24 Afro Hair Inspirations

Running out of ideas? Tired of rocking the same old hairstyle? We've got you covered with inspiration, no matter your hair type – whether it's kinky, coily, or curly.

High-Up Style

Number 1

Hair pulled up into a top knot

Number 2

High side ponytail

Queenin #naturalhairloves #blackgirlsrock #bantknots #bantu #nolye #healthyhair #naturalhairdoescare #curlbox #teamnatural #protectivestyles #naturalhaircommunity #blackisbeautiful #blackqueen #nubianqueen #blackowned #teamafro #blackgirlmagic

A photo published by @naturalhairloves on Jul 30, 2016 at 7:10 PM PDT

Number 3

Hair pulled up and tied with a headband

@olaj_arel

A photo published by Summer ❤️❤️ (@blackgoldmelanin) on Jul 30, 2016 at 4:52 PM PDT

Number 4

Retro bun with headband, first variation

Number 5

Retro bun with headband, second variation

Chignon, bandeau en wax #cheveuxcrepus #coiffure #accessoires #ounoz #bandeauwax #soleyla #cheveuxnaturels #cheveuxtextures #accessoirescheveux #accessoirescheveuxcrepus

A photo published by Ounoz (@ounoz) on Jul 25, 2016 at 9:01 AM PDT

Number 6

Bun with a front braid

#Repost @apryl_mayy ・・・ Listen to your heart, because even though it's on your left side, it's always right. -Nicholas Sparks. ❤️ NEW VIDEO ALERT! It's time for a natural hair tutorial!! Y'all this is my go-to hairstyle because it is so quick and easy! I show y'all, in 10 steps, how I did this super easy and chic flat twist faux bun protective style on my natural hair! LINK IN BIO!

A photo published by Natural Hair (@amazingnaturalhair) on Jul 27, 2016 at 2:23 PM PDT

Afro Style

Number 7

Afro puff, first variation

Nappy girl... #natural #nappy #afro #afrohair #looks #styles #model #birthdaygirl #naturalchic #hair #eyeshadow #glam #prettylittleliars

A photo published by Ana Lopes (@a_lopes21) on Jul 27, 2016 at 8:21 AM PDT

Number 8

Afro puff, second variation

A photo published by * Tolani AV * (@tolaniav) on Jul 26, 2016 at 9:49 AM PDT

Short Style

Number 9

Twists on short hair

@iwantthatwholelook #kinkychicks #kinky_chicks1 #naturalhair

A photo published by Kinky Chicks™ (@kinky_chicks1) on Jul 30, 2016 at 9:23 AM PDT

Number 10

Afro pixie cut

"She is my sister not my competition" ✊ ❤️

A photo published by @black_beautyworld on Jul 26, 2016 at 2:50 PM PDT

Twists, Locs, and Twist Outs

Number 11

Twist out with a side part

#Repost @theimperfectnatural:Got lots of compliments on my #twistout today, thanks @berrycurlynaturals @berrycurly I used the Strawberry Pineapple Leave-In and the Wild Berry Growth Oil with a bit of gel for hold when twisting then I used the oil again to help me separate the twists this morning! Can't wait for day 2 hair and #volume ➰✨ Use my code for a 15% discount on @berrycurlynaturals products: theimperfectnatural #SheaButter #MangoButter #NaturalProducts #Conditioner #LeaveInConditioner #Shampoo #HairOil #Organic #NaturalProducts #Conditioner #LeaveInConditioner #Shampoo #HairOil #Teamnatural #NaturalHair #HairStyle #HealthyHair #Curls #Kinks #Coils #Fro #Naturalista #BlackGirlsRock #NaturalChic #BlackGirl #BerryCurlyNaturals #BerryCurly #BerryCurly ------------------------------------------------- Like Us (Facbook.com/BerryCurly) Follow Us (BerryCurly.Tumblr.com)

A photo published by BerryCurlyNaturals LLC (@berrycurlynaturals) on Jul 30, 2016 at 5:08 AM PDT

Number 12

Mix of locs tied in a bun at the back and twist out at the front

@msjasminerose did a flexi rod set other loose natural hair & pinned her locs up #MyHairCrush #locstyles #flexirods #flexirodset #ladieswithlocs #afrohair #teamnatural #naturalhair myhaircrush.com

A photo published by #naturalhair ❤️ (@myhaircrush) on Jul 30, 2016 at 6:39 PM PDT

Number 13

Beautiful twists throughout the hair

Love it Naturalista! By @my_natural_hair_journey 3 strand twist out...just unravelled these twists they look soooo juicy #unconditionedroots #naturalhair #teamnatural_ #hnl26 #loveyourmane #curlsforthegirls #kinkycurlyhair #kinkychicks #nrsistafeature #healthyhair #cwkgirls #afroliciouswomen #healthyhairjourney #berrycurly #respectmyhair #myhaircrush #myhairtexture #nhdaily #returnofthecurls #benaturallychic #naturallyshesdope #protectivestyles #curly_fros_nlipstick #thecurlyqueens #secretcurlsociety #naturalhairchat #naturalchixs #healthy_hair_journey #kollectivekoils #africansgonenatural

A photo published by naturalhair♡ (@howtonaturalhair) on Jul 30, 2016 at 2:25 PM PDT

Number 14

Faux locs for those who don't have the patience for real ones

Love it Naturalista! By @naturalbabe10.11_pro Jamaica babes send your emails to book faux locs tentative dates August 22nd-31st . #instarepost20

A photo published by naturalhair♡ (@howtonaturalhair) on Jul 23, 2016 at 9:10 PM PDT

Number 15

Bantu Knots throughout the hair

#nappy #nappyhair #napping #nappy241 #african #africanwomen #teamGabon #teamBenin

A photo published by Mxll le Noir (@joseejuanelle) on Feb 2, 2016 at 6:33 AM PST

Braids

Number 16

Thick cornrows with extensions

Hair inspi #Beauty_haircut..

A photo published by ✂️ BEAUTY HAIRCUT ✂️ (@beauty_haircut) on Jul 30, 2016 at 10:39 AM PDT

Number 17

Box braids with extensions

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A photo published by Department Of Style 2 (@departmentofstyle) on Jul 22, 2016 at 3:18 AM PDT

Kids' Corner

Number 18

“High top fade” for father and daughter: Short on the sides, very long in the middle

YES KING! Absolutely LOVE this daddy daughter duo @bennyharlem #unconditionedroots

A photo published by Uniting A Queendom Of Curls™ (@unconditionedroots) on Jul 21, 2016 at 9:21 AM PDT

Number 19

Mini buns for mother and daughters

#staten #sitoiaussituesnappy #nappy #cheveuxcrepus #BeautésNoires

A photo published by si toi aussi tu es nappy (@si_toi_aussi_tu_es_nappy) on Jul 26, 2016 at 1:28 PM PDT

Number 20

Cornrows with extensions for twins

A photo published by @black_beautyworld on Jul 29, 2016 at 3:51 AM PDT

Number 21

Voluminous afros for these 4 little girls with natural hair

Ont n'aiment nos bébés et leurs afro ✊

A photo published by @black_beautyworld on Jul 31, 2016 at 5:05 AM PDT

Number 22

Afro Mohawk

@the_kennedy_marie_ #kinkychicks #kinky_chicks1 #naturalhair

A photo published by Kinky Chicks™ (@kinky_chicks1) on Jul 26, 2016 at 6:38 PM PDT

Number 23

Mix of Bantu knots and loose hair, first variation

✨A D O R A B L E✨ | @shanillia26 #UnconditionedRoots #MochaMunchkins

A photo published by Uniting A Queendom Of Curls™ (@unconditionedroots) on Jul 25, 2016 at 7:25 AM PDT

Number 24

Mix of Bantu knots and loose hair, second variation

@hazel_goddesss #kinkychicks #kinky_chicks1 #naturalhair

A photo published by Kinky Chicks™ (@kinky_chicks1) on Jul 28, 2016 at 1:36 PM PDT

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