Theresa Peter is a content writer specializing in the afro and curly hair care niche. She is based in Nigeria, and loves helping others learn more about the joys and challenges of caring for afro and curly hair. She's passionate about creating engaging and informative content that helps others keep their hair looking healthy, classy, trendy, and up to date. When she's not writing, you can find her spending time with family and friends, trying out new hair products, or doing research and learning new things.
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Wearing your Afro out is like wearing a crown. Let’s dive in and reveal a treasury of 10 stunning and elegant Afro puff hairstyles that are easy to do, and will leave you looking effortlessly chic.
The Afro puff is a statement of confidence and a celebration of natural beauty! The evolution of the style dates as far back as the mid-1960s, being the time when the first natural hair movement on record started. The natural hair movement was also known as the “Black Is Beautiful” movement. Since then, the style has been seen a lot, mostly worn by our beautiful Afro-haired individuals.
This style features a beautiful Afro puff that has been adorned with the stylish flair of a scarf wrapped around it. It strikes a perfect balance between refined and playful.
@_thatssocole
Double Afro puff is one of the most popular hairstyles which is widely recognized for the adorable and lively look it offers. It’s no wonder it’s seen on many beautiful black queens who enjoy showcasing their natural beauty – the style is very versatile and can be worn for a variety of occasions, and on almost all lengths of Afro hair.
@thedemarah
This look features a tall puff that has been spiced up with soft highlights and messy natural curls. The great thing about this style is that your highlights can be bold and adventurous, or subtle and chill – it all depends on your vibe.
@nanaicosta
This style takes those low puffs up a notch! It is well-executed with a fluffy low puff and on top, adorned with accessories to kick the style up a notch. This is such a classy style; it looks like it was made to impress the runway.
@thedemarah
This style is perfect for short hair; it captures a playful and edgy vibe with two sleek Afro puffs stacked vertically to create a mohawk-inspired feel. Defined curls add a touch of glamour, taking it to another level of chic.
@jay_anoka
Another variation of a mohawk, this time for long hair, features a voluminous Afro puff mohawk that consists of 3 or more mini puffs that are arranged vertically and stretched out to create a unified natural mohawk. This is for the queens with a full and long mane, but you can still achieve this look with extensions if your hair is on the shorter side.
@todecrespa
This style shows off a big, high Afro puff held in place with an elastic band and adorned with a dynamic scrunchie for an extra pop of color and fun. The scrunchie can be subtle or vibrant depending on your vibe, and you could take the puff’s gorgeousness even further by defining the curls.
@wambui.k._
This pretty puff will take your look to the next level. Here, we have a style that incorporates two interconnected braids at the front, held together with vibrant-colored elastic bands. This is a chic and elevated twist on the classic Afro puff.
@jay_anoka
This look includes a voluminous high puff at the crown of your head, complemented by a chic, side-swept bang that frames one side of your face. The fringe is secured at the back of the hair using bobby pins. The Afro-centric flair of this do is sure to make you stand out in any crowd.
@jay_anoka
This look is all about being innovative and expressing creativity, as the style offers an artistic twist to the conventional double high puff. We have two high puffs at the crown of the head, elevated with a little space in between for some interlocked mini cornrows.
The first little cornrow at the right is connected to the Afro puff at the left while the second little cornrow at the left is connected to the puff at the right. The style is given a sleek finish by incorporating some laid-down edges, and a touch of playfulness is added by leaving out some curls at the sides.
@jay_anoka
With these fun ideas, we wanted to spark your imagination and give you some fresh inspiration on one of the classics – the Afro puff. Stay creative, don’t be afraid to experiment, and wear your mane like a crown!
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