How to Make Your Afro Stand Up

How to Make Your Afro Stand Up
Written By
Joe Kelly
Joe Kelly
Published: Apr 28, 2011
Updated: Dec 13, 2021
1 minute read

The Afro hairstyle is back in vogue, with more athletes, actors and musicians rocking Afros these days. An Afro hairstyle requires extra handling to keep tangles minimized and maintain your hair's moisture. To keep an Afro standing up and round you need a good hair pick with wide teeth. Do not use tight-toothed combs as they can damage your hair.

Wash your hair and dry it thoroughly. Do not use conditioner after washing your hair.

Apply a light hair control product all over your hair, working down to the scalp. Use the most natural and light product you can, such as natural pomades or oils.

One section at a time, apply the pick to the ends of your hair, using a picking motion that moves straight out and up.

Work in towards the base of the scalp as you work out tangles.

Maintain a rounded shape by patting down any sections of hair that stand out.

Joe Kelly

Based in Colorado, Joe Kelly has been a freelance writer since 2007. His writing has appeared in various online publications such as OC Publife, The Raiders Post, Liberty Abyss, Chasing the River and PipingShark. Kelly has a Bachelor of…

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