Cornrows and French braids use the same principles as braiding and plaiting. The only difference is braids and plaits use small sections of hair to make many individual braids/plaits. Cornrows and French braids use large sections of hair to make a continuous flat braid/plait.

There are two types off flat braids – overhand (French braid) and underhand (cornrows). Overhand is where you are bringing the hair toward the center, this method is used in French braids. Under handed where you are bringing the hair away from the center, this method is used in cornrows. They are really opposite sides of the same coin.

How to Cornrows

Part a long inch wide section of hair from the front of your head to the back.

Separate a piece of hair at the beginning of the row.

Divide that section into there parts.

Take the left section and bring it under the middle. Pick up some of the loose hair from the row.

Now take the right section and bring it under the middle. Pick up some of the loose hair from the row.

Repeat to the end.

How to braid overhand (French braiding)

Part a long inch wide section of hair from the front of your head to the back.

Separate a piece of hair at the beginning of the row.

Divide that section into there parts.

Take the left section and bring it over the middle. Pick up some of the loose hair from the row.

Now take the right section and bring it over the middle. Pick up some of the loose hair from the row.

Repeat to the end.

Note:

French braid or overhand flat braids are used in the Goddess style.

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written by Me, June 21, 2008

Their simple to do if you think about it
pictures with it would be more understandable thanks anyway :)

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written by Aisha, June 28, 2008

okay, you\'re the best, after following those simple directions i think i can get it, i am 29 and could never cornrow, so excited.

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written by bughuggr, July 10, 2008

What a perfect way to explain it- Thanks!

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written by AmyM, July 11, 2008

I'm glad it was helpful.

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written by singer1, August 06, 2008

Thank you AMY M !!! I feel confident that I can take your instructions with me and cornrow!!!!
keep up the good work!!
peace and love
Singer1

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