Vanessa Williams with Long Straight Sideparted New Red Haircut

Vanessa Williams was on the cover of Sophisticate's Black Hairstyles and Care Guide magazine in the summer of 2000 in this simple long straight style for her glamorous red hair.

The black actress and former beauty queen was joined by Janet Jackson, who was wearing her medium-length hair, also colored red, in a big, fun, fully flirty style. It has cute layers and long bangs.

Mary J. Blige's hairstyle also had a long fringe, but her hair was much shorter and blonde; it's a very cool casual haircut. Her style is a great choice for a sassy and confident black woman.

Featured African American ladies with long hairstyles were Mya and 'Lil Kim. The latter had bangs; the former did not. 'Lil Kim went for the dramatic platinum blonde look with a bold sideswept hairdo; whereas Mya kept it simple with sleek black locks and a few low-key blonde highlights.

A special feature from SBHCG which you hardly ever see in a hairstyles mag was about vacation hair--how to look after your tresses on your holiday.

Hair Magazine: Sophisticate's Black Hairstyles and Care Guide

June 2000