You’ve probably gleaned by now that this season men’s hair is relaxing a little. Clean-cut, sharp-edged shapes are being swapped out in favour of richly textured, looser styles that allow for plenty of movement. It makes sense – why would you want to try and maintain a perfectly sculpted cut during winter when the elements are always conspiring against you?

The same goes for afro hair. Where clearly defined (almost geometric) shapes once reigned, fuller, more natural styles are now beginning to take hold. “It’s a great look as it’s easy to wear and allows afro hair to really adopt its natural form,” says celebrity stylistJamie Stevens.

That said, fuller afros aren’t for everyone. If you’d rather give your hair a little more definition or contrast, try taking the sides tight while leaving the hair on top to grow naturally rather than being overly shaped.

“This is great for guys who want to look a bit more groomed day to day,” says Stevens. “It requires regular cutting to keep it looking its best, but has a natural texture and softness while maintaining a sense of structure and definition.”

How To Style

For a fuller ‘fro with an undone finish, firstly wash with Mizani Tru Texture, a sulphate-free curling shampoo which is great for adding moisture to hair and giving definition to its natural curl. Then, leave to dry and add some Kérastase Beauty Cream to give it some shine and create a carefree finish.

Or, for making the most of a more groomed style (like the bottom right example above), apply a mixture of Matrix Smooth Setter and Matrix Exquisite Oil to the hair when dry. Not only will this add shine and control, it’ll also help keep flyaway hairs in check.