Flat braids laid close to the scalp — straight-backs, feed-ins and designed patterns. One of the fastest protective styles we do, and easy to fit around a work schedule.
★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 · 141 Google reviews · open 24 hours by reservation · call (845) 219-2592
Cornrows are braided flat against the scalp, which is what separates them from every other braid on this site. Each row is fed and braided under so it lies down instead of hanging free. That can be a simple straight-back set of six or eight rows, or a designed pattern with curves, side parts and zigzags that follow the shape of your head. Straight-backs are the workhorse: fast, clean and easy to wear under a wig or a scarf. Designs take longer and are worth it when the braid itself is the style.
Cornrows are also the base for a great deal of other work. Feed-in braids build each row gradually, thin at the hairline and thickening as they go, which keeps tension low where your hair is finest. Crochet braids and most sew-in weaves start on a cornrow foundation, so the neatness of that base decides how the finished style sits. Tribal braids are cornrows with deliberate size variation and accents. If you are not sure which version you want, describe how you plan to wear it and we will lay out the pattern.
A straight-back set is one of the quickest appointments we do, which makes it realistic on a weekday. Because we run 24 hours by reservation, women come in before a shift or late at night when the day is finally done. We are on Cortlandt Street in Sleepy Hollow, minutes from Sleepy Hollow, Irvington and Elmsford, holding a 5.0 rating across 141 reviews. Call to talk through a pattern and confirm your price before you come in.
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How much do cornrows cost?
Every price depends on length, density and whether hair is included — an honest quote takes about thirty seconds on the phone.
How long do cornrows last?
How long do cornrows take?
A straight-back set on your own hair runs about ninety minutes to two and a half hours. Adding hair for length, or braiding a design with curved parts, pushes it toward three or four. It is the quickest protective style we offer, and with 24-hour reservation scheduling you can often have it done before work. Call (845) 219-2592 for a time estimate on the pattern you want.
How long do cornrows last?
Two to four weeks looks good; six is the outside limit. They sit directly on the scalp, so new growth, lint and frizz show sooner than they would on a hanging braid. If the cornrows are the base under a wig or a weave, they usually need redoing when the install comes out.
How do you wash cornrows?
Yes, carefully. Dilute your shampoo in a bottle, apply it along the parts, and press rather than rub so the rows do not fuzz. Rinse thoroughly and dry the scalp properly — water trapped between rows is what causes itch and odor. Once a week or every ten days is plenty.
Do cornrows pull on the hairline?
They should not. Tension at the front comes from grabbing too small a section or pulling that first stitch tight. Feed-in starts solve most of it because the row builds gradually instead of carrying full weight at the root. Tell us right away if a row feels tight and we will take it out and redo it rather than let you leave in pain.
Should my hair be blow-dried first?
Stretched hair gives the cleanest parts and the smoothest rows, so blow-dried or banded hair is ideal. Arrive clean, dry and detangled. If you would rather we wash and stretch it for you, say so when you call (845) 219-2592 so we can add the time and confirm the price.
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