30 Incredible Cornrow Hairstyles You Will Want To See
A hairstyle that can be braided into various patterns
Hair | October 26, 2021
Cornrows have been around for years, and these types of braids continue to be a style many enjoy. The beauty of cornrows is that the patterns you can create with them are endless.
This is one of the hairstyles listed in the 13 black braid hairstyles you should know about, and now you can see more of what cornrows have to offer.
So, here are 30 cornrows hairstyles for you to enjoy.
1
Long Braided Ponytail
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There are so many tiny braids to make such a neat ponytail. If you like long hair, then this is definitely a hairstyle for you.
2
Stitched Cornrows
Instagram / touchofstyle_
Who said braids can’t be big and neat? Also, can we just take a moment to admire those perfect baby hairs?
3
Cornrows With Box Braids In The Back
Instagram / theforeign__way
Why not change it up with some hair accessories. This hairstyle uses gold cuffs and some stretchable hair braiding strings.
4
Pop Smoke Braids
Instagram / studio_hair_extensions
This was a known hairstyle worn by the late rapper Pop Smoke. This hairstyle brings simplicity and neatness together.
5
Straight Backs With Wooden Beads
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Take it all the way to the beginning with some long cornrows going towards the back.
6
Silver and Black
Instagram / braidenvy_
With some braids going back and a little bit of silver.
7
Flat Twists
Instagram / divasbeautyspot
Here is a twisted look on cornrows. These flat twists are small and are easy to create different hairstyles.
8
Medium and Small Cornrows
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Why not mix it up with different size braids.
9
Four Braids
Instagram / coleysia
Four large parts to make four beautiful braids. If you just want a short break from your hair, then this is a great hairstyle to try.
10
Small Cornrows Into a Ponytail
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Here is another braided ponytail, but this one has a few curly pieces in it. This hairstyle can be a ponytail one day and a bun the next.
11
Half Cornrows Half Box Braids
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If you like box braids and cornrows, here is a hairstyle that gives you the best of both worlds. This kind of hairstyle has more versatility than the braided ponytail.
12
Large Braids Into a Ponytail
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Before, you saw braided ponytails with small braids, so here is one with large braids. Also, to add to its beauty, this hairstyle has curly ends.
13
Neat Stitched Cornrows
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Stitched braids are called that because, with each plait, the hairstylist takes the same amount of hair. By the end of the braid, you should have a beautiful uniform stitched design.
14
Colored Braided Ponytail
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With braids, it is great to have a little bit of fun with color. These braids have dark roots, and the rest of the braids are an ashy blonde or silver color.
15
Beautiful Cornrows Into a Ponytail
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For braided ponytails, it is all about the cornrows. In this hairstyle, the stylist made sure the braids stood out. It is the braids in the middle that makes the statement.
16
Curvy Braids
Instagram / keyanatalented
Cornrows with a few criss-cross and curvy patterns.
17
Large Braids Mixed With Small Braids
Instagram / braidsbytattii
Another hairstyle with two different sizes of braids. Between each large braid, there are two small ones.
18
Lemonade Braids With a Heart
Instagram / deesbeauties
What makes this beautiful hairstyle even better is that braided heart on the side.
19
Cornrows Going To The Side
Instagram / braidbysonia
This is a hairstyle for those that love having their hair to the side. With this style you can also have a braided deep side part.
20
Small Braided Bun
Instagram / kiaharperbraids
A pretty braided bun is perfect for those hot summer days when you really don’t want your hair on your neck or back.
21
Cornrows With a Curly Weave
Instagram / crownedbyacherry
Mixing different styles can definitely make one beautiful hairstyle, and this hairstyle is a perfect example. You can have some neat cornrows in the front and a pretty curly weave in the back.
22
Braids With a Zigzag Part
Instagram / braidsby_nish
The neatness of these braids is on another level, and it is mesmerizing. When cornrows are done perfectly like this, you can’t help but be amazed.
23
A Braided Ponytail With Small and Large Braids
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What a beautiful braided ponytail with different size braids.
24
Cornrows With a Butterfly
Instagram / slayed_by.d
Before you saw a heart on the side now, you see a gorgeous butterfly on the side. The artwork that goes into these braided hairstyles is beautiful.
25
Brown Braids
Instagram / miaonthehair
Using neutral hair tones is always best around the fall and winter seasons.
26
A Pink Braided Bun
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Have some fun with a bright color such as pink.
27
Brown Feed In Braids
Instagram / shannon_olscott
Here is another black braid hairstyle you should try if you like cornrows but want the thickness of box braids.
28
Cornrows With a Light Brown Curly Weave
Instagram / splufiqhair
A beautiful light brown hairstyle with cornrows and a weave in the back.
29
Multidirectional Braids
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You can create whatever pattern you want with cornrows, and that’s what makes them great.
30
A Love For Cornrows
Instagram / styledby_yorke
As for the final hairstyle, why not end with a big red heart.