How To Cornrow Braid Your Hair
- Posted on 21 June, 2017
- Sew-In Hair Extensions
- By Anonymous
How to Cornrow Braid Your Hair | She’s back at it with a hair tutorial for you boos! I’ll show you how to braid your own hair with extensions in this simple DIY baddie braid tutorial. You boos are gonna be slaying out here in the summer heat. This braid style is great for girls on the go, protecting your natural hair, and saving you them coins at the salon. Watch me break it down for you! Let me know what trips you boos have planned this summer in the comment section below!
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Fine Comb
Clips
Hair ties
Two Mirrors
Hair Extensions
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♪ ♪: What's up beautiful people, It is your homegirl, Ms. Shameless all up in your building.. Is she rocking the baddie braids? Yes, This hairdo is perfect for summer, especially when you're sweating, and you don't want to deal with your hair.. Your scalp gets to breathe and your neck can breathe too, if you just pin it up.. But this is perfect if you have short hair long hair.. I have extensions in here, so I'm going to show you how to braid the extension in and you're going to get a nice arm workout, while you're at it. But anyways. Let me break it down for you. Okay You'll need some tools., So let's get into it.. Okay, you're going to need a few products. Hair for braiding., I'm using Kanekalon, which is a synthetic hair.. You'Re gon na need two packs of these., I'm using a styling product, more specifically edge control. Comb --. You can use your regular comb or a rat-tail comb.. Two mirrors, because you're going to need to see the back of your head to see what you're, doing. And either hair ties or clips. Also a little tip. When you have your hair extensions, I suggest dividing the sections first.. You don't want to do this when you're braiding, because your arms are going to be all sore and stressed out., But I'm going to go ahead and section these off and hang it in places that I can easily grab to add to my hair., I'm starting on Freshly cleaned hair.: You want to get super clean., You want to get into the scalp, because you are going to be rocking these braids for a little bit and a little tip is to not use conditioner, because when you condition the hair, it makes it soft, and I find that the hair slips out of the braid.. Then I'm going to section my hair into two, even sections down the middle., I'm going for eight braids., You can go for two., You can go for six.. Six is actually a good number, but I went with eight.. This is why I say: use clean hair because clearly I didn't scrub hard enough.. That'S what happens. My hair flakes [ ph. ] And I'm using my hair ties to keep the hair out of my way.. Get out of my way: trick. I'm gon na again section my hair into hair ties. And I'm using my edge control, especially in the front., And then I'm going to pick up my own hair with the synthetic hair.. So you need to know how to braid first.. But as you can see, I'm adding my hair to the synthetic hair. Picking up as I go along with my index finger., Let's take a closer look., I'm going to use this white synthetic hair. So you can see what exactly I'm doing., I'm wrapping the synthetic hair around my hair as such. See that Now I'm going to use my index finger and pick up some of my hair into the hair extension.. So now I have some black and some white. And that's what holds the hair onto my head by adding my hair onto the extension. As I pick up., That's the difference between singles and cornrows.. These are rows of corn in the corn fields., Hence cornrows.. But again, I'm just picking up adding my hair with my index finger and pulling up and around.. I don't know how else to explain: this. It's just best to watch. Okay. I have this chunk of my hair without any extensions. So it's just my own hair. I'm going to go ahead and add extension to that., I'm placing it in my pinkie finger and I'm wrapping it around with my hair. I'm picking up as I go along. And when you add the synthetic hair just make sure it's Really tight, so it doesn't loop.. If it's loose, the hair will stick up. The loop will lift.. You want the loop to stay down.. So now going back to real time where I don't have that white hair, although you can use different color synthetic hairs, and I have a video on my cotton candy version in the info box below.. This is really good for beginners, especially so you don't see that much of the flaws by adding hair that's the same color as your own., And this is a workout and a half for those arms.. So again, just adding and making my way down picking up hair, as I go. ♪ ♪ And you're gon na braid, all the way to the tippity-tips. That way it doesn't unravel as easy. And you're basically going to do the same thing. However, many more times for the braids that you have. And again, I'm going for eight., So I'm going to do this seven more times. And it's just parting keeping the hair separated by putting it in sections ..., Braiding tip. I found it was helpful when I took smaller sections of hair extension and added those to the front., And I got thicker, as I moved my way from the front of the braid to the back, and that gave it more of a real look. Because it's going from thin to thick versus having a really chunky extension right off the top. ♪ ♪ Also I found it was easier for me --. I don't know about you, ladies with curly hair --. I found it easier to braid when my hair was damp.. So I just went ahead and dampened my hair with some water.. Now this process took me an hour, possibly a little bit more.. It will probably take you longer. And here again I'm adding synthetic hair on the piece that doesn't have hair.. So if you notice that one of your hair doesn't have an extension in it, go ahead and add synthetic hair to that. And with the sections of hair, you want to gauge it., I'm using half a quarter of an inch half an inch of thickness of hair And I've added, maybe three to four pieces in my braid. I would say four. And I went ahead and added four chunks of extension in my hair. And it might take you a little bit to get used to it. But when you do get the hang of it, you'll know when to add it.. I try to add most of the extension closer to the front of my head. And once you are done braiding, you want to boil some water to seal the ends of the braids.. So you just go in there and maybe soak the hair for about a couple minutes.. The heat does mold the hair. So you want to make sure you straighten it out there with your hands, as I'm doing here, ensuring that it is nice and laid. And there you have it.. Those are the cornrow baddie braids.. All you need is a few packs of extensions and bam, Get them baby hairs laid.. I use the Eco Styler gel and, of course, a mandatory toothbrush. And those cornrows are on fleek girl., Yes, And that my friends is how you cornrow them braids and be a cute lil' baddie.. If you want to know how I got this bronzed glow, it's quite simple: actually., It's two fingers and some coconut oil.. This is a little inside joke. And make sure you guys like this video and comment below, and let me know what are your plans. This summer., Are you guys going anywhere exotic? Let me know. And subscribe to my channel., I'm almost at 1 million subscribers Woohoo Until next time. Remember to do you, be you and stay true. Boo. Be shameless., ♪, ♪,
Comments
Alex Gaboury: I'm mesmerized! You make this look so simple! Ps. You look incredible, literally glowing!
Kgapola & Pedi: The lighting in the studio is incredible - look at her skin, she's literally gold! Amazing
Rae Louis: Who's watching for fun. Knowing they will never ever ever be able to braid like this
Brandi Moore: The best explanation on how to braid! The white hair to explain was genius!!! I've watched so many videos and they are all literally redirecting people to some other video to figure it out. That was awesome! Thank you Maya!
mochacademic: Literally JUST started learning to cornrow my hair for the sake of styling my extremely heat damaged hair. THANK YOU!!!
Banee JL: Love your How-tos and tutorials! Well done and explained beautifully! Maya, girl you do not want to know how long it took for me to learn how to cornrow until I saw this video lol
Doctor Fashion: loooove it gal <3
Kétiana Bello: When you already know how to cornrow like this, but you have to watch your girl Maya do her thangggg! And gurrrllll that body tho!
SIMONESHARICE: yesss I'm loving this video, every little detail from the lighting to edit is 100% PERFECT
Infinite Angela: You make it look so easy. Your braids look amazing! Thanks for sharing this tutorial.
Vanessa Blanco: THIS VIDEO WAS AMAZING! You out did yourself with this one! LOVE IT GIRL ❤️
Qiana Butler: About damn time for your million! Girl you've earned it twice over. I just wanted to let you know i've been struggling with just riding down my own hair and this video was super helpful!
kimberlyskloset_: Love ALL +Shameless Maya videos! Always refreshing, authentic, informative, helpful and unselfish! Thank you for using your platform to inspire, motivate, encourage, and help others. ❣️❤️
Sweet LikeCocoa: THANK YOU SO MUCH, I've been through so many Conrow vids and with yours I can now finally Conrow my own hair. So easy and helpful GOD BLESS YOU
Sarah Delisca: Loved this video. Those braids looked amazing on you! thank you for the demonstration ❤
Chinese by Tyler: Hi Maya, you did a great job those braids look so neat thank you so much for making this video
Ballygirl886: This looks great. I love how adding the white helps us to see what your doing. You give me the courage to try this on myself over a long weekend of course
Elena Andreea: This is the first video of Maya I've ever seen and I already LOVE HER! Her personality is SO adorable!
Nia: I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO. Maya you look flawless girl. You're really out here changing my inner and outer look on life ❤️ I've got so much love for you!!
soobellie: just seeing you braiding your hair makes my arms hurt
Felicia Curry: I have curly hair and I also find it easier to flat twist my hair when it's wet. I still working on braiding my hair, but this was a great up close demo! thanks!
Dominique Boyer: this is one of the most clear and straightforward tutorials I've ever seen. so helpful! and they look so good..I thought someone was doing them for you lol.
Briana C.: I like this version best so now I have the confidence to do these myself! Thanks girl
Zys: They look so great! I love your editing style as well! So polished all around ✨
Nicoya_Beauty: OMG!! i’ve always known the concept of how to do it but never understood how to pick up each time with my fingers placed properly. This showed me perfectly!! Thank you!!!! I can do my daughters hair now!!
Sade Peree: I love watching your videos! I always know I'm going to get high quality, professionalism and great lighting while I watch. And your so entertaining. keep it up girl! We notice!
Sabina Walsh: This has helped me so much. Thank you just did mine
Shania O. Mason: Hey Maya! How do you know when it's time to add a new piece of hair to the braid? P.s. I love your channel and overall energy!!!
Beloved Women with Christina Patterson: Wow this is the best explanation on how to cornrow I've ever seen. I had given up on learning but I just may try again. Thanks boo
Helo: amo essas tranças ahhh❤
Shay Williams: I can braid, but I usually ALWAYS have someone braid my hair! I usually don't like doing my own hair, but this is super easy looking. I'm goin2 practice it until my braids look great! It sho will save me some money! thanks!
Zenaida Tare: Wow Maya! You've done such an amazing work on your hair!
Bagewr: Omg so glad I found this video. I wanted to cornrow my hair so bad but I couldn't figure out how to part my hair straight. Thanks Maya!
Ashley: Gosh Maya, you are so talented!!! I loved how you showed the tutorial with white synthetic hair so we could see what you were doing better! Your editing and creativity is always on point. You're so beautiful, professional, & down to earth. I just love u!!<3
Elizabeth Wilson: I've watched so many vidoes on how to cornrow hair and I think you did an excellent job in explaining! I feel like I can do it on my own now!! Just in time for beach trips!
Beauty.By.Celeste: OMG! I have been trying to figure out how to braid in my extensions for months! I kept trying to do it as if they were singles and thats where I was messing up! So helpful!
Nadeige Singh: Wearing them as we speak! Thanks for the video! Loving the results on both you and myself
Simplicity: Awesome video! it took me like 2 years to learn how to braid my own hair. Its takes time and a lot of effort! :)
alison hilaire: Your body is motivation to work out and eat healthy! I know how to braid but I never tried with synthetic hair. You made it look simple, but I know I will struggle so much if I try lol
Divine Serenity: Hey Maya! I love your videos and I just want you to know that you motivated me to do my own channel! Thank you s much for having the initial courage to be shameless!!!
Zèzè Obasohan: You look good girl!!! I've struggled with cornrows for so long-- hopefully your method helps. As for trips, I recently returned from Thailand!!! Looking forward to my next trip.
Emilie Bruun: This looks so beautiful and just amazing!
The Jamaican Girl Sings: Love this tutorial Maya it was informative!
Gleamy Gleamy Glam Glam: Love the cornrows!!! I never feel like I can pull those off, but they look AMAZING on you!!! :)
Tasha Lashell: Maya's body though I can tell you've been putting in work at the gym! Go girl
Sai Smith: so proud of you maya, you did a great job on your own hair
Aurtisynn: Using the white hair extension was smart and less confusing! Thank you so much
Kirsten Thomas: I would see this after I get my mom to braid my hair for me so I don't have to worry about it at the gym. I have a wedding this summer (bridesmaid status) and my hair will be in box braids. I'm excited :) PS. Great tutorial!
Cerys Anderson: I've never watched a braiding video where I felt like it was so clear I could actually attempt to braid my hair after, imma try now thank you!!
CHiiQ: Just a small but highly important TIP: please use a dry towel when dipping your hair not your fingers. That water is hot and you will get burned. Trust me I know.
Renee Brown: Girl you are so entertaining and informative at the same time! I love it!!!!!!!!!!
DASH BARKS: SO HELPFUL!!! I loved this!!
Tyiece: This came out so cute. I need to get that wall mirror, especially for when I'm doing my relaxer. Thanks
Nijah Rada: I know how to cornrow my hair, it's just the parting that messes me up. I can't part hair for shit !!
Nia: Ive been trying to do these for ages and I keep messing up but this is the best tutorial I've seen. Thanks
Tasha G: This was the most thorough video I have seen for this. I am now really excited to try it. Thanks!
。ハト: I do this every day four braids without a synthetic hair, and when I’m tired I only do two , but I’m here to see new techniques.
Serena S: I loved the way you use white hair to really show how to cornrow. This was super helpful and definitely the best cornrowing extensions tutorial I've seen
LaToya Forever: YESSSSSS MAYA! I need to take out my weave and try this lol
kharyzma4u: Great job! I'm an experienced braider and I'm not sure if I can do cornrow extentions on myself. Thanks for sharing I'm coming to LA next week. I so look forward to relaxing out there. Take care!!!
AliceMck: Thank you for detailed video and great instructions
Cameron Georgette: You & your braids are everything & I needed ever bit of this!!
L Hollenbeck: I can't braid and my hair is so longggg!!! Thank you for this video Maya! P.S that GLOW!
MyJessicaJ: You made it look so easy!!! Ima still try though
Tiarrah Steenwinkel: Oh my God @shamelessMaya you are killing me, i love this Cornrow Braid Tutorial, i'm going to practice. Pleeeeeeeeease more hair tutorial, cuz you put so much effort and work in what you do, that make you a perfectionist in everything you do. Well done and explained beautifully, you made it look so easy, the lighting in the studio is incredible, your body is fierce, this hairstyle fit's you so well, your skin is so smooth and gold, you look so happy. I'm glad to be able to watch your work and be part of your work in a kind of way... hahaha be blessed.
StartOfTheSeason: Maya your videos are so good. You could literally do a video on anything and make it entertaining and informing. Best YouTube ever!
Lajibolala: This video is so well edited. loved that she used the piece of white hair to show beginners like me how is it done you look gorgeous Maya
Vanelsia: Thanks for the video! it inspired me to do my hair like this
Lovely Genise: u made this so easy!!
sheriah gilliard: This is the best Tutorial I ever watch. I been looking all over YouTube for a good video . Yours was perfect and you the same length of hair I have. Thank you so much
Maya the Golden: suuuuper helpful and thorough! thank you so much!
DarkParadise: I've been looking so long for a video like this. Thank you so much <3
SolelyVanessa: If only when I cornrowed, my hair would come out like this. Lol. Looks so good!
TheLastMohican: Yes Maya looking like a bronze goddess so pretty! ❤️
Wendy Aliko: GIRL ! YOU ARE STUNNING ! I love you so much and this tutorial is perfect !
Mingling: OMG! You have the perfect shape head for braids going back. You go girl, you look fantastic.
Aminah: Looks so pretty I have same length hair as u do getting my cornrows done soon
Mz Kegz: great video! I can braid but I still can't figure out adding extension. This video gives me confidence to try it
Kaya S: So I'm mixed and my entire life I've whitewashed myself (especially in elementary school) cuz people would make fun of me for having interracial parents. I'd never go outside because I didn't want to tan (I'm literally as pale as a ghost now) and I'd always bleach my hair and straighten because I wanted to be like one of the pretty blonde white girls at my school. Now I'm trying to embrace my culture and I really want to try braids/cornrows but I'm kinda afraid cuz of how white I look. I'm starting to get a bit darker but I still look super white and I'm so afraid of culture appropriation. Do you think it's ok for me to try this? I really want to and my dad really wants me to as well cuz he's happy I'm trying to embrace my Jamaican side more but I'm just a little nervous. My friends told me that they can tell that I'm mixed now but idk I'm still worried Oops this is long so no ones probs gonna read it but it's worth a shot:)
Impress Williams: Yes Maya ! Everything is on point .. Hair body , skin and all lol
ANNIE DREA: Maya you are so good! I struggle with braiding my natural hair
Carla Di Menna Cosme: Love the vídeo! Question though: for how long will you leave them on? Any particular cares? And how do you undo them afterwards? Thanks!
Jeanette Amponsah: If only I could do corn rows like this. You are so beautiful Maya, love you
Nikki Harris: That intro was so clean I thought for a hot minute this was a music video.
Fran T: I love it! You make it look so doable. Need to stop being lazy and do these myself, saving money!! Also where can I get a mirror like yours in this video?
elvira escalante: i love this kinda braid! my sister always make them in my head, but since i dont have that texture in hair doest look the same, im gonna tell her to try this... btw, how do you do to not use an elastic at the end of the braid??
Zuzana Kovářová: This is the best video about learning doing braids ever !!! in detail explained and showed. Btw your shapes are awesome
JulieSimplyLove: Love it!! You go girl!
Mimi Lewis: Best YouTube personality ever❤
Richmond Sajini: I wear my hair like this 80% of the time because it's just so much easier to manage.
Blumen Seele: Best explanation I have ever seen Thank you Now I really know what to do and can try to do it Thank you thank you thank you ❤️☺️
Ali B: This is the first video I saw on youtube for you!!!!!! I am definately doing this because I'm so inspired by what you did!!!! I subscribed to your channel and have my notification on!!!! I'm glad I found your channel!!! Keep up the great work
xoStephanie Bell: I know how to braid cornrows but I cant braid down the center of my head to save my life! The sides always look great but the middle looks crazy Watching you do it was soothing. I'm gonna try to do this for my vacation next month!
rachel: When ppl say "ur skin is glowing" they mean ur skin girlllllll!!!!...like its amazingggg to see it..
Just Rhonda: You are too funny Maya!! Love your braids girlie!! Stay Shameless!
Elizabeth Zima: Pretty good for summer. I will be sharing a video of how I braided my hair. It feels good when you can be your own hair stylist
Che Mosley: I love your videos. Your so natural I always laughed lol
مُحبة للغيوم للابد: I love braids in hair so gad!
Aishah Mariee: *smh to the people that dont get the 2 fingers and coconut oil joke*
TanyaNorah: Yes girl!! love these hair inspired videos <3 <3