How to Style an Afro

Beginner 10 min 16 steps 1789 views Rating: 4.5/5 Published: 2026-02-01

Rock a short all over afro if you want an easy-care option.. Opt for a short back and sides, for a timeless and sculpted look.. Try a faux hawk if you want an eye-catching afro style.

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Rock a short all over afro if you want an easy-care option.

Step 1

Rock a short all over afro if you want an easy-care option.

2

Opt for a short back and sides, for a timeless and sculpted look.

Step 2

Opt for a short back and sides, for a timeless and sculpted look.

3

Try a faux hawk if you want an eye-catching afro style.

Step 3

Try a faux hawk if you want an eye-catching afro style.

4

Opt for a flat top to accentuate your volume.

Step 4

Opt for a flat top to accentuate your volume.

5

Rock an afro fade if you want a sleek and modern look.

Step 5

Rock an afro fade if you want a sleek and modern look.

6

Try afro puffs for a fresh and fun look.

Step 6

Try afro puffs for a fresh and fun look.

7

Create a gentle afro if you want a simple and elegant look.

Step 7

Create a gentle afro if you want a simple and elegant look.

8

Try an off-centre parting for an asymmetrical look.

Step 8

Try an off-centre parting for an asymmetrical look.

9

Use hair clips or a scarf to keep your hair out of your face.

Step 9

Use hair clips or a scarf to keep your hair out of your face.

10

Opt for a top knot for an elegant look.

Step 10

Opt for a top knot for an elegant look.

11

Create the twist-out style for a fun and creative look.

Step 11

Create the twist-out style for a fun and creative look.

12

Braid the sides of your afro to accentuate the height of your hair.

Step 12

Braid the sides of your afro to accentuate the height of your hair.

13

Try a French braid if you want to contain your hair.

Step 13

Try a French braid if you want to contain your hair.

14

Opt for a braided bun to create an elegant look.

Step 14

Opt for a braided bun to create an elegant look.

15

Create a fish-tail braid

Step 15

Create a fish-tail braid

16

Consider box braids to create a timeless and easy care style.

Step 16

Consider box braids to create a timeless and easy care style.

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