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High puff on a woman with medium brown skin and coily hair, seen from the back-left to show the style
High puff on a woman with medium brown skin and coily hair, front view
High puff on a woman with medium brown skin and coily hair, back view
High puff on a woman with medium brown skin and coily hair, side view
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High Puff

Medium • Styled look

A high puff gathers all the natural hair at the crown with a soft band, so the coils form a full, round puff on top while the edges are smoothed. It is also called an afro puff. It is a quick everyday style for coily and curly hair that takes five to ten minutes.

Length
Medium
Suits
Coily, Curly
Upkeep
Low

Using a fabric band or a stretched tie keeps tension low at the hairline. Smoothing the edges with a little gel and a soft brush gives a neat outline. It is done fresh each day or after a night in a satin bonnet.

Who suits a High Puff?

  • Coily and curly hair of medium length or longer
  • People who want a quick everyday style

How to do it

“A high puff: all my hair gathered at the crown with a soft band, edges smoothed, the puff round and full.”

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How long does a High Puff last?

Lasts the day; sleep in a satin bonnet to redo it quickly.

Also searched as

afro puff · puff · natural hair puff

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