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Straight-back cornrows
Parallel braids follow the scalp from the forehead toward the nape.
- Talk to your stylist about
- Discuss the number and direction of the rows.
- Living with the look
- Ask for a tension level that feels comfortable around the hairline.
- A helpful reality check
- A preview cannot predict how your hair will fall, feel or grow. Use it to discuss length and shape, alongside your texture and routine.
What defines Straight-back cornrows?
Straight-back cornrows sit close to the scalp in parallel rows. The visible shape depends on the spacing between rows and how they finish at the nape.
What to look for from the front, side and back
Follow the rows from the hairline in front to the point where they pass the ears. Use the back view to see whether the ends gather or stay separate.
What to confirm with your stylist
Show your braider the row spacing you prefer and agree on how to finish the ends. Discuss comfort at the edges before the style is completed.
Compare Straight-back cornrows with nearby styles
- Double Dutch braids
Straight-back cornrows use several narrow scalp rows. Double Dutch braids make two wider raised lines on either side of the part.
Questions about Straight-back cornrows
Can the rows be spaced farther apart?
Show the amount of visible scalp you want and ask how the spacing would affect the width of each braid.
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