{"id":93146,"date":"2024-10-10T14:06:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T14:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/?p=93146"},"modified":"2024-10-10T14:06:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T14:06:18","slug":"how-do-you-style-an-afro-70c3e84f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/how-do-you-style-an-afro-70c3e84f\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you style an afro?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe type=\"text\/html\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YeBdwpUkHWY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/goto\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DYeBdwpUkHWY\" title=\"How do you style an afro?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"j-first-read-more-link\">&gt;&gt; Click to read more &lt;&lt;<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Likewise, what can I do with a short afro?<\/h2>\n<p><b>We&#8217;re dedicating this blog to the ladies in the house with <b>short afro<\/b> hair by sharing seven ways you <b>can<\/b> wear your teeny weeny fro.<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Finger coils.<\/li>\n<li>Side part.<\/li>\n<li>Twist-out or braid-out.<\/li>\n<li>Puff, puff, puff.<\/li>\n<li>Afro pixie cut.<\/li>\n<li>Protective styles.<\/li>\n<li>Wash and go.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"j-margin-bottom-p\">Likewise, people ask, what do you call a short afro? <span><span ><span ><b>TWA<\/b> is a <b>short<\/b> natural hairstyle with hair length of maximum 2 inches. It&#8217;s the style <b>you<\/b> wear after a big chop resulted usually after heat damage or as a transition from relaxed to natural hair. <b>TWA should<\/b> never be boring or embarrassing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Herein, how do I make my natural hair afro?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Tutorial: Steps for Creating a Big <b>Afro<\/b> On <b>Natural Hair<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step 1: Wash your hair with a volumizing hair care system. Great hair all begins in the shower! &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Step 2: Blow-dry or air-dry your hair. This all depends on how much time you&#8217;re working with. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Step 3: Pick your fro. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Step 4: Set your hair in place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>How do I choose an Afro hair?<\/h2>\n<p><span ><span >Comb through your <b>hair<\/b> in small sections, and twist or braid each section as you go. Once your <b>hair<\/b> is combed, grab a <b>pick<\/b> and comb through it from root to tip. Pat down your <b>afro<\/b> to create a beautifully round shape. With some patience and practice, your <b>afro<\/b> will look great!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"j-related-title\"><b>10 Related Question Answers Found<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/goto\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dtw4Gy0AkJRI\" title=\"How do you braid Afro hair?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">How do you braid Afro hair?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>    <iframe type=\"text\/html\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tw4Gy0AkJRI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/goto\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fnaturallclub.com%2Fblogs%2Fthe-naturall-club-blog%2Fhow-do-i-protect-my-natural-hair-at-night\" title=\"How do you sleep with an afro?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">How do you sleep with an afro?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>How Do I Protect My Natural Hair At Night?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Moisturize and seal. Curly hair dries out easily overnight. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Put your hair in a low-manipulation style overnight. You have a couple options for how to protect your hair, based on your hair length and the hairstyle you&#8217;re wearing. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Sleep on a satin or silk pillowcase. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Use a satin\/silk scarf or bonnet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/goto\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DDGL9_-jnxPI\" title=\"How do you wear an Afro everyday?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">How do you wear an Afro everyday?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>    <iframe type=\"text\/html\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DGL9_-jnxPI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/goto\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sowetanlive.co.za%2Fs-mag%2F2017-05-29-five-expert-tips-for-a-softer-afro%2F\" title=\"How can I make my afro soft?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">How can I make my afro soft?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>Five expert tips for <b>a softer afro<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u201cCleanse the hair with a moisturizing shampoo containing oils like almond and avocado oil or use a co-wash with coconut milk for soft, moisturized and detangled hair.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cCondition with a rich conditioner or hair masque infused with essential oils by applying a liberal amount from ends to roots.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/goto\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.allure.com%2Fgallery%2Fcurl-hair-type-guide\" title=\"What is 4C natural hair?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">What is 4C natural hair?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span ><span >Type <b>4C<\/b>. <b>4C<\/b> textures are similar to 4B textures, but the tightly coiled strands are more fragile and have a very tight zig-zag pattern that is sometimes indiscernible to the eye. This <b>hair<\/b> type experiences the greatest amount of shrinkage \u2014 about 75 percent or more \u2014 than the other textures.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/goto\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FAfro-textured_hair\" title=\"Why is African hair short?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Why is African hair short?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span ><span >In addition, due to a phenomenon called &#8216;shrinkage&#8217;, kinky <b>hair<\/b> that is a given length when stretched straight can appear much <b>shorter<\/b> when allowed to naturally coil. Shrinkage is most evident when afro-textured <b>hair<\/b> is (or has recently been) wet. The more coiled the <b>hair<\/b> texture, the higher its shrinkage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/goto\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fnaturalhairinsights.com%2Fhow-to-grow-an-afro-fast-for-a-male%2F\" title=\"How do men get afro hair?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">How do men get afro hair?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to grow an <b>afro<\/b> fast for a <b>male<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Constant moisturizing.<\/li>\n<li>Stay away from heat.<\/li>\n<li>Stay away from color.<\/li>\n<li>Trim split ends.<\/li>\n<li>Cut down on frequent shampooing, condition more.<\/li>\n<li>Use the right comb.<\/li>\n<li>Purchase a satin pillowcase.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap the hair at night.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/goto\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FAfro\" title=\"Is Afro a hair style?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Is Afro a hair style?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span ><span >&#8220;<b>Afro<\/b>&#8221; is derived from the term &#8220;<b>Afro<\/b>-American&#8221;. The <b>hairstyle<\/b> is also referred to by some as &#8220;natural&#8221;\u2014particularly the shorter, less elaborate versions of the <b>Afro<\/b>\u2014since in most cases the <b>hair<\/b> is left untreated by relaxers or straightening chemicals and is instead allowed to express its natural curl or kinkiness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/goto\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F321353\" title=\"Does rice water grow hair?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Does rice water grow hair?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span ><span >Many people find <b>rice water<\/b> to be a beneficial <b>hair<\/b> treatment. Historical examples and anecdotal evidence suggest <b>rice water<\/b> may improve the strength, texture, and growth of <b>hair<\/b>. &#8230; While its benefits for <b>hair<\/b> remain unproven, using a <b>rice water hair<\/b> rinse is safe to try at home and may also be used on the skin.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/goto\/?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aad.org%2Fpublic%2Fdiseases%2Fhair-loss%2Fhair-care%2Fafrican-american\" title=\"How often should a black person wash their hair?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">How often should a black person wash their hair?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span ><span >To help African Americans keep <b>their hair<\/b> healthy, dermatologists recommend the following tips: <b>Wash hair<\/b> once a week or every other week. This will help prevent build-up of <b>hair<\/b> care products, which can be drying to the <b>hair<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you style an afro?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93146"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93146"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":109538,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93146\/revisions\/109538"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocoandlowe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}