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Mohawk
Beauty; Hair style
Originally an African style, the Mohawk is a very cool form of the afro. The hair on the sides of the head is shaved, such that what remains is a strip of afro down the middle. This style has become ...
Puff
Beauty; Hair style
Most popular in the United States, the puff is an afro version of the ponytail. You create a puff in the same way that you create a ponytail, however, depending on the thickness of your hair, you may ...
Pompadour Updo
Beauty; Hair style
The pompadour updo is very popular among black Americans. Creating this style is simpler than it looks. You just wrap your hair to the desired shape and pin it in place. A wide variety of shapes can ...
Bantu Knots
Fashion; General fashion
Bantu Knots are a hairstyle apparent in all cultures of the African diaspora. Sizes vary, but a basic bantu knot style consists of portions of hair twisted around and tucked into itself. This makes ...
Braid-out
Beauty; Hair style
A variation of the afro, a braid-out is a simple way for women with natural hair to keep their hair moisturized and curly. To prepare a braid out, you portion your hair into simple braids. Sizes ...
Flat Twists
Beauty; Hair style
Flat twists are the sister of cornrows. The only difference is that flat twists are composed of two strands, while cornrows are composed of three. The difference is a looser and more relaxed look.
Blow-out
Beauty; Hair style
A variation of the afro, the blow out is one of the simplest natural hairstyles. You simply comb your afro and blow dry it. It is easiest to blow dry hair after splitting it into sections, and ...
