LOCS ETC.: HAIR OF THE DAY: THE BUSH/AFRO

Monday, July 21, 2014

HAIR OF THE DAY: THE BUSH/AFRO

Hi Ladies & Gents,

Today I wanted to feature beautiful sistas and brothas sporting Afros. Not sure why I am on this black hair kick, lol. Anyway, here it goes...I remember the Afros as far back as the 1960's. The 60's was such a wonderful era. Along with many other things, it was a time when we as black people was coming into our own, starting to pursue some of our hopes and dreams. My first attraction to wearing this style came about when I saw the Jackson Five and Silvers sporting them. Everyone remembers the Jackson but do any of you all remember, The Silvers? They were a bunch as fine brothas as well. A couple of their sisters sang with them too. Back then, the Afro was called a "Bush."

Mannn, we would get our Ultra Sheen, our pick and go at it. How many of yall remember that, lol. I would always plait my hair up first, leave it in overnight, take it loose, spray some sheen, pick it out, pat it into shape and I had a serious Bush going on, lol. The Bush could be worn with short or long hair, that was the beauty of it. I wore my first Bush when I was about 10. Although I was still a kid, my memory served me well, lol.

Later, we would use our imagination and styled it all kind of ways. We started by adding parts or making them into bush balls. Afro puffs is what they call them today. The Bush eventually fazed out but some years later returned, only this time, it was called an Afro. In addition, some were cut with precision into what we termed, high top fade.

We as black people were always creative. Other races knew it as well but feared it. You see, they looked at it as a sign of rebellion although later, they would try to wear it. I like to think, we were coming out of our shell and sensing a taste of freedom. Also, making a mark in society sort to speak. However, before this goes into another topic, let me move on and stay focused, lol. Well, the pictures of men and women sporting Bush/Afros are below. They range from singers, actors, rappers, and what I call everyday people. Thank you for your continual love & support. Much Luv, NJOY!

The Jackson Five & The Silvers