Art Pop by Nicky Oliver
Leave the straighteners at the salon and discover how much fun you can have with naturally kinky hair. The Afro texture lends itself to a variety of unique, joyful hairstyles that can't be achieved with any other type of curls.
The tiny, wiry kinks are essential for holding the twisted, bold looks created by Nicky Oliver. Try a high ponytail, a row of powder puff trees, or a collection of small knots all around your head. Get creative and start experimenting!
Center Row
This is an artistic take on a Mohawk! The sides are nearly shaved off, leaving just a shimmer of hair all around, except for a wide stripe running from front to back. The hair is cut longer in the front than in the back, with a smooth transition in length.
Six small sections are then twisted and tied to resemble tree trunks with flourishing powder puffs on top. Their size decreases from front to back. This style will keep you cool on all levels!
Bundle of Joy
Go asymmetrical with a windblown palm tree on your head! This exotic look is easy to create, great for warmer weather, and a pleasure to behold. All the hair is combed upward and bundled slightly off-center.
The base can be secured with elastic bands that match your hair color, a faux braid, or strands of your own hair twisted and rolled around the base to form a solid, one-inch-high foundation.
Due to the asymmetrical arrangement, one side of the ponytail is shorter than the other, creating a wind-swept effect.
Tails Tell Tales
Express yourself with playful pigtails! Forget symmetry and arrange them creatively. The two side tails are different: one, positioned behind the ear, flares out in a round, flower-like shape; the other, sitting higher and more toward the front, falls softly and points downward.
Another special feature is the center puff. This billowy, cushion-like design runs from her forehead to the back, adding yet another dimension to this playful hairstyle.
Tight Knots
Her long kinky hair is sectioned into small squares all over her head. The individual strands are then twisted until they coil around themselves. These exotic knots are smaller in the front and larger on top and in the back. Use small hairpins to secure this intricate hairstyle.
Hair: Nicky Oliver Hairdressing
Make-up: Sylvia Oliver
Photography: Vince Broderick