Cornrow Styles
The different cornrow styles can be seen in forms such as straight lines, zigzag designs, geometric patterns, etc. These cornrow styles could be decorated with shells, beads, etc. In the sub-Saharan Africa, cornrows were a common way of styling the hair. Variations or different styles of cornrows were used to display the social status of a person. These styles also helped in differentiating between people of diverse ethnicity, religions, age, kinship, etc. Going by the modifications and variations that are brought about in geometrical cornrow styles, one would be tempted to deem them as modern styles. The artifacts of ancient times that have been excavated in Africa however, present a different picture before us. The depictions on these artifacts clearly show that geometric cornrows were prevalent even in the ancient times. Read more on:
* Cornrow Braid Styles
* How to Do Cornrows
Cornrows for Women
The cornrows in women can have many variations. Few of these styles are discussed below. In one of the cornrow styles, the front hair are braided while the rest are left without any kind of modification. If a person wishes to stylize the remaining hair, the different options like curling, creating waves and crimping can be considered. Weave extensions could be added to this style of cornrows. Braiding the front hair backwards and the back hair upwards is another way of stylizing. The loose ends are tied together in a bun after the completion of making cornrows.
Cornrow Styles for Men
Most of the cornrow styles are named after celebrities who have popularized them. Cornrow styles for women became popular long time ago. However, nowadays men too are interested in cornrows. The cornrow styles for men that are popular include the Sean Paul hairstyle, Beckham Cornrows, Belgian Waffle Cornrows, Justin Timberlake Cornrows, Ludacris Cornrows, Allen Iversion Cornrows, etc. It shows that cornrows are not just limited to few hip hop artists and celebrities, but also to sports personalities. The cornrow styles for kids are also becoming popular in today's times. A lot of variety can be seen in the different hairstyles incorporating patterns of cornrows in children. Read more on cornrow braids of all styles.
Caring for Cornrows
To keep the cornrows in a good condition, regular washing is necessary. It should be seen that hair are not rubbed harshly while being washed. A common problems which troubles people with cornrow hairstyles is that, the shape of braids change due to pulling. Covering the hair with bandanas or scarfs while sleeping is an option to prevent this from happening.
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* Twists and Braids
* Tree Braids Hairstyles
* How to Braid Your Own Hair
The cornrow styles are one of the ancient form of hairstyles. The upsurge of Black Pride in USA coupled with hip hop culture, led to the rise in their popularity. Thereafter, it was accepted by common people and today it is one of the commonly used hairstyles.
By Shashank Nakate
