Cornrow is a style of traditionally three-strand braids, originating in Africa in which the hair is braided very close to the scalp, using an underhand upward motion to make a continuous, raised row.
Cornrow hairstyle for natural hair
Cornrow hairstyle in Africa also covers a wide social terrain religion, kinship, status, age, racial diversity and other attributes of identity can all be expressed in hairstyle.
The benefits of cornrow for natural hair are protective styling, versatility and this hairstyle protects the hair from breakages and moisture loss as it is wrapped and tucked away, this results in healthy hair growth, and you should not leave your braids for too long as it can cause hair damage and loss also keep braids and scalp clean to help your hair grow and cornrow are a timeless and elegant hairstyle that can enhance the beauty of natural hair.
History and cultural significance of cornrows in African culture, depictions of women with what appear to the cornrows have been found in Stone Age paintings in the Tassili plateau of the Sahara and have been dated as far back 3000 B.C.
The symbolism of cornrows in different cultures, cornrows were merely hairstyles in ancient civilizations they held symbolic meanings. They were often used to indicate social status wealth or tribal affiliation.
Cornrow has a protective style, braided cornrow wigs reduce friction against clothing, pillows, and other surfaces which helps minimize hair breakage and split ends.
Cornrows are versatile as they can be made with or without hair extensions. Additionally, there are multiple hair accessories you can put on to make your braids appear more beautiful you can also go for different cornrow hairstyles, which don’t always have to be straight.
Cornrow helps natural hair grow. This hairstyle keeps your hair neat and prevents grooming, daily grooming can strain your hair, causing split ends and breakage with minimal manipulation these issues will be rare giving your hair a chance to be strong and longer.