An afro, also called a natural or 'fro' hairstyle is one in which the hair extends out from the head like a halo, cloud or ball. This may or may not include wearing such afros long, to several times the diameter of the head.

Natural afro hair needs maintenance as well since the afro hairstyle does not come naturally to some people. Those who wish to make their hairstyles into afro hair styles must realize that they must let heir hair grow long and not get a haircut in order to achieve a bigger afro hairdo.

The hair is usually curled or braided before it is arranged or styled into the afro hair style to make it frizzier and more susceptible to the afro style. The texture of the hair is important in making your afro hair style a success. The curlier your hair and the tighter the curls, the more springy and big your afro can get.

Usually, those of ethnic background can typically wear this style since their hair is extremely curly. With straight hair you can form the hair into an afro style but with the help of hairspray and some teasing of the hair.