All hairstyles
207 hairstyles so far, best known first. 4 more are on the list to be written.
WorldAfro puffs
Two rounded sections of coiled hair worn on the head.Natural · Coily and kinky hair
WorldHistorical Christian hairstyles
A survey of hair practices in Christianity from antiquity to the early modern period.Shaved · Any hair
WorldBackcombing
A styling method that creates volume by tangling hair near the root.Styled · Any hair
🇮🇱 IsraelJewish headcovering
A religious practice requiring married Orthodox Jewish women to cover their hair in public.Wrapped · Any hair
WorldHair straightening
A technique to flatten and smooth hair texture using heat or chemicals.Styled · Curly hair · 1950
🇺🇸 United StatesLaid edges
A style arranging fine hair at the hairline into flat decorative waves or swirls.Styled · Fine hair · 1990
🇪🇬 Egypt and 4 moreWig
Artificial head covering made from human, animal or synthetic hair.Wrapped · Any hair
🇫🇷 FranceBallerina bun
A neat, secured updo standard in classical ballet.Updo · Any hair · 1880
WorldTaper
A haircut that gradually shortens hair length from the top down to the sides and back.Cut · Any hair
WorldBeach waves
A loose, tousled wavy hairstyle inspired by the ocean.Styled · Any hair · 2010
🇺🇸 United StatesSpiral perm
A chemical treatment creating tight, vertical curls using rods.Curls · Curly hair
WorldWash and go
A low-manipulation style that enhances natural curl patterns without heat or extensions.Styled · Curly hair
🇺🇸 United StatesSisterlocks
Tiny, uniform locs for versatile natural styling.Locs · Coily and kinky hair · 1991
🇬🇧 United KingdomPsyche knot
A soft, low bun popular in the Edwardian era.Updo · Any hair · 1900
🇰🇷 South KoreaHush cut
A soft, layered haircut from South Korea designed for natural movement and easy styling.Cut · Straight hair · 2023
🇰🇷 South KoreaJjok
A traditional Korean bun for married women in the Joseon era.Updo · Any hair · 1724
🇯🇵 JapanBunkin takashimada
Traditional Japanese bridal updo with a high bun.Updo · Any hair · 1860
🇯🇵 JapanMizura
Ancient Japanese hairstyle with side locksStyled · Any hair
🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 2 moreMop-top
A bowl-shaped cut with a straight fringe, popularised by the Beatles.Cut · Straight hair · 1963
WorldFishtail braid
A two-strand plait resembling fish bones or a corn stalk.Braid · Any hair
🇺🇸 United StatesBettie bangs
Short, straight-across fringe from the 1950s pinup era.Fringe · Straight hair · 1950
🇺🇸 United StatesKnotless braids
A protective braiding style that feeds in hair to reduce scalp tension.Braid · Coily and kinky hair · 2010
WorldJellyfish haircut
A two-tiered style with a short top layer and long lower sections resembling tentacles.Cut · Straight hair · 2023
🇬🇧 United KingdomBixie cut
A short hybrid haircut blending a bob's length with a pixie's cropped layers.Cut · Any hair
🇺🇸 United StatesButterfly locs
A lightweight protective style featuring synthetic hair wrapped to create a distressed, looped texture.Styled · Any hair · 2021
🇮🇳 IndiaAmbada
Decorated Maharashtrian bridal hair bunUpdo · Any hair
🇺🇸 United StatesTwist-out
A protective hairstyle created by unraveling twists to form defined waves.Styled · Curly hair
🇿🇦 South AfricaBantu knots
Twisted coils of hair worn as a protective style or permanent look.Styled · Curly hair
🇮🇳 IndiaPoola Jada
A floral and jewelled adornment for South Indian bridal braids.Adorned · Any hair
🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreSenegalese twists
Smooth two-strand protective style using synthetic hair.Locs · Any hair · 1984
🇺🇸 United StatesSkin fade
A men's haircut where hair blends down to bare skin on the sides and back.Cut · Any hair · 1950
🇰🇷 South KoreaOctopus haircut
A layered cut with short top sections and long, fanning bottom sections.Cut · Straight hair · 2022
🇰🇷 South KoreaTwo-block haircut
Long textured top with short tapered sidesCut · Straight hair
🇮🇳 IndiaKerala bridal jasmine plait
Long braid wrapped in fresh jasmine garlands for Kerala brides.Braid · Any hair
🇮🇳 IndiaSadhana cut
A soft fringe hairstyle popularised by Bollywood actress Sadhana in the 1960s.Fringe · Any hair · 1960
🇦🇹 AustriaGoddess braids
Thick, raised cornrows with added volume and curls.Braid · Coily and kinky hair
WorldDutch braid
A raised plait created by crossing hair sections under the centre strand.Braid · Any hair
🇳🇦 Namibia and 1 moreEembuvi
Traditional long braided headdress of Mbalantu women in Namibia.Braid · Straight hair
🇪🇹 EthiopiaShuruba
Traditional Ethiopian cornrows and braids worn by women and men.Braid · Any hair
🇺🇸 United StatesPassion twists
A protective two-strand twist style using wavy extensions for a soft, boho look.Braid · Curly hair · 2018
🇺🇸 United StatesBig chop
Cutting off chemically treated hair to start natural growthCut · Coily and kinky hair
WorldFinger coils
A natural hair style created by twisting strands around fingers to form defined spirals.Styled · Curly hair
🇺🇸 United StatesSlicked-back hair
A flat, glossy style combed straight back from the forehead.Styled · Straight hair · 1920
🇮🇩 IndonesiaKonde Cepol
A traditional Betawi bun representing cultural identity and elegance.Updo · Any hair
🇫🇷 France and 1 moreFrench crop
Short men's cut with faded sides and a blunt fringe.Cut · Straight hair · 1920
🇧🇩 Bangladesh and 1 moreBengali khopa
Traditional centre-parted bun worn by Bengali brides.Updo · Any hair
🇺🇸 United StatesHopi squash blossom whorls
Traditional Hopi hairstyle for unmarried maidensStyled · Straight hair
🇺🇸 United StatesLemonade braids
Side-swept cornrows popularised by Beyoncé in 2016Braid · Coily and kinky hair · 2016
Photo credits on this page
The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.
- Afro puffs: stevendepolo, CC BY 2.0, source
- Laid edges: Jean Chassaing, Public domain, source
- Hair straightening: Adam Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Jewish headcovering: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Wig: David Ring, CC0, source
- Backcombing: Alexander Blum, Public domain, source