The largest afro (female) is 24 cm (9.45 in) tall, 25 cm (9.84 in) wide, and 157 cm (5.15 ft) in circumference, and was achieved by Aevin Dugas (USA), in Gonzales, Louisiana, USA, on 4 February 2021.
Considering this, are Afros unprofessional?
Dreads and Afros can be seen as professional, but I don’t think we’ve gotten to the point of cornrows. My past experience is that those who would grow afros have had their hair neatly trimmed short. … You don’t want to work anywhere/with anyone that deems the natural texture of your hair as unprofessional.
Regarding this, why is it called an Afro? The afro is a type of hairstyle that is noted for its large size. The hair is curled out, forming a ball shape. … It is called the afro because most people who can grow an afro naturally have ancestors from Africa. The afro became popular among Civil Rights activists in the 1960s in the United States.
Secondly, can anyone grow an afro?
Okay, the fact is not everyone can grow afro. Yes, it is disappointing. The thing is those who possess thick curly or kinky hair, are the lucky ones. Afro is natural to grow on curly thick hair, yes, mostly talking about black men and women.