How to Feed Cornrows

Cornrows are a type of hairstyle seen in all cultures of the world today. Cornrows are a series of braids that run along the scalp and are loose at the bottom. They differ from dreadlocks because dreadlocks are not braided attached to the scalp, but are braided freely from the scalp. Cornrow braids are done by a method similar to that of a French braid, where the hair is added in as you braid down the scalp, so the braids are secured to the scalp. A feed-in cornrow is a cornrow that is braided with hair extensions fed into the extensions as you braid instead of tying the extensions at the top of the braid. This method allows for the extensions to blend in with the hair instead of appearing like they are not part of the hair.

Things You'll Need

• Hair extensions
• Rubber bands

Instructions

1. Separate the hair into sections like you would to begin a normal cornrow.

2. Separate the hair into three strands, and begin braiding.

3. Prepare to add in the hair extensions after you have braided down some and added two to three add-ins of hair.

4. Place the hair extension under the braid, and separate the hair extensions into two strands, the middle strand of hair that you are holding and one of the outer strands.

5. Continue braiding as usual.

6. Repeat with each cornrow you do.

Tips & Warnings

• You can purchase hair extensions at any beauty supply store.

References

• Fromgrandmaskitchen.com: Feed-In Cornrows and Braids Extensions