There is nothing more satisfying than witnessing a smile from a child who has just seen their new hairstyle in the mirror for the first time. Heart, diamond and star cornrow designs are blazing among children ages 9 and under. Children thrive on being trendsetters amongst their peers. With back to school starting for most kids across the nation, many children will be asking their parents permission to wear their hair in elaborate cornrow hairstyles for their first day of school.
Cornrows are perfect for children. The cornrow technique offers a wide variety of styling choices. However, if the hairstyle isn’t installed or taken down properly, the natural hair can experience unintentional hair loss and breakage. There are a few pros and cons every parent should be aware of before styling their child’s hair in cornrows.
Pros: Cornrows
- Low Manipulation hairstyle which allows the hair to grow.
- Cornrows are cute and unique.
- Children love to have hearts, stars and diamonds styled in their hair.
- Cornrows last for 2 weeks.
Cons: Cornrows
- Cornrows are often installed tighter in order for the hair design to be visible.
- Cornrows are harder to take out due to dryness from being untouched for days at a time.
- Hair experience breakage due to the take down process. Taking out loops and overlapping cornrows on dry hair can be painful and damaging to the scalp as well as the hairline.
The installation of cornrows is just as important as taking them down. To prevent hair breakage while wearing cornrows, moisture is key. To prevent hair breakage while wearing cornrows, spraying cornrows with distilled water and apply a good moisturizer to the hair every few days wearing the cornrow hairstyle.
Tools Needed To Take Down Cornrows:
- Spray bottle filled with distilled water.
- Rat tail comb for taking out the cornrows.
- Wide tooth comb for detangling hair.
- Hair clamps for hair previously detangled.
Spraying the cornrows with distilled water first will give the hair moisture and make it easier to take the cornrows out. Be gentle when taking out overlapping cornrows. Following these simple tips will ensure your child’s hair health while wearing cornrows.
For more information on natural hair styles, hair care and maintenance for kids join Our Natural Kids! A PRIVATE natural hair network (resource) for parents who have children with natural hair.
Do you ever style your child’s hair in cornrows? Can you share any of your best practices?
Comments
