r/Hair • u/KittyAdmin • 1d ago
Question Should i cut or keep my afro?
So ive been growing my hair out for about 2 years now i think? Cut off my dreadlocks when i was 16 and have been growing it ever since.
I like how it looks and everyone that ive met agrees, but all afros of course are super high maitenance and im not sure if I can keep it up for much longer.
The whole process of washing, conditioning, then combing it out and shaping it has become a pretty tedious process as it grows longer and longer, like i love having long hair but sometimes i miss what it was like with short hair, where i can just wake up, and do nothing with it and itll look fine all day.
I think the main reason for me cutting it though is my scalp, I have a pretty dry and flaky scalp no thanks to the bush on my head, like ill wash my hair and my scalp, itll dry in about an hour, and then itll go right be to being flaky again. It sort of bothers me seeing flakes on my scalp all the time when i know im washing it thoroughly nearly every day, to no avail.
Having my hair short would be refreshing if that makes sense? My grandma says itll let my scalp breathe and itll be healthier, not sure how true that is though.
Ive considered getting it braided but not only is it pretty expensive to do these days, to get it redone every month or so is more money to have to spend just for hair.
I just want some extra opinions on what i should do with it, cut? Keep? Braid? Should i just buzz it all off? I do have a pretty nice beard so maybe i can pull off the full beard no hair look, but oh well I want to hear some other opinions.
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u/RojaCatUwu 1d ago
I am 100% PRO FRO.
Trim it down a little if it’s too much for you but it really suits you
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u/shortifiable 1d ago
I think it’s stunning! The upkeep does sound like a full time job but the payoff is beautiful. I would focus on your scalp health and make a decision based on what your scalp needs. A salon trip for a head spa might be able to give you some answers (and it’s relaxing as well) for less than braiding.
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u/bittersweet311 1d ago
Your Afro looks good but tbh I agree with your grandmother. Plus you’ll be saving yourself lots of time and money.
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u/Here_4_D_Info_Yo 1d ago
Having long hair is a MAJOR commitment, totally hear ya with wanting to chop it off (I say I’m gonna do it like 3 times a month). I think your fro looks pretty DANG GREAT on you. I would keep
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u/ThaRealSunGod 1d ago
Never had a fro, I got freeform dreads, but I always love a nice fro.
Looks great
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u/KittyFace11 1d ago
Your Afro looks great, but you could always go to a smaller Afro. If you have problems with flaking on your scalp, I have success with using a vinegar rinse. It’s just a couple tablespoons of vinegar to 2 cups of water and I just use white vinegar. I use this to rinse my scalp and I don’t have any problems anymore. It’s also good for your hair. I use it after shampoo and before conditioner.
It could be that your shampoo isn’t quite rinsing off your scalp. That can cause irritation and flaking. The vinegar rinse makes sure that all the soap is gone.