Saturday, December 18, 2010

Tips When Choosing Cornrow Styles For Women

If you are fond of watching hip-hop dancing then you probably noticed a common hairstyle among the dancers especially women. If you are wondering what hairstyle that is then you should know that what you are seeing is the cornrow styles for women. Are you wondering why it is called as such? It is because it is inspired by the corn in rows.

This style originated in Africa and it is popular to the Africans. It became famous worldwide when people from other races started using it as their hairstyle especially when hip-hop became popular and dancers wear the style. Having this type of hairstyle requires some professional hair braiding and because of its popularity nowadays it is not impossible to find hair parlors or salons doing the job.

If you want this type of hair then you should head of to the nearest salons. Look for the best hairstylist who can do it. Before you can have it, you have to select what type of braiding you want. There are three common types of cornrow. You can just select from these types depending on what type of occasion you would want to wear the hairstyle.

  1. If you want to wear it as an everyday hairdo then you can choose the circular cornrows. The braids are thin to medium in size which runs in complex circles. This style requires an expert professional because it is not easy to do.
    Photo of circular cornrow

  2. If you are heading off to some semi-formal to casual parties and you want a cornrow hairdo then you can choose the straight back type. The braids in this style run from front of the head going down to the nape. The braids are medium thick in size and it can be tied in a ponytail at the end or you can just have the braids can continued. This is an elegant type of the cornrow that it why it is perfect in many types of occasions.
    Photo of straight back cornrow

  3. The last common type which is usually seen in women attending formal affairs is the Goddess braids. If you are watching films on Greek gods and goddesses, try to look at the women's hairstyle and you will see what the Goddess cornrow is. The braids are made thick and can run around the head in different styles while making the scalp more visible. This style is perfect for formal parties and events.
    Photo of Goddess cornrow
Upon choosing what style you want then have it as your hairdo. You can have it as a temporary style or a long-term style. If you want to make it last long then you should know how to take care of it. During bathing time, be sure to shampoo it carefully so that it won't damage. Be sure to wash up all sides so that dirt and dust won't accumulate on the braided stands.

Aside from careful shampooing, you can cover you hairdo with cloth before you go to bed. This will help prevent loosing of the braids and damaging the style. When you go out of the house you can add some hair gel to keep it together.

If you had your hair in braids then you should know how to take care of it. There are many procedures on how to care for cornrow styles for women. You can always do your own research or simply ask for tips from hairstylists. You can always check how to maintain the style and how to care for it.

2 comments:

  1. I would love to see the other side of that goddess cornrow hairstyle.... please post more

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  2. This pic looks different from the goddess braids I'm used to. Do you have another picture or YouTube tutorial?

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