These are designed in various styles and can be quite trendy. Cornrows could run from front of the head to the back, side or top with braided ends hanging loose with curls or perhaps just straight. The number can range form hardly 2 to 30, considering the fullness and length of the hair. Now cornrows are of 3 types- Natural Cornrows: As the name suggests, these are done without using artificial hair extensions. They are done only with natural hair. It’s a hit amongst both boys and girls. For this, the natural length of hair has to be atleast 2 inches for braids. Regular Cornrows: Regular Cornrows use hair extensions. The added hair could be either synthetic or human. Now in this hairstyle, the hair extensions are added only once at the start of the braiding process. Here, you may have a small knot on the spot, where the braiding starts.
But there are some who do not prefer this knot, which leads to no-knot cornrow. No-Knot Cornrow: These are also done using hair extensions, but the method is a bit different. Here, the hair is added step by step while you are braiding downwards, coming to the end of the braids. The best part about this style is that there are no lump where the braids begin. This hairstyle looks more natural and there is no impression that extensions have been used.Are your kids obsessed about their hair and are you having a tough time coping with the hair styles changing every minute? Actually, it is nothing new considering their age. They are bound to throw tantrums and moreover, it is the peer pressure at work in anything they do – dressing, hairstyle, behavior, preferences and so on. So if your kid sees his or her friend sporting a funky braided hairstyle, even your 10 or 12 year old is bound to be adamant and will want it. But hey, no worries, as there are braids hairstyles for kids and braids for kids is not such a bad idea. But care should be taken that the hair is not stretched too much. If you want to know the options for braid hairstyles for kids, here it goes.If you have long hair, you’re probably accustomed to braiding it. Braiding hair is an excellent way of keeping long hair in order as well as making it look eye-catching and pretty. Braided hairstyles can be worn at home as well as at work and at formal social functions.To get started with braiding hair, you will need a wide-tooth comb, a fine-tooth comb, a rat-tail comb, a barrette, ribbons, a water-spray bottle, and hair-gel. The last two items can be used only if required to make hair more manageable for braiding and to keep hair strands from escaping from the braid.Comb hair with the wide-tooth comb first and remove all existing tangles. Then, depending on which kind of braid style you want, part hair into two, three, or more sections. Comb each section well to ensure that each is smooth and tangle-free. Now comb with the fine-tooth comb to get rid of any remaining knots. Once the hair has been well-combed, you can start braiding it. Braiding is done by dividing the hair into sections and crossing these sections over or under one another in alternating patterns or by twisting and crossing sections in alternating patterns. You can use ribbons or beads to enhance the braided look.Cornrow, which is also called as ‘canerow’, is a traditional West African hairstyle in which the hair is braided real close to the scalp with the help of an underhand. The cornrow braid styles are formed in a straight line in order to achieve a continuous raised row of hair. Typical and simple cornrow hairstyles can also be turned into more complex ones, by adding curvilinear designs into the regular straight line of the cornrow style.Cornrow Hairstyles Features Cornrow hairstyles are somewhat similar to the French braid hairstyles. Most of the people who opt for the cornrow braid styles are the people with African American descent. But, as a matter of fact, the cornrow braids can suit any person and any type of hair. The biggest reason why cornrows are one of the popular hairstyles, is the convenience that they offer you with. They require least amount of maintenance. On the other hand, some people who have just undergone any complex hair straightening technique, try cornrow hairstyles. Cornrow designs actually protects the hair from getting fuzzy, which is the reason why they are the most followed hairstyles amongst the people with curly hair.Cornrow Hairstyles for Women Cornrow is one of the most sought after braid hairstyles for women. Once you decide to get the cornrows, then finding a perfect cornrow pattern is not a big deal. You can have large braids as well as micro braids, depending on your choice. Along with the types of braids, you can determine the pattern of hair parting. For instance, you can keep it plain middle or side parting as well as trendy zig zag middle and/or side parting too. You can also braid all small cornrow braids into one big braid near your nape. Otherwise you can also try a French role or a ponytail of the micro braided cornrow hairstyles. More on braided hairstyles for black women.Cornrow Hairstyles for Men
Cornrow hairstyles are equally popular amongst men as they are amongst women. Men must always opt for the hairstyles that emphasize their masculinity. Hence, they should opt for the cornrow hairstyles that suit best to their personality. As a rule of thumb, largely braided cornrows suit the people with wide jawline. You can also wear longer hair, so that they can be tied at the back of the head with a trendy hair band. You can also try the hair weave patterns, creative cornrow swirls, star shaped cornrows, geometrical cornrows, etc. More on cornrow styles for men.Cornrow Hairstyles for Little Girls and Boys Cornrow hairstyles look beautiful on kids too. These hairstyles are performed without any chemicals and they also require limited maintenance drills. All you need to do is to wash their hair twice a week. Well, you can try cornrow braids of all styles on children, only make sure that the twists and braids are not too tight, because they can damage delicate scalp and hair roots of the kids. With due hair care techniques for kid’s hair, cornrows can last well for about 4 to 6 weeks. But, it is also important to bring their hair to normal condition within at least 2 months. More on braids for kids.Once you get the cornrow hairstyles, you should strictly refrain from heavy shampoos and opt for leave-in hair conditioners and such hair care products. You must always protect the hair with a cotton scarf, especially while sleeping. It is also important to use the African headrest to sleep, so that the hair get the maximum rest that they require. As a parting note, I would like to emphasize that you MUST get the cornrow hairstyles from a well experienced hair professional only.