Naturalstateofmind: AFROS

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

AFROS

Definitions of afro:

1.

n., pl., -ros.
A rounded, thick, tightly curled hair style.

A hair style characterized by a tightly curled locks and a rounded shape

any large hair style.

–adjective

of or pertaining to Afro-Americans or to black traditions, culture, etc.: Afro societies; Afro hair styles.

–noun

a hair style originating with black persons, in which the hair is allowed to grow naturally and to acquire a bushy appearance.

Afros have been around for decades. Back in the day, afros came with instructions. It seemed like you had to do so much to get them perfect. Depending on your hair type, some would have to pick them out and stand in the shower so the steam can 'form' it...some can simply just pick them into place....others had to braid the hair first to set it then unbraided and comb...the list goes on and one...The biggest thing that stood out that I heard my family talk about was THE BIGGER THE BETTER. If you had the biggest afro, you were the man (or girl)

The thing I love about the modern day afros is there are NO instructions....It is what it is...It does not have to be perfect....You can wake up, shake your head and go....wash and go, untwist and go, finger comb and go, ect....It seems like the objective is for you hair to look a mess. The messier the better....Actually, picking/ combing/manipulating the hair messes the look up, which is the complete opposite from back in the day. It doesn't matter how big or small, afros are on fire right now.