{"id":1800355,"date":"2026-02-25T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1800355"},"modified":"2026-02-25T12:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:15:00","slug":"50-stunning-cornrow-hairstyles-to-show-your-stylist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1800355","title":{"rendered":"50 Stunning Cornrow Hairstyles to Show Your Stylist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/A4zLmDChC39-yPalvQR9_j9q1ZA=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/tems3-c9e222cb5c6c47e5ad6cc0166789086f.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">50 Stunning Cornrow Hairstyles to Show Your Stylist<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">Protective and chic.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Cortney is a contributing writer for Byrdie where she covers natural hair and aesthetic treatments.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Cortney Moore<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"cortney moore headshot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nlf5SSH7VhkoNND1vwWTI6qiouk=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/IMG_0404_EDITED-a051a8fb3af74299b8f64d01e741d1de.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nlf5SSH7VhkoNND1vwWTI6qiouk=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/IMG_0404_EDITED-a051a8fb3af74299b8f64d01e741d1de.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"cortney moore headshot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nCortney Moore\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nCortney is a contributing writer for Byrdie where she covers natural hair and aesthetic treatments.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">and<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Bianca is a contributing writer for Byrdie specializing in natural hair and skincare. You can find her work in xoNecole, The Everygirl, POPSUGAR, Travel Noire, and more.\u00a0\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Bianca Lambert<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Bianca's Photo\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Km8D-zWt2bqdYZ3-BM7AGd2iXyw=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2019-05-04at2.53.40AM-68e2f50ed7644491b4660f76a496564d.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Km8D-zWt2bqdYZ3-BM7AGd2iXyw=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2019-05-04at2.53.40AM-68e2f50ed7644491b4660f76a496564d.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Bianca's Photo\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nBianca Lambert\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--linkedin\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nBianca is a contributing writer for Byrdie specializing in natural hair and skincare. 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After a couple of hours in the chair, you&#8217;ve got a ready-to-go hairstyle for about the next month. But don&#8217;t let that convenience fool you: Conrows can also be extremely versatile. By experimenting with color, positioning, and accessories, you can have your cake and eat it, too, with a style as exciting as it is easy.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Ahead, see 50 stunning cornrow hairstyles that&#8217;ll have you calling your braider for an appointment ASAP.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Micro Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Doechii attends New York Fashion Week ribbon cutting ceremony at Rockefeller Center on September 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MeIK2xoTvc-TEk1pjfbCUZElCok=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halfbraided-c4cf18c7442b4dba9fc1340af1cbe14b.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MeIK2xoTvc-TEk1pjfbCUZElCok=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halfbraided-c4cf18c7442b4dba9fc1340af1cbe14b.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Doechii attends New York Fashion Week ribbon cutting ceremony at Rockefeller Center on September 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion\/Getty Images)\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Doechii is undoubtedly our hair muse. Her hybrid style\u2014featuring cornrows and coils\u2014is a stunning look that deserves a spot on your mood board.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows and Curls <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"A woman wearing a red dress with intricate detailing posing for a photo\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oF60giDS-DupSd_lsoEl38UG498=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/tems4-d77424f29c3a4dc3b8b50a68b99e240f.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oF60giDS-DupSd_lsoEl38UG498=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/tems4-d77424f29c3a4dc3b8b50a68b99e240f.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A woman wearing a red dress with intricate detailing posing for a photo\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@temsbaby \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Need a vacay style? Tems&#8217; half-braided and half-curly style\u2014complete with chic hair accessories\u2014is perfect for tropical getaways.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Diagonal Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi with diagonal cornrows at the 2017 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kM3jG8MD_Z2JT0L7mUoPGdXiavg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/yarashahidi-e26602897a9940219b4bce73cc7a4836.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kM3jG8MD_Z2JT0L7mUoPGdXiavg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/yarashahidi-e26602897a9940219b4bce73cc7a4836.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi with diagonal cornrows at the 2017 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Steve Granitz \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A simple way to spruce up your cornrows lies in the scalp. Let Yara Shahidi show you the power in embracing diagonal parting.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pigtail Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2268\" height=\"2268\" alt=\"Actor Storm Reid with two French braid-style cornrows\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JQnxgAIqfBdFFsxQAIbMkEL6SLs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-924184790-13d65701df0a4d3c8b0c050edac8e00e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JQnxgAIqfBdFFsxQAIbMkEL6SLs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-924184790-13d65701df0a4d3c8b0c050edac8e00e.jpg\" width=\"2268\" height=\"2268\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Storm Reid with two French braid-style cornrows\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Alberto E. Rodriguez \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you like a sporty look that feels stylish at the same time, you might want to try out some pigtail cornrows, which are a lot like Dutch braids. Not only will your hair be out of your face, but it will also highlight and frame your features.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>For a more elaborate style, you can add mini braids at the side of your head to complement the larger cornrows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Rainbow Center Parted Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"1042\" alt=\"Rainbow center-parted braids, viewed from the top\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/A1PM7ipfHStEIcuf9DLt7TnkGxI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at7.58.13PM-7b5374d30eea40ac8d6a474ef4f34853.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/A1PM7ipfHStEIcuf9DLt7TnkGxI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at7.58.13PM-7b5374d30eea40ac8d6a474ef4f34853.png\" width=\"860\" height=\"1042\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rainbow center-parted braids, viewed from the top\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jamonit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A defined middle part always makes a statement. Push that statement further with multicolored cornrows sectioned off horizontally instead of vertically. The symmetry is stunning.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Beaded Straight-Back Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3215\" alt=\"Alicia Keys with Fulani straight back braids at the 2002 LIFEBeat's Urban AID 2 Benefit Concert\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WYAIgk0LtkPUAVdEyX5w6BZuv7k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-75889664-7cf04b2fffdf4d1fb89b37bdf8d7b95b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WYAIgk0LtkPUAVdEyX5w6BZuv7k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-75889664-7cf04b2fffdf4d1fb89b37bdf8d7b95b.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3215\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Alicia Keys with Fulani straight back braids at the 2002 LIFEBeat's Urban AID 2 Benefit Concert\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Mazur\u00a0\/\u00a0Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> In the early aughts, Alicia Keys was known for rocking stunning Fulani-style braids, and we&#8217;re particularly fond of this beaded version.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Classic Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Nara Smith with cornrows at the 2025 Miu Miu runway show in Paris, France\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WUCT9h3Preq4WzgH6dNCBCcuBlE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/narasmith-e598e842986e4c7faeb3b9577fbac1a2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WUCT9h3Preq4WzgH6dNCBCcuBlE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/narasmith-e598e842986e4c7faeb3b9577fbac1a2.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Nara Smith with cornrows at the 2025 Miu Miu runway show in Paris, France\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>River Callaway \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sometimes, simple straight-back cornrows are the way to go\u2014no additional bits necessary.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Plaited Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Mel B with simple straight back cornrows braided into full plaits at the 2016 'Angry Birds' premiere in Westwood, California \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g3zTCCsq74n7WeNi1j0FFzzL_yc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-529163392-f2e472e05f0941c4ba4d498699f7be94.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g3zTCCsq74n7WeNi1j0FFzzL_yc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-529163392-f2e472e05f0941c4ba4d498699f7be94.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Mel B with simple straight back cornrows braided into full plaits at the 2016 'Angry Birds' premiere in Westwood, California \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Albert L. Ortega \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sure, you can do fancy designs with cornrows, but simple straight-back plaits should not be slept on. Add in a few thick sections (and hair extensions if you wish), and you&#8217;re sure to steal the show.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows with Slicked-Down Edges <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Close up of two people with cornrows and their baby hairs laid in dramatic swooping designs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/71CRU7bzBT84i2TROHgyhWGpiII=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/66790397_2343254645925857_8846397083089287435_n1-4890e92da6a24917a20151e63987aaf8-ce56d6fb0cfe4396850ee8e7b0e23fff.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/71CRU7bzBT84i2TROHgyhWGpiII=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/66790397_2343254645925857_8846397083089287435_n1-4890e92da6a24917a20151e63987aaf8-ce56d6fb0cfe4396850ee8e7b0e23fff.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of two people with cornrows and their baby hairs laid in dramatic swooping designs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@joyjah \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrow hairstyles allow you to showcase your baby hairs front and center\u2014literally. Grab your favorite edge control gel and go to town. For a romantic look, lay your baby hairs in swoops and swirls.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half Cornrow Crown <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A person with a cornrow half-crown hairstyle and voluminous hair at the back\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7fCU3zFWTn7-Ha4gPFmldLc-3f0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/60201803_859518237733971_8995363050128705697_n1-337acab03023468e823a3cb0dd80354a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7fCU3zFWTn7-Ha4gPFmldLc-3f0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/60201803_859518237733971_8995363050128705697_n1-337acab03023468e823a3cb0dd80354a.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with a cornrow half-crown hairstyle and voluminous hair at the back\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@afropunk \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Remember in the &#8217;90s and early &#8217;00s when it was popular to cornrow the front of your hair and leave the rest out in spiral curls? Well, the half-braided crown is back, but this time, it&#8217;s all about letting your natural hair do its thing. After connecting your braids to create a crown, instead of tucking them away, leave them out for a beautiful contrast.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> High Cornrowed Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2784\" height=\"2784\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with a blonde cornrowed braided ponytail at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships in London\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/BB9ffqeBQZWhXkd3hG3d2NTq37M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-545693272-ece5eb5f452149eb84391217fd9bedfa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/BB9ffqeBQZWhXkd3hG3d2NTq37M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-545693272-ece5eb5f452149eb84391217fd9bedfa.jpg\" width=\"2784\" height=\"2784\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with a blonde cornrowed braided ponytail at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships in London\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Leon Neal \/\u00a0Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Not looking to have your hair in your face all day? Simply cornrow the front of your head by a few inches and braid out the rest like regular box braids. That way, you can easily sweep back your hair. And remember: The higher the ponytail, the more striking it will be.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Put your cornrowed ponytail into a single braid \u00e0 la Beyonc\u00e9 to spruce up your look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Traditional Shuruba\/Albaso Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1098\" alt=\"A traditional Shuruba\/Albaso cornrow hairstyle, viewed from the top of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oC89vV8lF4qO6ON_BsBEWS1HAfk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.01.56PM-160cca6b35044bc8b0f74b7f57b5fd45.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oC89vV8lF4qO6ON_BsBEWS1HAfk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.01.56PM-160cca6b35044bc8b0f74b7f57b5fd45.png\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1098\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A traditional Shuruba\/Albaso cornrow hairstyle, viewed from the top of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hannahjoytv \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ethiopia and Eritrea are home to a gorgeous cornrow hairstyle known as a &#8220;Shuruba&#8221; or &#8220;Albaso.&#8221; With this style, the front half of the hair is cornrowed down like a crown while the rest is let down for a beautiful half-up, half-down hairdo.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>For special events, a headband can be added to enhance the look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sunbeam Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2943\" height=\"2943\" alt=\"Actor Ella Balinska with a cornrow hairstyle on at the 2021 Fashion Awards in London\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/EPGAAI0fRgOMTjptilpWIJmXsps=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1356264454-5e98a7a4ad354df89579aca6cc6b3c77.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/EPGAAI0fRgOMTjptilpWIJmXsps=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1356264454-5e98a7a4ad354df89579aca6cc6b3c77.jpg\" width=\"2943\" height=\"2943\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Ella Balinska with a cornrow hairstyle on at the 2021 Fashion Awards in London\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Gareth Cattermole \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These multi-dimensional cornrows add a bit of flare to the classic slick-back look. The delicate touch of baby hair is also a vibe.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half-and-Half Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"1099\" alt=\"Half and half box braids and cornrows, viewed from the top down and close to the front of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Om00LCrvcduXZi5SdCUAAg3ceUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.50.49PM-f2dcc54660f2404291856aee4b2b16c0.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Om00LCrvcduXZi5SdCUAAg3ceUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.50.49PM-f2dcc54660f2404291856aee4b2b16c0.png\" width=\"947\" height=\"1099\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Half and half box braids and cornrows, viewed from the top down and close to the front of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@ancestralstrands \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Can&#8217;t decide between a cornrow or box braid style? No problem\u2014you can combine the two (and create bold braid patterns while you&#8217;re at it). For a festive wintery look, attempt a six-pointed snowflake shape at the scalp.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Full Cornrowed Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2389\" alt=\"Actor Chant\u00c3\u00a9 Adams with a half cornrow, half loose coil hairstyle at the 2018 Build Series event in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aETgigV2WywS5rlAozwEjJmbRwY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1040095292-a95e0a2799454f4990e3c58af2d06843.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aETgigV2WywS5rlAozwEjJmbRwY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1040095292-a95e0a2799454f4990e3c58af2d06843.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2389\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Chant\u00c3\u00a9 Adams with a half cornrow, half loose coil hairstyle at the 2018 Build Series event in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jim Spellman\u00a0\/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> We&#8217;re taking cues from actor Chant\u00e9 Adams, who looks stunning in cornrows. Here, she pulls them back into a voluminous hairstyle.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Blue Cornrow Top Bun <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"1134\" alt=\"A person with blue cornrow hairstyle, swept back into a high bun\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IRBfVH0TuHOfWsd13SW6eCJUvB0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.53.34PM-40d287295ea84e4a81b75766e9812dd6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IRBfVH0TuHOfWsd13SW6eCJUvB0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.53.34PM-40d287295ea84e4a81b75766e9812dd6.png\" width=\"912\" height=\"1134\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with blue cornrow hairstyle, swept back into a high bun\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@cutelooksdar \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> An updo is a sophisticated hairstyle that pairs fantastically with cornrows. Most might opt for a low-placed bun, but if you want to stand out, braid your hair into an elaborate topknot. The style looks extra stunning in bold shades of blue.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Gold Wire Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Rear view of a braided hairstyle with gold wire details throughout \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lZN2qnqb71ZwHsdQ6EPf4euJzTI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/50668289_527920857692227_7962785298730020067_n-468524b3334c461cb5a22c8d118325d1-2142b22c236548fa9e215d26417f2960.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lZN2qnqb71ZwHsdQ6EPf4euJzTI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/50668289_527920857692227_7962785298730020067_n-468524b3334c461cb5a22c8d118325d1-2142b22c236548fa9e215d26417f2960.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rear view of a braided hairstyle with gold wire details throughout \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@biancajasminelawson \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You&#8217;ve seen what a cornrow top knot looks like, but here&#8217;s what a low bun looks like, with glam gold thread interspersed.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half-Up Space Buns <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Singer FKA Twigs with a space bun cornrow hairstyle at the 2015 BRIT Awards in London\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UnG_tvF3SwV-u5GLVqUNHrFTsfs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-465207264-7a6f167875a1449da2a2e66b1c788316.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UnG_tvF3SwV-u5GLVqUNHrFTsfs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-465207264-7a6f167875a1449da2a2e66b1c788316.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer FKA Twigs with a space bun cornrow hairstyle at the 2015 BRIT Awards in London\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Samir Hussein \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want a style that&#8217;s equal parts regal and convenient, an elegant set of half-up space buns may be just what you need. Keeping the front part of your hair neatly cornrowed ensures longevity, while the braids toward the back are free.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_60-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Add some artful edges or decorative charms, and get ready for the compliments to flow in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pink Bob <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_62-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow bob hairstyle with pink extensions and an asymmetrical design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_19-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-8aLfEatRA3Fars4MZBSs2xtFg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/39220969_1879921628743821_3936722315705313297_n-8676adbfadc442c69d14721a0f9edce8-d546aaa995644cad935d118f6c9e1d54.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-8aLfEatRA3Fars4MZBSs2xtFg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/39220969_1879921628743821_3936722315705313297_n-8676adbfadc442c69d14721a0f9edce8-d546aaa995644cad935d118f6c9e1d54.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow bob hairstyle with pink extensions and an asymmetrical design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@braidsgang \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Did you think you couldn&#8217;t achieve a beautiful bob hairstyle with cornrows? It&#8217;s more than possible (and looks amazing with asymmetrical braided parts). Throw in some pastel pink extensions for an edgy yet soft look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_20-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">20<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Red Braided Updo <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_65-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Keke Palmer with bright red cornrows swept into a high ponytail while in New York City in 2017 \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_20-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/SSTiJZRVwaFxvf1TDGsfEDf91PI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-633500722-cee2298f401a4757b1da2ed5c6f56ebe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/SSTiJZRVwaFxvf1TDGsfEDf91PI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-633500722-cee2298f401a4757b1da2ed5c6f56ebe.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Keke Palmer with bright red cornrows swept into a high ponytail while in New York City in 2017 \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Raymond Hall \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Take your cornrow hairstyle up a notch with a fiery red hue. Trust us, you&#8217;ll stop traffic.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_21-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">21<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_67-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Mohawk <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Regina King with a half cornrowed mohawk at the 2017 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic event in Pacific Palisades, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_21-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MgjTXnuvT7osLfiVfTzAiJmhuFQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/reginaking-737113df1db34b56b1be930459457e8c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MgjTXnuvT7osLfiVfTzAiJmhuFQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/reginaking-737113df1db34b56b1be930459457e8c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Regina King with a half cornrowed mohawk at the 2017 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic event in Pacific Palisades, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jeffrey Mayer \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This braided mohawk truly makes a statement. We love how Regina King does cornrows on one side, but keeps her curls out.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_22-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">22<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Alternating Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_71-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Model Jourdan Dunn with straight back cornrows, some thin, some thick\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_22-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/XJ7wXgImgMrQZxLcLsLL4VFfzCw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/41975219_724146521278699_888556468921661896_n-d817fe2f5b9b41c89026ffc9461508af-f379d6dbb762447780dacff1e47af152.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/XJ7wXgImgMrQZxLcLsLL4VFfzCw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/41975219_724146521278699_888556468921661896_n-d817fe2f5b9b41c89026ffc9461508af-f379d6dbb762447780dacff1e47af152.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Model Jourdan Dunn with straight back cornrows, some thin, some thick\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jourdandunn \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Model and actor Jourdan Dunn is no stranger to experimenting with hairstyles, and of course, this includes cornrows. If you want to cop her style, add two mini cornrows between the main ones and leave your baby hairs out, sans gel.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_23-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">23<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_73-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Afro Puffs with Beaded Accent Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A person with braids in the front of her hair, the rest in afro puffs with accessories\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_23-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aGDASeUy_UfMEJekCxEzT-3FFK4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/20634132_160288664541845_8407555196686696448_n-7e8462f8b21b47f09dd276e6fa83758f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aGDASeUy_UfMEJekCxEzT-3FFK4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/20634132_160288664541845_8407555196686696448_n-7e8462f8b21b47f09dd276e6fa83758f.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with braids in the front of her hair, the rest in afro puffs with accessories\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@miss.cameroon \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If a single cornrow part isn&#8217;t enough, you can always opt for two and create an accented hairstyle. Afro puffs look dynamic when paired with cornrows, especially if you add charms and other accessories to complete the look. We also love it when beads can be thrown in.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_24-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">24<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_76-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Bun <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Flora Coquerel with cornrows and a low bun at the Nina Ricci Fall\/Winter 2025\/2026 runway show in Paris, France\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_24-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/icLq6Z0tmLeHDf1BJRtDGvRU-2Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/FloraCoquerel-843c6bac2bfa4b1eb50dcdd46c08f1b9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/icLq6Z0tmLeHDf1BJRtDGvRU-2Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/FloraCoquerel-843c6bac2bfa4b1eb50dcdd46c08f1b9.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Flora Coquerel with cornrows and a low bun at the Nina Ricci Fall\/Winter 2025\/2026 runway show in Paris, France\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Daniel Zuchnik \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_78-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Don&#8217;t know what to do with the ends of your hair? Tie it in a low bun to make a high-fashion statement.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_25-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">25<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Platinum Middle-Part Plaits <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Solange with platinum blonde plaits and cornrows at the 2017 Maryam Nassir Zadeh fashion show in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_25-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DWy0YYddje3rL6bQFehNImSBBUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-846150732-bae8e726f2cd4fb8afe676f1629c2517.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DWy0YYddje3rL6bQFehNImSBBUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-846150732-bae8e726f2cd4fb8afe676f1629c2517.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Solange with platinum blonde plaits and cornrows at the 2017 Maryam Nassir Zadeh fashion show in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Mireya Acierto \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_81-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Lighter colors tend to make the details of your cornrow hairstyle pop, and this is especially true with a pale shade like platinum. To add extra definition, alternate between braid sizes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_26-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">26<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Old Hollywood Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_83-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Amandla Stenberg with a cornrow hairstyle in a soft, old Hollywood wave \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_26-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/liYmiCNP5DIbsHc1VXDYHcAlm28=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/52594948_788663948161005_8756672403456203790_n-11f8363a230b44a9a3ec39ff0af7e04e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/liYmiCNP5DIbsHc1VXDYHcAlm28=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/52594948_788663948161005_8756672403456203790_n-11f8363a230b44a9a3ec39ff0af7e04e.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Amandla Stenberg with a cornrow hairstyle in a soft, old Hollywood wave \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@amandlastenberg \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The swooping, finger-waved cornrows Amandla Stenberg wore to the 2019 Oscars give major Old Hollywood.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_27-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">27<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Regal Red Puffs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_86-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow hairstyle with afro puffs down the center of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_27-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/c08Uy2ZO692oEPKcMAebl-FOz_M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/30867846_225664798190295_6779171174506037248_n-9c4fffe82d4c43348f485d022727e20c-57d71db6e4124e058135db3f34c422c7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/c08Uy2ZO692oEPKcMAebl-FOz_M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/30867846_225664798190295_6779171174506037248_n-9c4fffe82d4c43348f485d022727e20c-57d71db6e4124e058135db3f34c422c7.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow hairstyle with afro puffs down the center of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hairbysusy \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Okay, you caught us\u2014we have a thing for puffs. But you can&#8217;t blame us when you see these rocking red cornrows support Princess Jasmine-esque banded puffs. Add some metallic thread and statement charms to your braids, and you can be our queen any time.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_28-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">28<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_88-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Large Milkmaid Braids with Accent Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_89-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A model with a milkmaid braid with two cornrowed braids toward the front of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_28-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sIncU5nffdwg-73JeBzCBmZtaiQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69563131_2429780900421807_5316141894574226033_n-37a41531fddc4a6483152857928757dc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sIncU5nffdwg-73JeBzCBmZtaiQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69563131_2429780900421807_5316141894574226033_n-37a41531fddc4a6483152857928757dc.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A model with a milkmaid braid with two cornrowed braids toward the front of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@magicfingersstudio \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_90-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want a look that&#8217;s half cornrow, half updo, then a milkmaid style might be right up your alley. Throw in a few frontal accent cornrows to complement your larger milkmaid braid, and you automatically modernize the look.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_91-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Add beads and braid charms to help enhance the style further.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_29-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">29<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_92-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> High Pink Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_93-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A person with pink cornrows that go into plaits, piled onto the top of her head in a high ponytail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_29-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D-8TTCwXEhs-7OjxWMjIsK6pwnw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/54277439_168102704080424_4134590500939868138_n-5994a06098194109b03de00e908bcd4a-2499fc74d4484f87924224c73a9367b9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D-8TTCwXEhs-7OjxWMjIsK6pwnw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/54277439_168102704080424_4134590500939868138_n-5994a06098194109b03de00e908bcd4a-2499fc74d4484f87924224c73a9367b9.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with pink cornrows that go into plaits, piled onto the top of her head in a high ponytail\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@shomadjozi \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_94-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Got love for millennial pink? Why not show your allegiance with a partial cornrow-to-box braid ponytail? For a little more &#8220;oomph,&#8221; wrap the braids around your ponytail instead of using a standard hair tie.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_30-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">30<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_95-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Giant Cornrow Faux Hawk <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_96-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Singer Janelle Monet with cornrows down the side of her head, the center of her hair piled into one giant mohawk cornrow at the 2015 Met Gala in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_30-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nt-4ayqZC9m3eEnuGQ5K6CVb0Zs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-472252894-0cbfb65ecde7411c82c98af9c7a55b9e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nt-4ayqZC9m3eEnuGQ5K6CVb0Zs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-472252894-0cbfb65ecde7411c82c98af9c7a55b9e.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer Janelle Monet with cornrows down the side of her head, the center of her hair piled into one giant mohawk cornrow at the 2015 Met Gala in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>James Devaney \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_97-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows and faux hawks go together like PB&amp;J; the braided sections are reminiscent of shaved parts. Additionally, if you have a skilled braider, you can combine whatever braid designs you want for a truly memorable look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_31-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_31-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">31<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_31-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_98-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Heart-Shaped Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_99-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Rear view of a hair cornrowed into a heart-shaped design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_31-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/R1c2MGRukjueXPgrB3lp2NWk2gs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/80720124_166049314699058_3185536458027127728_n-2cf85ed272c2404daecad40b14200692-016a4d028b2540b09afac81924b286c9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/R1c2MGRukjueXPgrB3lp2NWk2gs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/80720124_166049314699058_3185536458027127728_n-2cf85ed272c2404daecad40b14200692-016a4d028b2540b09afac81924b286c9.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rear view of a hair cornrowed into a heart-shaped design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hairhealthhumanity \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_100-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Believe it or not, with the right braider, this heart-shaped cornrow pattern will be a cinch to recreate.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_32-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_32-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">32<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_32-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_101-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Red Carpet-Ready Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_102-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Danai Gurira on the red carpet with a half cornrow, half box braid hairstyle, her hair and ears adorned with gold accessories at the 2019 Academy Awards in Hollywood, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_32-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6Th5L_eEndkhExFJNW7XBze5rzk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1127187042-c9f9022e07e14086860e2ba75f43d4cf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6Th5L_eEndkhExFJNW7XBze5rzk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1127187042-c9f9022e07e14086860e2ba75f43d4cf.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Danai Gurira on the red carpet with a half cornrow, half box braid hairstyle, her hair and ears adorned with gold accessories at the 2019 Academy Awards in Hollywood, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jeff Kravitz \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_103-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re looking to add something special to your cornrow hairstyle for an upcoming event, try Danai Gurira&#8217;s Oscars approach and top off your crown with a gold headband. Decadent earrings are the icing on the cake.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_33-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_33-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">33<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_33-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_104-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half-Fulani, Half-Down <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_105-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Vick Hope with a half-fulani braided hairstyle at teh 2024 MTV EMAs in Manchester, England\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_33-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9hmdMY--5dKWy9m0C7yaOC1Cpg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/VickHope-f41329bdd32f4bdd88594eb5d2becc25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9hmdMY--5dKWy9m0C7yaOC1Cpg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/VickHope-f41329bdd32f4bdd88594eb5d2becc25.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Vick Hope with a half-fulani braided hairstyle at teh 2024 MTV EMAs in Manchester, England\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Daniele Venturelli \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_106-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows don&#8217;t have to be complete to be a statement. Go for a half-cornrow &#8216;do at the top, and let the ends fall effortlessly at the back.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_34-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_34-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">34<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_34-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_107-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows with Sculptural Low Bun <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_108-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2399\" height=\"2399\" alt=\"Actor Yara Shahidi viewed in profile, her hair half cornrowed, half in an architectural bun in the back at the 2019 CFDA Awards in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_34-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D58UtHcaK6RMksLPynLL7cmNgek=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147955345-65822855c4b5453ea1b9c16c49051dd9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D58UtHcaK6RMksLPynLL7cmNgek=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147955345-65822855c4b5453ea1b9c16c49051dd9.jpg\" width=\"2399\" height=\"2399\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Yara Shahidi viewed in profile, her hair half cornrowed, half in an architectural bun in the back at the 2019 CFDA Awards in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Taylor Hill \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_109-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A cornrowed updo is protective and stylish, and the possibilities are endless. As with all protective styles, speak up if your braider is laying on the tension.\u00a0If you feel post-appointment tightness, loosen up your braids.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_35-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_35-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">35<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_35-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_110-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Simple Straight-Backs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_111-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Kelly Rowland with simple straight-back cornrows\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_35-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/pRHJV9ia8pnlzFZEss6Y5GKJt8Q=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/87861828_811402532691107_878030721670700967_n-20a8c43c3d9f4d6baee86d3551805792.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/pRHJV9ia8pnlzFZEss6Y5GKJt8Q=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/87861828_811402532691107_878030721670700967_n-20a8c43c3d9f4d6baee86d3551805792.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kelly Rowland with simple straight-back cornrows\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@kellyrowland \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_112-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If laying your baby hairs isn&#8217;t a priority, Kelly Rowland&#8217;s slicked-back braids are just your style.\u00a0Follow the icon&#8217;s lead and pair the style with no-makeup makeup to bring the look full circle.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_36-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_36-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">36<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_36-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_113-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Micro-Cornrows and Baby Hairs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_114-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Singer and socialite Justine Skye with micro cornrows and her baby hairs laid\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_36-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/GDkYLgmRWXm0eRnMAlwoCyXrnf4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71714578_687953181695010_4738075994113549269_n-156429a3de344ec0ac675d19644a9331-69e245720c4f4780bb7600b0a99a2e66.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/GDkYLgmRWXm0eRnMAlwoCyXrnf4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71714578_687953181695010_4738075994113549269_n-156429a3de344ec0ac675d19644a9331-69e245720c4f4780bb7600b0a99a2e66.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer and socialite Justine Skye with micro cornrows and her baby hairs laid\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@braidsgang \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_115-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Justine Skye&#8217;s baby hair-framed micro-cornrows are the perfect style for vacation. A silk scarf and castor oil for your edges are essential for maintaining this style and your hairline.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_37-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_37-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">37<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_37-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_116-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Thick Cornrows with Woven Rope <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_117-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Janelle Monae with thick white rope woven into cornrows at the 2019 AFI Fest in Hollywood, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_37-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mWfmB2-yVG2UgMNk9OKuzekvhj4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1187757362-e87cc6aa4452432fbdabc53d6bbc82b6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mWfmB2-yVG2UgMNk9OKuzekvhj4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1187757362-e87cc6aa4452432fbdabc53d6bbc82b6.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Janelle Monae with thick white rope woven into cornrows at the 2019 AFI Fest in Hollywood, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Tommaso Boddi \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_118-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Janelle Monae&#8217;s white-adorned cornrows prove how easy it is to accessorize even the simplest style.\u00a0You can use string or even ribbon to add a pop of color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_38-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_38-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">38<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_38-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_119-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Honey-Colored Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_120-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A person with a honey-highlighted cornrow hairstyle\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_38-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ESe03Otz0_Xczrdzkw5AVC2ednY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71297648_2455960694660163_365551951162865983_n-de67db036b5a4be4885177dde750cbca-36944df3bace4393a752400155612d65.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ESe03Otz0_Xczrdzkw5AVC2ednY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71297648_2455960694660163_365551951162865983_n-de67db036b5a4be4885177dde750cbca-36944df3bace4393a752400155612d65.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with a honey-highlighted cornrow hairstyle\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@joyjah \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_121-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Want to try a new hair color without committing? Use braiding hair to experiment. Have fun with it\u2014you only have to live with your new hue for four to six weeks.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_122-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>A golden blonde hair color, like the honey hue above, is an easy and low-maintenance place to start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_39-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_39-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">39<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_39-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_123-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Low Cornrowed Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_124-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Zo\u00eb Kravitz with a classic cornrow hairstyle at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_39-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nJO-2zBq42ghLstg0lQH17sgYF4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1141863000-e636164282034baaa26eef659bafe40f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nJO-2zBq42ghLstg0lQH17sgYF4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1141863000-e636164282034baaa26eef659bafe40f.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Zo\u00eb Kravitz with a classic cornrow hairstyle at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Bauzen \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_125-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When it comes to cornrows, the length of your hair doesn&#8217;t matter unless you&#8217;re wearing a cropped look.\u00a0Just look at Zo\u00eb Kravitz, who wore classic straight-back cornrows to the 2019 Met Gala.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_40-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_40-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">40<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_40-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_126-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Face-Framing Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_127-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"FKA Twigs applying red lipstick and wearing a cornrow hairstyle\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_40-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HU1Cnln5TRPxVI78ikk1Ryl69Zw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69398364_133026278120301_8339542798451611315_n-5e3ad4d5c524418e95396df786489186-4fbd473681854f838601c97e00a42019.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HU1Cnln5TRPxVI78ikk1Ryl69Zw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69398364_133026278120301_8339542798451611315_n-5e3ad4d5c524418e95396df786489186-4fbd473681854f838601c97e00a42019.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"FKA Twigs applying red lipstick and wearing a cornrow hairstyle\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@fkatwigs \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_128-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Add face-framing &#8220;fringe&#8221; like singer FKA Twigs. The loose, multicolored ends here give this style extra oomph.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_129-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>If you&#8217;re afraid the braids may unravel, place an elastic that matches your hair color where the hair is loose for security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_41-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_41-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">41<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_41-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_130-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Feed-In Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_131-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Jordyn Woods with feed-in cornrows and baby hair laid in swoops\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_41-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Mf7GF4bHYdBjbZi_uAEpslxP27A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/73470550_140972523968814_8097244929185395081_n-2cb961f5f83f40dcb610ce4a8768e6a2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Mf7GF4bHYdBjbZi_uAEpslxP27A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/73470550_140972523968814_8097244929185395081_n-2cb961f5f83f40dcb610ce4a8768e6a2.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jordyn Woods with feed-in cornrows and baby hair laid in swoops\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jordynwoods \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_132-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want a lighter, sleek-looking cornrowed look, feed-in braids are the way to go.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_42-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_42-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">42<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_42-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_133-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Pigtails with Gilded Accents <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_134-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Actor Kerry Washington with cornrows and fluffy hair coming out of her low ponytail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_42-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dfj5nFqF7UuW-aHt5YVkYP4RuPQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72623187_2195670610725928_822582593342256913_n-db8211b4e7824fd0bb889fdf111e0602-2cf9ca845c0d41ff83759d8e5ab5574d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dfj5nFqF7UuW-aHt5YVkYP4RuPQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72623187_2195670610725928_822582593342256913_n-db8211b4e7824fd0bb889fdf111e0602-2cf9ca845c0d41ff83759d8e5ab5574d.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Kerry Washington with cornrows and fluffy hair coming out of her low ponytail\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@kerrywashington \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_135-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Kerry Washington always finds new ways to have fun with her beauty looks. Here, she adds gold embellishments to her braids, a simple way to elevate any cornrow hairstyle.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_43-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_43-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">43<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_43-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_136-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Waist-Length Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_137-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Singer and actor Serayah with a partially cornrowed, partially box braided hairstyle at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_43-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/snfBboofNqACNS5VyexIgz5Jmjo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-634803766-e7b76346204f43c288aa5207ec246d2e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/snfBboofNqACNS5VyexIgz5Jmjo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-634803766-e7b76346204f43c288aa5207ec246d2e.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer and actor Serayah with a partially cornrowed, partially box braided hairstyle at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Earl Gibson III \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_138-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The ability to experiment with hair lengths is one of the best benefits of cornrows. You can go as short or as long as you want without hesitation.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_44-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_44-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">44<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_44-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_139-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Side-Parted Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_140-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2204\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Singer Halsey with a partial cornrow, partial box braid hairstyle at the 2017 Jingle Ball in Washington, DC\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_44-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YRFXCU7oDE9erJXtgSvwDBUljvc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-890677132-448bb6c9edee4a3a98de9cbcba1a1faa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YRFXCU7oDE9erJXtgSvwDBUljvc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-890677132-448bb6c9edee4a3a98de9cbcba1a1faa.jpg\" width=\"2204\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer Halsey with a partial cornrow, partial box braid hairstyle at the 2017 Jingle Ball in Washington, DC\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Paul Morigi \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_141-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Side-parted cornrows offer lower hair maintenance and an elegant finish. Keeping things low-key with your makeup provides a great opportunity to experiment with makeup.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_45-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_45-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">45<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_45-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_142-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Wavy Patterned Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_143-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with cornrows styled into a swoopy curl on her forehead at the 2019 'The Lion King' Hollywood premiere \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_45-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vJUOTFgRvfFwt4t0cpLSBmZ1xoU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1161092581-d58231c6486d44f1a034db48f16ab469.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vJUOTFgRvfFwt4t0cpLSBmZ1xoU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1161092581-d58231c6486d44f1a034db48f16ab469.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with cornrows styled into a swoopy curl on her forehead at the 2019 'The Lion King' Hollywood premiere \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jon Kopaloff \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_144-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beyonc\u00e9 is constantly finding new ways to show off elements of her roots. We love this look for a special event or when you want to shake up your cornrow hairstyle.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_46-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_46-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">46<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_46-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_145-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Alternating Thickness Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_146-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi viewed from the side, her hair in cornrows of varying size in New York City in 2019\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_46-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/r0G1yQDHaS1qlk2xcDU0hZxuSxA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147894889-21bd2525ecd145c1a2c0dbe3768801d0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/r0G1yQDHaS1qlk2xcDU0hZxuSxA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147894889-21bd2525ecd145c1a2c0dbe3768801d0.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi viewed from the side, her hair in cornrows of varying size in New York City in 2019\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Gotham \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_147-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Braids don&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t experiment with texture. Intermix mini cornrows with regular-sized or jumbo braids to give your style some artistic roots\u2014literally and figuratively.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_47-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_47-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">47<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_47-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_148-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows and Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_149-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" alt=\"Gabrielle Union with two large cornrows, two smaller cornrows fed into them on the side\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_47-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gyhmHjp3dUvMwn1nIwbzrhYNMbU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/75156335_1221692961371916_4290669164132115901_n-d26318ba4bf845f58b21206aa85b013c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gyhmHjp3dUvMwn1nIwbzrhYNMbU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/75156335_1221692961371916_4290669164132115901_n-d26318ba4bf845f58b21206aa85b013c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Gabrielle Union with two large cornrows, two smaller cornrows fed into them on the side\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@gabunion \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_150-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Rocking two braids doesn&#8217;t have to be boring. Add a couple of small cornrows to each side for a little pizzazz.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_48-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_48-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">48<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_48-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_151-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mix-Matched Parting <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_152-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Amber Rose Gill at the 2025 BRIT Awards in London, England\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_48-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DScEHUr56Sh5me90Sz_fwksND5Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/AmberRoseGill-f23ad51400264695a9cb0decbba5782e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DScEHUr56Sh5me90Sz_fwksND5Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/AmberRoseGill-f23ad51400264695a9cb0decbba5782e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Amber Rose Gill at the 2025 BRIT Awards in London, England\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Mike Marsland \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_153-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows don&#8217;t always follow the same straight-back rules. The look above proves the versatility of the hairstyle, and it&#8217;s achieved by simply mix-matching your parting for a bold finish.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_49-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_49-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">49<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_49-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_154-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows and Curls <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_155-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"KARABA with cornrows and curly face-framing pieces at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_49-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/VELwwnPPieqcnqZePU_mb9fmUZY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/karaba-830cad0d388945dbb30868e7caed52b7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/VELwwnPPieqcnqZePU_mb9fmUZY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/karaba-830cad0d388945dbb30868e7caed52b7.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"KARABA with cornrows and curly face-framing pieces at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Amy Sussman \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_156-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Curly face-framing pieces at the front? Absolutely.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_50-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_50-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">50<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_50-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_157-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrow Sew-In <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_158-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Storm Reid posing frontal view\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_50-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/miMEPaBwIvu-GiCT_sbZiQxff2A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/stormreid-f14a19b64341459fa326ed6a200297d5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/miMEPaBwIvu-GiCT_sbZiQxff2A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/stormreid-f14a19b64341459fa326ed6a200297d5.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Storm Reid posing frontal view\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@stormreid \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_159-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hybrid sew-in braids are totally trending right now. Storm Reid puts her own spin on the look with freestyle cornrows in the front and some cute curled extensions in the back.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-outro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-outro mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_160-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-faq--expanded beauty-sc-block-faq mntl-sc-block-faq mntl-block is-expanded\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__title mntl-text-block\">FAQ<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__content mntl-accordion \" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"1\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What are cornrows?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Simply put, cornrows are traditionally African hairstyle in which hair is braided close to the scalp, in rows of braids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"2\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">How do you braid cornrows?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>To braid cornrows, use the tail end of a \u200brat tail comb to create sections. Divide each section into three equal parts (similarly to most braids), and begin braiding straight back, adding hair from the nearby sections as you go. Repeat from the crown of the head to the bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"3\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">How long do cornrows last?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Cornrows can last for two to six weeks. Maintenance is key\u2014moisturizing your scalp and wearing a head covering to bed can extend the life of your style. Be careful not to scratch or massage the braids too frequently and they&#8217;ll last even longer. When you sleep, keep your style tied down with a skill scarf or wear a bonnet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"4\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_4-0-section-3\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">How do you wash cornrows?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>To keep your cornrows clean without unraveling them, spray a mixture of sulfate free shampoo, water and oil onto damp hair. Lightly massage it into your scalp, squeezing the braids as you go (so as not to damage them). Rinse, and follow the same step-by-step with conditioner, oil and water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"5\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_5-0-section-4\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">How much does it cost to braid cornrows?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>The cost of your cornrows have a lot of factors\u2014the length, how thin or thick you&#8217;d like them, how complicated the style is, as well as your location and stylist. 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Textured Hair\u2014From Clip-Ins to K-Tips<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">50 Stunning Cornrow Hairstyles to Show Your Stylist<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">Protective and chic.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div 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After a couple of hours in the chair, you&#8217;ve got a ready-to-go hairstyle for about the next month. But don&#8217;t let that convenience fool you: Conrows can also be extremely versatile. By experimenting with color, positioning, and accessories, you can have your cake and eat it, too, with a style as exciting as it is easy.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Ahead, see 50 stunning cornrow hairstyles that&#8217;ll have you calling your braider for an appointment ASAP.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Micro Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Doechii attends New York Fashion Week ribbon cutting ceremony at Rockefeller Center on September 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MeIK2xoTvc-TEk1pjfbCUZElCok=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halfbraided-c4cf18c7442b4dba9fc1340af1cbe14b.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MeIK2xoTvc-TEk1pjfbCUZElCok=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halfbraided-c4cf18c7442b4dba9fc1340af1cbe14b.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Doechii attends New York Fashion Week ribbon cutting ceremony at Rockefeller Center on September 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion\/Getty Images)\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Doechii is undoubtedly our hair muse. Her hybrid style\u2014featuring cornrows and coils\u2014is a stunning look that deserves a spot on your mood board.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows and Curls <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"A woman wearing a red dress with intricate detailing posing for a photo\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oF60giDS-DupSd_lsoEl38UG498=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/tems4-d77424f29c3a4dc3b8b50a68b99e240f.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oF60giDS-DupSd_lsoEl38UG498=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/tems4-d77424f29c3a4dc3b8b50a68b99e240f.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A woman wearing a red dress with intricate detailing posing for a photo\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@temsbaby \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Need a vacay style? Tems&#8217; half-braided and half-curly style\u2014complete with chic hair accessories\u2014is perfect for tropical getaways.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Diagonal Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi with diagonal cornrows at the 2017 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kM3jG8MD_Z2JT0L7mUoPGdXiavg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/yarashahidi-e26602897a9940219b4bce73cc7a4836.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kM3jG8MD_Z2JT0L7mUoPGdXiavg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/yarashahidi-e26602897a9940219b4bce73cc7a4836.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi with diagonal cornrows at the 2017 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Steve Granitz \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A simple way to spruce up your cornrows lies in the scalp. Let Yara Shahidi show you the power in embracing diagonal parting.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pigtail Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2268\" height=\"2268\" alt=\"Actor Storm Reid with two French braid-style cornrows\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JQnxgAIqfBdFFsxQAIbMkEL6SLs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-924184790-13d65701df0a4d3c8b0c050edac8e00e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JQnxgAIqfBdFFsxQAIbMkEL6SLs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-924184790-13d65701df0a4d3c8b0c050edac8e00e.jpg\" width=\"2268\" height=\"2268\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Storm Reid with two French braid-style cornrows\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Alberto E. Rodriguez \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you like a sporty look that feels stylish at the same time, you might want to try out some pigtail cornrows, which are a lot like Dutch braids. Not only will your hair be out of your face, but it will also highlight and frame your features.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>For a more elaborate style, you can add mini braids at the side of your head to complement the larger cornrows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Rainbow Center Parted Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"1042\" alt=\"Rainbow center-parted braids, viewed from the top\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/A1PM7ipfHStEIcuf9DLt7TnkGxI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at7.58.13PM-7b5374d30eea40ac8d6a474ef4f34853.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/A1PM7ipfHStEIcuf9DLt7TnkGxI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at7.58.13PM-7b5374d30eea40ac8d6a474ef4f34853.png\" width=\"860\" height=\"1042\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rainbow center-parted braids, viewed from the top\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jamonit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A defined middle part always makes a statement. Push that statement further with multicolored cornrows sectioned off horizontally instead of vertically. The symmetry is stunning.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Beaded Straight-Back Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3215\" alt=\"Alicia Keys with Fulani straight back braids at the 2002 LIFEBeat's Urban AID 2 Benefit Concert\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WYAIgk0LtkPUAVdEyX5w6BZuv7k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-75889664-7cf04b2fffdf4d1fb89b37bdf8d7b95b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WYAIgk0LtkPUAVdEyX5w6BZuv7k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-75889664-7cf04b2fffdf4d1fb89b37bdf8d7b95b.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3215\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Alicia Keys with Fulani straight back braids at the 2002 LIFEBeat's Urban AID 2 Benefit Concert\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Mazur\u00a0\/\u00a0Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> In the early aughts, Alicia Keys was known for rocking stunning Fulani-style braids, and we&#8217;re particularly fond of this beaded version.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Classic Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Nara Smith with cornrows at the 2025 Miu Miu runway show in Paris, France\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WUCT9h3Preq4WzgH6dNCBCcuBlE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/narasmith-e598e842986e4c7faeb3b9577fbac1a2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WUCT9h3Preq4WzgH6dNCBCcuBlE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/narasmith-e598e842986e4c7faeb3b9577fbac1a2.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Nara Smith with cornrows at the 2025 Miu Miu runway show in Paris, France\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>River Callaway \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sometimes, simple straight-back cornrows are the way to go\u2014no additional bits necessary.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Plaited Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Mel B with simple straight back cornrows braided into full plaits at the 2016 'Angry Birds' premiere in Westwood, California \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g3zTCCsq74n7WeNi1j0FFzzL_yc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-529163392-f2e472e05f0941c4ba4d498699f7be94.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g3zTCCsq74n7WeNi1j0FFzzL_yc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-529163392-f2e472e05f0941c4ba4d498699f7be94.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Mel B with simple straight back cornrows braided into full plaits at the 2016 'Angry Birds' premiere in Westwood, California \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Albert L. Ortega \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sure, you can do fancy designs with cornrows, but simple straight-back plaits should not be slept on. Add in a few thick sections (and hair extensions if you wish), and you&#8217;re sure to steal the show.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows with Slicked-Down Edges <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Close up of two people with cornrows and their baby hairs laid in dramatic swooping designs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/71CRU7bzBT84i2TROHgyhWGpiII=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/66790397_2343254645925857_8846397083089287435_n1-4890e92da6a24917a20151e63987aaf8-ce56d6fb0cfe4396850ee8e7b0e23fff.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/71CRU7bzBT84i2TROHgyhWGpiII=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/66790397_2343254645925857_8846397083089287435_n1-4890e92da6a24917a20151e63987aaf8-ce56d6fb0cfe4396850ee8e7b0e23fff.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of two people with cornrows and their baby hairs laid in dramatic swooping designs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@joyjah \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrow hairstyles allow you to showcase your baby hairs front and center\u2014literally. Grab your favorite edge control gel and go to town. For a romantic look, lay your baby hairs in swoops and swirls.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half Cornrow Crown <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A person with a cornrow half-crown hairstyle and voluminous hair at the back\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7fCU3zFWTn7-Ha4gPFmldLc-3f0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/60201803_859518237733971_8995363050128705697_n1-337acab03023468e823a3cb0dd80354a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7fCU3zFWTn7-Ha4gPFmldLc-3f0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/60201803_859518237733971_8995363050128705697_n1-337acab03023468e823a3cb0dd80354a.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with a cornrow half-crown hairstyle and voluminous hair at the back\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@afropunk \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Remember in the &#8217;90s and early &#8217;00s when it was popular to cornrow the front of your hair and leave the rest out in spiral curls? Well, the half-braided crown is back, but this time, it&#8217;s all about letting your natural hair do its thing. After connecting your braids to create a crown, instead of tucking them away, leave them out for a beautiful contrast.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> High Cornrowed Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2784\" height=\"2784\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with a blonde cornrowed braided ponytail at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships in London\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/BB9ffqeBQZWhXkd3hG3d2NTq37M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-545693272-ece5eb5f452149eb84391217fd9bedfa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/BB9ffqeBQZWhXkd3hG3d2NTq37M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-545693272-ece5eb5f452149eb84391217fd9bedfa.jpg\" width=\"2784\" height=\"2784\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with a blonde cornrowed braided ponytail at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships in London\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Leon Neal \/\u00a0Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Not looking to have your hair in your face all day? Simply cornrow the front of your head by a few inches and braid out the rest like regular box braids. That way, you can easily sweep back your hair. And remember: The higher the ponytail, the more striking it will be.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Put your cornrowed ponytail into a single braid \u00e0 la Beyonc\u00e9 to spruce up your look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Traditional Shuruba\/Albaso Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1098\" alt=\"A traditional Shuruba\/Albaso cornrow hairstyle, viewed from the top of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oC89vV8lF4qO6ON_BsBEWS1HAfk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.01.56PM-160cca6b35044bc8b0f74b7f57b5fd45.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oC89vV8lF4qO6ON_BsBEWS1HAfk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.01.56PM-160cca6b35044bc8b0f74b7f57b5fd45.png\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1098\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A traditional Shuruba\/Albaso cornrow hairstyle, viewed from the top of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hannahjoytv \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ethiopia and Eritrea are home to a gorgeous cornrow hairstyle known as a &#8220;Shuruba&#8221; or &#8220;Albaso.&#8221; With this style, the front half of the hair is cornrowed down like a crown while the rest is let down for a beautiful half-up, half-down hairdo.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>For special events, a headband can be added to enhance the look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sunbeam Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2943\" height=\"2943\" alt=\"Actor Ella Balinska with a cornrow hairstyle on at the 2021 Fashion Awards in London\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/EPGAAI0fRgOMTjptilpWIJmXsps=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1356264454-5e98a7a4ad354df89579aca6cc6b3c77.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/EPGAAI0fRgOMTjptilpWIJmXsps=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1356264454-5e98a7a4ad354df89579aca6cc6b3c77.jpg\" width=\"2943\" height=\"2943\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Ella Balinska with a cornrow hairstyle on at the 2021 Fashion Awards in London\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Gareth Cattermole \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These multi-dimensional cornrows add a bit of flare to the classic slick-back look. The delicate touch of baby hair is also a vibe.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half-and-Half Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"1099\" alt=\"Half and half box braids and cornrows, viewed from the top down and close to the front of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Om00LCrvcduXZi5SdCUAAg3ceUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.50.49PM-f2dcc54660f2404291856aee4b2b16c0.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Om00LCrvcduXZi5SdCUAAg3ceUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.50.49PM-f2dcc54660f2404291856aee4b2b16c0.png\" width=\"947\" height=\"1099\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Half and half box braids and cornrows, viewed from the top down and close to the front of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@ancestralstrands \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Can&#8217;t decide between a cornrow or box braid style? No problem\u2014you can combine the two (and create bold braid patterns while you&#8217;re at it). For a festive wintery look, attempt a six-pointed snowflake shape at the scalp.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Full Cornrowed Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2389\" alt=\"Actor Chant\u00c3\u00a9 Adams with a half cornrow, half loose coil hairstyle at the 2018 Build Series event in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aETgigV2WywS5rlAozwEjJmbRwY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1040095292-a95e0a2799454f4990e3c58af2d06843.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aETgigV2WywS5rlAozwEjJmbRwY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1040095292-a95e0a2799454f4990e3c58af2d06843.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2389\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Chant\u00c3\u00a9 Adams with a half cornrow, half loose coil hairstyle at the 2018 Build Series event in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jim Spellman\u00a0\/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> We&#8217;re taking cues from actor Chant\u00e9 Adams, who looks stunning in cornrows. Here, she pulls them back into a voluminous hairstyle.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Blue Cornrow Top Bun <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"1134\" alt=\"A person with blue cornrow hairstyle, swept back into a high bun\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IRBfVH0TuHOfWsd13SW6eCJUvB0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.53.34PM-40d287295ea84e4a81b75766e9812dd6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IRBfVH0TuHOfWsd13SW6eCJUvB0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.53.34PM-40d287295ea84e4a81b75766e9812dd6.png\" width=\"912\" height=\"1134\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with blue cornrow hairstyle, swept back into a high bun\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@cutelooksdar \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> An updo is a sophisticated hairstyle that pairs fantastically with cornrows. Most might opt for a low-placed bun, but if you want to stand out, braid your hair into an elaborate topknot. The style looks extra stunning in bold shades of blue.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Gold Wire Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Rear view of a braided hairstyle with gold wire details throughout \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lZN2qnqb71ZwHsdQ6EPf4euJzTI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/50668289_527920857692227_7962785298730020067_n-468524b3334c461cb5a22c8d118325d1-2142b22c236548fa9e215d26417f2960.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lZN2qnqb71ZwHsdQ6EPf4euJzTI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/50668289_527920857692227_7962785298730020067_n-468524b3334c461cb5a22c8d118325d1-2142b22c236548fa9e215d26417f2960.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rear view of a braided hairstyle with gold wire details throughout \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@biancajasminelawson \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You&#8217;ve seen what a cornrow top knot looks like, but here&#8217;s what a low bun looks like, with glam gold thread interspersed.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half-Up Space Buns <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Singer FKA Twigs with a space bun cornrow hairstyle at the 2015 BRIT Awards in London\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UnG_tvF3SwV-u5GLVqUNHrFTsfs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-465207264-7a6f167875a1449da2a2e66b1c788316.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UnG_tvF3SwV-u5GLVqUNHrFTsfs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-465207264-7a6f167875a1449da2a2e66b1c788316.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer FKA Twigs with a space bun cornrow hairstyle at the 2015 BRIT Awards in London\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Samir Hussein \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want a style that&#8217;s equal parts regal and convenient, an elegant set of half-up space buns may be just what you need. Keeping the front part of your hair neatly cornrowed ensures longevity, while the braids toward the back are free.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_60-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Add some artful edges or decorative charms, and get ready for the compliments to flow in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pink Bob <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_62-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow bob hairstyle with pink extensions and an asymmetrical design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_19-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-8aLfEatRA3Fars4MZBSs2xtFg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/39220969_1879921628743821_3936722315705313297_n-8676adbfadc442c69d14721a0f9edce8-d546aaa995644cad935d118f6c9e1d54.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-8aLfEatRA3Fars4MZBSs2xtFg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/39220969_1879921628743821_3936722315705313297_n-8676adbfadc442c69d14721a0f9edce8-d546aaa995644cad935d118f6c9e1d54.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow bob hairstyle with pink extensions and an asymmetrical design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@braidsgang \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Did you think you couldn&#8217;t achieve a beautiful bob hairstyle with cornrows? It&#8217;s more than possible (and looks amazing with asymmetrical braided parts). Throw in some pastel pink extensions for an edgy yet soft look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_20-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">20<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Red Braided Updo <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_65-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Keke Palmer with bright red cornrows swept into a high ponytail while in New York City in 2017 \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_20-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/SSTiJZRVwaFxvf1TDGsfEDf91PI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-633500722-cee2298f401a4757b1da2ed5c6f56ebe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/SSTiJZRVwaFxvf1TDGsfEDf91PI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-633500722-cee2298f401a4757b1da2ed5c6f56ebe.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Keke Palmer with bright red cornrows swept into a high ponytail while in New York City in 2017 \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Raymond Hall \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Take your cornrow hairstyle up a notch with a fiery red hue. Trust us, you&#8217;ll stop traffic.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_21-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">21<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_67-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Mohawk <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Regina King with a half cornrowed mohawk at the 2017 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic event in Pacific Palisades, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_21-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MgjTXnuvT7osLfiVfTzAiJmhuFQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/reginaking-737113df1db34b56b1be930459457e8c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MgjTXnuvT7osLfiVfTzAiJmhuFQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/reginaking-737113df1db34b56b1be930459457e8c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Regina King with a half cornrowed mohawk at the 2017 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic event in Pacific Palisades, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jeffrey Mayer \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This braided mohawk truly makes a statement. We love how Regina King does cornrows on one side, but keeps her curls out.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_22-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">22<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Alternating Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_71-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Model Jourdan Dunn with straight back cornrows, some thin, some thick\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_22-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/XJ7wXgImgMrQZxLcLsLL4VFfzCw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/41975219_724146521278699_888556468921661896_n-d817fe2f5b9b41c89026ffc9461508af-f379d6dbb762447780dacff1e47af152.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/XJ7wXgImgMrQZxLcLsLL4VFfzCw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/41975219_724146521278699_888556468921661896_n-d817fe2f5b9b41c89026ffc9461508af-f379d6dbb762447780dacff1e47af152.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Model Jourdan Dunn with straight back cornrows, some thin, some thick\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jourdandunn \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Model and actor Jourdan Dunn is no stranger to experimenting with hairstyles, and of course, this includes cornrows. If you want to cop her style, add two mini cornrows between the main ones and leave your baby hairs out, sans gel.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_23-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">23<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_73-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Afro Puffs with Beaded Accent Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A person with braids in the front of her hair, the rest in afro puffs with accessories\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_23-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aGDASeUy_UfMEJekCxEzT-3FFK4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/20634132_160288664541845_8407555196686696448_n-7e8462f8b21b47f09dd276e6fa83758f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aGDASeUy_UfMEJekCxEzT-3FFK4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/20634132_160288664541845_8407555196686696448_n-7e8462f8b21b47f09dd276e6fa83758f.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with braids in the front of her hair, the rest in afro puffs with accessories\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@miss.cameroon \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If a single cornrow part isn&#8217;t enough, you can always opt for two and create an accented hairstyle. Afro puffs look dynamic when paired with cornrows, especially if you add charms and other accessories to complete the look. We also love it when beads can be thrown in.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_24-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">24<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_76-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Bun <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Flora Coquerel with cornrows and a low bun at the Nina Ricci Fall\/Winter 2025\/2026 runway show in Paris, France\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_24-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/icLq6Z0tmLeHDf1BJRtDGvRU-2Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/FloraCoquerel-843c6bac2bfa4b1eb50dcdd46c08f1b9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/icLq6Z0tmLeHDf1BJRtDGvRU-2Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/FloraCoquerel-843c6bac2bfa4b1eb50dcdd46c08f1b9.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Flora Coquerel with cornrows and a low bun at the Nina Ricci Fall\/Winter 2025\/2026 runway show in Paris, France\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Daniel Zuchnik \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_78-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Don&#8217;t know what to do with the ends of your hair? Tie it in a low bun to make a high-fashion statement.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_25-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">25<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Platinum Middle-Part Plaits <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Solange with platinum blonde plaits and cornrows at the 2017 Maryam Nassir Zadeh fashion show in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_25-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DWy0YYddje3rL6bQFehNImSBBUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-846150732-bae8e726f2cd4fb8afe676f1629c2517.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DWy0YYddje3rL6bQFehNImSBBUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-846150732-bae8e726f2cd4fb8afe676f1629c2517.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Solange with platinum blonde plaits and cornrows at the 2017 Maryam Nassir Zadeh fashion show in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Mireya Acierto \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_81-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Lighter colors tend to make the details of your cornrow hairstyle pop, and this is especially true with a pale shade like platinum. To add extra definition, alternate between braid sizes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_26-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">26<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Old Hollywood Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_83-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Amandla Stenberg with a cornrow hairstyle in a soft, old Hollywood wave \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_26-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/liYmiCNP5DIbsHc1VXDYHcAlm28=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/52594948_788663948161005_8756672403456203790_n-11f8363a230b44a9a3ec39ff0af7e04e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/liYmiCNP5DIbsHc1VXDYHcAlm28=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/52594948_788663948161005_8756672403456203790_n-11f8363a230b44a9a3ec39ff0af7e04e.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Amandla Stenberg with a cornrow hairstyle in a soft, old Hollywood wave \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@amandlastenberg \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The swooping, finger-waved cornrows Amandla Stenberg wore to the 2019 Oscars give major Old Hollywood.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_27-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">27<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Regal Red Puffs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_86-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow hairstyle with afro puffs down the center of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_27-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/c08Uy2ZO692oEPKcMAebl-FOz_M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/30867846_225664798190295_6779171174506037248_n-9c4fffe82d4c43348f485d022727e20c-57d71db6e4124e058135db3f34c422c7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/c08Uy2ZO692oEPKcMAebl-FOz_M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/30867846_225664798190295_6779171174506037248_n-9c4fffe82d4c43348f485d022727e20c-57d71db6e4124e058135db3f34c422c7.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow hairstyle with afro puffs down the center of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hairbysusy \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Okay, you caught us\u2014we have a thing for puffs. But you can&#8217;t blame us when you see these rocking red cornrows support Princess Jasmine-esque banded puffs. Add some metallic thread and statement charms to your braids, and you can be our queen any time.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_28-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">28<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_88-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Large Milkmaid Braids with Accent Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_89-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A model with a milkmaid braid with two cornrowed braids toward the front of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_28-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sIncU5nffdwg-73JeBzCBmZtaiQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69563131_2429780900421807_5316141894574226033_n-37a41531fddc4a6483152857928757dc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sIncU5nffdwg-73JeBzCBmZtaiQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69563131_2429780900421807_5316141894574226033_n-37a41531fddc4a6483152857928757dc.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A model with a milkmaid braid with two cornrowed braids toward the front of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@magicfingersstudio \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_90-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want a look that&#8217;s half cornrow, half updo, then a milkmaid style might be right up your alley. Throw in a few frontal accent cornrows to complement your larger milkmaid braid, and you automatically modernize the look.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_91-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Add beads and braid charms to help enhance the style further.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_29-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">29<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_92-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> High Pink Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_93-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A person with pink cornrows that go into plaits, piled onto the top of her head in a high ponytail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_29-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D-8TTCwXEhs-7OjxWMjIsK6pwnw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/54277439_168102704080424_4134590500939868138_n-5994a06098194109b03de00e908bcd4a-2499fc74d4484f87924224c73a9367b9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D-8TTCwXEhs-7OjxWMjIsK6pwnw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/54277439_168102704080424_4134590500939868138_n-5994a06098194109b03de00e908bcd4a-2499fc74d4484f87924224c73a9367b9.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with pink cornrows that go into plaits, piled onto the top of her head in a high ponytail\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@shomadjozi \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_94-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Got love for millennial pink? Why not show your allegiance with a partial cornrow-to-box braid ponytail? For a little more &#8220;oomph,&#8221; wrap the braids around your ponytail instead of using a standard hair tie.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_30-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">30<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_95-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Giant Cornrow Faux Hawk <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_96-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Singer Janelle Monet with cornrows down the side of her head, the center of her hair piled into one giant mohawk cornrow at the 2015 Met Gala in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_30-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nt-4ayqZC9m3eEnuGQ5K6CVb0Zs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-472252894-0cbfb65ecde7411c82c98af9c7a55b9e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nt-4ayqZC9m3eEnuGQ5K6CVb0Zs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-472252894-0cbfb65ecde7411c82c98af9c7a55b9e.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer Janelle Monet with cornrows down the side of her head, the center of her hair piled into one giant mohawk cornrow at the 2015 Met Gala in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>James Devaney \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_97-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows and faux hawks go together like PB&amp;J; the braided sections are reminiscent of shaved parts. Additionally, if you have a skilled braider, you can combine whatever braid designs you want for a truly memorable look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_31-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_31-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">31<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_31-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_98-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Heart-Shaped Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_99-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Rear view of a hair cornrowed into a heart-shaped design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_31-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/R1c2MGRukjueXPgrB3lp2NWk2gs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/80720124_166049314699058_3185536458027127728_n-2cf85ed272c2404daecad40b14200692-016a4d028b2540b09afac81924b286c9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/R1c2MGRukjueXPgrB3lp2NWk2gs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/80720124_166049314699058_3185536458027127728_n-2cf85ed272c2404daecad40b14200692-016a4d028b2540b09afac81924b286c9.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rear view of a hair cornrowed into a heart-shaped design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hairhealthhumanity \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_100-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Believe it or not, with the right braider, this heart-shaped cornrow pattern will be a cinch to recreate.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_32-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_32-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">32<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_32-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_101-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Red Carpet-Ready Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_102-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Danai Gurira on the red carpet with a half cornrow, half box braid hairstyle, her hair and ears adorned with gold accessories at the 2019 Academy Awards in Hollywood, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_32-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6Th5L_eEndkhExFJNW7XBze5rzk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1127187042-c9f9022e07e14086860e2ba75f43d4cf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6Th5L_eEndkhExFJNW7XBze5rzk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1127187042-c9f9022e07e14086860e2ba75f43d4cf.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Danai Gurira on the red carpet with a half cornrow, half box braid hairstyle, her hair and ears adorned with gold accessories at the 2019 Academy Awards in Hollywood, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jeff Kravitz \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_103-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re looking to add something special to your cornrow hairstyle for an upcoming event, try Danai Gurira&#8217;s Oscars approach and top off your crown with a gold headband. Decadent earrings are the icing on the cake.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_33-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_33-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">33<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_33-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_104-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half-Fulani, Half-Down <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_105-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Vick Hope with a half-fulani braided hairstyle at teh 2024 MTV EMAs in Manchester, England\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_33-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9hmdMY--5dKWy9m0C7yaOC1Cpg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/VickHope-f41329bdd32f4bdd88594eb5d2becc25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9hmdMY--5dKWy9m0C7yaOC1Cpg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/VickHope-f41329bdd32f4bdd88594eb5d2becc25.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Vick Hope with a half-fulani braided hairstyle at teh 2024 MTV EMAs in Manchester, England\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Daniele Venturelli \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_106-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows don&#8217;t have to be complete to be a statement. Go for a half-cornrow &#8216;do at the top, and let the ends fall effortlessly at the back.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_34-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_34-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">34<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_34-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_107-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows with Sculptural Low Bun <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_108-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2399\" height=\"2399\" alt=\"Actor Yara Shahidi viewed in profile, her hair half cornrowed, half in an architectural bun in the back at the 2019 CFDA Awards in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_34-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D58UtHcaK6RMksLPynLL7cmNgek=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147955345-65822855c4b5453ea1b9c16c49051dd9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D58UtHcaK6RMksLPynLL7cmNgek=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147955345-65822855c4b5453ea1b9c16c49051dd9.jpg\" width=\"2399\" height=\"2399\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Yara Shahidi viewed in profile, her hair half cornrowed, half in an architectural bun in the back at the 2019 CFDA Awards in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Taylor Hill \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_109-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A cornrowed updo is protective and stylish, and the possibilities are endless. As with all protective styles, speak up if your braider is laying on the tension.\u00a0If you feel post-appointment tightness, loosen up your braids.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_35-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_35-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">35<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_35-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_110-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Simple Straight-Backs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_111-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Kelly Rowland with simple straight-back cornrows\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_35-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/pRHJV9ia8pnlzFZEss6Y5GKJt8Q=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/87861828_811402532691107_878030721670700967_n-20a8c43c3d9f4d6baee86d3551805792.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/pRHJV9ia8pnlzFZEss6Y5GKJt8Q=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/87861828_811402532691107_878030721670700967_n-20a8c43c3d9f4d6baee86d3551805792.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kelly Rowland with simple straight-back cornrows\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@kellyrowland \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_112-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If laying your baby hairs isn&#8217;t a priority, Kelly Rowland&#8217;s slicked-back braids are just your style.\u00a0Follow the icon&#8217;s lead and pair the style with no-makeup makeup to bring the look full circle.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_36-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_36-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">36<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_36-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_113-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Micro-Cornrows and Baby Hairs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_114-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Singer and socialite Justine Skye with micro cornrows and her baby hairs laid\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_36-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/GDkYLgmRWXm0eRnMAlwoCyXrnf4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71714578_687953181695010_4738075994113549269_n-156429a3de344ec0ac675d19644a9331-69e245720c4f4780bb7600b0a99a2e66.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/GDkYLgmRWXm0eRnMAlwoCyXrnf4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71714578_687953181695010_4738075994113549269_n-156429a3de344ec0ac675d19644a9331-69e245720c4f4780bb7600b0a99a2e66.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer and socialite Justine Skye with micro cornrows and her baby hairs laid\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@braidsgang \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_115-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Justine Skye&#8217;s baby hair-framed micro-cornrows are the perfect style for vacation. A silk scarf and castor oil for your edges are essential for maintaining this style and your hairline.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_37-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_37-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">37<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_37-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_116-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Thick Cornrows with Woven Rope <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_117-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Janelle Monae with thick white rope woven into cornrows at the 2019 AFI Fest in Hollywood, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_37-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mWfmB2-yVG2UgMNk9OKuzekvhj4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1187757362-e87cc6aa4452432fbdabc53d6bbc82b6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mWfmB2-yVG2UgMNk9OKuzekvhj4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1187757362-e87cc6aa4452432fbdabc53d6bbc82b6.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Janelle Monae with thick white rope woven into cornrows at the 2019 AFI Fest in Hollywood, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Tommaso Boddi \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_118-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Janelle Monae&#8217;s white-adorned cornrows prove how easy it is to accessorize even the simplest style.\u00a0You can use string or even ribbon to add a pop of color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_38-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_38-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">38<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_38-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_119-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Honey-Colored Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_120-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A person with a honey-highlighted cornrow hairstyle\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_38-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ESe03Otz0_Xczrdzkw5AVC2ednY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71297648_2455960694660163_365551951162865983_n-de67db036b5a4be4885177dde750cbca-36944df3bace4393a752400155612d65.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ESe03Otz0_Xczrdzkw5AVC2ednY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71297648_2455960694660163_365551951162865983_n-de67db036b5a4be4885177dde750cbca-36944df3bace4393a752400155612d65.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with a honey-highlighted cornrow hairstyle\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@joyjah \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_121-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Want to try a new hair color without committing? Use braiding hair to experiment. Have fun with it\u2014you only have to live with your new hue for four to six weeks.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_122-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>A golden blonde hair color, like the honey hue above, is an easy and low-maintenance place to start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_39-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_39-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">39<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_39-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_123-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Low Cornrowed Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_124-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Zo\u00eb Kravitz with a classic cornrow hairstyle at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_39-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nJO-2zBq42ghLstg0lQH17sgYF4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1141863000-e636164282034baaa26eef659bafe40f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nJO-2zBq42ghLstg0lQH17sgYF4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1141863000-e636164282034baaa26eef659bafe40f.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Zo\u00eb Kravitz with a classic cornrow hairstyle at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Bauzen \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_125-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When it comes to cornrows, the length of your hair doesn&#8217;t matter unless you&#8217;re wearing a cropped look.\u00a0Just look at Zo\u00eb Kravitz, who wore classic straight-back cornrows to the 2019 Met Gala.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_40-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_40-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">40<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_40-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_126-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Face-Framing Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_127-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"FKA Twigs applying red lipstick and wearing a cornrow hairstyle\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_40-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HU1Cnln5TRPxVI78ikk1Ryl69Zw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69398364_133026278120301_8339542798451611315_n-5e3ad4d5c524418e95396df786489186-4fbd473681854f838601c97e00a42019.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HU1Cnln5TRPxVI78ikk1Ryl69Zw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69398364_133026278120301_8339542798451611315_n-5e3ad4d5c524418e95396df786489186-4fbd473681854f838601c97e00a42019.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"FKA Twigs applying red lipstick and wearing a cornrow hairstyle\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@fkatwigs \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_128-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Add face-framing &#8220;fringe&#8221; like singer FKA Twigs. The loose, multicolored ends here give this style extra oomph.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_129-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>If you&#8217;re afraid the braids may unravel, place an elastic that matches your hair color where the hair is loose for security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_41-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_41-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">41<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_41-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_130-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Feed-In Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_131-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Jordyn Woods with feed-in cornrows and baby hair laid in swoops\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_41-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Mf7GF4bHYdBjbZi_uAEpslxP27A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/73470550_140972523968814_8097244929185395081_n-2cb961f5f83f40dcb610ce4a8768e6a2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Mf7GF4bHYdBjbZi_uAEpslxP27A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/73470550_140972523968814_8097244929185395081_n-2cb961f5f83f40dcb610ce4a8768e6a2.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jordyn Woods with feed-in cornrows and baby hair laid in swoops\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jordynwoods \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_132-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want a lighter, sleek-looking cornrowed look, feed-in braids are the way to go.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_42-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_42-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">42<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_42-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_133-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Pigtails with Gilded Accents <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_134-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Actor Kerry Washington with cornrows and fluffy hair coming out of her low ponytail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_42-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dfj5nFqF7UuW-aHt5YVkYP4RuPQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72623187_2195670610725928_822582593342256913_n-db8211b4e7824fd0bb889fdf111e0602-2cf9ca845c0d41ff83759d8e5ab5574d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dfj5nFqF7UuW-aHt5YVkYP4RuPQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72623187_2195670610725928_822582593342256913_n-db8211b4e7824fd0bb889fdf111e0602-2cf9ca845c0d41ff83759d8e5ab5574d.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Kerry Washington with cornrows and fluffy hair coming out of her low ponytail\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@kerrywashington \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_135-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Kerry Washington always finds new ways to have fun with her beauty looks. Here, she adds gold embellishments to her braids, a simple way to elevate any cornrow hairstyle.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_43-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_43-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">43<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_43-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_136-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Waist-Length Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_137-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Singer and actor Serayah with a partially cornrowed, partially box braided hairstyle at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_43-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/snfBboofNqACNS5VyexIgz5Jmjo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-634803766-e7b76346204f43c288aa5207ec246d2e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/snfBboofNqACNS5VyexIgz5Jmjo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-634803766-e7b76346204f43c288aa5207ec246d2e.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer and actor Serayah with a partially cornrowed, partially box braided hairstyle at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Earl Gibson III \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_138-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The ability to experiment with hair lengths is one of the best benefits of cornrows. You can go as short or as long as you want without hesitation.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_44-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_44-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">44<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_44-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_139-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Side-Parted Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_140-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2204\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Singer Halsey with a partial cornrow, partial box braid hairstyle at the 2017 Jingle Ball in Washington, DC\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_44-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YRFXCU7oDE9erJXtgSvwDBUljvc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-890677132-448bb6c9edee4a3a98de9cbcba1a1faa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YRFXCU7oDE9erJXtgSvwDBUljvc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-890677132-448bb6c9edee4a3a98de9cbcba1a1faa.jpg\" width=\"2204\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer Halsey with a partial cornrow, partial box braid hairstyle at the 2017 Jingle Ball in Washington, DC\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Paul Morigi \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_141-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Side-parted cornrows offer lower hair maintenance and an elegant finish. Keeping things low-key with your makeup provides a great opportunity to experiment with makeup.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_45-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_45-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">45<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_45-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_142-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Wavy Patterned Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_143-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with cornrows styled into a swoopy curl on her forehead at the 2019 'The Lion King' Hollywood premiere \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_45-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vJUOTFgRvfFwt4t0cpLSBmZ1xoU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1161092581-d58231c6486d44f1a034db48f16ab469.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vJUOTFgRvfFwt4t0cpLSBmZ1xoU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1161092581-d58231c6486d44f1a034db48f16ab469.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with cornrows styled into a swoopy curl on her forehead at the 2019 'The Lion King' Hollywood premiere \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jon Kopaloff \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_144-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beyonc\u00e9 is constantly finding new ways to show off elements of her roots. We love this look for a special event or when you want to shake up your cornrow hairstyle.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_46-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_46-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">46<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_46-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_145-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Alternating Thickness Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_146-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi viewed from the side, her hair in cornrows of varying size in New York City in 2019\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_46-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/r0G1yQDHaS1qlk2xcDU0hZxuSxA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147894889-21bd2525ecd145c1a2c0dbe3768801d0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/r0G1yQDHaS1qlk2xcDU0hZxuSxA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147894889-21bd2525ecd145c1a2c0dbe3768801d0.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi viewed from the side, her hair in cornrows of varying size in New York City in 2019\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Gotham \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_147-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Braids don&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t experiment with texture. Intermix mini cornrows with regular-sized or jumbo braids to give your style some artistic roots\u2014literally and figuratively.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_47-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_47-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">47<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_47-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_148-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows and Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_149-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" alt=\"Gabrielle Union with two large cornrows, two smaller cornrows fed into them on the side\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_47-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gyhmHjp3dUvMwn1nIwbzrhYNMbU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/75156335_1221692961371916_4290669164132115901_n-d26318ba4bf845f58b21206aa85b013c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gyhmHjp3dUvMwn1nIwbzrhYNMbU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/75156335_1221692961371916_4290669164132115901_n-d26318ba4bf845f58b21206aa85b013c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Gabrielle Union with two large cornrows, two smaller cornrows fed into them on the side\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@gabunion \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_150-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Rocking two braids doesn&#8217;t have to be boring. Add a couple of small cornrows to each side for a little pizzazz.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_48-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_48-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">48<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_48-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_151-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mix-Matched Parting <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_152-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Amber Rose Gill at the 2025 BRIT Awards in London, England\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_48-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DScEHUr56Sh5me90Sz_fwksND5Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/AmberRoseGill-f23ad51400264695a9cb0decbba5782e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DScEHUr56Sh5me90Sz_fwksND5Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/AmberRoseGill-f23ad51400264695a9cb0decbba5782e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Amber Rose Gill at the 2025 BRIT Awards in London, England\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Mike Marsland \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_153-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows don&#8217;t always follow the same straight-back rules. The look above proves the versatility of the hairstyle, and it&#8217;s achieved by simply mix-matching your parting for a bold finish.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_49-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_49-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">49<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_49-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_154-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows and Curls <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_155-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"KARABA with cornrows and curly face-framing pieces at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_49-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/VELwwnPPieqcnqZePU_mb9fmUZY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/karaba-830cad0d388945dbb30868e7caed52b7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/VELwwnPPieqcnqZePU_mb9fmUZY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/karaba-830cad0d388945dbb30868e7caed52b7.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"KARABA with cornrows and curly face-framing pieces at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Amy Sussman \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_156-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Curly face-framing pieces at the front? Absolutely.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_50-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_50-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">50<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_50-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_157-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrow Sew-In <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_158-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Storm Reid posing frontal view\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_50-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/miMEPaBwIvu-GiCT_sbZiQxff2A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/stormreid-f14a19b64341459fa326ed6a200297d5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/miMEPaBwIvu-GiCT_sbZiQxff2A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/stormreid-f14a19b64341459fa326ed6a200297d5.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Storm Reid posing frontal view\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@stormreid \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_159-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hybrid sew-in braids are totally trending right now. Storm Reid puts her own spin on the look with freestyle cornrows in the front and some cute curled extensions in the back.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-outro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-outro mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_160-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-faq--expanded beauty-sc-block-faq mntl-sc-block-faq mntl-block is-expanded\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__title mntl-text-block\">FAQ<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__content mntl-accordion \" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"1\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What are cornrows?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Simply put, cornrows are traditionally African hairstyle in which hair is braided close to the scalp, in rows of braids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"2\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">How do you braid cornrows?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>To braid cornrows, use the tail end of a \u200brat tail comb to create sections. Divide each section into three equal parts (similarly to most braids), and begin braiding straight back, adding hair from the nearby sections as you go. Repeat from the crown of the head to the bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"3\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">How long do cornrows last?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Cornrows can last for two to six weeks. Maintenance is key\u2014moisturizing your scalp and wearing a head covering to bed can extend the life of your style. Be careful not to scratch or massage the braids too frequently and they&#8217;ll last even longer. When you sleep, keep your style tied down with a skill scarf or wear a bonnet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"4\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_4-0-section-3\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">How do you wash cornrows?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>To keep your cornrows clean without unraveling them, spray a mixture of sulfate free shampoo, water and oil onto damp hair. Lightly massage it into your scalp, squeezing the braids as you go (so as not to damage them). Rinse, and follow the same step-by-step with conditioner, oil and water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"5\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_5-0-section-4\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">How much does it cost to braid cornrows?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>The cost of your cornrows have a lot of factors\u2014the length, how thin or thick you&#8217;d like them, how complicated the style is, as well as your location and stylist. On average, you&#8217;re looking at anywhere from $80-$300.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Hair<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Hair Styling<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Protective Hairstyles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/d-E56TmQiiMHF3qdoEmkX9v_Rws=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/tems-64a938e0e7784c45b0f50a3b88610d84.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"A person with curly hair wearing a crossstyle top and hoop earrings posing against a plain background\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/d-E56TmQiiMHF3qdoEmkX9v_Rws=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/tems-64a938e0e7784c45b0f50a3b88610d84.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A person with curly hair wearing a crossstyle top and hoop earrings posing against a plain background\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@temsbaby \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When it comes to protective styles, you don&#8217;t get much more low-maintenance than cornrows. After a couple of hours in the chair, you&#8217;ve got a ready-to-go hairstyle for about the next month. But don&#8217;t let that convenience fool you: Conrows can also be extremely versatile. By experimenting with color, positioning, and accessories, you can have your cake and eat it, too, with a style as exciting as it is easy.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Ahead, see 50 stunning cornrow hairstyles that&#8217;ll have you calling your braider for an appointment ASAP.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Micro Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Doechii attends New York Fashion Week ribbon cutting ceremony at Rockefeller Center on September 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MeIK2xoTvc-TEk1pjfbCUZElCok=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halfbraided-c4cf18c7442b4dba9fc1340af1cbe14b.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MeIK2xoTvc-TEk1pjfbCUZElCok=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halfbraided-c4cf18c7442b4dba9fc1340af1cbe14b.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Doechii attends New York Fashion Week ribbon cutting ceremony at Rockefeller Center on September 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion\/Getty Images)\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Doechii is undoubtedly our hair muse. Her hybrid style\u2014featuring cornrows and coils\u2014is a stunning look that deserves a spot on your mood board.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows and Curls <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"A woman wearing a red dress with intricate detailing posing for a photo\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oF60giDS-DupSd_lsoEl38UG498=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/tems4-d77424f29c3a4dc3b8b50a68b99e240f.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oF60giDS-DupSd_lsoEl38UG498=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/tems4-d77424f29c3a4dc3b8b50a68b99e240f.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A woman wearing a red dress with intricate detailing posing for a photo\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@temsbaby \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Need a vacay style? Tems&#8217; half-braided and half-curly style\u2014complete with chic hair accessories\u2014is perfect for tropical getaways.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Diagonal Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi with diagonal cornrows at the 2017 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kM3jG8MD_Z2JT0L7mUoPGdXiavg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/yarashahidi-e26602897a9940219b4bce73cc7a4836.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kM3jG8MD_Z2JT0L7mUoPGdXiavg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/yarashahidi-e26602897a9940219b4bce73cc7a4836.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi with diagonal cornrows at the 2017 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Steve Granitz \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A simple way to spruce up your cornrows lies in the scalp. Let Yara Shahidi show you the power in embracing diagonal parting.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pigtail Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2268\" height=\"2268\" alt=\"Actor Storm Reid with two French braid-style cornrows\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JQnxgAIqfBdFFsxQAIbMkEL6SLs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-924184790-13d65701df0a4d3c8b0c050edac8e00e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JQnxgAIqfBdFFsxQAIbMkEL6SLs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-924184790-13d65701df0a4d3c8b0c050edac8e00e.jpg\" width=\"2268\" height=\"2268\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Storm Reid with two French braid-style cornrows\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Alberto E. Rodriguez \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you like a sporty look that feels stylish at the same time, you might want to try out some pigtail cornrows, which are a lot like Dutch braids. Not only will your hair be out of your face, but it will also highlight and frame your features.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>For a more elaborate style, you can add mini braids at the side of your head to complement the larger cornrows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Rainbow Center Parted Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"1042\" alt=\"Rainbow center-parted braids, viewed from the top\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/A1PM7ipfHStEIcuf9DLt7TnkGxI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at7.58.13PM-7b5374d30eea40ac8d6a474ef4f34853.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/A1PM7ipfHStEIcuf9DLt7TnkGxI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at7.58.13PM-7b5374d30eea40ac8d6a474ef4f34853.png\" width=\"860\" height=\"1042\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rainbow center-parted braids, viewed from the top\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jamonit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A defined middle part always makes a statement. Push that statement further with multicolored cornrows sectioned off horizontally instead of vertically. The symmetry is stunning.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Beaded Straight-Back Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3215\" alt=\"Alicia Keys with Fulani straight back braids at the 2002 LIFEBeat's Urban AID 2 Benefit Concert\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WYAIgk0LtkPUAVdEyX5w6BZuv7k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-75889664-7cf04b2fffdf4d1fb89b37bdf8d7b95b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WYAIgk0LtkPUAVdEyX5w6BZuv7k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-75889664-7cf04b2fffdf4d1fb89b37bdf8d7b95b.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3215\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Alicia Keys with Fulani straight back braids at the 2002 LIFEBeat's Urban AID 2 Benefit Concert\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Mazur\u00a0\/\u00a0Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> In the early aughts, Alicia Keys was known for rocking stunning Fulani-style braids, and we&#8217;re particularly fond of this beaded version.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Classic Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Nara Smith with cornrows at the 2025 Miu Miu runway show in Paris, France\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WUCT9h3Preq4WzgH6dNCBCcuBlE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/narasmith-e598e842986e4c7faeb3b9577fbac1a2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WUCT9h3Preq4WzgH6dNCBCcuBlE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/narasmith-e598e842986e4c7faeb3b9577fbac1a2.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Nara Smith with cornrows at the 2025 Miu Miu runway show in Paris, France\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>River Callaway \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sometimes, simple straight-back cornrows are the way to go\u2014no additional bits necessary.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Plaited Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Mel B with simple straight back cornrows braided into full plaits at the 2016 'Angry Birds' premiere in Westwood, California \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g3zTCCsq74n7WeNi1j0FFzzL_yc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-529163392-f2e472e05f0941c4ba4d498699f7be94.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g3zTCCsq74n7WeNi1j0FFzzL_yc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-529163392-f2e472e05f0941c4ba4d498699f7be94.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Mel B with simple straight back cornrows braided into full plaits at the 2016 'Angry Birds' premiere in Westwood, California \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Albert L. Ortega \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sure, you can do fancy designs with cornrows, but simple straight-back plaits should not be slept on. Add in a few thick sections (and hair extensions if you wish), and you&#8217;re sure to steal the show.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows with Slicked-Down Edges <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Close up of two people with cornrows and their baby hairs laid in dramatic swooping designs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/71CRU7bzBT84i2TROHgyhWGpiII=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/66790397_2343254645925857_8846397083089287435_n1-4890e92da6a24917a20151e63987aaf8-ce56d6fb0cfe4396850ee8e7b0e23fff.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/71CRU7bzBT84i2TROHgyhWGpiII=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/66790397_2343254645925857_8846397083089287435_n1-4890e92da6a24917a20151e63987aaf8-ce56d6fb0cfe4396850ee8e7b0e23fff.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of two people with cornrows and their baby hairs laid in dramatic swooping designs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@joyjah \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrow hairstyles allow you to showcase your baby hairs front and center\u2014literally. Grab your favorite edge control gel and go to town. For a romantic look, lay your baby hairs in swoops and swirls.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half Cornrow Crown <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A person with a cornrow half-crown hairstyle and voluminous hair at the back\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7fCU3zFWTn7-Ha4gPFmldLc-3f0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/60201803_859518237733971_8995363050128705697_n1-337acab03023468e823a3cb0dd80354a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7fCU3zFWTn7-Ha4gPFmldLc-3f0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/60201803_859518237733971_8995363050128705697_n1-337acab03023468e823a3cb0dd80354a.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with a cornrow half-crown hairstyle and voluminous hair at the back\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@afropunk \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Remember in the &#8217;90s and early &#8217;00s when it was popular to cornrow the front of your hair and leave the rest out in spiral curls? Well, the half-braided crown is back, but this time, it&#8217;s all about letting your natural hair do its thing. After connecting your braids to create a crown, instead of tucking them away, leave them out for a beautiful contrast.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> High Cornrowed Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2784\" height=\"2784\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with a blonde cornrowed braided ponytail at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships in London\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/BB9ffqeBQZWhXkd3hG3d2NTq37M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-545693272-ece5eb5f452149eb84391217fd9bedfa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/BB9ffqeBQZWhXkd3hG3d2NTq37M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-545693272-ece5eb5f452149eb84391217fd9bedfa.jpg\" width=\"2784\" height=\"2784\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with a blonde cornrowed braided ponytail at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships in London\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Leon Neal \/\u00a0Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Not looking to have your hair in your face all day? Simply cornrow the front of your head by a few inches and braid out the rest like regular box braids. That way, you can easily sweep back your hair. And remember: The higher the ponytail, the more striking it will be.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Put your cornrowed ponytail into a single braid \u00e0 la Beyonc\u00e9 to spruce up your look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Traditional Shuruba\/Albaso Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1098\" alt=\"A traditional Shuruba\/Albaso cornrow hairstyle, viewed from the top of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oC89vV8lF4qO6ON_BsBEWS1HAfk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.01.56PM-160cca6b35044bc8b0f74b7f57b5fd45.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oC89vV8lF4qO6ON_BsBEWS1HAfk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.01.56PM-160cca6b35044bc8b0f74b7f57b5fd45.png\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1098\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A traditional Shuruba\/Albaso cornrow hairstyle, viewed from the top of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hannahjoytv \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ethiopia and Eritrea are home to a gorgeous cornrow hairstyle known as a &#8220;Shuruba&#8221; or &#8220;Albaso.&#8221; With this style, the front half of the hair is cornrowed down like a crown while the rest is let down for a beautiful half-up, half-down hairdo.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>For special events, a headband can be added to enhance the look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sunbeam Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2943\" height=\"2943\" alt=\"Actor Ella Balinska with a cornrow hairstyle on at the 2021 Fashion Awards in London\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/EPGAAI0fRgOMTjptilpWIJmXsps=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1356264454-5e98a7a4ad354df89579aca6cc6b3c77.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/EPGAAI0fRgOMTjptilpWIJmXsps=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1356264454-5e98a7a4ad354df89579aca6cc6b3c77.jpg\" width=\"2943\" height=\"2943\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Ella Balinska with a cornrow hairstyle on at the 2021 Fashion Awards in London\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Gareth Cattermole \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These multi-dimensional cornrows add a bit of flare to the classic slick-back look. The delicate touch of baby hair is also a vibe.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half-and-Half Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"1099\" alt=\"Half and half box braids and cornrows, viewed from the top down and close to the front of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Om00LCrvcduXZi5SdCUAAg3ceUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.50.49PM-f2dcc54660f2404291856aee4b2b16c0.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Om00LCrvcduXZi5SdCUAAg3ceUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.50.49PM-f2dcc54660f2404291856aee4b2b16c0.png\" width=\"947\" height=\"1099\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Half and half box braids and cornrows, viewed from the top down and close to the front of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@ancestralstrands \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Can&#8217;t decide between a cornrow or box braid style? No problem\u2014you can combine the two (and create bold braid patterns while you&#8217;re at it). For a festive wintery look, attempt a six-pointed snowflake shape at the scalp.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Full Cornrowed Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2389\" alt=\"Actor Chant\u00c3\u00a9 Adams with a half cornrow, half loose coil hairstyle at the 2018 Build Series event in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aETgigV2WywS5rlAozwEjJmbRwY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1040095292-a95e0a2799454f4990e3c58af2d06843.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aETgigV2WywS5rlAozwEjJmbRwY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1040095292-a95e0a2799454f4990e3c58af2d06843.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2389\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Chant\u00c3\u00a9 Adams with a half cornrow, half loose coil hairstyle at the 2018 Build Series event in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jim Spellman\u00a0\/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> We&#8217;re taking cues from actor Chant\u00e9 Adams, who looks stunning in cornrows. Here, she pulls them back into a voluminous hairstyle.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Blue Cornrow Top Bun <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"1134\" alt=\"A person with blue cornrow hairstyle, swept back into a high bun\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IRBfVH0TuHOfWsd13SW6eCJUvB0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.53.34PM-40d287295ea84e4a81b75766e9812dd6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IRBfVH0TuHOfWsd13SW6eCJUvB0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.53.34PM-40d287295ea84e4a81b75766e9812dd6.png\" width=\"912\" height=\"1134\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with blue cornrow hairstyle, swept back into a high bun\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@cutelooksdar \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> An updo is a sophisticated hairstyle that pairs fantastically with cornrows. Most might opt for a low-placed bun, but if you want to stand out, braid your hair into an elaborate topknot. The style looks extra stunning in bold shades of blue.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Gold Wire Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Rear view of a braided hairstyle with gold wire details throughout \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lZN2qnqb71ZwHsdQ6EPf4euJzTI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/50668289_527920857692227_7962785298730020067_n-468524b3334c461cb5a22c8d118325d1-2142b22c236548fa9e215d26417f2960.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lZN2qnqb71ZwHsdQ6EPf4euJzTI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/50668289_527920857692227_7962785298730020067_n-468524b3334c461cb5a22c8d118325d1-2142b22c236548fa9e215d26417f2960.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rear view of a braided hairstyle with gold wire details throughout \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@biancajasminelawson \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You&#8217;ve seen what a cornrow top knot looks like, but here&#8217;s what a low bun looks like, with glam gold thread interspersed.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half-Up Space Buns <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Singer FKA Twigs with a space bun cornrow hairstyle at the 2015 BRIT Awards in London\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UnG_tvF3SwV-u5GLVqUNHrFTsfs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-465207264-7a6f167875a1449da2a2e66b1c788316.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UnG_tvF3SwV-u5GLVqUNHrFTsfs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-465207264-7a6f167875a1449da2a2e66b1c788316.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer FKA Twigs with a space bun cornrow hairstyle at the 2015 BRIT Awards in London\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Samir Hussein \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want a style that&#8217;s equal parts regal and convenient, an elegant set of half-up space buns may be just what you need. Keeping the front part of your hair neatly cornrowed ensures longevity, while the braids toward the back are free.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_60-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Add some artful edges or decorative charms, and get ready for the compliments to flow in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pink Bob <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_62-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow bob hairstyle with pink extensions and an asymmetrical design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_19-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-8aLfEatRA3Fars4MZBSs2xtFg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/39220969_1879921628743821_3936722315705313297_n-8676adbfadc442c69d14721a0f9edce8-d546aaa995644cad935d118f6c9e1d54.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-8aLfEatRA3Fars4MZBSs2xtFg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/39220969_1879921628743821_3936722315705313297_n-8676adbfadc442c69d14721a0f9edce8-d546aaa995644cad935d118f6c9e1d54.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow bob hairstyle with pink extensions and an asymmetrical design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@braidsgang \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Did you think you couldn&#8217;t achieve a beautiful bob hairstyle with cornrows? It&#8217;s more than possible (and looks amazing with asymmetrical braided parts). Throw in some pastel pink extensions for an edgy yet soft look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_20-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">20<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Red Braided Updo <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_65-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Keke Palmer with bright red cornrows swept into a high ponytail while in New York City in 2017 \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_20-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/SSTiJZRVwaFxvf1TDGsfEDf91PI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-633500722-cee2298f401a4757b1da2ed5c6f56ebe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/SSTiJZRVwaFxvf1TDGsfEDf91PI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-633500722-cee2298f401a4757b1da2ed5c6f56ebe.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Keke Palmer with bright red cornrows swept into a high ponytail while in New York City in 2017 \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Raymond Hall \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Take your cornrow hairstyle up a notch with a fiery red hue. Trust us, you&#8217;ll stop traffic.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_21-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">21<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_67-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Mohawk <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Regina King with a half cornrowed mohawk at the 2017 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic event in Pacific Palisades, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_21-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MgjTXnuvT7osLfiVfTzAiJmhuFQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/reginaking-737113df1db34b56b1be930459457e8c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MgjTXnuvT7osLfiVfTzAiJmhuFQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/reginaking-737113df1db34b56b1be930459457e8c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Regina King with a half cornrowed mohawk at the 2017 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic event in Pacific Palisades, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jeffrey Mayer \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This braided mohawk truly makes a statement. We love how Regina King does cornrows on one side, but keeps her curls out.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_22-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">22<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Alternating Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_71-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Model Jourdan Dunn with straight back cornrows, some thin, some thick\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_22-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/XJ7wXgImgMrQZxLcLsLL4VFfzCw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/41975219_724146521278699_888556468921661896_n-d817fe2f5b9b41c89026ffc9461508af-f379d6dbb762447780dacff1e47af152.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/XJ7wXgImgMrQZxLcLsLL4VFfzCw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/41975219_724146521278699_888556468921661896_n-d817fe2f5b9b41c89026ffc9461508af-f379d6dbb762447780dacff1e47af152.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Model Jourdan Dunn with straight back cornrows, some thin, some thick\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jourdandunn \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Model and actor Jourdan Dunn is no stranger to experimenting with hairstyles, and of course, this includes cornrows. If you want to cop her style, add two mini cornrows between the main ones and leave your baby hairs out, sans gel.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_23-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">23<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_73-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Afro Puffs with Beaded Accent Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A person with braids in the front of her hair, the rest in afro puffs with accessories\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_23-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aGDASeUy_UfMEJekCxEzT-3FFK4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/20634132_160288664541845_8407555196686696448_n-7e8462f8b21b47f09dd276e6fa83758f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aGDASeUy_UfMEJekCxEzT-3FFK4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/20634132_160288664541845_8407555196686696448_n-7e8462f8b21b47f09dd276e6fa83758f.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with braids in the front of her hair, the rest in afro puffs with accessories\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@miss.cameroon \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If a single cornrow part isn&#8217;t enough, you can always opt for two and create an accented hairstyle. Afro puffs look dynamic when paired with cornrows, especially if you add charms and other accessories to complete the look. We also love it when beads can be thrown in.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_24-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">24<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_76-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Bun <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Flora Coquerel with cornrows and a low bun at the Nina Ricci Fall\/Winter 2025\/2026 runway show in Paris, France\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_24-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/icLq6Z0tmLeHDf1BJRtDGvRU-2Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/FloraCoquerel-843c6bac2bfa4b1eb50dcdd46c08f1b9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/icLq6Z0tmLeHDf1BJRtDGvRU-2Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/FloraCoquerel-843c6bac2bfa4b1eb50dcdd46c08f1b9.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Flora Coquerel with cornrows and a low bun at the Nina Ricci Fall\/Winter 2025\/2026 runway show in Paris, France\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Daniel Zuchnik \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_78-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Don&#8217;t know what to do with the ends of your hair? Tie it in a low bun to make a high-fashion statement.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_25-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">25<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Platinum Middle-Part Plaits <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Solange with platinum blonde plaits and cornrows at the 2017 Maryam Nassir Zadeh fashion show in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_25-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DWy0YYddje3rL6bQFehNImSBBUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-846150732-bae8e726f2cd4fb8afe676f1629c2517.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DWy0YYddje3rL6bQFehNImSBBUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-846150732-bae8e726f2cd4fb8afe676f1629c2517.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Solange with platinum blonde plaits and cornrows at the 2017 Maryam Nassir Zadeh fashion show in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Mireya Acierto \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_81-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Lighter colors tend to make the details of your cornrow hairstyle pop, and this is especially true with a pale shade like platinum. To add extra definition, alternate between braid sizes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_26-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">26<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Old Hollywood Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_83-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Amandla Stenberg with a cornrow hairstyle in a soft, old Hollywood wave \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_26-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/liYmiCNP5DIbsHc1VXDYHcAlm28=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/52594948_788663948161005_8756672403456203790_n-11f8363a230b44a9a3ec39ff0af7e04e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/liYmiCNP5DIbsHc1VXDYHcAlm28=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/52594948_788663948161005_8756672403456203790_n-11f8363a230b44a9a3ec39ff0af7e04e.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Amandla Stenberg with a cornrow hairstyle in a soft, old Hollywood wave \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@amandlastenberg \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The swooping, finger-waved cornrows Amandla Stenberg wore to the 2019 Oscars give major Old Hollywood.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_27-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">27<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Regal Red Puffs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_86-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow hairstyle with afro puffs down the center of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_27-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/c08Uy2ZO692oEPKcMAebl-FOz_M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/30867846_225664798190295_6779171174506037248_n-9c4fffe82d4c43348f485d022727e20c-57d71db6e4124e058135db3f34c422c7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/c08Uy2ZO692oEPKcMAebl-FOz_M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/30867846_225664798190295_6779171174506037248_n-9c4fffe82d4c43348f485d022727e20c-57d71db6e4124e058135db3f34c422c7.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow hairstyle with afro puffs down the center of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hairbysusy \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Okay, you caught us\u2014we have a thing for puffs. But you can&#8217;t blame us when you see these rocking red cornrows support Princess Jasmine-esque banded puffs. Add some metallic thread and statement charms to your braids, and you can be our queen any time.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_28-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">28<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_88-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Large Milkmaid Braids with Accent Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_89-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A model with a milkmaid braid with two cornrowed braids toward the front of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_28-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sIncU5nffdwg-73JeBzCBmZtaiQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69563131_2429780900421807_5316141894574226033_n-37a41531fddc4a6483152857928757dc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sIncU5nffdwg-73JeBzCBmZtaiQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69563131_2429780900421807_5316141894574226033_n-37a41531fddc4a6483152857928757dc.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A model with a milkmaid braid with two cornrowed braids toward the front of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@magicfingersstudio \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_90-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want a look that&#8217;s half cornrow, half updo, then a milkmaid style might be right up your alley. Throw in a few frontal accent cornrows to complement your larger milkmaid braid, and you automatically modernize the look.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_91-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Add beads and braid charms to help enhance the style further.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_29-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">29<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_92-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> High Pink Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_93-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A person with pink cornrows that go into plaits, piled onto the top of her head in a high ponytail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_29-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D-8TTCwXEhs-7OjxWMjIsK6pwnw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/54277439_168102704080424_4134590500939868138_n-5994a06098194109b03de00e908bcd4a-2499fc74d4484f87924224c73a9367b9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D-8TTCwXEhs-7OjxWMjIsK6pwnw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/54277439_168102704080424_4134590500939868138_n-5994a06098194109b03de00e908bcd4a-2499fc74d4484f87924224c73a9367b9.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with pink cornrows that go into plaits, piled onto the top of her head in a high ponytail\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@shomadjozi \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_94-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Got love for millennial pink? Why not show your allegiance with a partial cornrow-to-box braid ponytail? For a little more &#8220;oomph,&#8221; wrap the braids around your ponytail instead of using a standard hair tie.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_30-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">30<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_95-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Giant Cornrow Faux Hawk <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_96-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Singer Janelle Monet with cornrows down the side of her head, the center of her hair piled into one giant mohawk cornrow at the 2015 Met Gala in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_30-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nt-4ayqZC9m3eEnuGQ5K6CVb0Zs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-472252894-0cbfb65ecde7411c82c98af9c7a55b9e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nt-4ayqZC9m3eEnuGQ5K6CVb0Zs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-472252894-0cbfb65ecde7411c82c98af9c7a55b9e.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer Janelle Monet with cornrows down the side of her head, the center of her hair piled into one giant mohawk cornrow at the 2015 Met Gala in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>James Devaney \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_97-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows and faux hawks go together like PB&amp;J; the braided sections are reminiscent of shaved parts. Additionally, if you have a skilled braider, you can combine whatever braid designs you want for a truly memorable look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_31-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_31-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">31<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_31-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_98-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Heart-Shaped Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_99-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Rear view of a hair cornrowed into a heart-shaped design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_31-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/R1c2MGRukjueXPgrB3lp2NWk2gs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/80720124_166049314699058_3185536458027127728_n-2cf85ed272c2404daecad40b14200692-016a4d028b2540b09afac81924b286c9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/R1c2MGRukjueXPgrB3lp2NWk2gs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/80720124_166049314699058_3185536458027127728_n-2cf85ed272c2404daecad40b14200692-016a4d028b2540b09afac81924b286c9.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rear view of a hair cornrowed into a heart-shaped design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hairhealthhumanity \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_100-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Believe it or not, with the right braider, this heart-shaped cornrow pattern will be a cinch to recreate.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_32-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_32-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">32<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_32-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_101-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Red Carpet-Ready Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_102-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Danai Gurira on the red carpet with a half cornrow, half box braid hairstyle, her hair and ears adorned with gold accessories at the 2019 Academy Awards in Hollywood, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_32-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6Th5L_eEndkhExFJNW7XBze5rzk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1127187042-c9f9022e07e14086860e2ba75f43d4cf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6Th5L_eEndkhExFJNW7XBze5rzk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1127187042-c9f9022e07e14086860e2ba75f43d4cf.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Danai Gurira on the red carpet with a half cornrow, half box braid hairstyle, her hair and ears adorned with gold accessories at the 2019 Academy Awards in Hollywood, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jeff Kravitz \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_103-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re looking to add something special to your cornrow hairstyle for an upcoming event, try Danai Gurira&#8217;s Oscars approach and top off your crown with a gold headband. Decadent earrings are the icing on the cake.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_33-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_33-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">33<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_33-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_104-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half-Fulani, Half-Down <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_105-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Vick Hope with a half-fulani braided hairstyle at teh 2024 MTV EMAs in Manchester, England\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_33-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9hmdMY--5dKWy9m0C7yaOC1Cpg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/VickHope-f41329bdd32f4bdd88594eb5d2becc25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9hmdMY--5dKWy9m0C7yaOC1Cpg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/VickHope-f41329bdd32f4bdd88594eb5d2becc25.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Vick Hope with a half-fulani braided hairstyle at teh 2024 MTV EMAs in Manchester, England\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Daniele Venturelli \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_106-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows don&#8217;t have to be complete to be a statement. Go for a half-cornrow &#8216;do at the top, and let the ends fall effortlessly at the back.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_34-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_34-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">34<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_34-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_107-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows with Sculptural Low Bun <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_108-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2399\" height=\"2399\" alt=\"Actor Yara Shahidi viewed in profile, her hair half cornrowed, half in an architectural bun in the back at the 2019 CFDA Awards in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_34-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D58UtHcaK6RMksLPynLL7cmNgek=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147955345-65822855c4b5453ea1b9c16c49051dd9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D58UtHcaK6RMksLPynLL7cmNgek=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147955345-65822855c4b5453ea1b9c16c49051dd9.jpg\" width=\"2399\" height=\"2399\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Yara Shahidi viewed in profile, her hair half cornrowed, half in an architectural bun in the back at the 2019 CFDA Awards in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Taylor Hill \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_109-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A cornrowed updo is protective and stylish, and the possibilities are endless. As with all protective styles, speak up if your braider is laying on the tension.\u00a0If you feel post-appointment tightness, loosen up your braids.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_35-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_35-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">35<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_35-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_110-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Simple Straight-Backs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_111-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Kelly Rowland with simple straight-back cornrows\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_35-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/pRHJV9ia8pnlzFZEss6Y5GKJt8Q=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/87861828_811402532691107_878030721670700967_n-20a8c43c3d9f4d6baee86d3551805792.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/pRHJV9ia8pnlzFZEss6Y5GKJt8Q=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/87861828_811402532691107_878030721670700967_n-20a8c43c3d9f4d6baee86d3551805792.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kelly Rowland with simple straight-back cornrows\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@kellyrowland \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_112-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If laying your baby hairs isn&#8217;t a priority, Kelly Rowland&#8217;s slicked-back braids are just your style.\u00a0Follow the icon&#8217;s lead and pair the style with no-makeup makeup to bring the look full circle.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_36-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_36-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">36<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_36-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_113-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Micro-Cornrows and Baby Hairs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_114-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Singer and socialite Justine Skye with micro cornrows and her baby hairs laid\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_36-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/GDkYLgmRWXm0eRnMAlwoCyXrnf4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71714578_687953181695010_4738075994113549269_n-156429a3de344ec0ac675d19644a9331-69e245720c4f4780bb7600b0a99a2e66.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/GDkYLgmRWXm0eRnMAlwoCyXrnf4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71714578_687953181695010_4738075994113549269_n-156429a3de344ec0ac675d19644a9331-69e245720c4f4780bb7600b0a99a2e66.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer and socialite Justine Skye with micro cornrows and her baby hairs laid\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@braidsgang \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_115-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Justine Skye&#8217;s baby hair-framed micro-cornrows are the perfect style for vacation. A silk scarf and castor oil for your edges are essential for maintaining this style and your hairline.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_37-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_37-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">37<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_37-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_116-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Thick Cornrows with Woven Rope <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_117-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Janelle Monae with thick white rope woven into cornrows at the 2019 AFI Fest in Hollywood, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_37-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mWfmB2-yVG2UgMNk9OKuzekvhj4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1187757362-e87cc6aa4452432fbdabc53d6bbc82b6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mWfmB2-yVG2UgMNk9OKuzekvhj4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1187757362-e87cc6aa4452432fbdabc53d6bbc82b6.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Janelle Monae with thick white rope woven into cornrows at the 2019 AFI Fest in Hollywood, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Tommaso Boddi \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_118-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Janelle Monae&#8217;s white-adorned cornrows prove how easy it is to accessorize even the simplest style.\u00a0You can use string or even ribbon to add a pop of color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_38-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_38-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">38<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_38-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_119-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Honey-Colored Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_120-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A person with a honey-highlighted cornrow hairstyle\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_38-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ESe03Otz0_Xczrdzkw5AVC2ednY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71297648_2455960694660163_365551951162865983_n-de67db036b5a4be4885177dde750cbca-36944df3bace4393a752400155612d65.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ESe03Otz0_Xczrdzkw5AVC2ednY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71297648_2455960694660163_365551951162865983_n-de67db036b5a4be4885177dde750cbca-36944df3bace4393a752400155612d65.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with a honey-highlighted cornrow hairstyle\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@joyjah \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_121-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Want to try a new hair color without committing? Use braiding hair to experiment. Have fun with it\u2014you only have to live with your new hue for four to six weeks.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_122-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>A golden blonde hair color, like the honey hue above, is an easy and low-maintenance place to start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_39-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_39-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">39<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_39-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_123-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Low Cornrowed Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_124-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Zo\u00eb Kravitz with a classic cornrow hairstyle at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_39-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nJO-2zBq42ghLstg0lQH17sgYF4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1141863000-e636164282034baaa26eef659bafe40f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nJO-2zBq42ghLstg0lQH17sgYF4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1141863000-e636164282034baaa26eef659bafe40f.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Zo\u00eb Kravitz with a classic cornrow hairstyle at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Bauzen \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_125-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When it comes to cornrows, the length of your hair doesn&#8217;t matter unless you&#8217;re wearing a cropped look.\u00a0Just look at Zo\u00eb Kravitz, who wore classic straight-back cornrows to the 2019 Met Gala.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_40-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_40-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">40<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_40-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_126-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Face-Framing Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_127-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"FKA Twigs applying red lipstick and wearing a cornrow hairstyle\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_40-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HU1Cnln5TRPxVI78ikk1Ryl69Zw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69398364_133026278120301_8339542798451611315_n-5e3ad4d5c524418e95396df786489186-4fbd473681854f838601c97e00a42019.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HU1Cnln5TRPxVI78ikk1Ryl69Zw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69398364_133026278120301_8339542798451611315_n-5e3ad4d5c524418e95396df786489186-4fbd473681854f838601c97e00a42019.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"FKA Twigs applying red lipstick and wearing a cornrow hairstyle\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@fkatwigs \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_128-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Add face-framing &#8220;fringe&#8221; like singer FKA Twigs. The loose, multicolored ends here give this style extra oomph.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_129-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>If you&#8217;re afraid the braids may unravel, place an elastic that matches your hair color where the hair is loose for security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_41-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_41-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">41<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_41-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_130-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Feed-In Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_131-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Jordyn Woods with feed-in cornrows and baby hair laid in swoops\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_41-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Mf7GF4bHYdBjbZi_uAEpslxP27A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/73470550_140972523968814_8097244929185395081_n-2cb961f5f83f40dcb610ce4a8768e6a2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Mf7GF4bHYdBjbZi_uAEpslxP27A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/73470550_140972523968814_8097244929185395081_n-2cb961f5f83f40dcb610ce4a8768e6a2.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jordyn Woods with feed-in cornrows and baby hair laid in swoops\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jordynwoods \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_132-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want a lighter, sleek-looking cornrowed look, feed-in braids are the way to go.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_42-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_42-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">42<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_42-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_133-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Pigtails with Gilded Accents <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_134-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Actor Kerry Washington with cornrows and fluffy hair coming out of her low ponytail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_42-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dfj5nFqF7UuW-aHt5YVkYP4RuPQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72623187_2195670610725928_822582593342256913_n-db8211b4e7824fd0bb889fdf111e0602-2cf9ca845c0d41ff83759d8e5ab5574d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dfj5nFqF7UuW-aHt5YVkYP4RuPQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72623187_2195670610725928_822582593342256913_n-db8211b4e7824fd0bb889fdf111e0602-2cf9ca845c0d41ff83759d8e5ab5574d.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Kerry Washington with cornrows and fluffy hair coming out of her low ponytail\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@kerrywashington \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_135-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Kerry Washington always finds new ways to have fun with her beauty looks. Here, she adds gold embellishments to her braids, a simple way to elevate any cornrow hairstyle.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_43-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_43-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">43<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_43-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_136-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Waist-Length Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_137-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Singer and actor Serayah with a partially cornrowed, partially box braided hairstyle at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_43-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/snfBboofNqACNS5VyexIgz5Jmjo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-634803766-e7b76346204f43c288aa5207ec246d2e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/snfBboofNqACNS5VyexIgz5Jmjo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-634803766-e7b76346204f43c288aa5207ec246d2e.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer and actor Serayah with a partially cornrowed, partially box braided hairstyle at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Earl Gibson III \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_138-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The ability to experiment with hair lengths is one of the best benefits of cornrows. You can go as short or as long as you want without hesitation.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_44-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_44-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">44<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_44-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_139-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Side-Parted Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_140-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2204\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Singer Halsey with a partial cornrow, partial box braid hairstyle at the 2017 Jingle Ball in Washington, DC\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_44-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YRFXCU7oDE9erJXtgSvwDBUljvc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-890677132-448bb6c9edee4a3a98de9cbcba1a1faa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YRFXCU7oDE9erJXtgSvwDBUljvc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-890677132-448bb6c9edee4a3a98de9cbcba1a1faa.jpg\" width=\"2204\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer Halsey with a partial cornrow, partial box braid hairstyle at the 2017 Jingle Ball in Washington, DC\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Paul Morigi \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_141-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Side-parted cornrows offer lower hair maintenance and an elegant finish. Keeping things low-key with your makeup provides a great opportunity to experiment with makeup.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_45-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_45-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">45<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_45-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_142-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Wavy Patterned Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_143-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with cornrows styled into a swoopy curl on her forehead at the 2019 'The Lion King' Hollywood premiere \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_45-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vJUOTFgRvfFwt4t0cpLSBmZ1xoU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1161092581-d58231c6486d44f1a034db48f16ab469.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vJUOTFgRvfFwt4t0cpLSBmZ1xoU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1161092581-d58231c6486d44f1a034db48f16ab469.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with cornrows styled into a swoopy curl on her forehead at the 2019 'The Lion King' Hollywood premiere \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jon Kopaloff \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_144-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beyonc\u00e9 is constantly finding new ways to show off elements of her roots. We love this look for a special event or when you want to shake up your cornrow hairstyle.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_46-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_46-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">46<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_46-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_145-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Alternating Thickness Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_146-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi viewed from the side, her hair in cornrows of varying size in New York City in 2019\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_46-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/r0G1yQDHaS1qlk2xcDU0hZxuSxA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147894889-21bd2525ecd145c1a2c0dbe3768801d0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/r0G1yQDHaS1qlk2xcDU0hZxuSxA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147894889-21bd2525ecd145c1a2c0dbe3768801d0.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi viewed from the side, her hair in cornrows of varying size in New York City in 2019\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Gotham \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_147-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Braids don&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t experiment with texture. Intermix mini cornrows with regular-sized or jumbo braids to give your style some artistic roots\u2014literally and figuratively.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_47-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_47-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">47<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_47-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_148-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows and Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_149-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" alt=\"Gabrielle Union with two large cornrows, two smaller cornrows fed into them on the side\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_47-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gyhmHjp3dUvMwn1nIwbzrhYNMbU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/75156335_1221692961371916_4290669164132115901_n-d26318ba4bf845f58b21206aa85b013c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gyhmHjp3dUvMwn1nIwbzrhYNMbU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/75156335_1221692961371916_4290669164132115901_n-d26318ba4bf845f58b21206aa85b013c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Gabrielle Union with two large cornrows, two smaller cornrows fed into them on the side\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@gabunion \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_150-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Rocking two braids doesn&#8217;t have to be boring. Add a couple of small cornrows to each side for a little pizzazz.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_48-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_48-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">48<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_48-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_151-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mix-Matched Parting <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_152-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Amber Rose Gill at the 2025 BRIT Awards in London, England\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_48-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DScEHUr56Sh5me90Sz_fwksND5Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/AmberRoseGill-f23ad51400264695a9cb0decbba5782e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DScEHUr56Sh5me90Sz_fwksND5Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/AmberRoseGill-f23ad51400264695a9cb0decbba5782e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Amber Rose Gill at the 2025 BRIT Awards in London, England\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Mike Marsland \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_153-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows don&#8217;t always follow the same straight-back rules. The look above proves the versatility of the hairstyle, and it&#8217;s achieved by simply mix-matching your parting for a bold finish.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_49-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_49-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">49<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_49-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_154-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows and Curls <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_155-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"KARABA with cornrows and curly face-framing pieces at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_49-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/VELwwnPPieqcnqZePU_mb9fmUZY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/karaba-830cad0d388945dbb30868e7caed52b7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/VELwwnPPieqcnqZePU_mb9fmUZY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/karaba-830cad0d388945dbb30868e7caed52b7.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"KARABA with cornrows and curly face-framing pieces at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Amy Sussman \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_156-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Curly face-framing pieces at the front? Absolutely.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_50-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_50-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">50<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_50-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_157-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrow Sew-In <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_158-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Storm Reid posing frontal view\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_50-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/miMEPaBwIvu-GiCT_sbZiQxff2A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/stormreid-f14a19b64341459fa326ed6a200297d5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/miMEPaBwIvu-GiCT_sbZiQxff2A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/stormreid-f14a19b64341459fa326ed6a200297d5.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Storm Reid posing frontal view\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@stormreid \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_159-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hybrid sew-in braids are totally trending right now. Storm Reid puts her own spin on the look with freestyle cornrows in the front and some cute curled extensions in the back.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-outro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-outro mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_160-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-faq--expanded beauty-sc-block-faq mntl-sc-block-faq mntl-block is-expanded\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__title mntl-text-block\">FAQ<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__content mntl-accordion \" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"1\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What are cornrows?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Simply put, cornrows are traditionally African hairstyle in which hair is braided close to the scalp, in rows of braids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"2\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">How do you braid cornrows?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>To braid cornrows, use the tail end of a \u200brat tail comb to create sections. Divide each section into three equal parts (similarly to most braids), and begin braiding straight back, adding hair from the nearby sections as you go. Repeat from the crown of the head to the bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"3\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">How long do cornrows last?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Cornrows can last for two to six weeks. Maintenance is key\u2014moisturizing your scalp and wearing a head covering to bed can extend the life of your style. Be careful not to scratch or massage the braids too frequently and they&#8217;ll last even longer. When you sleep, keep your style tied down with a skill scarf or wear a bonnet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"4\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_4-0-section-3\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">How do you wash cornrows?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>To keep your cornrows clean without unraveling them, spray a mixture of sulfate free shampoo, water and oil onto damp hair. Lightly massage it into your scalp, squeezing the braids as you go (so as not to damage them). Rinse, and follow the same step-by-step with conditioner, oil and water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"5\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_5-0-section-4\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">How much does it cost to braid cornrows?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>The cost of your cornrows have a lot of factors\u2014the length, how thin or thick you&#8217;d like them, how complicated the style is, as well as your location and stylist. On average, you&#8217;re looking at anywhere from $80-$300.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Micro Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Doechii attends New York Fashion Week ribbon cutting ceremony at Rockefeller Center on September 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MeIK2xoTvc-TEk1pjfbCUZElCok=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halfbraided-c4cf18c7442b4dba9fc1340af1cbe14b.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MeIK2xoTvc-TEk1pjfbCUZElCok=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halfbraided-c4cf18c7442b4dba9fc1340af1cbe14b.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Doechii attends New York Fashion Week ribbon cutting ceremony at Rockefeller Center on September 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion\/Getty Images)\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Doechii is undoubtedly our hair muse. Her hybrid style\u2014featuring cornrows and coils\u2014is a stunning look that deserves a spot on your mood board.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows and Curls <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"A woman wearing a red dress with intricate detailing posing for a photo\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oF60giDS-DupSd_lsoEl38UG498=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/tems4-d77424f29c3a4dc3b8b50a68b99e240f.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oF60giDS-DupSd_lsoEl38UG498=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/tems4-d77424f29c3a4dc3b8b50a68b99e240f.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A woman wearing a red dress with intricate detailing posing for a photo\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@temsbaby \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Need a vacay style? Tems&#8217; half-braided and half-curly style\u2014complete with chic hair accessories\u2014is perfect for tropical getaways.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Diagonal Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi with diagonal cornrows at the 2017 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kM3jG8MD_Z2JT0L7mUoPGdXiavg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/yarashahidi-e26602897a9940219b4bce73cc7a4836.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kM3jG8MD_Z2JT0L7mUoPGdXiavg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/yarashahidi-e26602897a9940219b4bce73cc7a4836.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi with diagonal cornrows at the 2017 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Steve Granitz \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A simple way to spruce up your cornrows lies in the scalp. Let Yara Shahidi show you the power in embracing diagonal parting.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pigtail Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2268\" height=\"2268\" alt=\"Actor Storm Reid with two French braid-style cornrows\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JQnxgAIqfBdFFsxQAIbMkEL6SLs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-924184790-13d65701df0a4d3c8b0c050edac8e00e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JQnxgAIqfBdFFsxQAIbMkEL6SLs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-924184790-13d65701df0a4d3c8b0c050edac8e00e.jpg\" width=\"2268\" height=\"2268\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Storm Reid with two French braid-style cornrows\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Alberto E. Rodriguez \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you like a sporty look that feels stylish at the same time, you might want to try out some pigtail cornrows, which are a lot like Dutch braids. Not only will your hair be out of your face, but it will also highlight and frame your features.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>For a more elaborate style, you can add mini braids at the side of your head to complement the larger cornrows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Rainbow Center Parted Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"1042\" alt=\"Rainbow center-parted braids, viewed from the top\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/A1PM7ipfHStEIcuf9DLt7TnkGxI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at7.58.13PM-7b5374d30eea40ac8d6a474ef4f34853.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/A1PM7ipfHStEIcuf9DLt7TnkGxI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at7.58.13PM-7b5374d30eea40ac8d6a474ef4f34853.png\" width=\"860\" height=\"1042\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rainbow center-parted braids, viewed from the top\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jamonit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A defined middle part always makes a statement. Push that statement further with multicolored cornrows sectioned off horizontally instead of vertically. The symmetry is stunning.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Beaded Straight-Back Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3215\" alt=\"Alicia Keys with Fulani straight back braids at the 2002 LIFEBeat's Urban AID 2 Benefit Concert\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WYAIgk0LtkPUAVdEyX5w6BZuv7k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-75889664-7cf04b2fffdf4d1fb89b37bdf8d7b95b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WYAIgk0LtkPUAVdEyX5w6BZuv7k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-75889664-7cf04b2fffdf4d1fb89b37bdf8d7b95b.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3215\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Alicia Keys with Fulani straight back braids at the 2002 LIFEBeat's Urban AID 2 Benefit Concert\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Mazur\u00a0\/\u00a0Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> In the early aughts, Alicia Keys was known for rocking stunning Fulani-style braids, and we&#8217;re particularly fond of this beaded version.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Classic Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Nara Smith with cornrows at the 2025 Miu Miu runway show in Paris, France\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WUCT9h3Preq4WzgH6dNCBCcuBlE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/narasmith-e598e842986e4c7faeb3b9577fbac1a2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WUCT9h3Preq4WzgH6dNCBCcuBlE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/narasmith-e598e842986e4c7faeb3b9577fbac1a2.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Nara Smith with cornrows at the 2025 Miu Miu runway show in Paris, France\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>River Callaway \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sometimes, simple straight-back cornrows are the way to go\u2014no additional bits necessary.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Plaited Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Mel B with simple straight back cornrows braided into full plaits at the 2016 'Angry Birds' premiere in Westwood, California \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g3zTCCsq74n7WeNi1j0FFzzL_yc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-529163392-f2e472e05f0941c4ba4d498699f7be94.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g3zTCCsq74n7WeNi1j0FFzzL_yc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-529163392-f2e472e05f0941c4ba4d498699f7be94.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Mel B with simple straight back cornrows braided into full plaits at the 2016 'Angry Birds' premiere in Westwood, California \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Albert L. Ortega \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sure, you can do fancy designs with cornrows, but simple straight-back plaits should not be slept on. Add in a few thick sections (and hair extensions if you wish), and you&#8217;re sure to steal the show.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows with Slicked-Down Edges <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Close up of two people with cornrows and their baby hairs laid in dramatic swooping designs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/71CRU7bzBT84i2TROHgyhWGpiII=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/66790397_2343254645925857_8846397083089287435_n1-4890e92da6a24917a20151e63987aaf8-ce56d6fb0cfe4396850ee8e7b0e23fff.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/71CRU7bzBT84i2TROHgyhWGpiII=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/66790397_2343254645925857_8846397083089287435_n1-4890e92da6a24917a20151e63987aaf8-ce56d6fb0cfe4396850ee8e7b0e23fff.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of two people with cornrows and their baby hairs laid in dramatic swooping designs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@joyjah \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrow hairstyles allow you to showcase your baby hairs front and center\u2014literally. Grab your favorite edge control gel and go to town. For a romantic look, lay your baby hairs in swoops and swirls.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half Cornrow Crown <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A person with a cornrow half-crown hairstyle and voluminous hair at the back\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7fCU3zFWTn7-Ha4gPFmldLc-3f0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/60201803_859518237733971_8995363050128705697_n1-337acab03023468e823a3cb0dd80354a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7fCU3zFWTn7-Ha4gPFmldLc-3f0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/60201803_859518237733971_8995363050128705697_n1-337acab03023468e823a3cb0dd80354a.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with a cornrow half-crown hairstyle and voluminous hair at the back\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@afropunk \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Remember in the &#8217;90s and early &#8217;00s when it was popular to cornrow the front of your hair and leave the rest out in spiral curls? Well, the half-braided crown is back, but this time, it&#8217;s all about letting your natural hair do its thing. After connecting your braids to create a crown, instead of tucking them away, leave them out for a beautiful contrast.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> High Cornrowed Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2784\" height=\"2784\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with a blonde cornrowed braided ponytail at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships in London\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/BB9ffqeBQZWhXkd3hG3d2NTq37M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-545693272-ece5eb5f452149eb84391217fd9bedfa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/BB9ffqeBQZWhXkd3hG3d2NTq37M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-545693272-ece5eb5f452149eb84391217fd9bedfa.jpg\" width=\"2784\" height=\"2784\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with a blonde cornrowed braided ponytail at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships in London\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Leon Neal \/\u00a0Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Not looking to have your hair in your face all day? Simply cornrow the front of your head by a few inches and braid out the rest like regular box braids. That way, you can easily sweep back your hair. And remember: The higher the ponytail, the more striking it will be.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Put your cornrowed ponytail into a single braid \u00e0 la Beyonc\u00e9 to spruce up your look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Traditional Shuruba\/Albaso Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1098\" alt=\"A traditional Shuruba\/Albaso cornrow hairstyle, viewed from the top of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oC89vV8lF4qO6ON_BsBEWS1HAfk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.01.56PM-160cca6b35044bc8b0f74b7f57b5fd45.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oC89vV8lF4qO6ON_BsBEWS1HAfk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.01.56PM-160cca6b35044bc8b0f74b7f57b5fd45.png\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1098\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A traditional Shuruba\/Albaso cornrow hairstyle, viewed from the top of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hannahjoytv \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ethiopia and Eritrea are home to a gorgeous cornrow hairstyle known as a &#8220;Shuruba&#8221; or &#8220;Albaso.&#8221; With this style, the front half of the hair is cornrowed down like a crown while the rest is let down for a beautiful half-up, half-down hairdo.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>For special events, a headband can be added to enhance the look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sunbeam Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2943\" height=\"2943\" alt=\"Actor Ella Balinska with a cornrow hairstyle on at the 2021 Fashion Awards in London\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/EPGAAI0fRgOMTjptilpWIJmXsps=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1356264454-5e98a7a4ad354df89579aca6cc6b3c77.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/EPGAAI0fRgOMTjptilpWIJmXsps=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1356264454-5e98a7a4ad354df89579aca6cc6b3c77.jpg\" width=\"2943\" height=\"2943\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Ella Balinska with a cornrow hairstyle on at the 2021 Fashion Awards in London\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Gareth Cattermole \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These multi-dimensional cornrows add a bit of flare to the classic slick-back look. The delicate touch of baby hair is also a vibe.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half-and-Half Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"1099\" alt=\"Half and half box braids and cornrows, viewed from the top down and close to the front of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Om00LCrvcduXZi5SdCUAAg3ceUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.50.49PM-f2dcc54660f2404291856aee4b2b16c0.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Om00LCrvcduXZi5SdCUAAg3ceUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.50.49PM-f2dcc54660f2404291856aee4b2b16c0.png\" width=\"947\" height=\"1099\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Half and half box braids and cornrows, viewed from the top down and close to the front of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@ancestralstrands \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Can&#8217;t decide between a cornrow or box braid style? No problem\u2014you can combine the two (and create bold braid patterns while you&#8217;re at it). For a festive wintery look, attempt a six-pointed snowflake shape at the scalp.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Full Cornrowed Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2389\" alt=\"Actor Chant\u00c3\u00a9 Adams with a half cornrow, half loose coil hairstyle at the 2018 Build Series event in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aETgigV2WywS5rlAozwEjJmbRwY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1040095292-a95e0a2799454f4990e3c58af2d06843.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aETgigV2WywS5rlAozwEjJmbRwY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1040095292-a95e0a2799454f4990e3c58af2d06843.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2389\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Chant\u00c3\u00a9 Adams with a half cornrow, half loose coil hairstyle at the 2018 Build Series event in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jim Spellman\u00a0\/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> We&#8217;re taking cues from actor Chant\u00e9 Adams, who looks stunning in cornrows. Here, she pulls them back into a voluminous hairstyle.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Blue Cornrow Top Bun <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"1134\" alt=\"A person with blue cornrow hairstyle, swept back into a high bun\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IRBfVH0TuHOfWsd13SW6eCJUvB0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.53.34PM-40d287295ea84e4a81b75766e9812dd6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IRBfVH0TuHOfWsd13SW6eCJUvB0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ScreenShot2022-09-11at8.53.34PM-40d287295ea84e4a81b75766e9812dd6.png\" width=\"912\" height=\"1134\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with blue cornrow hairstyle, swept back into a high bun\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@cutelooksdar \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> An updo is a sophisticated hairstyle that pairs fantastically with cornrows. Most might opt for a low-placed bun, but if you want to stand out, braid your hair into an elaborate topknot. The style looks extra stunning in bold shades of blue.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Gold Wire Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Rear view of a braided hairstyle with gold wire details throughout \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lZN2qnqb71ZwHsdQ6EPf4euJzTI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/50668289_527920857692227_7962785298730020067_n-468524b3334c461cb5a22c8d118325d1-2142b22c236548fa9e215d26417f2960.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lZN2qnqb71ZwHsdQ6EPf4euJzTI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/50668289_527920857692227_7962785298730020067_n-468524b3334c461cb5a22c8d118325d1-2142b22c236548fa9e215d26417f2960.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rear view of a braided hairstyle with gold wire details throughout \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@biancajasminelawson \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You&#8217;ve seen what a cornrow top knot looks like, but here&#8217;s what a low bun looks like, with glam gold thread interspersed.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half-Up Space Buns <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Singer FKA Twigs with a space bun cornrow hairstyle at the 2015 BRIT Awards in London\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UnG_tvF3SwV-u5GLVqUNHrFTsfs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-465207264-7a6f167875a1449da2a2e66b1c788316.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UnG_tvF3SwV-u5GLVqUNHrFTsfs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-465207264-7a6f167875a1449da2a2e66b1c788316.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer FKA Twigs with a space bun cornrow hairstyle at the 2015 BRIT Awards in London\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Samir Hussein \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want a style that&#8217;s equal parts regal and convenient, an elegant set of half-up space buns may be just what you need. Keeping the front part of your hair neatly cornrowed ensures longevity, while the braids toward the back are free.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_60-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Add some artful edges or decorative charms, and get ready for the compliments to flow in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pink Bob <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_62-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow bob hairstyle with pink extensions and an asymmetrical design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_19-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-8aLfEatRA3Fars4MZBSs2xtFg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/39220969_1879921628743821_3936722315705313297_n-8676adbfadc442c69d14721a0f9edce8-d546aaa995644cad935d118f6c9e1d54.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-8aLfEatRA3Fars4MZBSs2xtFg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/39220969_1879921628743821_3936722315705313297_n-8676adbfadc442c69d14721a0f9edce8-d546aaa995644cad935d118f6c9e1d54.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow bob hairstyle with pink extensions and an asymmetrical design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@braidsgang \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Did you think you couldn&#8217;t achieve a beautiful bob hairstyle with cornrows? It&#8217;s more than possible (and looks amazing with asymmetrical braided parts). Throw in some pastel pink extensions for an edgy yet soft look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_20-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">20<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Red Braided Updo <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_65-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Keke Palmer with bright red cornrows swept into a high ponytail while in New York City in 2017 \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_20-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/SSTiJZRVwaFxvf1TDGsfEDf91PI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-633500722-cee2298f401a4757b1da2ed5c6f56ebe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/SSTiJZRVwaFxvf1TDGsfEDf91PI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-633500722-cee2298f401a4757b1da2ed5c6f56ebe.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Keke Palmer with bright red cornrows swept into a high ponytail while in New York City in 2017 \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Raymond Hall \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Take your cornrow hairstyle up a notch with a fiery red hue. Trust us, you&#8217;ll stop traffic.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_21-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">21<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_67-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Mohawk <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Regina King with a half cornrowed mohawk at the 2017 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic event in Pacific Palisades, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_21-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MgjTXnuvT7osLfiVfTzAiJmhuFQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/reginaking-737113df1db34b56b1be930459457e8c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MgjTXnuvT7osLfiVfTzAiJmhuFQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/reginaking-737113df1db34b56b1be930459457e8c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Regina King with a half cornrowed mohawk at the 2017 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic event in Pacific Palisades, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jeffrey Mayer \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This braided mohawk truly makes a statement. We love how Regina King does cornrows on one side, but keeps her curls out.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_22-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">22<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Alternating Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_71-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Model Jourdan Dunn with straight back cornrows, some thin, some thick\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_22-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/XJ7wXgImgMrQZxLcLsLL4VFfzCw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/41975219_724146521278699_888556468921661896_n-d817fe2f5b9b41c89026ffc9461508af-f379d6dbb762447780dacff1e47af152.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/XJ7wXgImgMrQZxLcLsLL4VFfzCw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/41975219_724146521278699_888556468921661896_n-d817fe2f5b9b41c89026ffc9461508af-f379d6dbb762447780dacff1e47af152.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Model Jourdan Dunn with straight back cornrows, some thin, some thick\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jourdandunn \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Model and actor Jourdan Dunn is no stranger to experimenting with hairstyles, and of course, this includes cornrows. If you want to cop her style, add two mini cornrows between the main ones and leave your baby hairs out, sans gel.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_23-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">23<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_73-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Afro Puffs with Beaded Accent Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A person with braids in the front of her hair, the rest in afro puffs with accessories\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_23-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aGDASeUy_UfMEJekCxEzT-3FFK4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/20634132_160288664541845_8407555196686696448_n-7e8462f8b21b47f09dd276e6fa83758f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/aGDASeUy_UfMEJekCxEzT-3FFK4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/20634132_160288664541845_8407555196686696448_n-7e8462f8b21b47f09dd276e6fa83758f.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with braids in the front of her hair, the rest in afro puffs with accessories\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@miss.cameroon \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If a single cornrow part isn&#8217;t enough, you can always opt for two and create an accented hairstyle. Afro puffs look dynamic when paired with cornrows, especially if you add charms and other accessories to complete the look. We also love it when beads can be thrown in.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_24-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">24<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_76-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Bun <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Flora Coquerel with cornrows and a low bun at the Nina Ricci Fall\/Winter 2025\/2026 runway show in Paris, France\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_24-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/icLq6Z0tmLeHDf1BJRtDGvRU-2Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/FloraCoquerel-843c6bac2bfa4b1eb50dcdd46c08f1b9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/icLq6Z0tmLeHDf1BJRtDGvRU-2Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/FloraCoquerel-843c6bac2bfa4b1eb50dcdd46c08f1b9.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Flora Coquerel with cornrows and a low bun at the Nina Ricci Fall\/Winter 2025\/2026 runway show in Paris, France\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Daniel Zuchnik \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_78-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Don&#8217;t know what to do with the ends of your hair? Tie it in a low bun to make a high-fashion statement.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_25-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">25<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Platinum Middle-Part Plaits <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Solange with platinum blonde plaits and cornrows at the 2017 Maryam Nassir Zadeh fashion show in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_25-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DWy0YYddje3rL6bQFehNImSBBUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-846150732-bae8e726f2cd4fb8afe676f1629c2517.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DWy0YYddje3rL6bQFehNImSBBUk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-846150732-bae8e726f2cd4fb8afe676f1629c2517.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Solange with platinum blonde plaits and cornrows at the 2017 Maryam Nassir Zadeh fashion show in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Mireya Acierto \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_81-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Lighter colors tend to make the details of your cornrow hairstyle pop, and this is especially true with a pale shade like platinum. To add extra definition, alternate between braid sizes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_26-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">26<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Old Hollywood Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_83-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Amandla Stenberg with a cornrow hairstyle in a soft, old Hollywood wave \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_26-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/liYmiCNP5DIbsHc1VXDYHcAlm28=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/52594948_788663948161005_8756672403456203790_n-11f8363a230b44a9a3ec39ff0af7e04e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/liYmiCNP5DIbsHc1VXDYHcAlm28=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/52594948_788663948161005_8756672403456203790_n-11f8363a230b44a9a3ec39ff0af7e04e.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Amandla Stenberg with a cornrow hairstyle in a soft, old Hollywood wave \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@amandlastenberg \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The swooping, finger-waved cornrows Amandla Stenberg wore to the 2019 Oscars give major Old Hollywood.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_27-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">27<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Regal Red Puffs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_86-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow hairstyle with afro puffs down the center of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_27-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/c08Uy2ZO692oEPKcMAebl-FOz_M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/30867846_225664798190295_6779171174506037248_n-9c4fffe82d4c43348f485d022727e20c-57d71db6e4124e058135db3f34c422c7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/c08Uy2ZO692oEPKcMAebl-FOz_M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/30867846_225664798190295_6779171174506037248_n-9c4fffe82d4c43348f485d022727e20c-57d71db6e4124e058135db3f34c422c7.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of a cornrow hairstyle with afro puffs down the center of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hairbysusy \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Okay, you caught us\u2014we have a thing for puffs. But you can&#8217;t blame us when you see these rocking red cornrows support Princess Jasmine-esque banded puffs. Add some metallic thread and statement charms to your braids, and you can be our queen any time.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_28-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">28<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_88-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Large Milkmaid Braids with Accent Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_89-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A model with a milkmaid braid with two cornrowed braids toward the front of the head\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_28-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sIncU5nffdwg-73JeBzCBmZtaiQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69563131_2429780900421807_5316141894574226033_n-37a41531fddc4a6483152857928757dc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sIncU5nffdwg-73JeBzCBmZtaiQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69563131_2429780900421807_5316141894574226033_n-37a41531fddc4a6483152857928757dc.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A model with a milkmaid braid with two cornrowed braids toward the front of the head\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@magicfingersstudio \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_90-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want a look that&#8217;s half cornrow, half updo, then a milkmaid style might be right up your alley. Throw in a few frontal accent cornrows to complement your larger milkmaid braid, and you automatically modernize the look.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_91-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Add beads and braid charms to help enhance the style further.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_29-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">29<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_92-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> High Pink Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_93-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A person with pink cornrows that go into plaits, piled onto the top of her head in a high ponytail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_29-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D-8TTCwXEhs-7OjxWMjIsK6pwnw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/54277439_168102704080424_4134590500939868138_n-5994a06098194109b03de00e908bcd4a-2499fc74d4484f87924224c73a9367b9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D-8TTCwXEhs-7OjxWMjIsK6pwnw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/54277439_168102704080424_4134590500939868138_n-5994a06098194109b03de00e908bcd4a-2499fc74d4484f87924224c73a9367b9.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with pink cornrows that go into plaits, piled onto the top of her head in a high ponytail\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@shomadjozi \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_94-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Got love for millennial pink? Why not show your allegiance with a partial cornrow-to-box braid ponytail? For a little more &#8220;oomph,&#8221; wrap the braids around your ponytail instead of using a standard hair tie.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_30-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">30<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_95-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Giant Cornrow Faux Hawk <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_96-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Singer Janelle Monet with cornrows down the side of her head, the center of her hair piled into one giant mohawk cornrow at the 2015 Met Gala in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_30-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nt-4ayqZC9m3eEnuGQ5K6CVb0Zs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-472252894-0cbfb65ecde7411c82c98af9c7a55b9e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nt-4ayqZC9m3eEnuGQ5K6CVb0Zs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-472252894-0cbfb65ecde7411c82c98af9c7a55b9e.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer Janelle Monet with cornrows down the side of her head, the center of her hair piled into one giant mohawk cornrow at the 2015 Met Gala in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>James Devaney \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_97-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows and faux hawks go together like PB&amp;J; the braided sections are reminiscent of shaved parts. Additionally, if you have a skilled braider, you can combine whatever braid designs you want for a truly memorable look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_31-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_31-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">31<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_31-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_98-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Heart-Shaped Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_99-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Rear view of a hair cornrowed into a heart-shaped design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_31-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/R1c2MGRukjueXPgrB3lp2NWk2gs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/80720124_166049314699058_3185536458027127728_n-2cf85ed272c2404daecad40b14200692-016a4d028b2540b09afac81924b286c9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/R1c2MGRukjueXPgrB3lp2NWk2gs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/80720124_166049314699058_3185536458027127728_n-2cf85ed272c2404daecad40b14200692-016a4d028b2540b09afac81924b286c9.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rear view of a hair cornrowed into a heart-shaped design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@hairhealthhumanity \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_100-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Believe it or not, with the right braider, this heart-shaped cornrow pattern will be a cinch to recreate.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_32-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_32-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">32<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_32-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_101-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Red Carpet-Ready Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_102-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Danai Gurira on the red carpet with a half cornrow, half box braid hairstyle, her hair and ears adorned with gold accessories at the 2019 Academy Awards in Hollywood, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_32-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6Th5L_eEndkhExFJNW7XBze5rzk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1127187042-c9f9022e07e14086860e2ba75f43d4cf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6Th5L_eEndkhExFJNW7XBze5rzk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1127187042-c9f9022e07e14086860e2ba75f43d4cf.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Danai Gurira on the red carpet with a half cornrow, half box braid hairstyle, her hair and ears adorned with gold accessories at the 2019 Academy Awards in Hollywood, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jeff Kravitz \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_103-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re looking to add something special to your cornrow hairstyle for an upcoming event, try Danai Gurira&#8217;s Oscars approach and top off your crown with a gold headband. Decadent earrings are the icing on the cake.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_33-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_33-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">33<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_33-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_104-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Half-Fulani, Half-Down <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_105-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Vick Hope with a half-fulani braided hairstyle at teh 2024 MTV EMAs in Manchester, England\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_33-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9hmdMY--5dKWy9m0C7yaOC1Cpg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/VickHope-f41329bdd32f4bdd88594eb5d2becc25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9hmdMY--5dKWy9m0C7yaOC1Cpg4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/VickHope-f41329bdd32f4bdd88594eb5d2becc25.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Vick Hope with a half-fulani braided hairstyle at teh 2024 MTV EMAs in Manchester, England\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Daniele Venturelli \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_106-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows don&#8217;t have to be complete to be a statement. Go for a half-cornrow &#8216;do at the top, and let the ends fall effortlessly at the back.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_34-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_34-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">34<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_34-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_107-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows with Sculptural Low Bun <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_108-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2399\" height=\"2399\" alt=\"Actor Yara Shahidi viewed in profile, her hair half cornrowed, half in an architectural bun in the back at the 2019 CFDA Awards in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_34-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D58UtHcaK6RMksLPynLL7cmNgek=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147955345-65822855c4b5453ea1b9c16c49051dd9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/D58UtHcaK6RMksLPynLL7cmNgek=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147955345-65822855c4b5453ea1b9c16c49051dd9.jpg\" width=\"2399\" height=\"2399\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Yara Shahidi viewed in profile, her hair half cornrowed, half in an architectural bun in the back at the 2019 CFDA Awards in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Taylor Hill \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_109-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A cornrowed updo is protective and stylish, and the possibilities are endless. As with all protective styles, speak up if your braider is laying on the tension.\u00a0If you feel post-appointment tightness, loosen up your braids.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_35-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_35-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">35<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_35-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_110-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Simple Straight-Backs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_111-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Kelly Rowland with simple straight-back cornrows\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_35-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/pRHJV9ia8pnlzFZEss6Y5GKJt8Q=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/87861828_811402532691107_878030721670700967_n-20a8c43c3d9f4d6baee86d3551805792.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/pRHJV9ia8pnlzFZEss6Y5GKJt8Q=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/87861828_811402532691107_878030721670700967_n-20a8c43c3d9f4d6baee86d3551805792.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kelly Rowland with simple straight-back cornrows\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@kellyrowland \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_112-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If laying your baby hairs isn&#8217;t a priority, Kelly Rowland&#8217;s slicked-back braids are just your style.\u00a0Follow the icon&#8217;s lead and pair the style with no-makeup makeup to bring the look full circle.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_36-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_36-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">36<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_36-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_113-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Micro-Cornrows and Baby Hairs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_114-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Singer and socialite Justine Skye with micro cornrows and her baby hairs laid\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_36-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/GDkYLgmRWXm0eRnMAlwoCyXrnf4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71714578_687953181695010_4738075994113549269_n-156429a3de344ec0ac675d19644a9331-69e245720c4f4780bb7600b0a99a2e66.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/GDkYLgmRWXm0eRnMAlwoCyXrnf4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71714578_687953181695010_4738075994113549269_n-156429a3de344ec0ac675d19644a9331-69e245720c4f4780bb7600b0a99a2e66.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer and socialite Justine Skye with micro cornrows and her baby hairs laid\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@braidsgang \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_115-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Justine Skye&#8217;s baby hair-framed micro-cornrows are the perfect style for vacation. A silk scarf and castor oil for your edges are essential for maintaining this style and your hairline.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_37-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_37-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">37<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_37-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_116-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Thick Cornrows with Woven Rope <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_117-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Janelle Monae with thick white rope woven into cornrows at the 2019 AFI Fest in Hollywood, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_37-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mWfmB2-yVG2UgMNk9OKuzekvhj4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1187757362-e87cc6aa4452432fbdabc53d6bbc82b6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mWfmB2-yVG2UgMNk9OKuzekvhj4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1187757362-e87cc6aa4452432fbdabc53d6bbc82b6.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Janelle Monae with thick white rope woven into cornrows at the 2019 AFI Fest in Hollywood, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Tommaso Boddi \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_118-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Janelle Monae&#8217;s white-adorned cornrows prove how easy it is to accessorize even the simplest style.\u00a0You can use string or even ribbon to add a pop of color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_38-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_38-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">38<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_38-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_119-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Honey-Colored Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_120-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A person with a honey-highlighted cornrow hairstyle\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_38-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ESe03Otz0_Xczrdzkw5AVC2ednY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71297648_2455960694660163_365551951162865983_n-de67db036b5a4be4885177dde750cbca-36944df3bace4393a752400155612d65.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ESe03Otz0_Xczrdzkw5AVC2ednY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/71297648_2455960694660163_365551951162865983_n-de67db036b5a4be4885177dde750cbca-36944df3bace4393a752400155612d65.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with a honey-highlighted cornrow hairstyle\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@joyjah \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_121-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Want to try a new hair color without committing? Use braiding hair to experiment. Have fun with it\u2014you only have to live with your new hue for four to six weeks.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_122-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>A golden blonde hair color, like the honey hue above, is an easy and low-maintenance place to start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_39-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_39-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">39<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_39-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_123-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Low Cornrowed Ponytail <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_124-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Actor Zo\u00eb Kravitz with a classic cornrow hairstyle at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_39-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nJO-2zBq42ghLstg0lQH17sgYF4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1141863000-e636164282034baaa26eef659bafe40f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/nJO-2zBq42ghLstg0lQH17sgYF4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1141863000-e636164282034baaa26eef659bafe40f.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Zo\u00eb Kravitz with a classic cornrow hairstyle at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Bauzen \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_125-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When it comes to cornrows, the length of your hair doesn&#8217;t matter unless you&#8217;re wearing a cropped look.\u00a0Just look at Zo\u00eb Kravitz, who wore classic straight-back cornrows to the 2019 Met Gala.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_40-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_40-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">40<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_40-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_126-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Face-Framing Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_127-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"FKA Twigs applying red lipstick and wearing a cornrow hairstyle\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_40-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HU1Cnln5TRPxVI78ikk1Ryl69Zw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69398364_133026278120301_8339542798451611315_n-5e3ad4d5c524418e95396df786489186-4fbd473681854f838601c97e00a42019.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HU1Cnln5TRPxVI78ikk1Ryl69Zw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/69398364_133026278120301_8339542798451611315_n-5e3ad4d5c524418e95396df786489186-4fbd473681854f838601c97e00a42019.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"FKA Twigs applying red lipstick and wearing a cornrow hairstyle\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@fkatwigs \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_128-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Add face-framing &#8220;fringe&#8221; like singer FKA Twigs. The loose, multicolored ends here give this style extra oomph.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_129-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>If you&#8217;re afraid the braids may unravel, place an elastic that matches your hair color where the hair is loose for security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_41-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_41-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">41<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_41-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_130-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Feed-In Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_131-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Jordyn Woods with feed-in cornrows and baby hair laid in swoops\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_41-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Mf7GF4bHYdBjbZi_uAEpslxP27A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/73470550_140972523968814_8097244929185395081_n-2cb961f5f83f40dcb610ce4a8768e6a2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Mf7GF4bHYdBjbZi_uAEpslxP27A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/73470550_140972523968814_8097244929185395081_n-2cb961f5f83f40dcb610ce4a8768e6a2.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jordyn Woods with feed-in cornrows and baby hair laid in swoops\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jordynwoods \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_132-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want a lighter, sleek-looking cornrowed look, feed-in braids are the way to go.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_42-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_42-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">42<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_42-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_133-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Pigtails with Gilded Accents <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_134-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Actor Kerry Washington with cornrows and fluffy hair coming out of her low ponytail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_42-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dfj5nFqF7UuW-aHt5YVkYP4RuPQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72623187_2195670610725928_822582593342256913_n-db8211b4e7824fd0bb889fdf111e0602-2cf9ca845c0d41ff83759d8e5ab5574d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dfj5nFqF7UuW-aHt5YVkYP4RuPQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72623187_2195670610725928_822582593342256913_n-db8211b4e7824fd0bb889fdf111e0602-2cf9ca845c0d41ff83759d8e5ab5574d.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Actor Kerry Washington with cornrows and fluffy hair coming out of her low ponytail\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@kerrywashington \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_135-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Kerry Washington always finds new ways to have fun with her beauty looks. Here, she adds gold embellishments to her braids, a simple way to elevate any cornrow hairstyle.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_43-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_43-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">43<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_43-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_136-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Waist-Length Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_137-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Singer and actor Serayah with a partially cornrowed, partially box braided hairstyle at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_43-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/snfBboofNqACNS5VyexIgz5Jmjo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-634803766-e7b76346204f43c288aa5207ec246d2e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/snfBboofNqACNS5VyexIgz5Jmjo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-634803766-e7b76346204f43c288aa5207ec246d2e.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer and actor Serayah with a partially cornrowed, partially box braided hairstyle at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Earl Gibson III \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_138-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The ability to experiment with hair lengths is one of the best benefits of cornrows. You can go as short or as long as you want without hesitation.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_44-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_44-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">44<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_44-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_139-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Side-Parted Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_140-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2204\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Singer Halsey with a partial cornrow, partial box braid hairstyle at the 2017 Jingle Ball in Washington, DC\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_44-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YRFXCU7oDE9erJXtgSvwDBUljvc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-890677132-448bb6c9edee4a3a98de9cbcba1a1faa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YRFXCU7oDE9erJXtgSvwDBUljvc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-890677132-448bb6c9edee4a3a98de9cbcba1a1faa.jpg\" width=\"2204\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Singer Halsey with a partial cornrow, partial box braid hairstyle at the 2017 Jingle Ball in Washington, DC\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Paul Morigi \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_141-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Side-parted cornrows offer lower hair maintenance and an elegant finish. Keeping things low-key with your makeup provides a great opportunity to experiment with makeup.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_45-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_45-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">45<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_45-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_142-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Wavy Patterned Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_143-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with cornrows styled into a swoopy curl on her forehead at the 2019 'The Lion King' Hollywood premiere \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_45-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vJUOTFgRvfFwt4t0cpLSBmZ1xoU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1161092581-d58231c6486d44f1a034db48f16ab469.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vJUOTFgRvfFwt4t0cpLSBmZ1xoU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1161092581-d58231c6486d44f1a034db48f16ab469.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 with cornrows styled into a swoopy curl on her forehead at the 2019 'The Lion King' Hollywood premiere \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jon Kopaloff \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_144-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beyonc\u00e9 is constantly finding new ways to show off elements of her roots. We love this look for a special event or when you want to shake up your cornrow hairstyle.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_46-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_46-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">46<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_46-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_145-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Alternating Thickness Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_146-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi viewed from the side, her hair in cornrows of varying size in New York City in 2019\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_46-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/r0G1yQDHaS1qlk2xcDU0hZxuSxA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147894889-21bd2525ecd145c1a2c0dbe3768801d0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/r0G1yQDHaS1qlk2xcDU0hZxuSxA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1147894889-21bd2525ecd145c1a2c0dbe3768801d0.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Yara Shahidi viewed from the side, her hair in cornrows of varying size in New York City in 2019\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Gotham \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_147-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Braids don&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t experiment with texture. Intermix mini cornrows with regular-sized or jumbo braids to give your style some artistic roots\u2014literally and figuratively.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_47-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_47-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">47<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_47-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_148-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows and Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_149-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" alt=\"Gabrielle Union with two large cornrows, two smaller cornrows fed into them on the side\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_47-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gyhmHjp3dUvMwn1nIwbzrhYNMbU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/75156335_1221692961371916_4290669164132115901_n-d26318ba4bf845f58b21206aa85b013c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gyhmHjp3dUvMwn1nIwbzrhYNMbU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/75156335_1221692961371916_4290669164132115901_n-d26318ba4bf845f58b21206aa85b013c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Gabrielle Union with two large cornrows, two smaller cornrows fed into them on the side\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@gabunion \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_150-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Rocking two braids doesn&#8217;t have to be boring. Add a couple of small cornrows to each side for a little pizzazz.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_48-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_48-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">48<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_48-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_151-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mix-Matched Parting <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_152-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Amber Rose Gill at the 2025 BRIT Awards in London, England\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_48-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DScEHUr56Sh5me90Sz_fwksND5Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/AmberRoseGill-f23ad51400264695a9cb0decbba5782e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/DScEHUr56Sh5me90Sz_fwksND5Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/AmberRoseGill-f23ad51400264695a9cb0decbba5782e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Amber Rose Gill at the 2025 BRIT Awards in London, England\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Mike Marsland \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_153-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows don&#8217;t always follow the same straight-back rules. The look above proves the versatility of the hairstyle, and it&#8217;s achieved by simply mix-matching your parting for a bold finish.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_49-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_49-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">49<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_49-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_154-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrows and Curls <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_155-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"KARABA with cornrows and curly face-framing pieces at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_49-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/VELwwnPPieqcnqZePU_mb9fmUZY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/karaba-830cad0d388945dbb30868e7caed52b7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/VELwwnPPieqcnqZePU_mb9fmUZY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/karaba-830cad0d388945dbb30868e7caed52b7.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"KARABA with cornrows and curly face-framing pieces at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Amy Sussman \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_156-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Curly face-framing pieces at the front? Absolutely.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_50-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_50-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">50<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 50<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_50-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_157-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cornrow Sew-In <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_158-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Storm Reid posing frontal view\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_50-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/miMEPaBwIvu-GiCT_sbZiQxff2A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/stormreid-f14a19b64341459fa326ed6a200297d5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/miMEPaBwIvu-GiCT_sbZiQxff2A=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/stormreid-f14a19b64341459fa326ed6a200297d5.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Storm Reid posing frontal view\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@stormreid \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_159-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hybrid sew-in braids are totally trending right now. Storm Reid puts her own spin on the look with freestyle cornrows in the front and some cute curled extensions in the back.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/cornrow-hairstyles-11913117&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/A4zLmDChC39-yPalvQR9_j9q1ZA=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/tems3-c9e222cb5c6c47e5ad6cc0166789086f.png&#8221;] 50 Stunning Cornrow Hairstyles to Show Your Stylist Protective and chic. By Cortney Moore Cortney Moore Cortney is a contributing writer for Byrdie where she covers natural hair and aesthetic treatments. Byrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines and Bianca Lambert Bianca Lambert Bianca is a contributing writer for Byrdie specializing in natural hair and skincare. 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