Many players of color enjoy The Sims 4, but it can be frustrating when they can't find adequate hair options for their Sims. Fortunately, there's a wide variety of custom content (CC) available to enhance the diversity of hairstyles.
With options that include soft waves, cornrows, voluminous curls, Bantu knots, and chic straight cuts, the best black hair CC can transform your Sim’s appearance and add depth to their style. From Bantu knots, twists, and braids to locs, these hairstyles represent more than just a stylish appearance.
Here are some of the best Sims 4 black hair CC options to help you create unique and representative Sims.
Braids and Twists
If you love braids and chunky hairstyles, this is the ideal Sims 4 black hair cc to get.
Jumbo Style is a long, braided style designed for female Sims. The hair can easily transform any basic-looking Sim into a stunning beauty, especially when paired with the right makeup.
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Braided Wonder II is a Sims 4 black hair cc for natural babes! It features a multitude of buns in the back and comes in 5 colors. The Braided Wonder 11 hair is the perfect protective style for your black Sim. You can wear it for formal events or a casual night out.
Kashdoll Hair is a ponytail braided style that comes with a cute beaded accessory. It’s HQ compatible and can be used in the base game to style your Sim for everyday wear. Note that the accessory comes separately from the hair.
Neveah Hair is a bun-braided hairstyle available in 24 EA swatches. You get four versions of the hair, all compatible with hats. Baby hairs are included in the cc, so you won’t have to download them separately. Just click the link above to add the cc to your mods folder.
Bohemian braids are quite ethnic and stylish, which makes this Nala Boho Braids the perfect cc to add to your black hair folder. The style features a middle part, and some of the braids are wavy at the bottom for an added touch of style. You get to choose from 24 colors, which gives you plenty of styling options.
Two Strand Twists Hairstyle by Nords This black hair cc offers two-strand twists of medium length, which are nicely divided into sections. Your males will get a clean undercut fade and a straight line-up on the frontal hairline.
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Shioban Twists Hairstyle by Simstrouble Do you need something a little longer for your female sims? These gorgeous hair twists will fall mid-back on your sims and are in a partial updo, with the twists held back with a clip. The claw clip comes in 34 swatches; you can also find the ombre accessory on the download page. The hair comes in 3 versions, each changing up the twists at the front of your sim’s face.
Dionne Female Twists by ImvikaiThis pretty hairdo will give your sims twists in a chic-looking low-style bun. The hair is parted down the center, and two long hair tendrils frame the face.This hairstyle will look amazing paired with an evening dress.
Cam Braids Hair by CecesimsxoAre you looking for a stylish new hairdo for your black male sims? The Cam hairstyle will give your sims attached braids at the back in a cross-shaped pattern and a couple of loose braids on the sides. The hair comes in nine swatches and can be found under medium-length hairstyles.
Mairaly Braids & Curls Hair by DaylifesimsThis hair set will give your sims a head full of curly braids tied into two buns. The braided pattern has an uneven part at the front, but it’s divided straight and equally at the back. The hair comes in EA’s default color and is fully hat-compatible.
Valentina Braids Hair CC by ImVikaiGive your sims a sleek-looking hairdo with this high ponytail hairstyle. Your sims will look stunning with the braided ponytail that runs down mid-back. The hair is available for Teen+ Sims in 24 colors and is hat-compatible.
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Aj Twist Out Hairstyle by CeceSims XoThis twist-out hairstyle will give your male sims a beautifully textured, thick head of hair. The hairstyle comes in 10 swatches.
Robyn Black Hair CC Maxis Match by Simstrouble Do you need a fresh hairstyle for your Sims? These box braids come with curled ends and added strands throughout the hairstyle for a carefree yet smart look. There are three versions available for the placement of the braids, roots, and ombré overlays too.
Female Basita Braids by Sheabuttyr Need a short braided look for your sims? These basita braids have got your sims covered. These braids are just shy of shoulder length and come with a central part. Finish off the look with some accessories beads, which come in 26 swatches, including 11 multi-color beads.
Orangeade Children Braids Hair by Yooniesim This set is for a head full of braids for your sim children of any gender. Your sims’ braids will be decorated with colorful beads, which are included in this set. There are 15 swatches for the hair and 50 for the bead accessory. You’ll find the beads under the Piercings category.
Mireia Long Braids for Sims 4 by Sylviemy These long female braids fall behind your sim’s back and are a half updo look with a high-top ponytail. Plus, these braids have an intricate hair pattern at the scalp, giving this hairstyle a beautiful design.
Mixed Sims 4 Hair CC You will also find more hair options for your black Sims in some of our other posts linked here and at the bottom of this article.
Ziggy Tutti Hair by Joshseoh Bring The Sims Bustin’ Out to your Sims 4 gameplay with this hair conversion. This black hair cc is a conversion of Ziggy Tutti’s hairstyle and will give your Sims a beautiful set of thick twists.
Child-Toddler Boys Conversion by Dbasiasimbr Have any child and toddler boys in your household? This set of conversions includes four different black hairstyles for your little ones, including a curly mohawk, dreads, a taper fro, and natural curls. Plus, the Colten hairstyle is unisex, too.
Bubble Pop Child Hair by Yooniesim This bubble pop hairstyle combines braids, puffs, and bobbles into one intricate updo hairstyle. You can change the hair band colors and add hair bobbles; both are available in various swatches.
Amihan Hair Buns by Demonyo This hairstyle features gorgeous braided space buns, long braided hair strands at the front, and baby hair along the hairline. This hair is available for your female sims, ages toddler to elders. Depending on age, there are 15 to 24 swatches, and adult sims get 17 extra colors.
Blissful Braids and Loc Collection is an extensive collection of 6 black hair ccs for females. Some of the hairstyles contain accessories that you can find in the hat category. The versatility of this collection allows you to express your fashion taste while exploring different styles for your black female Sims. Whether you want an updo, cornrows, or ponytails, you’ll find it here.
Locs
Yohanna Hair is a faux lock hairstyle with a middle part. This hairstyle comes in two versions and 40 plus swatches, giving you plenty of styling options. The mesh is compatible with the HQ mod and is designed for teen to elder Sims.
Angela Beach Locs is base game compatible, ensuring you don’t have to download extra packs to use it. We all know that black people love protecting their natural hair, so this is the perfect cc to ensure your Sim doesn’t damage their hair while on vacation.
Kim Butterfly Locs is a beautiful Sims 4 black hair cc with a middle part. The locs feature a half-up, half-down updo and come in a single black color. If you want bold hair that easily stands out, we recommend getting this hairstyle.
Sims 4 Shawn Dreadlocks by Sylviemy With this custom-content hair, your male sims will get above-the-shoulder length dreadlocks. The top of their hair is covered by a bandanna, only available in white, regardless of which 24 hair color swatches you choose.
Male Hobie Hair CC by Sheabuttyr This hairstyle is inspired by Hobie Brown, an African-American teenager who is part of the Spider-Man universe. Like Hobie Brown’s hair, this custom content hair has its flair, is quite striking, and comes in 24 swatches.
Overgrown Loc Bun by Khadijah551 Add a casual yet stylish modern hairstyle to your collection with this locs bun cc hair. The textured locs are pulled back into a half-tucked bun, leaving the hair ends loose. There are 10 swatches available.
Gia Hair by Aharris00britney Add a gorgeous high ponytail to your Sims locs collection with the Gia hairstyle. These locs are beautifully styled with a couple of loose pieces at the front and detailed baby hairs. There are four versions available and ombré choices, too.
Adeyyemi Locs Set by Saturngalore When it comes to updo hair locs, you can never have enough hairstyles for your sims to enjoy. This set comes with 5 updo version of hair locs for your male and female sims. While I’m no expert on the topic, the creator states that Yoruba and West African influences inspire these hairstyles.
Sims 4 Male Black Hairstyle by JavaSims These long locs are striking with their side part and two-tone design. This hair cc is available for your male sims, ages teen to elders, and is hat-compatible. There are plenty of solid color swatches, two-tone options, and even some options where the roots are black, but the locs are a different color.
Sims 4 Moxam Hair Locs by Ceeproductions These thick locs in an updo hairstyle, available for both frames, will give your sims an impressive look. Your sims will get a straight line-up at the frontal hairline, which curves at the temple. These gorgeous locs are available in the standard 24 EA colors.
Tegan Hair (All Frames) by Joshseoh This Tegan hairstyle features medium-length locs that are full of charm and personality.The hair is split down the middle, and the locs are beautifully layered. You can also level up this hair with the ombre overlay.
Jericho Hair Locs by Simandy This male hairstyle looks hot with its combed-back locs and thick white streaks at the front, adding a unique touch to your Sims. The hair is available in the standard 24 EA colors and an additional 40 puppy crow colors.
Nova Locs by ImVikai This Nova hairstyle adds a touch of extra flair to your Sim’s hair locs! This black hair cc features long, thick locs with loose strands woven in between. The hairstyle is finished with two double bows made from hair locs.
Dominic Black Hair CC by JohnnySims With this black hair cc, you can give your male and female sims some chest-length locs. These hairs come with a deep side part, adding a nice amount of volume to the overall look.
Kalisha Hairstyle by AurumMusik This kid’s hairstyle with updo locs in a top bun is super cute and a great summer hairstyle for those upcoming hot days. This hair cc is available in 30 swatches and set for the female frame.
Natural Hair
Skai Hair is a long, middle-parted, kinky, curly hairstyle designed for kids, teens, young adults, and elders. It will work on any dark skin tone to give your Sim that exotic look. The hair is base game compatible and comes in 54 different swatches. It’s also hat-compatible, so you can pair it with your favorite scarf or hat.
Skai Coily Hairstyle by Gegesimmer This set will give your black sims a kinky coily hairstyle that comes either in a short-haired version or a longer one. Each of the two versions has three styles: with hair strands, fewer strands, or no strands at all. The hair comes in 24 colors, and it’s not hat-compatible.
Jai Crimps is one of the best Sims 4 black hair styles in the game due to its stunning crimped design. The straight wig has crimps running throughout that add a wavy touch to the hair.
Anika Hair is a nice, natural, coily low ponytail designed for female Sims. Available in 24 EA colors, this black hair cc is perfect for different occasions, from formal events to casual outings and celebrations. Note that the hairstyle may glitch with certain hats, so test them out to see what fits perfectly.
Mya Curly Fro is a black-girl hairstyle designed for kids and toddlers. Featuring a side part with a cute bow accessory, this hair is sure to look good on any child Sim. Note that the headband accessory comes separately from the hairstyle. So be sure to click the link and download both CCs to recreate the hairstyle exactly as shown in the picture.
Kira Hair is a sleek back, curly fro hairstyle designed for female Sims. The hair is big and voluminous, ensuring your Sims easily stand out. It comes with a pin accessory that can be found in the hat category after download. You don’t have to use the pin, but it helps elevate the style and look of the hair.
African Head Wrap Updo is a protective style for the ethnic Sim in you and comes in four colors. We recommend putting the hair on older Sims, as it gives quite a motherly vibe.
New Hairs Collection is a set of three nice black hair styles for your female Sim.
Natural Curly Hair CC by XxBlacksims There’s nothing quite like rocking your natural hair; this black hair cc lets your females show off their gorgeous natural curls. This hair cc is available in one swatch, which is the black hair color seen above.
Female Afro Hairstyle CC by OranosTR While there are different types of afros, this custom-content hair provides a perfectly round afro for your sims. This full-volume hair cc also comes with a bandanna, and to change the bandanna color, you’ll need the Afro hairstyle recolor.
