Once again I'm starting this blocking with some references to get an idea of what's possible
 
      
     
      
     
      
     
      
    In addition to images, I watched lots of YouTube videos to get a better idea of what was needed technically to create hair in Blender
After lots of repeated video watching and experimenting myself I was able to come up with a few cool results
 
        Cornrow Particle Render
 
        Cornrow Progress Render
 
        Cornrow Lighting Pass (Grey BG)
 
        Cornrow Lighting Pass (Black BG)
 
        Fade Particle View
 
        Fade Render
 
        Tight Afro Particle View
 
        