Let's stop the myth that Black men lack hairstyle choices! That's simply not true. To find fresh Afro hairstyle ideas, I'm digging into a different source. Let's face it, like millions, I love to chill out with streaming platforms. So, why not find inspiration there? Here are 8 trendy Afro hairstyles for men, sported by our favorite actors in beloved Netflix series and movies. (This article is not sponsored; it could easily have been another platform, which might be a topic for future posts!)
Let's go!
1 - Dear White people - Reggie Green
A "Dear White People" movie, then a series, that explores the lives of Black students at a prestigious university.
Reggie Green's afro hairstyle in the series "Dear White People" is a textured afro with a patterned design on the side. It's a simple and elegant hairstyle. His hair is dynamic and completely unstructured, perfectly reflecting his character.
2 - La Chronique de Bridgerton - Regé Jean Page
In Shonda Rhimes' classy and chic series, the creator unfolds the story of two high-society London families. Below, one of the main characters, Regé Jean Page, the Duke of Hastings, sports a small afro as sharp as his suit.
3 - Fary is the new black
Comedian Fary's one-man show. He's recognizable from afar thanks to his magnificent locs; he wears this hairstyle wonderfully well.
4 - When they see us - Korey Wise
In this poignant series (a true story) that absolutely must be on your watchlist, to avoid if you're too emotional, the character Korey Wise proudly wears his tapered haircut, a style popular in the 90s that has made a strong comeback in recent years. For this role, actor Jharrel Jerome won an Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Television Movie.
5- It crowd - Moss
Moss is the resident geek, with a style all his own, an unstructured afro hairstyle that stands out in this hilarious British comedy series.
6 - Sorry to bother you - Cassius Green
A very, very, very atypical film about social mobility in which actor Lakeith Stanfield wears a braid-out or a twist-out. I'm delighted to see this type of hairstyle increasingly featured on our screens; it reflects the evolution of mindsets, although it's still far too slow for my taste.
7 - Colin en noir et blanc
Colin Kaepernick is a former American football player known for his political activism; he became a symbol of the Black Lives Matter movement when he knelt during the American national anthem.
This series recounts his adolescence and the challenges of being Black in his social life and in the world of American football—a gem! Below, we see him trying cornrows to switch up his usual afro hairstyle.
8 - Two distant stangers - Carter
Joey Badass, rapper and actor in a 'Groundhog Day'-style short film that denounces police violence against Black people in the US, constantly relives the moment of his encounter with a police officer... In the scene below, he sports the classic Tapered haircut, brushed on top and cut very short on the sides.
If you have other afro hairstyle inspirations for men from Netflix series or movies, let me know in the comments!
Cheers!
