Black men’s hairstyles over the years – DestinyMan

We take you back to some of the hairstyles we thought would never go out of fashion, yet have firmly cemented themselves in history

Looking at pictures of yourself back when you followed a particular trend is a sure way to have a good chuckle (if you’re not cringing instead).

Here’s a look at some of the hairstyles we used to love back in the day, but wouldn’t dare step out of a salon with anytime soon.

The popcorn ‘do

 

To achieve the “popcorn” look, a relaxer is used to give the hair a curl before it’s twisted into little balls going around the head, almost like bantu knots. The hairstyle was a hit in the early 2000s and was made popular by English singer Craig David, who at the time sported the style as his signature look. It hasn’t made a comeback – and we’re quite certain it never will.

The perm 

The perm (which we feel will go down in history as the biggest hair mistake black men could ever have made) was hugely popular in the 80s and 90s. Lionel Richie in particular has been rocking this style for decades, and is probably one of the few men we can forgive for having a perm in the 21st century.

Dreadlocks jewellery 

Having dreadlocks has never been a trend per se, as it’s a timeless hairstyle. Yet there have been a few questionable trends around how dreads are styled, one of the most popular being adding accessories such as beads and rings to dreadlocks. While it isn’t the most on-trend way to wear your dreads today, there are still some guys who choose to embellish their dreads.

Cornrows (popularly known as the “straight back”)

There was a time when wearing cornrows was the main form of swag on the streets (though there are still men out there with this hairstyle). Popular culture was the main influence, with singers and rappers boldly wearing their cornrow crown in every music video or at events. Unless you’re the type of artist who has the creative licence to do anything, you shouldn’t be walking around with your hair braided into your scalp.

Pomade brush cut

The pomade brush cut was one of the best things that could have happened to black men – almost a decade ago. Remember how it made you feel so international, especially after it had been trimmed to perfection? At the time, it was hard to believe that it would be a complete no-no in the near future.

High-top German cut 

The high-top was made popular by Will Smith’s character on comedy series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. For many years, the cut was the epitome of a stylish, well-groomed gent. Now, it’s referred to as the “fade” cut, which in essence is a shorter version of the high-top German cut.

Which hairstyle do you remember from back in the day? 

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