17 Pearl Hairstyles For Black Women - Elegant Styles That Shine

There are many ways to add pearls to your hairstyle as a black woman, regardless of your hair type or color. Adding pearls to your hairstyle can take your hair from basic to regal or stunning.

You can incorporate pearls into updos, braids, hair extensions, wigs, loose natural hair, or even create a custom pearl hairstyle. If you are looking for a way to elevate your hair or your casual hairstyle without making permanent changes or adding tension to your hair, adding pearls is the way to go.

Whether you want to add pearls to your loose natural hair or add them to your hair extensions, we have a list of pearl hairstyles you can try now.

Let’s see some beautiful pearl hairstyles you can try immediately, and why we think they are worth it.

Do you have a high-class event and are unsure how to dress? Well, the easiest way to achieve a sophisticated look without spending hours is to add pearls to your already-made hair or adorn your loose hair with pearls.

Alright, let’s see some gorgeous pearl hairstyles you can try now:

1. Low Braided Ponytail

Ponytails are always cute hairstyles that work for almost every occasion. Whether it is a casual event, an official dinner, or a picture-perfect look. This hairstyle works almost every time.

You can achieve this hairstyle with your natural hair or with hair extensions. You can follow these simple steps to achieve this pearl hairstyle:

• Clean and moisturize your hair: It is easier to manipulate moisturized hair than dry and fizzy hair (especially if it is type 4C curly hair).
• Put your hair in sections. It is easier to work in sections than to work with a full head of fluffy hair at a time.
• Brush your hair into a low bun and secure with an elastic band.
• Braid the hair till the end and tie it with an elastic band.
• Add your preferred pearls.

If you have short hair and want to wear this ponytail hairstyle, you can consider attaching a ponytail hair extensions or braiding hair extensions for added length and volume.

2. Pixie Cut with Pearl

Pixie cut is one of the favorite hairstyles for black women. It is beautiful, works well on short hair, and exudes confidence. You can add flair and style to your pixie cut hairstyle by adding pearls.

The pearls help to elevate the hairstyle even more and give it a regal feel. Have you imagined wearing your pixie cut for a big day like your wedding? Well, adding pearls to it elevates it for the occasion.

Have super short pixie cut? Check the follow video to learn how to add pearls to your hairstyle.

3. Half Braid, Half Loose Hair

If you love simple wash-n-go protective hairstyles, then the half braid, half loose hair protective hairstyle is a great try. It is simple yet cute.

That’s not the best part. The great thing about this hairstyle is that it can be easily transformed from the basic wash-and-go to a high-end event hairstyle.

The secret?

Add some beautiful pearls around your hairline or on the cornrows. To make it stand out even more, you can add pearls that match your clothes or other accessories.

Related Read: 10 Half Braided Hairstyles You Must Try

4. Sleek Down Side Part with Pearl

This hairstyle is simple, but can easily look regal when you add some pearls. This hairstyle is perfect for brides; you can rock this for your reception or after-party. It gives that royal bridal look without wearing a tiara.

If you prefer something simple yet glamorous for your big day, then you can try wearing the sleek-down side part with a pearl. Don’t forget to sleek down your edges.

5. Two Buns with Pearl

Two space buns are a cute hairstyle we love, not just for kids, but for ladies too. This hairstyle provides a way to show up with style without appearing too casual.  Adding pearls to this hairstyle makes it look graceful.

To add pearls, you can add them to a threaded needle, use a pearl headband, or manually add taped pearls/individual pearls around the buns or at the top. Don’t forget to lay those baby hairs for a perfect finish.

6. Top A High Bun with Pearl

If you want to create a simple, absolute regal look, try wearing high buns with pearls. High buns have a way of framing the face and highlighting facial features. If you are looking for a way to show your premium face card, then try this hairstyle.

7. Top Bun with Braids and Pearls

Top buns are beautiful, but have you imagined rocking a braided high bun?

This pearl hairstyle provides another way of styling your braids. If you are a braids girlie, and you are tired of wearing your hair down or in a low ponytail. You can spice things up by putting your hair in a top bun with pearls as accessories.

You can use the insertable pearls with sticks that you can easily add to your thick buns. Lay your edges, and you are good to go.

8. Cornrows with Pearls

Who doesn’t love a neatly done stitch-type cornrows?

Cornrows look good on most black girls. They flatter the face and highlight features like the cheekbones, eyes, and even jaws. Which helps to make people look more beautiful.

9. Passion Twist with Pearl and Rhinestone

Passion twist always looks different and beautiful. It usually looks like the three-strand braids, but with locs effect. Elevate this hairstyle by adding pearls. You can choose the pearl with colors that match your skin tone.

10. Mini Three-Strand Braids with Pearls

Mini braids are almost every black girl's go-to protective hairstyle. This hairstyle is easy to install and lasts long too. If you wear mini braids for a long period, adding hair accessories like pearls can help to give your hair a different look and feel.

11. Kinky Natural Hair with Pearls

Do you love to wear your natural hair out?

Wearing your natural outfit might feel a bit limiting when it comes to elevating the appearance of your outfit for specific occasions. Here’s one great hack you can try now. Wear your kinky hair in a low ponyysil with loose ends.

You can add a part and sleek down the roots for a clean finish. You can add pearls on the sleek roots while leaving the ends free and loose.

12. Low Bun with Pearls

Low bun with pearls is one of the simple bridal hairstyles that you can install yourself. If you are going to be a bride or planning on attending a bridal party with little notice, you can quickly style your hair or wig in a low bun.

You can finish the look with a pearl stick for a regal look.

13. Half Up, Half Down with Pearls

Half-up, half-down hairstyles are absolutely beautiful. Don’t you think so?

The cool thing about this hairstyle is that it allows you to enjoy the look of having well-packed hair and loose hair at the same time. This is one hairstyle you can wear for almost any occasion (formal, informal, etc.).

14. Puffy Side Bangs with Pearls

Who says you can’t rock your puffy natural hair and look stunning in it?

If you are confused about which quick, natural hairstyles you can try without heavy manipulation and tension. Try these puffy side bangs with pearls.

Adding pearls makes this hairstyle look even more beautiful and bold. You can change the pearls to match the color of your clothes or other fashion accessories.

15. Senegalese Twist with Pearl

Senegalese twists are versatile and can be worn in different ways. One of the ways that you can wear your Senegalese twist is to wear it into a top bun with side-swept bangs. For even more personalization, you can add pearls to suit the event.

16. Pearl-meshed Low Bun

If you want to make a statement or want to create an impression, then you can go all out with a pearl-meshed low bun Hairstyle.

This hairstyle would be perfect if you were attending a fashion event and wanted to make the headlines. This hairstyle is the absolute description of a royal look.

This hairstyle not only looks good, but it is also lightweight. Perfect for a remarkable event without being weighed down by the weight of hair extensions.

17. Pearl "Hairband"

This is cute and easy to create, check the full tutorial from below.

Pearl hairstyles are great options for black women who want to appear regal on special occasions without compromising the natural texture of their hair. You can elevate almost any hairstyle by adding pearls.

We just gave you our list of 16 pearl hairstyles for black women that you can try now. However, you can experiment with any hairstyle. Just remember to add pearls.

Which pearl hairstyle would you be trying? Let us hear your thoughts in the comment section below.