The hair game is forever changing, so if you want to stay on top of the latest hairstyles for Nigerian ladies in 2024, you need to pay extra attention.

30 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2023

Whether you’re going for low-maintenance or simple and easy-to-wear styles, you’ll find something that fits your style in this list.

Hairstyles with attachment for ladies

Not in the mood to rock your wigs or handle the stress of sew-ins?? Don’t worry, the game has changed in 2024 and these attachment styles are some of the latest hairstyles for ladies. There’s no way you’re stepping out without causing good commotion.  

Jumbo Senegalese twists

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

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This is a great option if you’re looking to breeze in and out of the salon and still look hot.

Criss-cross Ghana weaving

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Think of this as an elevated and playful version of the regular all-back braids. 

Stitch braid

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

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Are you even a hot girl if you haven’t jumped on the stitch braid hairstyle in 2024?

Ziz-Zag stitch braid

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

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Go for this if you want to add extra pizzazz to the regular stitch-braid hairstyle.

Goddess braids

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What’s not to love about goddess braids? You’ll feel like a goddess with this hairstyle, though you also have to spend a lot of hours at the salon.

Ponytail with bangs

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

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Because regular ponytails are so 2010. Try this ponytail hairstyle for an extra edge.

Knotless braids with curly ends

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

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This hairstyle had the girlies in a chokehold in 2022 and still does, especially the version with curly ends.

Boho stitch braids

30 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2023

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This hairstyle is a combination of boho and stitch braids. Think of it as an extra way of rocking stitch braids.

Simple hairstyles for ladies in 2024

Nothing beats the feeling of knowing you can still look good on a budget. If what you’re going for is a simple, laid-back style that still fits with the latest hairstyles for Nigerian ladies in 2024, we got you covered.

Cornrows

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Cornrows are a lifesaver, especially when you don’t want to do too much with your hair. You can even do it yourself if you have the time.

Bantu knots with curls

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Bantu knots has been around for a while and is always a hit. 

Two-row cornrows

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Before you roll your eyes and ask, “Cornrows again?” Listen, cornrows are simple, affordable, classy and versatile. They also don’t look like your regular cornrows.

Ponytail

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

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Nothing screams “I can’t kill myself” like a ponytail. It’s a lifesaver when you don’t want to do too much with your hair.

Jumbo braids

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You’ll satisfy your craving for braids and still be out of the salon between 30 minutes to an hour. 

Jumbo Box braids

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

This is another great option if you want braids but your bank account and patience level are saying something else.

Braided ponytail

Perfect for when you want to do something different with the regular ponytail style. It ranks high as one of the latest hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024. But the girlies are now using ombre sha.

Zigzag braids with beads

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

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The curls give a fresh breath of life to hairstyles that would have been better left in 2000 and this ZigZag braid is proof.

Chic loc hairstyles for ladies

Maintenance might be a handful but locs are great if you don’t like making weekly trips to the salon. Thanks to the locticians committed to making their customers look good, there’re many options to choose from these days. 

Starter locs

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For when you’re just starting on your loc journey. 

Bantu locs

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Who says you can’t rock your bantu knots because your hair is locked? 

Bob locs

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A fun way to style your locs especially if they’re lengthy.

Jumbo bun locs

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To rock this style, you need at least 5 years old locs or get loc extensions.

Macrolocs in cornrows 

If you already have macrolocs, this is a fun way to retwist them. We already agreed that cornrows is bae right?

Side swept locs

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Another fun styling option for anyone with lengthy locs. 

Blonde dreads

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Dyeing your locs blonde for Barbie season is nothing but a hot serve. 

Dyed locs

If going completely blonde is too much for you, consider an ombre style. Black and honey brown is a mad combo that bangs in 2024.

Microlocs

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A versatile option that still lets you make your regular braids. 

Low cut hairstyles for ladies 

You want to pour water on your head? Escape the headaches that come with new hairstyles? Sleep in any position you want? Then a low-cut’s probably your best option, and the game has changed in 2024. What are the latest low-cut hairstyles you can try ? Let’s go.

Blonde low cut

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

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No one rocks a blonde low cut better than Nancy Isime…until you try sha.

Low-cut with double side parting

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The side-parting is the steal here. Just the barber’s hand is straight

Blue waves cut with etched sides

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

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The question’s not why blue, it should be why not? Those etched sides are to die for by the way.

Pink curls with side shave

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Hop on this style if you’re not on a complete low cut. You can also change the color to suit what you want, but we recommend Barbie pink. 

Complete clean shave

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You might need some courage to rock this look but it’s a stunner for real.

Wig styles for ladies

Tired of spending hours in the salon? Finally saved up enough to invest in wigs? If yes, here are some options to guide your shopping:

Loose wave closure

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

Something about this wig screams Roman goddess. Depending on your needs, you can shop for it in various colours.

Kinky straight

Go for this style if you want to give the illusion of rocking your natural hair. Be ready for questions like, “Is this your hair?”

Butterfly locs frontal wig

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

What’s better than a dreadlock style you can rock and take off at will?

Body wave closure

One thing about this wig style? Your hair flip game will be on point every single time.

Body wave with fringe

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

This is a fun twist to the regular body wave wig style.

Afro kinky wig

This wig style has been around for a while, but it’s still a winner in 2024.

Loose curls

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Spend your coins on this wig, and you won’t have to announce your “rich aunty” status wherever you go.

Brazilian wool styles for ladies

Finally jumped on the Brazilian wool train but don’t know what style to make? Start with these ones:

Butterfly locs

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

Not a fan of butterfly locs wigs? Link up with your hairdresser to get the real deal.

Passion twists

Ignore the bulky appearance of this style because it’s a real showstopper.

Distressed twists

One good thing about this hairstyle? It can last for months, depending on how you manage it.

Braids with bantu knot tips

Switch things up with this braids x bantu knots combo using Brazilian wool.

Short braids with loose ends

If you’re not a fan of bantu knots, free things up with this loose ends style.

Box braid hairstyles

Micro box braids

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

If you’ve got the patience to spend hours in a salon, try this style. It lasts longer than regular-sized braids.

Boho knotless braids

Another style heavy on the Roman goddess vibes.

Raindrop box braids

45 Latest Hairstyles for Nigerian Ladies in 2024

Accessorise with as many transparent beads as you can get for that raindrop effect.

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