Sunday, June 29, 2008

Twisted Cornrows

When I think of cornrows I think of braided rows of hair, but these are just twists in rows. I don't know if in the "official world of hair" if these can be considered cornrows, but for my purpose we will say they are!
Begin by sectioning the hair into small sections. I always start in the middle and work my way out from there making as many as you want. Oh, and always - keep the hair damp for a smoother look - I'm all about not fly aways! Then I hold the hair out from the head and start twisting to the right (since I'm right handed). I do it from the middle of the section - not necessarily from the front up by the forehead.
Keep twisting and then start moving the twist in the direction away from the front of the face heading backwards -(so you're not going to be pulling it straight out from the head anymore.) Sorry if that doesn't make sense. I'm finding it hard to describe in words how I do some of these things! The tighter you twist the better it'll look.
To ensure they don't come unrolled I secure them with a bobby pin, and then add a little clip. It can be done without the bobbypin if your clips have a good strong grip.
I've also done it with 3 rows instead of 6, but I like the the smaller rows because they twist better they stay in better too.
Goose was still way tired in this picture before she went to school, so she's got tired eyes going on!You could also part a section the whole length of the head and continue the twist on down instead of just staying on the crown of the head, but I like the look these give just on top.

8 Hair Lovin' People Said:

  1. ooo that looks very cool! I think you an safely call them cornrows! I tried out your knotted style - so fun!
    Cree
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  2. Oh, I am LAUGHING! I just did these on Saturday to do later this week! I may have to reconsider....or not!
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  3. Oops - Sorry! Feel free to carry on w/your plans. It won't bother me!
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  4. It's nice to see some ideas for girls with thick hair! My daughters hair is so stinkin thick and is about the length of your oldests hair. Thanks for the ideas!!
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  5. I just found your site through Girly do's. You do beautiful work! I love it. My daughter hates that I found these web-sites. She would love to have her hair down every day. To bad for her, huh? Thanks for posting them.
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  6. Great ideas! It seems that 3 princesses and blogging about hair style ideas is a theme :) We finally got our blog going. I hope that you don't mind that I linked your site and that I mentioned you today and your Corkscrew Wrap (so beautiful)!
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  7. Just found your blog. Very excited to try some of the styles. I'm amazed by some of them and wonder if I can get to that point, but I'm willing to try!! :) Looking forward to seeing all your new styles!!! Thanks!
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  8. Browne-Towne -
    Glad you're liking what I'm doing. Each of my girls has different hair, (thick/thin) so hopefully there are ideas for everyone. Bug's who has the longest right now has the finer hair, but I find that I can still do stuff that I didn't think would work out too well - so don't let that stop you!

    Andrea-
    I can just hear your daughter now! I think since I started doing this my girls have complained a bit more - probably cuz of all the picture taking. So I think we're all in the same boat! Hopefully your DD will cooperate most of the time!

    Vicki-
    Hopefully you've tried some of these and they've worked out ok. Most of them really look harder than they really are.

    To all of you -- Thanks for checking us out & hope you'll come back often. This is quite the fun adventure!
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