African American Brides with Short Hair - I''m not trying to be offensive

Can''t help I''m afraid, but just wanted to say I can''t see how your post could possibly be offensive.

Someone posted a hair thread the other week for advice on very fine, won''t hold a style, zero volume hair - was very useful for me; and I''m sure yours will be for lots of other people!

Thanks so much for that.  Sometimes things get taken the wrong way and I didn''t know if my subject line would.  I can''t wait to find a hairstyle.  It seems like I''m having the hardest time.  I get my hair done every Saturday but for some reason everytime I try to explain how I want my hair she does it completely different.  So I''m looking for pictures so that she can see exactly what I want.  My sister suggested I go to someone else and let them do my hair and I''m strongly considering it.

I can''t really help but why don''t you just google Halle Berry at red carpet events?  I''m sure you''ll find some good formal hair pics

I LOVE that hair cut - with such a strong, bold cut, why not wear it normal and add a little bridal flare to it?

First, do you want to wear a veil?

And why not look at "hair vines" or head bands - they have some GOOOORGEOUS head bands and vines and they look great with short hair!

I''ll try to find some pictures!

Check this out - with finger waves - would look beautiful!

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Thank you for your help!  My mother really wants me to wear a veil but I personally can''t picture myself in one.  I thought about wearing a Tiara but I don''t want the tiara to outshine my hairdo.  So I''m strongly considering wearing some pretty sparkly hair pins or something.

If it is long enough, I love the tiny corkscrew curls, they look so pretty in African American hair.  A beautiful white flower like an orchid or a gardenia would be such a lovely contrat as well.

What about a tiara comb or something? I think that might be pretty. Or even a headband? Do you have a photo of your dress so we can match your hair to it?

I understand your dilemma -I looked on the Net myself for suitable hairstyles but didn''t find much.

My hair is natural so I wore it in loose curls (twisted with gel then taken out) with two thiin sparkly diamond headbands.  I didn''t want to wear a veil either.  Sparkly pins, flowers, and headbands look nice on short hair.  If you''d like you can then dress up your look with matching earrings/necklace.

If you''re open to other type of veils..A birdcage veil also looks nice with short hair...but I guess that depends on the style of your wedding too.

Did you check out the hair gallery on The Knot? If your hair is relaxed you might find a suitable style there - I think they have a style gallery for short haircuts.

Or maybe your hairdresser might be able to recommend a style? Most hairdressers will have style magazines in their shops.  Also, what about the ''Black Hair'' magazine?

This is style in which her hair was slicked back - not sure if you''re a fan of this kind of hairstyle, but it is a nice, sleek look and the flower behind the ear is so pretty :)

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Date: 4/9/2008 12:46:01 PM
Author: Sha
I understand your dilemma -I looked on the Net myself for suitable hairstyles but didn't find much.


My hair is natural so I wore it in loose curls (twisted with gel then taken out) with two thiin sparkly diamond headbands. I didn't want to wear a veil either. Sparkly pins, flowers, and headbands look nice on short hair. If you'd like you can then dress up your look with matching earrings/necklace.


If you're open to other type of veils..A birdcage veil also looks nice with short hair...but I guess that depends on the style of your wedding too.


Did you check out the hair gallery on The Knot? If your hair is relaxed you might find a suitable style there - I think they have a style gallery for short haircuts.


Or maybe your hairdresser might be able to recommend a style? Most hairdressers will have style magazines in their shops. Also, what about the 'Black Hair' magazine?

I really like birdcage veils also! I also like headbands.

I''ve always been scared to wear my hair slicked down because my face is fat (or at least to me it is).  Here''s a picture of my dress.  I thought about putting some weave in my hair but I haven''t wore weave in so many years.  If my hairstylist would take her time and do my hair then I''d probably have an idea of how I want it.  I swear it seems like everytime I tell her to give me a soft look she ALWAYS spray extra hairspray on my hair.  She told me last week I''ll make your hair look soft but I''ll make it hard.  I don''t know what''s her problem. 

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what a beautiful dress! After seeing the dress, my vote is for a rhinestone/pearl headband - maybe a two row headband like this with your hair naturally soft

http://www.whiteaisle.com/crystal_tennis_headband.htm

That''s really pretty.  I''ve never seen a headband like that.  This might be a dumb question, but do you think I''ll be able to incorporate a couple of pins in my hair if I wore this headband or do you think the headband will sparkle enough.

Your dress is gorgeous! And I vote for the headbands or something simple too! If you always wear it short, I wouldn''t get a weave... you want to look like you on your wedding day. Well for me it was "me, only better!" so don''t drastically change your look to comply with the wedding photos of long flowy hair.

and I do think you should try another hair stylist! one that will listen to you!

Date: 4/9/2008 12:58:27 PM
Author: Coreysgirl
I''ve always been scared to wear my hair slicked down because my face is fat (or at least to me it is). Here''s a picture of my dress. I thought about putting some weave in my hair but I haven''t wore weave in so many years. If my hairstylist would take her time and do my hair then I''d probably have an idea of how I want it. I swear it seems like everytime I tell her to give me a soft look she ALWAYS spray extra hairspray on my hair. She told me last week I''ll make your hair look soft but I''ll make it hard. I don''t know what''s her problem.

Beautiful dress! Wow sounds like you need a new stylist. I know it''s hard, but find someone who will do what you want. It''s really frustrating to not get what you want.

I think the headband will sparkle plenty - but remember, it''s your day, your hair - so do what you want!

This type of headband will give just the right amount of soft sparkle while not being over-powering like a tiara....

Hi Coreysgirl, I saw a few pictures of short hair and thought of you.  I also like the idea of headbands. 

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Wow that last one looks photoshopped now. 

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wow I love the last look! Cutting it a bit close to Cruella DeVille''s hair, just kidding, but absolutely stunning!!!

I really like that one too.  If you have time please continue to post pictures.  These are really giving me a good idea of what I want.  I am so glad I found this forum, it has helped me out so so much.

More headbands:
Three row with pearls
Two row with leaves
Target - Wide 3 row
Bigger, more sparkly

I think the rhinestone headband would look gorgeous with this necklace set.  Can you ladies also post pictures of short hair with hairpins?  I hope I''m not asking for too much but you guys are finding some really nice pictures that I haven''t seen online.

Thanks so much

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I like all the suggestions already mentioned: finger waves, corkscrew curls, tiny double headband, delicate headband, etc. There are a lot of options open to you.

As for your stylist, I would find another who can do what you ask or gives you a reason why it wouldn''t work or is honest that it''s something they can''t do.

BTW, your dress is gorgeous!

Attached is my favorite picture of short hair and a subtle hair pin....don''t know if this style will work for you or not...

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Date: 4/9/2008 1:10:03 PM
Author: SarahLovesJS

Date: 4/9/2008 12:58:27 PM
Author: Coreysgirl
I''ve always been scared to wear my hair slicked down because my face is fat (or at least to me it is). Here''s a picture of my dress. I thought about putting some weave in my hair but I haven''t wore weave in so many years. If my hairstylist would take her time and do my hair then I''d probably have an idea of how I want it. I swear it seems like everytime I tell her to give me a soft look she ALWAYS spray extra hairspray on my hair. She told me last week I''ll make your hair look soft but I''ll make it hard. I don''t know what''s her problem.

Beautiful dress! Wow sounds like you need a new stylist. I know it''s hard, but find someone who will do what you want. It''s really frustrating to not get what you want.

Right on!!!!!!!!!

Coreysgirl, would it be possible for you to post or link to a pic of someone with a hairstyle like yours?

My hair is the length of the picture I attached and this is similar to the style I wear in it.

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