How big is the afro in the preview?

A full, rounded afro that sits well out from the head, the size most people picture when they say afro. For a looser, smaller shape, compare Curly or Twist Out in the gallery.

Can I see an afro if my hair is straight?

Yes. The filter renders the afro regardless of your current hair, which makes it a quick way to decide on an afro wig or a curly sew-in before you buy.

Can men try the afro filter?

Yes. Switch the studio to Male and a men's afro is rendered on your photo. The gallery shows both versions.

Is the afro filter free?

Sign in for 10 credits, enough for one generation. Comparing the afro with a twist-out or looser curls uses 10 credits per extra look from a plan.

How long does it take to grow an afro?

Coily hair shrinks a lot, so a full afro usually needs 6 to 8 inches of stretched length. From a short cut, that is roughly one to two years of growth.

Afro FilterBig, round and all yours. See the shape on your face before you grow it.

An afro is as much about shape as length. The same hair can be picked out into a wide, round halo or kept compact and tidy, and the right size depends on your face, your neck and how much volume you want to carry every day.

This afro filter turns your hair into a full, rounded natural afro with tight coils and a soft outline, while keeping your face, skin tone and lighting exactly as photographed. Whether you are growing out your natural hair or thinking about a wig, you see the finished shape first.

Try afro on your photo

Afro hairstyle example on a woman — Afro · Women

Try afro on your photo

The style is pinned to Afro. Add a color if you want, then generate.

Your photo

Afro

Generated looks show up here. Upload a photo, pick a cut or color, then generate.

Hairstyle

This page previews Afro. Open the full studio to pick from every style.

Hair color

Keeping your current color

Looks are generated by OpenAI GPT Image 2.5. Uploads and prompts must follow our content standards.

Afro and the cuts people compare it with

Compare with

Not available on this page. Tap one to open it in the studio, ready to generate.

Looser curls hairstyle example on a woman — Looser curls · Women

Twist Out hairstyle example on a woman — Twist Out · Women

Bantu Knots hairstyle example on a woman — Bantu Knots · Women

Dreadlocks hairstyle example on a woman — Dreadlocks · Women

Finding your afro shape

Type 4 natural hair
Coily and kinky hair holds an afro shape on its own and gives the fullest result. This is the texture the preview is closest to.
Round faces: taller than wide
Shape the afro with more height at the crown and less bulk at the sides. A perfectly round afro at cheek level adds width.
Long or narrow faces: go wide
Volume at the sides balances a long face. This is where a big, round afro flatters most.
Looser curls or straight hair
Looser curl patterns give a softer, less dense afro. Straight hair needs a perm, a curly sew-in or an afro wig to get this look.

Afro care

Moisture first
Coily hair dries out fast. A leave-in, an oil and a cream in that order, a few times a week, keeps the coils soft and stops breakage.
Shape every 6 to 12 weeks
A stylist who cuts natural hair shapes the outline so it grows evenly. Expect roughly $40 to $100 depending on size.
Protect it at night
A satin bonnet or pillowcase and a loose pineapple ponytail keep the shape and cut down on tangles. Fluff it out with a pick in the morning.