Finding a good braider is hard sometimes. Finding that person with those magic fingers that don’t pull too hard or braid too tight is one of my life missions, especially when it comes to cornrows. With cornrows I want the lines straight, parts crisp, and all the braids to be uniform. And with the weather getting cooler, ladies, I am all about protective styling. 

So without further ado, here are some cornrow looks to get inspired by.


@braided__  Not all cornrows have to be the classsic straight back style we all know and love. Cornrows up into a ponytail?! Yes, please!

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@classicbraids310 is a Los Angeles braider who provides both classy and trendy styles without using heat.

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braidsbyjassy_ has the straight lines we look for with a big braid, small braid look and I’m not mad at it!

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iamorhair_ put together this simple look.

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pearlthestylist_    clean, straight back stitch cornrows done perfectly.

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magicfingersstudio  YASSS! Zig-zag parts and red hair in this unique cornrow look!

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Slayedbymelb Baby hairs and hair jewelry put this cornrow look together

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Prettyquanteria_ cute swoop cornrows

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D0llaz is shown here with the old faithful cornrows all back but with a twist with the feed-in method.

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Jdivastyles is located in Phoenix, AZ but makes trip to Massachusetts every once in a while. Neat line and intricate angles make this swoop cornrow style beautiful.

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