noun
- a hairstyle in which hair is braided in straight, narrow rows close to the scalp, often in geometric patterns
Usage: commonly associated with African and African-American hair culture
verb
- the act of creating cornrows; to braid hair in straight, narrow rows close to the scalp
Usage: present participle of cornrow
Examples
- She spent three hours cornrowing her daughter's hair for the school event.
- Cornrowing is a traditional hairstyling technique with deep cultural roots.
- The salon specializes in cornrowing and other protective hairstyles.
- He decided to try cornrowing his hair for the first time.
- Cornrowing requires skill and patience to create neat, even rows.
- Many athletes choose cornrowing because it keeps hair secure during competition.