Written by: layla • August 8, 2024• Hairstyle Medium Hairstyles

12 Trendy Medium Hairstyles for Dark-Skinned Women

From bobs to braids, you can now make a fashion statement with these trendy hairstyles.

Dark skin looks stunning. It accentuates your facial features, such as eye color, and has a natural glow. So, we’ve compiled a collection of stunning hairstyles for dark skin that will highlight your face shape and hair type. Continue reading to learn about various hairstyles for people with dark skin, including bobs, topknots, ponytails, and braids.

1-Asymmetrical Blunt Lob.

Thandie Newton draws everyone’s attention with her black asymmetrical blunt bob. She nails this razor-sharp ultra-chic cut with boldness and style. This edgy hairdo softens her cheekbones and complements her smoldering makeup well.

2. Sleek Low Ponytail

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This gorgeous diva’s hair is always on point. We love how JLo wears her slicked-back hair with grace and confidence. This flexible haircut, whether with a power suit or a plunging neckline gown, will make you stand out from the crowd.

3. Shaggy Bob

Halle Berry stole the show at the Golden Heart Awards with her stunning, shaggy, medium-length haircut. We love her mix of warm highlights and lowlights, as well as the subtle texture of her mid-length beachy waves. The American actress has a soft middle partition with added volume that highlights her face features.

4. Side Braids

Vaja, a recording artist, keeps things simple with her shoulder-length hair styled in side braids. She wears a trendy hair pin that adds glitz to her haircut, and we love how the rest of her hair is left open.

5. Topknot

Thandie Newton is quite attractive when she shows off her hair. Having said that, the curly haircut she wore at the Good Deeds premiere is elegant and current, and it’s ideal for keeping cool over the summer. Use bobby pins, gentle hair ties, and hairspray to secure your hair without causing breaking or damage.

6. Low Side Bun

Jordin Sparks looks scorching gorgeous in her loose low side bun. To obtain this messy appearance, pull a few strands of hair loose from your bun in the back. The singer paired her undone low-slung bun with little makeup and full lips, which were the ideal complement to her Oleg Cassini outfit.

7. Pumped-Up Ponytail

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We love Kerry Washington’s pumped-up ponytail at the The Details premiere in California. To achieve the actress’ haircut, flat iron your medium-length hair to make it very smooth. Next, tease the top section and pull your hair towards the head into a very high ponytail, securing it with a bobby pin below. After it’s dried, use a high-gloss serum to make it stand out even more.

8. Voluminous Wavy Hair

If you’re one of the lucky ones with naturally thick, wavy hair, why not let it loose? Even if you don’t, take a cue from Queen B, who looks stunning when she swaps out her natural curls for some eye-catching waves – and still looks stunning.

Casey Simmons, a curly hair specialist and the owner of Royal Locks Curl Care, says, “You don’t need a blowout or curling iron to achieve these magnificent Hollywood gilded era waves. To avoid the damage caused by heat style, use sock buns or heatless curlers. However, do not use these overnight on soaking wet hair because they can cause mold to grow on your scalp.”

9. Sleek Bun

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We want to replicate Zoe Saldana’s 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards hairstyle right now. The actress looked stunning with her sleek, tight hairstyle, glowing skin, and gold jewelry! A high-impact hairstyle with minimal effort is a win-win for us! In this video, Lia demonstrates a simple and fashionable solution for natural hair: the sleek low bun without the burden of extensions. With a hint of realism, she promises her audience, “This low bun is a game-changer for work, school, and even a night out (i)!”

10. Braided Ponytail

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Songstress Alicia Keys rocks an attention-grabbing braided ponytail at the book release of Blue Moon. Started at the crown of the head, the style looked edgy paired with a deep side parting. With hair stylishly slicked back, the style draws attention to her eyes, while her face is left to glow!

11. Straight Bob

Jada Pinkett Smith wore a cool, face-framing haircut to the 2014 Fox presentation, which matched her Alberta Ferretti attire. Blonde ombre does not always look good on darker skin, but we think Mrs. Smith pulled it off rather well. In addition, the mother of two chose the ideal style to complement the color – a straight bob.

12. Crown Braid

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Well, hello, gorgeous!

Rosario Dawson attends the 66th Cannes Film Festival wearing a winning crown braid. She paired her braids with a sleek bun, beautiful complexion, and peachy lips. To get this attractive style, braid the hair on the crown before flat-ironing the remainder of it. Use a nice hairspray to hold everything in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hairstyles for round faces with dark skin?

For round faces with dark skin, consider styles like textured pixies, high buns, messy side braids, high ponytails with curtain bangs, and shaggy bobs.

What are the best hairstyles for oval faces with dark skin?

For oval faces with dark skin, long layers and banged bobs are ideal as they help balance the face’s length and add volume.

What are the best hairstyles for heart-shaped faces with dark skin?

Hairstyles like half updos with bangs, curls with side bangs, and pulled-back updos work well for heart-shaped faces with dark skin. These styles can minimize the appearance of a broad forehead and accentuate the cheekbones.