There are innumerable ways to fashion braids. You can double them up for French braids, twist them into tiny micros or wear jumbo-size ones. But for Black women, no style is more classic than cornrows. They’re a go-to style that suits various lengths and textures, and it’s one of the few hairstyles that’s been passed down through the generations.
And beyond its intricate beauty, the protective style is also a quick and convenient way to keep the hair tucked away when you need a break from daily manipulation. Of course, there are a few precautions to take before installing them, but when done correctly, cornrows are an easy slay that can be fashioned into plenty of different lengths, thicknesses and patterns. If you’re low on inspo, check out some of our favorite celebrity cornrow looks ahead.
Originally posted on StyleCaster.
Jordin Sparks
At the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, Sparks looked gorgeous in a simple set of straight-back cornrows.
Jasmine Sanders
The model's blond cornrows were a red-carpet highlight at the Madeworn x Roc96 pop-up event.
Margot Bingham
Bingham was a standout in this braided 'do at the 2016 premiere for Barbershop: The Next Cut.
Nicki Minaj
In December 2016, the rapper rang in the new year rocking waist-length cornrows pulled up into a high ponytail.
Kat Graham
For the 2015 Angel Ball, the actor and singer rocked cornrows pulled back into a bun at the nape of her neck.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
At the 2015 BBC Music Awards, the singer paired her vibrant green shadow with a trifecta of braids.
Ruth Negga
For the 2017 Met Gala, Negga stunned in short, straight-back cornrows.
Halsey
At Jingle Ball 2017, the singer showed off her brown locks in sideswept braids.
Keke Palmer
The actor and singer opted for red-hot braids while visiting Hollywood Today Live in 2017.
Mel B
The former Spice Girl traded in her signature curls for straight-back cornrows at the 2016 premiere of Angry Birds.
Serayah
Serayah's medium-size sideswept cornrows were a winning look at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards.
Tia Mowry
For the 2017 premiere of All Eyez on Me, the actor rocked a set of cornrows varying in size and tucked at the nape of her neck.
Yara Shahidi
For the 2017 American Music Awards, the actor pulled her micro cornrows back into a low ponytail.
Zendaya
For Glamour's 2016 Game Changers event, the actor looked drop-dead gorgeous in chestnut cornrows.
Lupita Nyong’o
The actor tucked the ends of her tiny cornrows under a braided bun for the 2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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