3. Use a blow dryer and diffuser*
Women usually shy away from diffusers and blow dryers* because they tend to create an awful amount of frizz and using heat is a big no-no; but when used correctly, they can try your roots faster and add volume to the crown of your head.
If you do any type of perm rod set or twist out then you know how much of a pain it can be to unroll/twist out your hair and part of your scalp are still damp. Damp hair really affects your curl pattern and can potentially ruin your whole look.
To eliminate this problem, start blow drying your hair with a cool shot while it is still in the perm rods*. This way, the drying process is sped up and you can absolutely make sure that the roots of your hair are going to be dry by the time you’re ready to take the perm rod set out.
After you blow dry and let down your curls, add your favorite styling products, and then place the diffuser* directly on your roots and start blow drying. Place the diffuser anywhere that needs a little extra volume.
The products you use beforehand, like a conditioning pomade or light hair mist, should take care of the frizz. Make sure you don’t use a heavy product or dampen your hair too much because it will take away the body and fluff of your afro.
4. Pick at the roots
Behind every great afro is an even greater hair pick! They’re an age-old styling method that is an absolute necessity when trying to achieve the perfect afro. Afro picks are great for perfectly separating curls, adding volume, and making sure the length of your hair is even all the way around.
When you first let down your curls from the perm rod, they are super tight and defined; using an afro pick to pluck at the roots would allow you to bring out the rest of the length without compromising curl definition and making your hair undesirably frizzy. They are also a great tool to use when you want to loosen up and shake down your curls a little bit.
Like with every other hair tool, be careful when teasing around your roots because they can experience damage if they are manipulated too much. If you are a little weary about picking your roots, tease an area right before you reach your roots or use a really soft paddle brush* to tease your hair.
