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20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas

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20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
By Elizabeth Tosanwunmi · Published August 24, 2023

Cornrows, also called cornrow braids, are a type of braids that are plaited to lay flat on the head. This beautiful protective style is suitable for adults and kids, boys and girls inclusive. Cornrows are never boring as they come in different styles and can be done with both natural hair and with the addition of extensions. Today, we’ll be looking at 20 of these braided styles which I have divided into two sections, one for girls and the other for boys.

CORNROWS FOR GIRLS

1. ALL-BACK CORNROWS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
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Although the base of this hairstyle is an all-back, so much has been added to jazz it up. This all-back features a heart design, a zigzag part on one side of the head, stitch and fishbone braids, rubber band crisscross braids on top, and two single braided bangs with curly ends. No doubt, this is a captivating hairstyle.

2. CURLY PONYTAIL

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @GODDESS.HANDZ

This is another gorgeous kids’ hairstyle that features stitch braids, braided bangs, a curly ponytail, and hair accesories.

3. TOP PONYTAIL WITH TWISTED ENDS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
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This lovely cornrow ponytail features leaf designs at the front and back of the hair, braided bangs, and twisted ends with beads attached to them.

4. SPACE BUNS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @BRAIDSCONNECT

This space buns hairstyle involves separating the hair into two equal parts and braiding them in identical cornrows, after which the ends of each cornrow are rolled to form knots.

5. HEART CORNROW

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @BRATZDOLLSTUDIO_

The heart cornrow here is the only cornrow on this hairstyle. However, it is what spices up an otherwise regular single-braid look.

6. FULANI BRAIDS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @GODDESS.HANDZ

These Fulani cornrow braids feature crisscross cornrows and a maze pattern in front. This hairstyle can be further styled into two knots.

7. HALF SIDE SWEPT CORNROWS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @XOTIC_BRAIDS

The half-side swept cornrows involve hair braided from one side of the face to the other in front while the back part features single braids. Bows, butterfly clips, and purple beads of different shades are used to adorn this hairdo.

8. ZIGZAG CORNROW BUN

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
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This hairstyle may be simple but there’s no denying it looks exquisite. This hairdo is woven in both zigzag and straight lines from the back, sides, and front to meet on top.

9. CROWN CORNROW BRAIDS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @SLAYNATTRACTION

Large and bold, this crown cornrow braid forms a circle around the head and is adorned in colorful hair bands and clips to make it more pronounced. The middle of the hair features a large heart part and four single braids hang down freely.

10. BASKETWEAVE BRAIDS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @KEKES_BRAIDERS_SPOT

Similar to the crisscross hairstyle, this involves braiding hair over each other to create a basket pattern. It’s so elegant that your little girl is going to fall in love with it.

CORNROWS FOR BOYS

11. FISHTAIL BUN

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
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A popular hairstyle among men, this features fade and half-stitch braids starting from the front hairline and stopping at the middle of the head.

12. JUMBO FEED-IN BRAIDS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
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This jumbo feed-in braid comprises cornrows starting from the top of the hair all the way down to the sides and back of the head. It also features arrow braids and crisscross braids at the back.

13. FRENCH BRAIDS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @KIDSHAIRBYRI

These French cornrow braids are just as fabulous on young boys as they are on young girls. They keep the hair away from the face and you can also tuck in the ends to keep them off the neck.

14. ALL BACK CORNROWS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
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Unproblematic and neat, this is the perfect cornrow hairstyle for little boys.

15. WATERFALL CORNROW BRAIDS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @KIDSHAIRBYRI

This hairstyle features half all back cornrows and single braids. They are the right fit for boys of all ages.

16. ZIGZAG X FISHBONE CORNROWS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @KIDSHAIRBYRI

As its name suggests, this combines two hairstyles — the zigzag cornrows which start from the front hairline, stopping midway to blend in with the fishbone cornrows to result in a unique look.

17. STITCH BRAIDS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @TROPICSHAIRANDBEAUTY

These lovely stitch cornrow braids help to make a boy look neat and presentable.

18. THREE-LAYER BRAIDS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @KIDSHAIRBYRI

This features all-back cornrows with a curve parting in three layers and they help to produce a full look.

19. PONYTAIL CORNROWS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @PRICELESS_HAIR9

This lovely ponytail cornrows is another hairstyle that helps to keep hair off the face.

20. STAR BRAIDS

20 Kids Cornrows Hairstyle Ideas
SOURCE: @BRAIDSBYOLIVIA

Starting from the middle of the hair, these cornrows fall to the front, sides, and back of the hair. The parts of the cornrows help to form a star-like shape in the middle.

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