How To Braid Your Own Cornrows With Natural Hair Weaves

Skip navigation!

Begin Slideshow

Protective style season can be, well, any season. We love them during the fall and winter, when it's too chilly to wash and go, and during the spring and summer, when we'll be hitting every rooftop pool party imaginable. And there's no greater resource than being your own hairstylist. Think about it: Wouldn't you rather allocate your funds towards mint mojitos and that adorable two-piece, rather than a fresh sew-in or getting your crochet braids touched up in the salon?

It may take a few tries and a whole lot of patience, but if you're armed with these tips from celebrity braiders Susan Oludale (AKA Hair by Susy) and Perineé Preston, then you're in better shape than you think. Check them out ahead, then grab a mirror and get started.

Read These Stories Next:
6 Natural Hairstyles That Stole The Runway At Fashion Month
The Difference Between Cornrows, Dutch Braids, & More
16 Ways To Make Your Box Braids & Cornrows Look Even Cooler

More from Hair

Black Hair Resolutions To Make For New Year, According To Experts

Many of us have already set our New Year’s resolutions (others will ignore them altogether), whether it be working towards getting that promotion at

by Lateefah Jean-Bap...

What A Year Of No Haircuts Taught Me About Growing Strong, Health...

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Last year I made a pact wit

Dyson’s Cyber Monday Deals Are Officially Here — & Very Good

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. If there’s one time o

by Karina Hoshikawa

We Always Recommend These Briogeo Hair Products — & They’re On Sa...

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Black Friday has arrived ea

by Karina Hoshikawa

Serious Question: Does Air-Drying Your Hair Encourage Mold?

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Mold makes an appearance in

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Dedicated Feature

Achieve Hydrated, Defined Curls: 7 Proven Tips From Mielle’s Moni...

As someone with thick, dry, and coarse 3C curls, I can confidently say that the right products (and even advice) are hard to come by — and it’s bec

by Shawna Hudson

Dedicated Feature

The Only Gift Guide You Need For All The Curly Girlies In Your Life

by Shawna Hudson

What Black Hair Experts Really Think About The Dyson Airstrait Ba...

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Dyson recently launched its

by Sheilla Mamona

Dyson Quietly Launched Haircare — Here Are Our Honest Thoughts

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Dyson has become so well-kn

by Karina Hoshikawa

Dedicated Feature

What Is Your Hair Personality? Take This Quiz To Find Out

by Refinery29 Staff

9 Hair Products Experts Wouldn’t Spend More Than $15 On

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. One of the biggest misconce

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Shark Released A New Beauty Tool — & It’s Better Than The O...

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. I don’t pretend to be par

by Karina Hoshikawa