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Is It Cornrows or Rolls?
Corn rolls, more commonly known as cornrows, is a classic African hairstyle that has been in existence for centuries.
The hairstyle is made up of rows of plaits that are tightly woven to the scalp.
Cornrows more accurately refer to a general type of hairstyle as opposed to a specific hairstyle because cornrows can be designed in many different patterns and in many different sizes to yield starkly different looks.
The corn roll hair style is great for both men and women and is popular because it’s low maintenance and can last for weeks with proper care.
In this blog post, I’ll take a closer look at the cornrow hairstyle, its history, and how to care for it.
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History of Corn Roll Hair Styles
The cornrow hairstyle has a rich history that dates back centuries. It was first worn by women in Africa as a way of keeping their hair neat and manageable.
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How to Get a Corn Rolls Hair Style
Getting cornrows can be a time-consuming process that requires patience and skill if the desired style is very intricate. There are many simpler cornrow hairstyles that can be done within minutes or at least under an hour.
Here are the steps to getting the perfect cornrow hairstyle:
Step 1: Prep your hair Cornrows are best done on clean, dry hair, especially if you intend to keep them in for a long time. Wash and condition your hair, and let it air dry completely. If you have particularly curly or kinky hair, you may want to stretch it with a blow dryer to make it easier to braid.
Step 2: Section your hair Using a comb, section your hair into sections that can be individually cornrowed or that will be further subdivided into smaller cornrows. The smaller the sections, the more intricate the cornrows will be. Use hair ties or clips to keep the sections in place.
Step 3: Start braiding Start at the front of your hairline and take a small section of hair. Divide the section into three parts and begin braiding. As you braid, add more hair to each section until you reach the end of the section. Continue braiding until you have braided all the sections. Watch the video below to get a clearer picture.
Step 4: Finish off the cornrows If you have 4c hair or any other hair type that has grip, then simply braid your cornrows until the end and they are likely not to unravel. In order not to have scraggly cornrow ends, I often china bump the ends of my cornrows. If your hair is of a more slippery nature such that your cornrows might unravel if you don’t secure the ends, use a small rubber band to secure the end of each cornrow.
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Caring for Cornrolls/an African Corn Roll Hair Style
Once you have cornrows in, it’s important to take good care of them to keep them looking great.
The two most important things you can do to extend the lifetime of your cornrows is 1) do not wash your hair while you have cornrows, and 2) cover your hair while you sleep.
You don’t have to use anything special to cover your head but a scarf or bonnet will do the trick.
