Caring for your Cornrows

Caring For Cornrows

African American braids are a classic look. There is something about braids for African Americans that scream ethnicity! Cornrows and other braids are just as popular today as they were ten years ago. Braids provide individuals with their own unique look. There are never two sets of braids that look the same. More people have chosen to be expressive with their individuality through braiding and rowing.

As with most things in the world, there are always negatives along with the positives. Cornrows are not difficult to maintain but you must follow some guidelines to ensure a successful braiding experience. You will want to follow the instructions to prevent breakage, dulling, frizzing or drying out of your hair from wearing cornrows or other braids.

To keep your braids well groomed and shining daily you will need to choose who does your braids carefully. Choose someone with plenty of experience and a license to do hair. Not all braids are created equal. Braiding is an art form, but it also has to be done properly to ensure the health of your hair.

Choose a hair dresser that has been in business for a while. Try to avoid new hairdressers or ones that are advertising an incredibly cheap price. They may be looking to get experience on your head. A good braider will have pictures of their previous work for you to view first. Also use references. If your friends or neighbors have had their hair corn rowed or braided ask for their suggestions on whom to use.

It is also important when having your hair braided that you grow your hair to the proper length before beginning a braiding process. The hair dresser must have enough hair to work with. If you have straight hair there should be at least 10 cm of hair for the hairdresser to work with. If your hair is curlier it must have at least 5 cm of hair length to work with for the hair dresser to be able to cornrow or braid your hair.

Once your hair has been corn rowed or braided it is important to maintain your healthy hair without disturbing the braids. Shampooing and conditioning your scalp and hair can be difficult to do without disturbing the braids. Try using a water pick or even massaging shower head to penetrate through the braids without disturbing them.

Night time can be especially challenging for those with braids. The constant friction between the braids and your pillow can cause your braids to become frizzy. Fly aways can also occur because of this.  Just as with natural hair, you’ll want to protect it at night. To prevent frizzies from occurring you must prevent the friction on the braids by wrapping them in a do rag or head cloth to protect the braids. Be sure to always wear a protective cloth before laying down even for a nap as the breakage or frizzing can occur.

It is important to keep up with the maintenance of your hair when wearing braids. The braiding process is very expensive and can be worn for up to a month or more. It is important to follow the hairdressers instructions as to when to get your hair trimmed and how often your braids need to be redone. By following their instructions you will have healthier hair and more beautiful braids.  Keep those braids looking good and presentable; it’s your present to the world!

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