African American Wedding Hairstyles & Hairdos

Many women with short hair assume they can't pull off an updo. But with some imagination (and hair gel) almost anything is possible.

This is a gorgeous updo as worn by a real bride in this sepia-toned picture. Photo courtesy of Audrey Okono.

A sleek pulled back bun updo, as worn by Nia Long. Courtesy of our friends at Essence.com. Read about Nia Long talking about the Chris Ro...

A lush, wavy updo with hair ornamentation.

An updo with attitude! We love this full-bodied, unabashedly dramatic style. Photo courtesy of Marie Simone .

Classic glamour starts with an elegant updo. Adorned with fresh - or silk - flowers it's just perfect.

Updo with Swarovski Hairclips