Flippant

This is a short hairstyle accented by a cheeky flip.
Courtesy of HJI

Real Bride: Janella

A long, half-up-half-down 'do styled with microbraids.

Courtesy of the lovely Janella Proctor.

Cultural Crown Updo

An sleek updo with a braid accent and hair jewelry.

Real Bride: Vintage Chic

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

Sleek Pulled Back 'Do

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 Rock movie "Good Hair."

Real Bride: Patricia

This is a lovely long hairstyle worn with a veil.

Courtesy of Jen Huang Photography
Patricia & Charles
Harlem, NY

Taraji's Updo

This is a chic updo worn by Taraji Henson.

Natural 'Do: Locs

Formal updo as worn by actress Aissa Maiga. Courtesy of our friends at Gorgeous Black Women.

Floral Updo

A youthful, floral updo with waves and twists.

Inverted Bob Style

This is a longer inverted bob style by the fantastic hairstylist Tonya Cryer at Stylist On Call.

Real Bride: Veiled Half Up, Half Down Style

This is a lovely half up, half down style worn under a veil by a real bride. Courtesy of Sabrina Castro. Keep those beautiful pictures coming, ladies!

Loose Updo

A lush, wavy updo with hair ornamentation.

Wild and Wonderful: Feather Updo

Here's a lovely way to use the lovely hair clips and fascinators that are so in style right now. Choose a design that expresses your heritage and make it part of your elegant updo.

Photo source: Unknown

Locs in Chic Updo

This hairdo features dreadlocks in an upswept style.
Courtesy of Natural Resource Salon.

Sexy Side-Bun: A Blast From the Past

This sassy side-bun offers throwback, elegant style. Courtesy of hji.co.uk.

Half Up, Half Down

-As worn by actress Katerina Graham.

Medium Length Style

A highlighted, sassy style in a medium-to-long length.
Courtesy of Danitra R

Gorgeous Bob Cut

This is a lovely bob cut that would be great for a bride with short hair.
Courtesy of our friends at Essence.

Real Bride: Breezy Sophistication

This is a sophisticated hairdo topped off with a feathered birdcage veil.
Submitted by ElegantEventDesign.com
Photography by ImaginePhotographyOnline.com

Haute Cross Buns

This is a gorgeous pinned back hairstyle with a sassy bun style at the back.