Category: Cornrows
cornrows braids mohawk
Love this cornrows braids mohawk design for its edgy flair. Parting the hair and creating these Zig Zag Cornrows braids, is no easy task, but the outcome is so worth the time. I know the mohawk look might be a little overated now, but I do not believe the famous style will not be going [...]
A Twist On An Updo
This cornrows up bun hairstyle is elegant and chic. With a twist on an updo and bun, the added cornrows braided into a french roll in the back and a side front bun really gives the classic bun a creative spin. This hairstyle can be done on any hair texture natural or relaxed. I also [...]
cornrows with curly weave
A hot way to protect your hair and have length for design styles is to get cornrows with curly weave. This is a very low maintenance choice for styling that you can get and it will last for at least two months. Many women like this combination because depending on the length of the extensions [...]
cornrow styles for men
The cornrow styles for men are never going to grow out of style because they are so easy to maintain. Guys from grade school all the way up to the collegiate and professional sports level rock braided up hairstyles often. The braids allow them to grow their hair longer in preparation for afros, mohawks and [...]
cornrows ciara
The cornrows that were in Ciara’s head is much different from the Ride video where her hair is flowing with bone straight remy extensions. Even though you can see she has some weave in the braided hairstyle she is killing the look. Her long legs make it easy to pull off this red carpet hair [...]
does getting cornrows hurt
Are you looking for the answer to the question does getting cornrows hurt? It does if the person doing the braiding pulls your hair and actually braids to tight where the roots are being pulled. Outside of that it does not hurt at all. Even if they are tightly done that only last for about [...]
cornrows in the air force
Got a question today asking if cornrows in the air force was allowed from a community member who is on her way to serve her country in this branch of the military. Well Tonya the answer is YES! However you cannot wear dreads so be sure to make sure they do not resemble this natural [...]
cornrows itching
Did you know that your cornrows itching is probably because your hair is too tight and it’s pulling on the skin which allows more dirt into the roots and pores. This simply means that your scalp is dirty and needs a good washing. Some people use Sulfur 8 and some women use skin toners and [...]
cornrows for weddings
Cornrows for weddings can go both ways and the bride, groom or both can show up to get married with their hair in it’s protective state. Since launching Thirsty Roots I have personally been to at least 6 weddings where the man or the woman who was getting married had a braided style. These were [...]
cornrows updo
I came across these cute cornrows updo styles that are elegant and at the same time professional. Cornrows for women are a great protective style and an updo is a great hairstyle that can be formal and casual. The best thing is your hair is off your neck and out of your way, for easy [...]
are cornrows bad for your hair
The question asked a lot is are cornrows bad for you hair and if so to what extent? The answer is no if you take care of them while they are in. Many women use the cornrowing of the hair as a protective style in order to wear wigs or protect their ends. Once it’s [...]
cornrows atlanta
Some say Waffle House ATL and then you have those that are here in the hair care industry that say cornrows atlanta. Why you ask? Well it’s pretty simple. If you have been here or live in the capital of Georgia you know that braids and cornrows are very popular and several black men and [...]
cornrows grow hair
So do cornrows grow hair or is this an urban myth that was made up by women who braid from home? Well the answer may be surprising to some because it’s YES. How is not rocket science though…lol. Remember that cornrows and braids are a protective hairstyle so that means they protect the ends of [...]
can cornrows get wet
If you just spent time and money getting your hair dbraided you probably want to know can cornrows get wet. Well the answer is yes but but there will be some consequences. Of course your hair will not be damaged but the problem lies in the fraying if the hairstyle. Just as you are told [...]
Where Do Cornrow Styles Come From?
The wide catalog of cornrow styles goes back for hundreds, and even thousands of years. You can actually find evidence of this custom in civilizations that date back to ancient Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria. The detailed weaving has been seen in hieroglyphs and sculptures dating back as far as 500 B.C. Even the great and [...]
different styles for cornrows
If you have ever wondered how many different styles for cornrows there might be, you could be in for a real surprise. That’s because cornrow styles are truly versatile and endless. If you can imagine it, you can probably make it happen, within the realm of hairstyling, of course. Cornrows are actually quite an ancient [...]
directions on how to make cornrows
When reading directions on how to make cornrows, you will quickly begin to appreciate this fine art really is. Even the simplest styles can take hours to complete because it must all be done by hand. The basic motion is that of an upward, underhand technique that results in tight braids that start very close [...]
Cornrows Zig Zag
Cornrows zig zag patterns are very common among African Americans today, but this is only a somewhat recent phenomenon. Ironically, these hairstyles have been around for centuries. In fact, historians have found evidence of these hairstyles dating as far back as 500 B.C. in the hieroglyphs and sculptures of temples and other buildings. It might [...]
Cornrows braids of all styles
Cornrow braids of all styles stem from the original basic style. Cornrow braids have a long history in the African American culture. The history of this hairstyle is perhaps more interesting than the hairstyle itself. This article will focus on the history of cornrow braids. Cornrow braids can be traced back to countries such as [...]
Cornrow hair designs
There are so many cornrow hair designs available that it is impossible to review them all at once. In fact, it is impossible to review half of them at one time. One could spend hours looking at photographs of cornrow hairstyles. This article will briefly review this hairstyle and its different designs. Cornrows have become [...]
