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You may think that an Afro curl weave means you get a huge halo of hair around your head, and that's it. Well, think again: There is plenty you can do with an Afro-texture weave, from wrangling it back into a huge and fluffy ponytail to harnessing it with a jewel-encrusted headband. Consider any number of fabulous hairstyles to amp up your Afro curl weave.
Big, Bold and Loose
Sometimes you want to let your hair be wild and free ... well, but not necessarily your own locks. Fill it out and funk it up with a curly Afro weave that will give you the volume and shape you desire. You don't have to do much to it at all, actually; you can add a little pomade or hair lotion and let it be loose, curly and free.
Puffed-Up Ponytail
If you have a sewn-in curly Afro weave and want to add some variety, pull it back into one huge puff at the crown of your head. Leave out a bang and flat-iron it down on your forehead in a smooth and straight style; the contrast between the straight texture of the bang and the curl pattern of the puff will add visual interest atop your head.
Twisted 'Fro
Your weave doesn't have to be the traditional glue or sewn-in style; you can add extra curly Afro-style locks with twists. This look is characterized by twists that start at the front of your hairline and twist back about midway on your head, incorporating the weaved hair. The 'fro part of the style is left loose after you twist the hair back, creating a halo effect at the back of your hair.
Afro Weave Tips
If you are going to rock a curly Afro weave, there are a few tips to keep in mind. If you're going to rock an Afro -- real or faux -- then it needs to look moisturized. Use oil sheen to keep your weave looking fresh, and make sure to comb it through each morning so it looks like a purposefully curly 'fro and not a mess of tangles.
