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How to Braid Cornrows

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Learn how to braid cornrows to create a classic black hair style with expert cornrow tips in this free hair styling video series.

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Tags: care, hair, hairstyling, braids, hairstyle, styles, cornrows, afro

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Summary: Cornrows are a black hair style, originally from Africa, that reemerged in American popular culture in the early 1970s. The cornrow is a tightly woven braid that is usually repeated in uniform rows, not unlike a cornfield. Designs are not limited to the traditional style though and various cornrow styles have been created over the years. Cornrows, similar to dreadlocks, can be left in for weeks at a time, as long as some simple hair care routines are observed, helping to keep the hair clean and the scalp moist and supple.

In this free hair care video series for black hair styles, you will learn how to braid cornrows. Our expert will give you a short lesson on the history of the cornrow hair style and show you how to plan your design, prepare the hair and do a basic cornrow braid. Also get hair care tips for managing your cornrows with a few homemade hair care product recipes to boot. Finally, learn how to take down your cornrows when you are ready for a new 'do.

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Expert: As a child, Jacqueline Green learned the art of cornrowing from the older women in her life. She watched them braid hair and sat for hours while they braided hers. Practicing on her dolls first, her sisters, herself, and now her three lovely daughters, the art has been passed down. She has become an expert at cornrowing over the past 15 years, studying natural hairstyling and providing hair care for her family and friends.

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