What are some good short afro haircuts for women?

The blog Black Girl Long Hair recommends a variety of women's cuts for short, natural black hair including the curly fro updo, the flat twisted updo, the chunky twist out and the asymmetrical afro. Stylized mini twists, sponge twists and straw set curls are also popular.

Short, natural black hair works well in a number of fashion-forward styles. These styles are achieved with conventional supplies like bobby pins, argan oil and hair gel. Some styles call for more unexpected tools like straws or sponges. Depending on the look desired, styles for short, natural black hair take from 10 minutes to several hours to achieve.