The Cut: "Newfro"
Celebrity Inspiration: Lupita Nyong'o
Description: "Lupita owns this non-afro that I'm calling the newfro," says Jet of JetRhys Salon in South Beach, CA. "To get this look, ask for an updated version of the classic afro. What makes the newfro different is that the layers are left a little longer on the inside of the cut. The bottom outline edge is cut a little blunt and short, but the layers are longer on the inside, giving bouncy coils. Also, unlike the traditional afro that is picked out and often made frizzy, the newfro is all about springy curls with sass." Jet says this style is suitable for all face shapes but noted that it can make a round face look rounder.
Style It: Less is more when it comes to shampooing this ‘do. Jet recommends "to only shampoo twice a week, because the hair needs the natural oil for it to embrace the curl. On freshly cleansed or wet hair, apply a gel that helps keep the structure to the curl." Jet suggests Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel ($26) and says to wrap a two-inch section of gelled hair around a #2 pencil. Pull the pencil out and move on to the next piece of hair, repeating until you're finished. Massage the roots once hair is completely dry to get a little extra volume, and you're ready to go.
