afro
/ˈæfroʊ/
noun
- A hairstyle in which naturally curly or coily hair is shaped into a round, full, and often large mass around the head.
- He spent an hour picking out his afro to make it perfectly round.
- In the 1970s, the afro became a popular symbol of Black pride and identity.
- She wore her hair in a big afro that made her stand out in the crowd.
adjective
- Relating to or resembling an afro hairstyle.
- The actor had an afro wig for his role in the period film.
- She bought an afro comb with wide teeth for her curly hair.
- The afro style requires regular moisturizing to keep the hair healthy.