What are good hairstyles for medium-length black hair?

A good hairstyle for medium-length black hair is defined, polished barrel curls that add a lot of volume. Another flattering style is a loosely curled updo for relaxed hair.

One style that creates volume uses natural dense ringlets. This style maintains a person's natural texture and can be worn casually in a messy pattern or smoothed out with product. Micro braids are best for a woman who is transitioning from relaxed to natural hair, but they are only recommended for strong, undamaged hair. For challenging natural texture, keep ends conditioned, trimmed and moisturized, and style with loose waves in a toned-down Afro shape.