The 'Black Hair Challenge' Has Taken Off On Twitter, And It's A Source Of Endless Style Inspiration

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Only last month Michelle Obama unknowingly granted a long-standing wish of many of her fans by rocking her natural hair while on holiday.

Obama is currently a fan of soft waves, but she has mixed up her ‘do a far few times over the years, which is why we think the former First Lady would be proud of the latest trending topic on Twitter: the Black Hair Challenge.

Melanin Mamis - a platform for female empowerment - took to Twitter on Friday 26 May to initiate the challenge.

“Let’s make this a thing. Upload pictures of yourself wearing four different hairstyles and tag #blackhairchallenge,” they wrote.

Versatile Mamis. 💋✨ Let's make this a thing. Upload pictures of yourself wearing 4 different hairstyles & tag #blackhairchallengepic.twitter.com/hQqv9oiUaq

— Melanin Mamis (@melaninmamis) May 26, 2017

And social media users have taken up the task with great success.

From long braids to short curls and unique hairstyles, men and women have posted photos showing just how amazingly versatile black hair can be.

Scroll through to see some of our favourites:

Different hairstyle maybe every 2 months or so 🤷🏽♀️😊 (silk press, twist, Ghana braids, goddess locs) #blackhairchallenge 💇🏽 pic.twitter.com/blW4rWDve9

— Shanice💜 (@fun_siz3) May 26, 2017

#blackhairchallenge the last one is from way back in the day before I went natural. pic.twitter.com/1yLrK3HNeA

— BrwnSugaGddess (@AyoTabz) May 26, 2017

#blackhairchallenge black hair is so versatile. ☺️💖 pic.twitter.com/zdz3Fmkrr8

— ✨NA$TY NAZ ✨ (@NegraFeminist) May 26, 2017

#blackhairchallenge ➿this challenge has made me realize that I need to do more then washNgos 😂 pic.twitter.com/PoaabzEOoL

— 🦋Melanin Monroe🌙 (@KiylaMendaja) May 26, 2017

#blackhairchallenge 4 totally different girls. 😂 pic.twitter.com/RUyIK7OpXG

— mona lisa 🌞 (@Nieyelle) May 26, 2017

#blackhairchallenge woo! Bruh am I catfish tho 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/cEUo6jspzT

— Shanarà Phillips (@shanaravianna) May 26, 2017

#blackhairchallenge ITS LIT 😛 pic.twitter.com/nLYB1CRCNB

— ✨Jazz✨ (@makeupbyjazzmin) May 26, 2017

There's a #blackhairchallenge ? Say no more. pic.twitter.com/1XxWDeXL0Y

— Micah ♚ (@mumuwts) May 27, 2017

best decision I made...Rebirth 💇🏽♂️ #blackhairchallenge pic.twitter.com/vIY6t3WM9h

— PRINCETON PEREZ (@theoneprinceton) May 27, 2017

These were all taken in 2017 😂 #BlackHairChallenge pic.twitter.com/lK3T1Numh3

— 🙃 (@SureShuron) May 27, 2017

#blackhairchallenge The versatility of it all. Damn black hair is amazing. pic.twitter.com/Ki7i9BHczp

— ♡ (@kiyloni) May 27, 2017

#blackhairchallenge my hair out 95% of the time😢 pic.twitter.com/9DBmY4I4Ww

— † Cass🇹🇹 (@CassFrotastic) May 26, 2017
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