

5. Loose Waves for Graduation

Your pictures are about to be epic with the loose waves hairstyle. The hairstyle is a statement-making hairstyle that screams beauty.

Butlet'stake a rewind and start with the waves. The waves are bouncy and voluminous.It'sno surprise that you will look fabulous with them. While they are loose, the waves will perfect your style, giving you everything you want in a graduation hairstyle.

Let'stake you through the styling process:

• Wear your pre everythingwigand make sure it sits properly.
• Section it in parts and style each with your barrel curling iron.
• Let the iron stay for a few seconds before removing your hair.
• Now, style your edges and spray your hair.

6. Low Ponytail

A quick and easy hairstyle you can style a few hours before your graduationis the low ponytail.The low ponytail hairstyle requires a few minutesof your timeto style and takes the whole time you wear it to slay.

It'ssimple, convenient, and effortless but stunning for events. So,goget your extensions and shine on that day.

Aswe'vesaid, styling the low ponytail is easy. Follow these steps to style yours:

• Combyour natural hair and pack it together with a hair elastic. Make sureit'slow so it looks like the picture above. You can side part yours, middle part, or pack without any parting.
• Now, attach your extensions to your hair and secure it with bobby pins.
• Onceit'swell placed, gel your edges and run your fingers through the extensions to make it fuller.

7. Colorful Faux Locs

There are a variety of colorful faux locs you can choose to wear for your graduation. You may want to lean towards warm hues, so why not choose a fall color? Colors like brown, caramel, and brunette.They'llsuit the graduation vibe and look effortlesslyamazingthroughout. Moreover, you can wear this hairstyle for long.That'sbecause the locs look good even as they get older.

For your graduation ceremony, you canchoose toaccessorize with someclips,and beads to suit your overall appearance. Ifthat'snot what you want, letting it flow freely is asmuch beautiful as well.

8. Half-Up Loose Fishtail Braid

Do you have a gorgeous long wig you wish to style? Then go for the half-up loose fishtail braid.It'sa classy hairstyle that will make you stand out peculiarly at the ceremony. If you hope to use ashorter-length wig, you can too. So, be surethat thefishtail braid will add some gorgeousness to your overall hairstyle.

To style,

• Section the upper part of your straight wig or curly wig and use a hair tie to hold the half down.
• Pick the front section and start plaiting your fishtail braid.
• Onceyou'vebraided, use a hair elastic to tie it so itdoesn'tloose.
• Add finishing touches to your hair.That'sit!

9. Blunt Cut Bob Wig

Here'sanother wig look thatwon'tdisappoint- the blunt-cut bob wig.Whatever your mood isonthat day, this hairstyle will make you feel feminine, classy, and the starthatyou are.

The hairstyle is a game changer when it comes to looks. And youwon'thave to worry about the hours of styling or anything else regarding your hair.

Youjustneed to put it onandyou'regood to go. With a blunt-cut bob wig, your look becomes lovelyandyou will feel like a million bucks.

You can switch things up by going for a colorful one oropt fora blunt bob with highlights.

10. Braided Crown

A super easy-to-style hairstyleyou'lllove is the braided crown. While it is simple,it'sbeautiful and unlike the hairstyleswe'velistedso far. The braided crown will give you a graceful appearance, meeting your expectations as it should.

There are different ways you can style this hairstyle, but here is one you can follow to achieve yours:

• Gel your hairline to become flat so that it does not stick out after braiding your hair. You can do this for the back as well.
• Divide your hair at the crown of your hair and brush the front section forward.
• Now, with your hair extensions, start braiding a few inches behind your ear (You are braiding from the back section to the front). Make sure you plait all your hair neatly. Youdon'twant any hair sticking out later.
• Tuck the hair away afteryou'vebraided it completely.You canputit under the bottomand sew itso it does not show.Another way is to place it on top and tuck it. Or ifwhat'sleft is short, you can fold and connect to the braid you started plaiting from.

And these are the gorgeous graduation hairstyles we have for you.

We'reglad to support you as you celebrate your journey so far in school. You deserve accolades, and we give them to you.

As you journey ahead, we wish you all the best and hope you can celebrate more wins. So, keep winning!