1
: a section of hair which is braided usually flat to the scalp
2
: a hairstyle in which the hair is divided into cornrow sections arranged in rows
cornrow
verb
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Burberry’s Front Row Beauty at the Burberry show was stripped—little-to-no makeup, straight back cornrows, and nondescript manicures on models, including Naomi Campbell.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Take occasional breaks from tight hairstyles like weaves, cornrows, or taut ponytails.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Along with the cornrow braids, the tattoos on his arms and a bone structure that could grate cheese, the 22-year-old has the full image.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Hair is braided into cornrows, and extensions are sewn in.
Micro-Link Extensions: Small beads attach hair strands to natural hair without glue or heat.
—Allure, 24 Feb. 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Take occasional breaks from tight hairstyles like weaves, cornrows, or taut ponytails.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Along with the cornrow braids, the tattoos on his arms and a bone structure that could grate cheese, the 22-year-old has the full image.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Hair is braided into cornrows, and extensions are sewn in.
Micro-Link Extensions: Small beads attach hair strands to natural hair without glue or heat.
—Allure, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Cornrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornrow. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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