If you have African American hair, you can grow an Afro with a little patience and some good hair care knowledge. Trim your hair one last time before beginning to grow your hair out. Dreadlocks on white men has always been a subject of debate, as their hair does not naturally take dreads as well as that of black people. Traditional combs and brushes can damage curly hair, so use a wide-tooth comb, afro pick, or even your finger to get rid of tangles. You could try out various hairstyles specific to this type of hair. Once you know the look you are going for, you can figure out the best way to try and achieve it. Afro's are just a hair style. However, growing out afro hair can be tricky as curly hair take a longer time to grow. I'm a white male with wavy hair. HOW TO: GROW YOUR HAIR 1 INCH( THE AFRICAN MEN WAY ) (Watch in HD it's 10x better) this video is how to grow your hair faster as an African man. Growing an afro can take considerable time. Care for your hair while growing it out. I would love to be able to pick it out and have an afro, I want to do something that makes me look ridiculous (no offense to those that have an afro, I just know I'm not the guy that could pull it off that's why it would look ridiculous). If so, it is better to trim your hair beforehand so you have less hair to transition into your afro look. Select the style you want for your afro hair. Careful creation and maintenance of dreadlocks is the key to a white man's hair looking separated and defined as opposed to merely matted and dirty. Limit shampooing to 3 times a week to prevent over-drying, and use a deep conditioner after every washing to keep your hair soft and healthy. Divide the hair into four to six sections. How to Grow Afro-HairTexture. It's a commitment well worth it. You can use the following tips to grow out your afro hair a little faster than normal. You will want to figure out if your desired style will require you to grow or trim your hair. Afro- hair can be seen in people who have the African descent. It get's like that because we have coarse and curly hair, so when it grows out it usually comes out as an afro. Follow these basic tips to make growing an afro a bit smoother. It never happened during the evolutionary process, we were always able to grow out afro's, it's just throughout time we've done different things with our hair and managed them different. Afro hair is naturally voluminous and ultra curly. Especially when the boys start to grow their hair out. This haircut will help to stimulate scalp growth and promote follicle health.