Kinky coif (4)
I believe the answer is:
afro
'kinky coif' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for afro that I've seen before include "Type of hairstyle - from Africa" , "Curly hairstyle" , "Hairdo of the 1960s and 70s" , "One cut" , "Rounded, curled hairstyle" .)