How Much Do Cornrows Cost?
Cornrows cost between $50 to $300 for women. For men this is much cheaper as it costs between $60 to $80, and for kids cornrows costs between $55 to $85.
Factors that affects the cost of cornrows
Hair StylistDesignLength of your hairLength of hair extensionThe size of the cornrows
1. Ladies Cornrows style
Jumbo /Big cornrows $60 -$175
Cornrows side braid $150-$175
Two or four cornrow braids-$65 -$175
Cornrows with natural hair $50
Cornrows braided into a bun – $150-$175
Cornrows in front, box braids at the back $190-$250
Tree braids cornrows – it takes 3 to 6 hours to install. Can last from 4 to 6 weeks. Costs $50 to $325.
Cornrows braids with weaves from $ 150
Feed-in braids – usually last two weeks and costs $80 to $100
French braids – the hair is braided from the crown to the nape. From $50
Updo (straight up) -$120 -$180
Small cornrow (lemonade braids) -$125
Goddess cornrows braids/stitched braids -$80-$150
Mohawk cornrow braids – takes 2&½ hours and costs $60
2. Men cornrow style
Men’s cornrow styles are usually just a few lines, more likely less than 10. This cost an average of $80. Men’s styles include
Cornrow wavesCornrow, fade and top knotViking cornrow braidsZigzag cornrow braidsCornrow and shaved sidesTwo, three or four cornrows with man bunCross cornrow braids bunCornrow braids and triangle box braids
3. Kids cornrow styles
Kids hairstyles are usually not as complicated as ladies cornrow hairstyles as they are usually bigger.The average cost of kids cornrows hairstyle for big lines $40, medium lines $50 and small lines $60 and above.
Cornrow ponytailsDouble troubleHalf cornrow half braidsBasket downUpdo
How to do cornrows?
Wash and detangle the hair, partition with a tail comb into portions depending on the style either big or small lines and in the direction you want to plait. From the beginning of each line, divide into three tuck the right or left under the centre hair and the other part under the centre and repeat the process until you get to the end of the line. If adding hair extensions, you can add it as you tuck in each hair.
How to maintain cornrows?
Always wash your hair before you plait to avoid itching and ruining the hair fast
Moisturize your scalp regularly and condition your braids
Wear a satin bonnet when going to sleep
Take a break in between braiding cornrows to allow your hair recover
How to prevent hair breakage with cornrows?
Wearing tight cornrows over a long period of time or keeping your hair for longer than 2 or 3 months can cause hair loss or traction alopecia. To protect your hair and hairline from hair loss when doing cornrows.
Do not keep it on for too long, cornrows can cause hair breakage because of the build up of oil and dirt.
Hair must not be braided too tightly to the scalp
You can advise your hair stylist to leave out your edges.
Your hairstylist must start braiding with your hair and add on the hair attachment .
Top 10 cornrow braiding hair salons amongst others in the United States
Ancestral strands – Brooklyn, New York
Rama’s braiding salon – Indianapolis, Indiana
House of braids – Encino, California
Beauty concepts salon -Grand prairie, Texas
Aisha hair braiding DC – Silver Spring, Maryland
Strands of beauty – Atlanta, Georgia
Nara hair braiding – Raleigh, North Carolina
Matou African braiding – Camden, New Jersey
African hair braiding by Fifi – Detroit, Michigan
Friendly African hair braiding – Columbus, Ohio
Advantages of cornrows
CheaperDoest take much time to braidVersatile
Disadvantages of cornrows
Can cause hair loss in front (hairline), around the sides and at the back
Smaller lines can be difficult to remove, cause your hair to tangle and break
Does not last long
Other protective hairstyles
Box braids $380 – $650Knotless box braids $380 -$650Sengalese twist $250-$350Bantu knots $65Long faux locs $150 -$300Passion twist $200-$300Fulani braids $180 -$200Goddess braids $150-300Flat twist $40
The advantage of these other protective hairstyles over cornrows is that though they are more expensive, they usually last longer and at the end may work out cheaper
Summary
When it comes to pricing, cornrows and other protective hairstyles are pretty much the same. Cornrows generally take less time than other protective hairstyles not unless your hair is braided with no hair attachment.
Do cornrows grow your hair?
Yes it does. However, it should not be braided too tightly or kept for too long as it can cause traction and lead to hair breakage.
Why is cornrow referred to as a protective hairstyle?
Because your hair is tucked away and not exposed to weather which can cause breakage or bleaching.
Can you shower with cornrow?
Yes, water doesn’t ruin it especially when there is no hair attachment added on. However, do not use too much shampoo as it may be difficult to wash off.
