Cornrow braiding is an ancient hairstyle from Africa.It is still a widespread hair style.It is easy to maintain cornrows for people with bad hair.It can be hard to fully clean them without taking them out.It is possible to keep your cornrows clean by using specific techniques.
Step 1: Use a spray bottle to mix warm water, oil, and sulfate free hair products.
Add 2–4 ounces of oil to a quarter cup of water.Sulfate free shampoos may prevent your hair from becoming unruly.It is important that you keep your natural oils out of your hair.Before applying the solution, shake the bottle.Depending on the type of hair you have, you can use grapeseed, jojoba, coconut, or olive oil.All hair types can use coconut oil and jojoba oil.If you have dandruff, almond oil is good for you.You can use a small bowl if you don't have a spray bottle.
Step 2: Run your head under water.
Running your cornrows under warm water will open up your cuticles and wash the dirt out of your hair.This process can be made simpler by using a portable shower head.
Step 3: You can spray the solution onto your hair.
Put your solution on your head and hair.If you're using a bowl, lather the mixture in your hands.Apply it generously to your hair after your hands are lathered.Don't neglect your hair.A lot of leftover hair products can be found in this area.
Step 4: You can massage the shampoo into your hair.
Use your fingers to massage the cornrow.You should wash your cornrows at least once a week.When you take your braids out, wash your cornrows.
Step 5: It's time to rinse your cornrows.
You should rinse your hair thoroughly for 3 to 5 minutes.It's a good idea to keep your hair clean.Leaving your hair perfumed could cause a build-up of chemicals.
Step 6: A spray bottle has a mixture of oil and water in it.
keratin is a substance that helps patch cracked or missing hair.If your hair is dry, use olive or almond oil.It works well for unruly hair.People with oil prone hair can use grapeseed and jojoba oils.If you want your hair to smell good, you can use scented oils.
Step 7: You can spray your cornrows with your conditioner solution.
All of your cornrows should be sprayed with conditioner solution.Equal coverage on your hair is important.
Step 8: Wait for 20 minutes and cover your head.
If you cover your head in a shower cap, it will help keep water out of your hair.You can use a grocery store bag if you don't have a plastic shower cap.If you leave the conditioner on for more than 20 minutes, it may make your hair brittle.
Step 9: You can rinse off your conditioner with room temperature or water.
It's a good idea to use hot water on your hair.Any dirt left in your hair will be washed out with a thorough rinsing.You don't have to take a shower.Access to the shower head is all you need.To get all of the conditioner out, rinse your hair for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 10: You should wear a shower cap and Pat your cornrows with a towel.
When your cornrows are dry, use a soft cotton towel and wear a shower cap.Do not rub your head.You can wring out the ends of your cornrows to get rid of excess water.
Step 11: Take leave-in conditioner, oil, and water and put it in a spray bottle.
It's best to find a leave-in conditioner that works for your hair type.If you are prone to dry hair, choose one that is specifically made to handle it.Lighter solutions can be used for oil prone hair.A quarter cup of leave-in conditioner should be mixed with equal parts water and oil.Coconut oil can leave a scent in your hair.
Step 12: Put your bottle in the air and spray your cornrows.
If you have dry hair, it's a good idea to keep it hydrated on a daily basis.To make your hair damp, spray over the top of your head.The ends of your cornrows should also be getting oil.
Step 13: Rub the moisturizers into your cornrows.
Rub each cornrow individually and make sure your hair is well cared for.You can prevent your hair from getting dry by using this mixture.If you want to use a different product, you can use shu butter.
Step 14: You can wrap your hair with a scarf.
It's a good idea to wear a scarf to prevent your hair from being dry.Unlike cotton, it won't absorb your hair's natural oils and will allow for less friction between your pillow and hair as you sleep.You can use a pillowcase as an alternative to a head scarf.bonnets are also called head-wraps.The headscarves can be found in beauty salon, department stores, and online boutiques.