These are pictures of the latest black hairstyles including short, natural, braided, updo’s and ponytail hairstyles. Black Braided Hairstyles These pictures of black hairstyles feature black women wearing braided hairstyles. Some of these hairstyles add weave for a longer length for braids. (note not all of these braided hairstyles have weave). Some of these hairstyles are natural braids. Natural Black Hairstyles. These are black hairstyles that contain no chemicals to straighten their hair. They are natural black hairstyles, meaning no hair extensions, weave, or chemicals. Most often the natural black hairstyles are kept braided as part of the African American culture. Some however are worn as twists and curls. Everyones natural black hair is different.