short, wick, braids, here’s how to do it

Brought up to date by Solange Knowles, Rihanna or Audrey Pulvar, the so-called “afros” hair has become a real hair trend. On the hairstyle side, we appreciate their well-defined curls which do not change at the slightest gust of wind and give the face an irresistible wild style.

Afro-type hair, called curl or curly hair, is recognizable thanks to its volume and natural curliness. On Caucasian hair, the afro hairstyle is obtained by making a perm or very tight braids.

Do you want to have a nice afro cut? Nothing’s easier ! Learn the right gestures to take care of your afro hair and follow the steps in this quick and easy hairstyle lesson.

1. Apply the right care

After the shampoo, opt for a care mask for frizzy or curly hair. Leave it on for five minutes then dry the hair naturally.
Application of the oil: to nourish them, distribute hair oil all over the hair. This gesture will bring them shine and deeply hydrate them.

2. Relax the hair

Soften your hair with your hands and part with a tail comb.

3. Accessorize your hairstyle

Personalize your hairstyle with a scarf, a clip or a jewel accessory and highlight your volume by first doing pull-ups, then let the hair come back on itself and finish by packing the hair until you obtain a ball.

Afro braid hairstyle

Afro wick hairstyle

The short afro cut will perfectly suit round faces, provided that the volume is well controlled. This will take the shape of a ball that will highlight the face. The ultra glamorous look of Diana Ross is yours

The right frequency to cut your afro hair is toone centimeter every three months. This rhythm will strengthen them and bring them vitality. The ideal is to go and have them cut at a hairdresser. However, if you want to get started, equip yourself with a pair of hairdressing scissors.
1. On dry, well-hydrated hair, make several thin braids.

2. Locate the damaged ends on each braid, then cut them from the back to the front

3. Undo the braids to have an overall view of the hair and adjust the cut if necessary.

It’s well known, we always want what we don’t have. And this is often the case with hair. Do you have straight hair and dream of a pretty curly hair? If it will be difficult to have the curl of naturally frizzy or very curly hair, it is possible to transform your hair by doing a perm. This technique will allow you to obtain very tight curls. If you want a less worked result, opt for a braiding which – once undone – will give you softer waves.