Straight-Back Cornrows

The breakdown

• Straight-Back Cornrows
• Neat Parts
• Braid Tails

How it is done

1. 10:00Separate a small piece at the front of the section and split it into three even pieces.
2. 20:28Pinch and hold the left and right pieces with your thumb, index and middle fingers — grip confidently.
3. 30:28Overhand method: bring the right side under the middle and grab the left, then rotate the top piece left and go under the middle again.
4. 40:28After one more half-rotation, start picking up hair as you go.
5. 50:56Slide a small amount of new hair into your index and thumb on each pass.
6. 60:56Remember R-U-A-R: rotate, go under, add hair, repeat.
7. 73:31Underhand method: palms face you, thumb goes under the middle, index finger presses on the scalp to keep the braid flat.
8. 84:41Keep the grip firm but not too tight — ask the person if it is pulling.

Products for this style

• Camille Rose

  Edge Freeze

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• Camille Rose

  Mint Condition Braid and Scalp Spray

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• Camille Rose

  Freshly Minted Braids Bundle

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• TGIN

  Thank God I'm Natural Hair Book (soft cover)

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• The Doux

  Mousse Def Texture Foam

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• Camille Rose

  Curl Maker Defining Gel

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• TGIN

  Green Tea Super Moist Leave-In Conditioner

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• Mielle Organics

  Pomegranate & Honey Coil Sculpting Custard

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