It's not the most common hairstyle, no, but is more common amongst those with the hair texture to sustain them.
black afros
Yes.
no
With curly hair, I can say for sure that afros don't stay puffy in the shower.
Hair Dummy
Afros weren't made but are just a choice in hairstyle, which is more common amongst blacks and have likely been around for since the beginning.
=Dave=
yes it does
Because they're beautiful.
Sinbad Afros and Bellbottoms - 1993 TV was released on: USA: 17 April 1993
Probly not.
Girls (and guys) have been wearing afros for many years, even today, so there is no specific one year they were worn by girls.