BIG.BLACK.
BEAUTIFUL.
      BRAIDS AND AFROS IN THE 
AFRICAN DIASPORA
  
  
    
Introduction
      Afro-textured hair is the natural hair texture of certain
        populations in Africa,the African diaspora, Oceania and in 
        some parts of South and Southeast Asia. Each strand of this 
        hair type grows in a tiny, angle-like helix shape. The overall 
        effect is such that, compared to straight, wavy or curly hair, 
        afro-textured hair appears denser.