Afro hairstyle is a big trend right now, but how do you tie afros? There are many ways to wear afro hair. In this post, we will discuss 11 different afro hairstyles that anyone can try. We’ll also provide tips on how to maintain your afro and what products work best for afros.
Afro puff:
the afro puff is a simple hairstyle for black women. It’s also known as an afro puffs, afropuff or fro hawk. All you need to do is make two ponytails and bring them together at the top of your head. You can then secure it with bobby pins if necessary. The afro puff will keep hair out of your face and give you room to flaunt those gorgeous natural curls!
Mohawk:
the side shave Mohawk (or fauxhawk) has been popular among men and boys in recent years because their short haircuts are more manageable than longer styles like dreadlocks or locks which require some time spent on maintenance week. However, this style is becoming more popular with afro hairstyles as it gives the wearer a chance to show off their curls. You can use your fingers or comb to create this look and you will need gel, wax or clay for hold.
Low bun:
The low bun is another simple afro hairstyle that doesn’t require much work but does give you an elegant, pulled together look without too much effort. This style works well on medium length hair since shorter haired afro styles don’t have enough weight in them to keep all of the strands up into one knot like this style requires . To do a low bun afro , pull all of your hair back from face and secure at nape of neck using elastic band. Twist the ponytail around itself to create a bun and secure with bobby pins.
Crown braid down:
who says cornrows have to be flat? This style combines several different types of afro hairstyles into one afro look. You can create a crown braiding pattern by crossing over hair at the center of your head and creating an updo that looks like it is being pulled back in ponytails . Then you can braid these together for added texture, but be sure to leave out some pieces here and there so that it doesn’t all blend together too much.
African twists:
african twist hairstyles are very popular with black women because they give off natural beauty while also giving plenty of room for more intricate styles below them on their heads. The african twist starts around ear level where you take small sections of hair, detangle thoroughly then bring two strands of each section forward (away from face) and cross over each other. Then, you take the remaining two pieces and repeat so that all four stand are woven together in african twists . You can use gel with african twist hairstyles to maintain hold or avoid frizz.
Cornrows with afro style:
this version removes some weight from traditional cornrow styles by teasing them up into fauxhawk shapes just above the afro . To do this african hairstyle , part your hair from ear to ear. Then, begin cornrowing the sides of head just above ears and continue all way down past nape of neck then secure using an elastic band. Once you have completed both sides. Tease up the back into afro puffs with a brush or comb. So that it creates a fauxhawk effect for afros !
Jumbo braid:
who says cornrows have to be flat? This style combines several different types of afro hairstyles into one afro look. You can create a crown braiding pattern by crossing over hair at the center of your head and creating an updo that looks like it is pulled back in ponytails . Then you can braid these afro puffs together for added texture, but be sure to leave out some pieces here and there so that it doesn’t all blend together too much.
Afro haircuts:
there’s no need to sport a short haircut if your goal is to show off great texture! Instead, you can use afro haircuts to create afropuff hairstyles that look just as voluminous. You can do this by choosing a haircut with gentle layers then coiling the afropuffs into place using your fingers or twisty ties.
Afro african hairstyles:
this haircut is long and has several layers that are added to it for texture. One way afropuffs can be styled with afros like these include braiding the afro puffs into cornrows all along head. Then securing them together with bobby pins at nape of neck before you add any other accessories or style.
Kinky twist afro:
this african hairstyle is loose and free flowing, which makes it perfect for adding volume to thin or fine hair! To do this style, you will need to first comb through your afro puff sections thoroughly. So they don’t tangle during the rest of styling process. Then take a section from each side above ear level and braid ends together before twisting entire piece back towards head. Repeat on other side then coil both pieces under one another using twisty ties at base of skull until coils are intertwined securely enough to stay in place without ties.
Afro hairstyle for short hair:
this african style is a great way to add texture and volume to your afropuffs . To do it, you will need to backcomb top section of hair from root towards tip then give the afro puffs a gentle tug so they become fuller in appearance. Then take each afropuff and twist them into curling iron sized ringlets , starting at ends and twisting until curls are tightly coiled before moving upwards toward roots. Be sure not to pull too hard on afro puffs when creating these twists or else size won’t hold throughout day!
Conclusion:
We hope you enjoyed this article on different ways to tie an afro hairstyle. If you found it helpful, please share with your friends and family! To get more info about how to create these styles at home. Or if there are other styles that may work for you? Be sure to check out our blog post 11 Different Ways to Tie Your Afro Hairstyle.