Hair Cornrows And Hair Braid – Tips For No Side Effects

How To Braid Hair Cornrows


Cornrows, also known as track or flat braids, are braids that stay close to your scalp. These are created by dividing your hair in sections and braiding them, picking up hair from as you go. You can keep cornrows in your hair for some time but you need to take care of your hair. One of the major side effects of cornrow braids is possibly to do with hygiene. In order to protect your hair against any side effects of regular washing you should ensure that you do wash your cornrows every week or so. For this you will have to first put on a stocking cap over all your braids. Once the braids are all bundled under the cap, you can press a mixture of shampoo and water through the cap. You will need to mix two tablespoons of water with a liter of water and use this liquid to wash your cornrows. Once you are done you should also use plain water to rinse out your hair, making sure that the roots of your hair are wet too. Your hair should then be completely dried as well. Using a conditioner after this is a good idea. You can also spray on a hair moisturizer to ensure that your cornrows hold up. You should also remember to regularly moisturize your hair and not wait for a shampoo before you do so. When going to bed you should take the precaution of tying on a silk scarf over your head.


One of the possible side effects of cornrows is the knotting of hair. If your cornrows are not comfortable and if you feel that they are very tight, you should instantly remove them. Your cornrows should be comfortable. You can leave cornrows in for some period of time but there is always the danger of leaving them in too long. When this happens the hair gets entangled. In some cases the entanglement is so serious that it may necessitate cutting off the hair. However, if you discover that you have left in your cornrows too long, there is no need to panic. You can try to untangle these. Specialists suggest using a ball tipped manicure punch since the pointed tip of this can easily undo the tiny and intricate braids. You may lose some hair with this process but that would still be less that if you had to cut off your hair. In order to avoid this eventuality you should take certain precautions. Never leave in very tight cornrows since these can make your life uncomfortable. You should also take the precaution of undoing your cornrows well in time, so that you don’t have to face the eventuality of cutting off your hair.

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