CURLSQUEEN Human Hair Extensions

Cornrow braided hairstyles are protective for Black women to support natural hair growth and restore your hair's texture—whether it's thin or short.If you're looking to elevate your braids with extensions like human braiding hair,weft hair extensions,clip-ins,or ponytail and half wigs, these options can help you achieve the perfect braided look you've always dreamed. With the right type of human hair extensions, you can enjoy longer, fuller braids that truly showcase your unique style.Dive in with CurlsQueen and learn to master more braid hairstyles with extensions to bust your beauty.

The history of cornrows can be dated back to thousand years ago before century in Africa and they are not only worn by black women but also black men and usually can be decorated with gold cuffs, gold string or gold beads.

Based on the hair length and volume, this braiding technique might take up to 5 hours which on the contrary determines its low maintenance. Cornrows allow for natural hair growth on black hair and the natural hair texture restore all your hair well.They can last for weeks at a time with regular care and wash for removing natural oil amassed at scalp. Tight and long time wear cornrows would cause traction alopecia.

Basic Tutorial of braiding techniques with natural hair and hair extenions

At the start of this guide, beginners should focus on basic braiding techniques, whether you're braiding with human hair or extensions:

Easy Braiding Tutorials for Beginners Using Natural Hair and Extensions

1.How to Do Braids and Twists: 12 Braid Styles to Master

2.How to braid hair with braiding hair?

Braiding with human can be chanllaning for for beginners, but once you've learned the basic techniques, as shown in the tutorial above, and with practice, you'll master the key points for braiding with braiding hair and create perfect braids on your own.

Key Points for Beginners to Keep in Mind when Braided with Braiding Hair:

Here are some key ponits for beginners to noticed:

• Prepare Your Hair and Braiding Hair

  • Detangle your natural hair to remove any knots or tangles.
  • Moisturize your natural hair if needed to make braiding easier.
  • Select the appropriate textured braiding hair (e.g., silky,coarse,deep wave,curly or coily) that suits your desired braid style and length.

• Section Your Hair

  • Divide your natural hair into sections based on the style you want (e.g., one section for a single braid or multiple sections for box braids).
  • Make sure the sections are even and clean to create a neat braid.

• Attach the Braiding Hair

  • Part your natural hair where you'll add the braiding hair.
  • Split the braiding hair into two or three equal parts (depending on your style).
  • Place the braiding hair over your natural hair and hold the sections evenly.

• Braiding

  • Begin braiding your natural hair with the added braiding hair. Hold the three sections (natural and braiding hair) tightly to start the braid.
  • radually add more braiding hair to each section to maintain an even distribution.
  • Keep consistent tension while braiding to avoid uneven sections and ensure the braid is neat.

• Finish the Braid

  • Once you reach the end, secure the braid with a hair tie or rubber band.

3.How to install clip in hair extensions?

Clip-ins are the easiest type of extensions, and we highly recommend them for beginners who want long, full cornrows with extensions. To install clip-ins for shoulder-length or longer hair, start by braiding your hair flat and neat at the back to create a solid base for the clips. For those with shorter bob-length hair, simply tie your hair into a high ponytail, then clip the extensions in from the nape to the crown. Wrap the extension pieces around your ponytail to create a chic half-up, half-down style.

4.How to install clip in extensions with braids?

You can easily use clip-ins for cornrows to create half-up, half-down styles or ponytails. Simply clip in the extensions at the back, then part the front hair into small sections to create the cornrows. Keep braiding with strands of the clip-in hair for longer, fuller braids.

5.How to braid with weave hair?

Hair weaves are super easy to use for cornrows, whether you're going with the quick weave method or sew-in extensions. They are especially great for creating cornrow ponytails.

Why Should We Choose Human Hair Extensions for Braids?

• Natural Look and Feel: Human hair blends seamlessly with natural hair, providing a realistic and soft texture that enhances the overall braid appearance.

• Durability and Longevity: Human hair extensions can last much longer and maintain their quality for reuse, even with regular styling and maintenance.

• Versatility in Styling: Human hair offer flexibility in styling, allowing users to curl, straighten, or create various braid patterns without damage.

• Comfort and Breathability: Using human hair extensions like clip ins and hair weave are more breathable and comfortable, making them ideal for long-term wear without irritation.

• Styling Flexibility for Protective Styles: Human hair is great for protective braids, adding volume and length while safeguarding the natural hair from damage.

Cornrow Braids and Curls with Curly Clip in Hair Extensions

Half up half down braided hairstyles with extensions would worth trying as a cute look for a vacation. The long loose curls play a good role in set off and decorating front cornrows. This gorgeous style is popular in Instagram as well.You can also use weft hair extensions or half wigs to achieve the same style.

• How to  apply Clip in hair extensions with braids

—Part your natural hair into 2 sections from ear to ear as most of hairstyles.Secure the front section with clips or hair ties in place.

—Braid down your front hair into cornrows as designed and secure them with hair bands or clips once finished.

—Braid down the back section and secure it by either tucking the ends of your braids inside, or creating a low ponytail or low bun with hair tie. 

—Clip on your clip ins from the bottom at your neck to the upper line of your braids row by row in the back.

—Release the front cornrow braids and continue braiding them with the clip-in hair extensions until you reach the ends.

—Seal the ends with braiding gel or by making knots.

 

• Use CURLSQUEEN Natural Curly Clip-In hair Extensions Bellow for this braided hairstyle.

•  Use CURLSQUEEN Water Kinky Curly Clip In Hair Extensions for  tighter, more defined curls.

 

• All-In-One-Realistic Natural Curly Versatile Cap Drawstring Ponytail Half Wig

—Put on the wig cap and install the half wig into your natural hair.

 

• Natural Black   Curly Weft Hair Extensions

 

—Sew the weft bundles around the perimeter into braids in the back section.

• Release the front section and leave out some hair to cover the tracks.
• Section the front side hair in the directions you want and braid them strand by strand with braiding extensions pieces.
• Apply some gel and edge control to make the flyaways sleek.
• Warp your hair with scarf for some time.

 

Cornrow Braided High Ponytatil with Curly Weft Hair Extensions

Ponytail is always obsessing since it goes well with any outfit style in any seasons. The high curly ponytail with hair extensions add soft elements to the front neat cornrows and the bouncy curls look pretty energetic.

• How to  use weft hair extensions for braids

—Always clean and moisturize your natural hair before braiding your hair.

—Separate your hair into two parts in the middle from ear to ear and fix the back side of your hair.

—There is no doubt that you should braid the front side into cornrows from your hairline to the back with braiding hair. Stop braiding process when you reach the middle of your head and fix the left braiding hair together.

—Release the back side of your natural hair and braid them from bottom to the middle  in the same way.

—Gather the left hair extensions together and make them into a bun or ponytail.

—Apply some hair mousse to your braids and wrap them with scarfs.

Wrap the high bun with curly weft hair extensions  or curly drawstring ponytail extensions, and define the curls as you like.

Zigzag Straight Back Cornrows with Human Braiding Hair

Straight Back Cornrow braids is a classic style which can go in straight parallel way or zigzag pattern. Leave a heart shape in the side would add more loveliness to the neat braids. This look add vigour to classic cornrow braids and present a perfect result.

• Just split your natural hair in zigzag line and leave a heart shape on the side.
• Braid each strand from the front to the back. If your natural hair is short, it is recommended to braid to part the hair in the back and braids the bottom hair with braiding hair extensions at first.
• Add some braiding human hair in the heart side and braid out the shape of half heart.
• Braid another half of heart then gather the hair pieces together to braid it down.
• Then you can braid the main part of your hair from the top down to the end one by one. Dip the end into hot water to make it shaped.

Cornrow Braids Into High Loose Bun With Curly Clip-Ins

The mix of cornrow braids, a high loose bun, and beads creates a gorgeous take on cornrow hairstyles. It's a perfect go-to for styling your Afro kinky hair on a lazy morning because it's easier to do than other cornrow styles, saving you a lot of time. If your natural hair is not long enough, hair extensions like Afro kinky coily clip ins,tape-ins and drawstring ponytails and are great options to help you achieve this look.

Scalp Cornrows in a  High Ponytail with Ash Brown Weft Hair Extensions

Hey, who doesn't love a high, curly ponytail? Check out this combo of cornrow braids, a high pony, and two front strands. These cute cornrow braids into a high ponytail are easy to do, even on your own. Whether you use long, cool ash blonde clip-ins,  weave bundle weft hair extensions, or braiding hair extensions, you can easily rock this look.You can also wear them with ponytail braided, making it a playful protective style or leave strands of hair on the side. It makes you look youthful and pretty.

Cornrows in a High Puff 

This is one of the perfect braided hairstyles for black women which work well with 4C hair. To adorn this wonderful Afro kinky coily ash blonde clip in extensions, you can light the cornrow braids up with beads and accessories. Add some colors on your natural hair or apply colored hair extensions would bring more vibrancy to this hairstyle. This cornrow braids hairstyle combine different factors, flaunting your cornrows fabulously. It is easy to achieve with human hair extensions as well.

• Section your hair into front and back parts. Secure the back side into a high bun and divide the front hair into vertical rows.
• Braid your hair row by row to the middle and secure left hair into your bun.
• Put on Aro Kinky Coily textured drawstring ponytail and warp your bun with drawstring ponytail. As an alternative, you can apply coarse kinky coily clip in hair extensions to the roots of the bun as well.
• Don’t forget to wrap the bun with a piece of hair extensions to cover the tracks.

Creative Cornrow Braids

This style looks like simplified lemonade braids. But they are not totally the same. Just section your natural hair from the middle to the peripheral and make them into interlaced rows. Braid each section with hair extensions and add the gold cuffs in the process of braiding. There is no need for long hair pieces or any complementary technique. You will love the simple but wonderful style.

 

Jumbo Cornrows

Are you willing to try neat and big braids highlight your shape? Braiding your hair into big braids will not only save the styling time but also save the maintaining time. They are easy to take care of in daily life and suit for a lot of occasions.

 

Beads Adorn Half Cornrows Half Curls With Curly Clip in Extensions

• Complete your cornrows with your natural hair or feeding with human braiding hair in the front. Pin them to secure, and then add the loose curly clip-ins to create a voluminous, stylish half-cornrow half curls look.
• Half cornrows half curls with beads are always on the trend. Everyone will appreciate the mix of the intricate cornrow patterns, long, natural weaves and hair decorationsin the ends. To add the charm, the curls can be further styles into soft locs to create a more joy.

Half-Cornrows Half-Braids Updo

Half-Cornrows Half-Braids Updo provide a great impression of jumbo buns with intricate braids. If you are looking for a chic and glamorous cornrows braids hairstyle, have a try at this elegant and eye-catching style. This cornrow braids bun is also fit for special occasions if you expect more chances to slay outside.

• Braid your front hair from forehead to the back and braid the back hair from the bottom to the middle. Gather the ends in the middle and make them into a small bun.
• Apply some hair mousse or hair oil to your cornrows and wrap them with satin scarf.
• Put on your hair extensions. The drawstring ponytail can be wear directly just cover the ends with some hair pieces and the clip in hair extensions should be installed weft by weft.
• Section the hair extensions into small strands and braid them from your root down to the end.
• Wrap the braids around your root and secure them with rubber band.

Low Ponytail with Stitch Cornrows

The low ponytail with half-stitch cornrows is another fantastic style. Simply gathering your braids makes it super easy to style your hair. Plus, you can quickly switch it up to a low bun if you want. Adding seamless tape-ins from the crown to the back gives your hair a naturally fuller look.

Cornrow Braids Ponytail With Curly Weave Bundles

This bombshell ponytail is a quick braiding method. The lovely curls is pretty stunning especially if you add ombre colored human hair extensions. This style is not only shining and attractive in the street but also protective your natural hair all the time. Just choose the curly weave bundles you desire to wrap them around your pony as the second style and adorn with beads to create a more polished look.

Straight Back Stitch Cornrows with Braiding Human Hair

Stitch cornrows can also be styled into thick Ghana cornrows, which is also known as Banana braids. The ponytail plaits can be dressed with some hair accessories like hair cuffs or beads to boost this brilliant cornrow style.

Cornrows In Different Sizes with Braiding Human Hair Extensions

Cornrows in different sizes is a traditional braiding method of cornrows. When you are braiding your sections, part your hair in thin and normal sizes of braids alternatively and braid them from the front to the bottom.

Side Fringes Braided Ponytail with Human Hair Extensions

Braided ponytail with side fringes collect most of your hair into ponytail and leave some braids in the side to create fringes which add hiar volume in the forehead and grab the attention. You can experiment more different sides and volume to create unique hair fringes.

Clip ins Braid Ponytail

This is not only creative but also easy to style. It's a great way to show off your personality, featuring a section of hair braided from the roots to the crown and secured with the remaining hair to form a high ponytail. The simplest way to achieve this look is by using black braiding hair for the stitch braids and honey brown clip-ins for the ponytail.

Cornrows in A Bun With Side Fringes

Corrown bun with side fringes collect most of your cornrow braids together into a high bun and sub-fraction of your hair lay flat at your front side as fringes. The final result is pretty nice and cool. The high bun is easy to maintain and tuck all your natural hair well inside.

Four Cornrow Braids

Four cornrow braids style is a classic African style of cornrow plaits. You can add some curly pieces into the braids and leave some hair out to show personality.

Half Up Half Down Cornrow Ponytail

Ponytails can be transformed into half up half down style in million ways and this style connect high bun, stitch braids in different sizes and half down braids together which break your usual hairstyle.

Cornrows in A Single Braid Ponytail with Braiding Human Hair

Cornrow braids with high braided ponytail express feminine power as an distinctive braided hairstyle. The tight cornrow braids start from thin hair strands and become thick with added hair extensions pieces. The mid-length braided ponytail is more easy to finish.

Are you still looking for other effortless stylish styles with natural human hair extensions?Check out CurlsQueen previous blog:18 Stunning Clip in Hairstyles for Special Occasions

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