AfrosJust as lovers of ‘imperials’ and ‘pencils’ are disappointed when their creations are simply described as ‘moustaches’, so must those brandishing classic afros be upset when their styles are described as, well, simply ‘afros’.

To help our curly African brethren (oh, and of course, our similarly-blessed Jewish friends) educate the less enlightened, this hair care products advertisement from a 1970s copy of Ebony magazine shows you every afro you’d ever need to know.

Are you a Jet Setter or a Perfecto?

Hairstyle Names From 1970s Ebony Ad [Meathaus via Boing Boing]