There are many languages ​​in the world, so people with curly hair who wear it loose give different names to this hair type. Depending on the region, it has been called by different names for centuries.

Here are some examples of names describing the hairstyle/state of free-flowing curly hair around the world.

Africa

• Among the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria, the Afro is called " Ntutu, " among other synonyms meaning "hair."
• In Ethiopia, among the Amhara, it is "Goferay".
• In Ethiopia, among the Afar , "Asdago" refers to their afro with defined curls.

Oceania

• Among the Fijians of the Fiji Islands, of the Melanesian ethnic group, the Afro is called " Drauniulu " or " Buiniga " among other synonyms.
• Native Australians call the Afro "Nerranuk" among other synonyms.

America

• The Tchefuncte Native American ethnic group, a people native to Louisiana in the United States, calls the Afro "Pa' Shi" in New Orleans.
• In Brazil, the Afro is called "Black Power".

To create an afro hairstyle, simply let your natural hair flow freely.

The basic requirement is to have naturally curly hair. The size of the natural curls doesn't matter (from very small curls to very large curls).

This then allows you to play on the natural versatility of the hair. to go from kinky to curly, or temporary locs. Or also to create your own style or customize your natural hair.

• Approximately 24 hours.

• To be readjusted daily.

• Quick & Simple Hairstyle.

• Makes it attractive.

• It brings out a person's natural beauty.

• It gives a feeling of freedom.

• The volume can be reduced in case of high heat or cold to easily protect the hair.

• It makes the person radiant.

• Can be worn regardless of the length, thickness and type of curly hair.

• It attracts people's wandering hands.

• If the hair is fine and stretched too much (loose curls), the Afro can appear sparse and translucent. It's best to opt for a kinky Afro (loose curls) which will appear shorter but fuller.

• In hot weather, a stretched, frizzy, long curly Afro makes you feel hot.

• When you tilt your head to one side, the Afro flattens in that area. You need to fluff it up with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb.

• The short lifespan of the hairstyle. It needs to be renewed and maintained every day.

• Can make people jealous, envious, aggressive, overly curious.

• The appearance of hair can change visually due to the climate (humidity, rain, snow, wind) or simply because the hair is loose and the curls are naturally flowing. It also depends on the hair care products used; any product with water-retaining components, such as glycerin, will attract moisture from the air into the hair. Therefore, it's best not to bother trying to create a stretched afro in this case. The hair will quickly return to its natural curl pattern. You might end up looking shorter or more voluminous outside compared to the hairstyle you created when you left home.

• According to some scientific, spiritual, and cultural beliefs around the world, hair is like an antenna carrying electricity. As antennas, it supposedly picks up metaphysical and spiritual energies. Therefore, wearing loose hair in crowded places could disturb the mood of someone with an Afro, especially if the environment is negative, particularly if they are empathetic and don't protect themselves spiritually. Alternatively, the person might also be projecting their energy onto others.

• In some communities around the world, leaving one's hair loose and unbraided is synonymous with madness, self-abandonment, physical neglect, sadness, or mourning (e.g., in some ethnic groups in Madagascar). Therefore, this hairstyle can be perceived negatively.

• In some traditional ethnic and scientific beliefs around the world, hair is said to carry a person's DNA. Therefore, leaving one's hair loose, untied, and unbraided would leave one's DNA physically accessible to everyone, especially if someone with ill intent were to touch it or pick at loose hair. In some communities, having a skilled hairdresser ("with a good touch") and never leaving loose hair lying around is imperative.

The Afro hairstyle can be achieved with any hair length.

• Fine hair.

• Medium hair.

• Thick hair.

To soften hair or define natural curls:

• Use a limescale-free water spray with a humectant on the hair or a natural organic gel of your choice (e.g. flax, okra, aloe vera).

• Apply a vegetable oil, a vegetable butter (e.g., shea) or a nourishing moisturizing cream of your choice.

Everything you need to create or personalize an afro hairstyle <

For the Stretched Afro

• Cotton yarn / Anango yarn / Wool yarn

• Afro Comb / Wide-Toothed Comb

and/or

• Bristle Brush

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For the Curly Afro

• Fingers

(Detangling/Styling Coils Finger)

• Baguette

(Hair Coils)

• Sponge/Racket/Gloves (Short hair)

• Fine-tooth comb (Hair Comb Coils)

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For Afro Curly

• Fingers (Detangling)

• Afro comb / Large tooth comb.

and/or

• Bristle Brush

For Afro Curly Hair:

• Detangling with your fingers.

For Afro Kinky or Stretched Afro:

• Detangling with your fingers.

• Brushes with bristles.

• Combs with large teeth.

• Afro combs.

For the Stretched Afro

• Nourish the hair with a nourishing moisturizing cream, a vegetable oil or a vegetable butter of your choice.

• Detangle hair with an afro comb, a wide-tooth comb, fingers and/or a bristle brush.

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For the Curly Afro

• Hydrate with a mineral water spray and/or a natural organic gel.

• Nourish the hair with a nourishing moisturizing cream, a vegetable oil or a vegetable butter of your choice.

• Define natural curls strand by strand:

- Using the twisting/coiling technique with your fingers, with a chopstick or a fine-toothed comb for short to medium-length hair.

- By detangling the hair with the fingers only and the gestural technique called "prayer" for short to very long hair.

- With a sponge, a racket or a curling glove for very short to short hair.

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For Afro Curly

• Hydrate with a mineral water spray and/or a natural organic gel.

• Nourish the hair with a nourishing moisturizing cream, a vegetable oil or a vegetable butter of your choice.

• Detangle hair with an afro comb, a wide-tooth comb, fingers and/or a bristle brush.

• Nourish the hair with a nourishing moisturizing cream, a vegetable oil or a vegetable butter of your choice.

• Detangle hair with an afro comb, a wide-tooth comb, fingers and/or a bristle brush.

• Make large braids, twists, or a bun to protect your hair and prevent tangles. Then, put on a scarf. or satin bonnet .

If you're feeling lazy or tired, just put on a scarf or a satin bonnet .

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