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How to Wear a Triangle Haircut on Natural Hair

Transform your curls with this new and upcoming haircut style!

Are you a naturalista who is due for a trim or a new haircut? Then you should try a new and upcoming trendy haircut – the triangle haircut also known as the wings haircut! A triangle haircut on natural hair tends to have the volume at the top of the afro, and voluminous curls to each side of your mane. This style usually comes with a chic set of bangs and almost creates a triangle-like shape. 

Different Styles Of the Triangle Haircut

Want to check out a few ways you can style the triangle haircut? Then check out these styles below: 

1. “Wet” Curls Wings Haircut Look 

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Give your triangle cut the “wet” look, Photo by Ransford Quaye

If you love a relaxed look, then after trimming or cutting your hair try this “wet curls triangle haircut look. To achieve this wet look, spray your hair down with water, then add TRESemmé Flawless Curls Defining Gel to help define your curls and complete the “wet look”

2. Blown-Out Afro Triangle Haircut

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Blown out afros are a great way to check length! Photo by Marcus Lewis

A blown-out afro is not only a super cute way to wear the haircut but it is a perfect way to check the length of your afro! Moreover, a blown-out afro not only exudes cuteness but also offers the perfect opportunity to assess the true length of your natural hair, revealing its full and glorious potential.

3. Mini Cut

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Triangle cuts look great on shorter hair too! Photo by Shawnee D

 

The triangle haircut or trim is not only a chic choice for shorter hair but also offers a bold and edgy look that can be perfectly complemented with neatly laid edges, and for that, TRESemmé Extra Hold Hair Gel  is your go-to tool for that sleek, polished finish.

4. Ultra Voluminous Triangle Fro

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Add some volume to your fro! Photo by Faiza Haji

Longing for a more voluminous look on your afro? Then this would be a great time to shape your afro into a triangle haircut. If needed, try cutting your afro in layers to give the illusion of extra volume. 

5. Side Swept Wings Haircut with Bangs  

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Another great way to wear a voluminous afro. Photo by Ussama Azam

Want to put a twist on the voluminous triangle afro? Another great way to wear this style is with a cute, simple, side-swept bang. Keep your hair in place all day with TRESemme Flawless Curls Hair Spray

6. Long Triangle Trim

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Experiment with a new style with crochet hair or a trim. Photo by Houcine Ncib

Not completely sold on a haircut yet? Try crocheting your hair into a triangle haircut style to experiment with a style. Or if you have long hair already, you can trim your hair into this formation before deciding to fully take on the hairstyle.

Will you be trying out a triangle haircut on natural hair? Show us your take on the style @AllThingsHairUS. Also for more natural hair ideas, feel free to subscribe to our newsletter below! 

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