Hairstyle for Nina Simone (4)

I believe the answer is:

afro

(Other definitions for afro that I've seen before include "Hair in tight curls" , "Curly hairstyle" , "configuration of locks" , "Styling done to hair" , "Of hair style, tightly curled and bushy" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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