How to Plan Cornrow Style

Cornrows and braids allow you the chance to truly be an individual. No two designs are the same. They are timeless styles that are intricate and beautiful. Depending on whether you're doing the cornrows yourself or going to a hair artist, the style choices are endless.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Check out different cornrow styles online. There are many pictures posted to give you an idea of some unique styles.

2. Decide if you want to go straight back with the cornrows or form some sort of a bang. If you want some hair in the front at your forehead, create a sideways cornrow with the first section of hair. Then, do the rest of the cornrows going straight back.

3. Consider your cornrow ability. If you're a beginner, stick to easier styles that have the cornrows lined up.

4. Get fancy by creating cornrows in a weave pattern. It's called a veil style, and it involves crisscrossing the cornrows over each other, creating diamond shapes on the head.

5. Separate the hair in the middle of the head, going horizontally across. Create cornrows from the middle to the nape of the neck. Replicate the look from the part to the forehead.

6. Talk over your ideas with your hair artist. If you have a vision, go ahead and express it. Choose an experienced artist and ask for samples of their work.

Tips & Warnings

• Grow your hair long enough to allow enough hair to work with.
• Don't sleep with your head uncovered on the pillow. This will cause breakage and frizzy flyaways. Instead, wrap your head with a do-rag or kerchief.