How To Cornrow Braid For Beginners | Clear Easy Steps

NOT Boxer Braids... these are actually called Cornrows, thanks. We're doing two easy cornrow braids today! In clear and easy steps that are perfect for beginners, I'll show you how to cornrow your own natural hair. Xo! Nap
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[@kyleknaggs2044]

I am a single father of two beautiful mixed girls, and your video has helped me learn to be a better father and help take care of their hair. Thank you so much for doing this video, it has truly helped more than you will know. god bless you.

[@shroomdog]

[@adelitenyamhanga7823]

Kyle Knaggs great job. hats of to u. there are black fathers that cant do this.

[@HaveSumn_2Loose]

good job and there are also black fathers that can do this

[@queenniqo6385]

Kyle Knaggs Good Job keep it up 👏

[@abis212]

Kyle Knaggs good job!! 👏👏👌

[@_cupofjo_]

I did 1/4 of braid I'm so proud of myself😭. Now that's enough for the day

[@salomerickabie4266]

Brooi you sound just like me lmoa

[@_cupofjo_]

@@salomerickabie4266 mann it took me idk how long to do that 1/4 , I was tiyaaad😂

[@Chinaleone]

Same lmfaooo

[@Chinaleone]

Like It’s hard grabbing the hair and keeping the braid tight at the same time Trying to learn to do MY own hair so I don’t have to pay hundreds of dollars and also for when I have kids.

[@_cupofjo_]

@Antoinette Ward omg thank you for this!💗

[@redcurls7849]

GIRLLLL , LEMME TELL YOU . THIS IS MY FIRST TIME ACTUALLY TRYING TO BRAID MY HAIR , & FINALLY I GOT IT . OMG , ITS NOT THE BEST LOOKING BRAID RN . BUT WHEN I START PRACTICING , IMA BE A PRO ! THANKK YOUUU SOO MUCHHH .

[@zoeyhillery9439]

Shamaya McAlpine must be nice, help me.

[@girldemo]

Zoey Hillery 😂😭

[@Squiffy7]

Red Curls same I did good but the back was WAY too loose and that’s supposed to be the easy part😂 I think my arms were just tired but I have a lot of hair and it’s SUPER thick too so it takes me so long

[@aster5856]

I love how she explained the technique with the yarn, it really helps that instead of just getting straight into “TAKE THIS SECTION THEN ADD THIS SECTIONS AND PUT IT INTHER ANOTHER SECTION” she made sure to explain it simple beforehand. it’s just so much easier to learn to do something when you actually understand what you’re doing.

[@kaylasworld7211]

#growingup at some point is kids are gonna get older and our parents stopped doing out hair so we need to learn thx so much

[@queenofpunt]

Yeah i really didnt know what to do with my hair because i never had to do it myself lmao now i gotta learn

[@user-gz2yy3wl9g]

Kayla’s World this is happening to me lol

[@mirrakulross8994]

Ikr I'm 12 and i cried today because I never thought I would be able to cornrow ! Or braid and I'm saving this vid to watch it everyday to learn

[@natalyah1239]

Queen of Punt litterally me 😭

[@thewalkingmic5]

This was me 2 years ago, maybe a little less. Now, I do my own hair most of the time! (My mom does it when heat is involved) learning how to take care of my own hair feels great. Now my mom and I share what we discover 😊

[@Bot-mr2jv]

Thanks you just taught a single dad how to cornrow his 7 yr olddaughters hair I always braided going over instead of under so I could only do fishtail or French braids wtvr but after a few tries on her American girl doll hair I can't wait till she gets out of school so I can try it I truly feel like I just leveled up in

[@kaceywaceyy]

That is so sweet of you!!!

[@kyla3834]

That's so sweet😻👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@CeeJay254Art]

Aooh. Thats so sweet

[@lorenebonsu7266]

Kevin Johnson awww, your the cutest dad ever, u go dude!!

[@Jasiah-u4g]

my dad can only do ponytails. (not even 😂)

[@elizabeth-7064]

When you're natural and can't flat twist, French braid, Dutch braid or cornrow. #rough

[@ladijah916]

+Elizabeth Lizzy Me

[@MsPynkPynk]

me, the struggle is too real!

[@NaughteConsult]

My life, smh..

[@MeekaL]

+Elizabeth Lizzy I feel you :(

[@soulfyrestar]

Me

[@itsrenabro]

I've been feeling like the only black girl in the world who doesn't know how to do this! I've watched countless tutorials but NONE of them were as helpful as yours! Thank you so much for doing this video 💕

[@TheSoulIsPrismaticTV]

YES! Same here with feeling like the only black girl who can't cornrow. I can do the bomb braidout (plaiting my hair) but my cornrows are struggle braids 😩

[@gorillazgirl2124]

Nope, you're not the only one.. 8(

[@soulfyrestar]

Same here. I'm not so good at doing cornrows AT ALL!

[@nikkia2452]

Don't worry, I can't either. My mom didn't learn how so here's my struggle lol

[@sunnydaze80]

We should start a club...#cornrowstruggle

[@jcboogie11]

I LOVE THAT YOU USED YARN TO GIVE A PRECISE EXAMPLE! YOU'RE AMAZING!

[@Yazmingrant7159]

Like the plats you do I'm Yazmin 🍡🍧🥧🍬🎂🍩🦄🍭😋

[@Mizzlolo07]

Yes!! Awesome idea!

[@Tritobia]

I am 25 years old and because of your breakdown I can FINALLY do a cornrow, effortlessly. Just had to stop by and say thank you. Ooo and you have inspired my boyfriend and brother to learn as well! Hugs and Kisses.

[@chelseaalexus1839]

I’m 19 and can’t cornrow for my life 🥲🥲🥲. I’m never going to be able to do protective styles wodienwofjwlocmw

[@shimmer410-o2i]

Wtf so they have long hair too?

[@Tritobia]

@@shimmer410-o2i lmaooo yes they do!

[@skyecruz4711]

my problem is that my arms get tired so that causes me to lose where I'm at and have to start over. pissing me off lol

[@adreenatirado6479]

SAME

[@l.ectric6713]

You guys should lie down on one side. Pop the side of your head your not doing up on a pillow. Really helps

[@veghead05]

L. ectric Thanks

[@naenae685]

Skye Cruz same omg!!

[@Shon9tilR]

Skye Cruz Use clips to hold where you left off and relax your arms.

[@Thoughtso573]

I didn't know how to do anything with hair until I went natural, it's like my fingers realized that if it didn't learn soon I'd be bald

[@really_raye7611]

I know exactly what you mean kmsl ... same here.

[@debb0r]

as a black girl/ woman I often felt ashamed for not being able to do this.. all my (long straight haired) friends would ask: hey can you do two quick cornrows for me? and Id have to be like.. Errrhh...... dude I cant do this to save my life!! But now! Finally, after watching this video! I can do it!! (on myself for now.. Ill have to practice more!!). Im so thankful and glad I "stumbled" onto your video :)

[@saywhatme127]

lol me too don't feel bad. I can do it but not as neat.

[@ninajordonne8560]

debb0r I fell ur pain sister😭😭😥😥😱 But I got it (Practice on baby sisters doll)

[@Fkanxiety]

Debra braiding is international..not just for black woman.

[@dgreen6275]

I'm a single dad. My wife of 13 years ran off and left me with our 8 years old daughter, I had to learn how to do hair in order to keep my daughter looking presentable. Thank you for this video... you are a giant.

[@amyschmults394]

Kinda late but I would just like to say you are an amazing dad and I hope you're doing well with this!! Good luck super dad!

[@dgreen6275]

@@amyschmults394 3 years ago, but thanks again, she needed her hair done for school daily, and sometimes the hairdresser just wasn't available at 6am. Thumbs up to you, you were very helpful.

[@iam_yahsgrace29]

THE MOST HIGH YAH[GOD] BLESS STRENGTHEN & CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU & YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER. NEVER GIVE UP FOR HE IS WITH YOU ALWAYS AMEN. BLESSINGS & SHALOM🙏🕊💜

[@keej25]

I can't do this to save my life!!! It's been years!!! If "the struggle is real" was a person, it would be me while attempting this for the umpteenth time.

[@soriahtheavocado3381]

I feel your pain like same ..

[@elianna_ecc]

It helps to practice on someone else!

[@chronicallydrew]

I KNOWWWW its so annoying cause my dumbass cant stop crying cause i cant figure out how to do this for the 10TH TIME

[@user-it8kw3wy2y]

My problem is like what you said, adding hair in clean sections. It gets all mixed up between my fingers and then it becomes too much : ( This definitely helped though! I'll keep practicing

[@queenofpunt]

I got that same exact problem and my arms get tired too😭 what could help

[@adeshileadequateabigail4403]

@@queenofpunt more practice and then make sure you separate the remaining part of the hair while you focus on the one you are making

[@queenofpunt]

@@adeshileadequateabigail4403 Thank you for the Advice❤️😘 I'm gonna give it a try and do cornrows once again and not give up when im failing😂 It's so hard seperating them while holding the hair. Im gonna practise more though because this is embarrasinggg 😥😶

[@biancamarie6172]

UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE is literally what made me understand

[@Thatgradgirl]

Yesss!! That’s what finally made it click in my head too lol

[@Ipaintandstuff]

I have been braiding since I was 12, so I really didn't "need" to watch this....but I think I just enjoy your tutorials because you're so good at explaing things step by step. That's a gift! Cause I sure wouldn't be able to explain, i can show you but to put it in words, nope! lol

[@Ipaintandstuff]

explaining*

[@jemini313]

same here lmao

[@jemini313]

+Frenchie! I also wanted to see the products lol

[@falonnemichel2790]

same here 😂

[@thisblackgirloverhere9013]

Frenchie! Me too. I've been braiding all kinds of braids on my doll's hair ever since I was 6 or 7 years old. I learned watching my mother and older sisters braid hair.

[@ohduana6746]

I've been sitting here SCREAMING as to why the other girls won't just use three different colors of string to explain this and here you are in all your glory actually trying to help us visualize and understand the technique. Thank you!

[@candacedavis6181]

Girl, don’t ever take this video down, I have watched numerous videos trying to learn and then after watching this demonstration, I actually got it. Your demonstration with the yarn was soooo helpful, my daughter has thick hair and I’m actually able to put small cornrows in her hair so far. I’m still working on how much hair to separate and grab but wow thanks for making this video 😊

[@Naptural85]

NEW Video is Up! #NaturalHair Watch "How To Cornrow Braid For Beginners | Clear Easy Steps" at kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqiXeKxmdtB9iKs Xo! 💗

[@awkwardletter9533]

Thanks for helping the people (actually me) who have 2 left hands! Lol!

[@Naptural85]

Haha! Hey +awkwardletter95 !! So happy to help!! 💗💗

[@janiceshaw1360]

+Naptural85 you are amazing thanks so much for the video muah!

[@AfRiCaNqUe3n]

Love your lip colour...it really suits you!

[@angelzie]

+Naptural85 Please do a video like this for flat twists.

[@eternal_blissss6168]

Thank god for you Whitney! Until now, I seriously could NOT comprehend how to do cornrows. It didn't matter how many videos I watched/rewatched, it just wasn't clicking with me for some reason. But the yarn demonstration that you decided to use helped SO much! I think it's because it made it way easier to actually see the pieces you were working with, and the colors also made it much easier to follow the pattern. When people demonstrate on their own hair, everything tends to blend in with each other so it makes it so much more difficult to understand. Thank you so much for this video... I've been wanting to do this as a protective style for years, and now I finally can 😊

[@Naptural85]

XoXo!! Yaay!! I'm so happy the video helped +eternalblissss !!! 💗💗💗

[@kendrah8365]

I wanted to come back here to THANK YOU! I have very thick, afro medium length hair (a mix of 3c-4b) that can be hard for me to style because of the sheer volume of it. A couple months ago, I watched the braiding technique you showed a few times and after a couple times practicing I had little progress. I wanted to achieve this so I could do a cute protective style on myself from anywhere instead of needing a stylist. Today I decided to try it again, felt super relaxed and didn't go in with any expectation. I somehow kept the muscle memory of the technique you taught and just went for it. I closed my eyes, felt my way through my hair with the technique and when I was done it looked sooo lovely. For some reason, closing my eyes and focusing on how it feels and envisioning the hair pattern helps me. I can't wait to practice more to refine it. THANK YOU!

[@tiarafreeman5326]

I literally watched 5+ videos, getting upset with myself thinking that I wouldn’t be able to learn how to braid my transitioning hair. Decided to give 1 more video a try and if I couldn’t get it then I was going to give up! I be darn I finally know how!! Thanks to you and this video, I know how to braid 😊 this is the best how to. Thank you so much. I wasn’t going to comment bc I seen that this was uploaded years ago, until I seen that you’re still very active on here so again, thank you! Definitely will be subscribing.

[@asantewa3]

I definitely watched this last year when you uploaded but still could not grasp the concept. Just watched til 2:23 and boom! the stars aligned, my fingers were suddenly nimble, my hair suddenly detangled and voila! dutch braids! i can't believe it. #perseverance

[@gwadafiesta971]

Now wait a minute Whitney O_O For the first time in my life I felt like I understood the explainations to cornrow so I decided to give it a try (for the hundredth time of course), my hair needs to be washed anyway so it's okay if I mess my curls... LORD ! The first try was hesitant and I ended up with a loose cornrow: but I actually ended up with a cornrow !!!! Second try, mistakes again but it's tighter and snap ! My fingers got the trick. Third time was a charm and I actually goddess braided my hair ! You have just opened a world of crochet braids, of protective styles under wigs, of better looking cornrows to replace my used up flat twists !! So when I say THANK YOU, just know that I mean it Whitney

[@sabrinajohnson7105]

I'm 12 and this helped me SO MUCH I've been meaning to learn how to cornrows for myself

[@deja8684]

Same

[@leemonroe6526]

Sabrina Johnson you’re 14 now right? i’m 12 and im still learning.

[@italycoronado1267]

Im 11 and Im trying to practice on my mom to then be able to do it on myself

[@TheLaLasProductions]

this is the first cornrow video ive seen that really explains how to position the fingers in an easy to understand way

[@TheLaLasProductions]

***** thats a stupid question

[@adeshileadequateabigail4403]

I watched this video over a year ago and for the first time I understood how to cornrow. I am currently training right now and i just thought I shld come back to say thank you. My trainer thinks she thought me how to braid in few days but you actually did. You r amazing. GOD bless you.

[@krystalroney]

So peep this, when I first went natural in 2013 I tried to use this tutorial to braid my hair and I was unsuccessful. I figured out another way to braid my hair but the way I did it I couldn't braid the hair in the back the scalp. Starting a new natural journey and decided to try this tutorial again and somehow I was able to do it! My first try I got the handwork right. Thank you girl! I can't wait to get better at it!!!

[@nicthommi]

This video makes me think I might eventually learn to do this...

[@ssrahgayton2911]

nicthommi 0

[@ssrahgayton2911]

I

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

Lol the way you said that 😂

[@gensai93]

It's been 2 years. Did you learn?

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

@@gensai93 I'm just a tad skeptical lol

[@MillionaireHoyOriginal]

Great tutorial - extra props for keeping it real and using "corn rows" in the title 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Naptural85]

Xo! Thanks +Millionaire Hoy ! #Always!!! 💗💗💗

[@naturalrose36]

Whitney this is why you're the best natural hair youtuber because you are thoughtful and a great teacher!

[@teejahhh]

Listen, I've never been able to cornrow my own hair after countless KZbin videos trying it on dolls and my nieces and even trying to figure out the motion/rhythm of it on box braids but something in your video and explanation just made it click for me and I was able to do it on my first try after watching! Thank you thank you so much!!!!

[@LucasFerreira-un4nn]

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[@kristin6666]

5 minutes into this video I could do what I haven’t been able to do for decades. And not for lack of trying/watching how-tos. I JUST cornrowed all of my hair. For the first time. You’re amazing! Thank you.

[@Mrs.AlbaRamos]

Omgee, you did a good job at explaining and going through each detail. I'm going to try this and hopefully finally get it right... It's so frustrating though!

[@anarig97]

Okay but I love your channel!! You're gorgeous 😍😍

[@serena00199]

It really is frustrating that's why I was trying to find a good tutorial and hers is perfect😂

[@SideChey831]

SunKissAlba it's so frustrating I almost cried!

[@Mrs_spinero]

omg, you are the only person to do a video on cornrow braiding that actually helped, the yarn example was soo cool

[@xo__ang__6253]

see my issue with braiding my hair is I get lazy and I take too large of chunks of hair, so Imma keep working on that. but great tutorial

[@mistylimester2383]

Kissland Angelic' yeah thats whats wrong with me and I haven't even started yet and it's soooo hard

[@tolu1778]

Kissland Angelic' do you always add hair to the middle?

[@xo__ang__6253]

Tolulope Akindele I think I add it from the sides and then make it a new middle. I think it might be the fingering or section sizes

[@qhayes1216]

Kissland Angelic' Ikr but doing smaller sections to me is harder and besides i dont know how to cornrow because its hard to braid behind my head

[@bridgetafriyie4576]

Kissland Angelic' the problem with me is time. I'm always being rushed by people 🙄💀

[@katzwhite5962]

Hi from the UK 🇬🇧. Yah! I'm so HAPPY.🤣🤣🤣 I'm in my fifties and I've just managed to do a canerow plait on my daughter's dolly for the first time in my life. I'm over the moon. I tried and tried and tried and I did it. Had to watch your video a few times. Don't give up people out there. If I can do it so can you. Its messy but I don't care. Its one of the most amazing things I've seen. I have watched Sooooooooooooooooooooooooo many videos and I can never get it. Yesss! Thank you Whitney. I have your products here with me in the UK 🇬🇧. I LOVE them all. The oil and cream divine. Works well on my hair.❤

[@JLee-jw4sm]

The first few minutes with the yarn taught me after YEARS of not being able to. I just needed to know how to remember what piece to add the hair to. You're adding to the opposite side, and putting it under the middle. Repeat. It's so easy. Because when I'm trying to do a braid with my hands backwards, that order was BEYOND me!

[@Jo1Purple]

(My 4 year old )Danni: "momma why is she so pretty?" me: "Because God made her that way." danni: "O ok! She's very pretty!"

[@okaysoanyways2645]

Yeah ok toni that convo actually happened

[@abigailhenry2828]

sorrydear, butiloveyoumore lol ikr🤣🤣

[@patatochaps3279]

That’s so cute😂

[@ntrlstar]

okay, so anyways unless you’re slow with developing you should be talking like that at that age.

[@Jo1Purple]

I didnt even realize this comment had replies. This conversation definitely happened lol 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ don't be weird about it guys.

[@asna0303]

Listen .......... 27 years it took me to finally learn how to braid cornrows bc of this video. And now a bxtch don't know how to act 😍😍😍😍

[@krissymarietaylor6698]

😂😂😂

[@ChristianMychal]

When Whitney explains it and you still don't get it you know your lost.😂😂😂😂😂

[@Kjoyful419]

Lol!!!! So me! Looks so easy but then I try can't get it! I may try again....

[@NYCSouthernGirl1]

lol right? I still gotta master flat twists! It would make my life so much easier ugh!

[@Kjoyful419]

Lol me too!!!

[@OROrhue]

yup me pretty much

[@Kjoyful419]

Well I feel better that I wasn't the only one like man it seems easy and I just can't get it lol!

[@keshaunanichols4971]

I just wanna say thank you for making this video. I watched a number of cornrow videos and NONE taught me how to do it but yours. You explained the concept really well.

[@erikamariee8211]

OMG I finally got it after watching what feels like hundreds of videos. I cried when i got it when watching your video. Being the only child with no cousins or aunties or playing in my mothers hair this helped me a lot. THANK YOU!! This means some much to me.

[@raima4654]

Omg girl you are a GODSEND! I’m currently twelve and this helped so much, especially with the color coded yarn! My mom has dreads and she never really taught me how to manage my hair. Thanks so much!

[@OriginalMaster16]

YES!!! thank you much for NOT calling corn rows "boxer braids" in your title!!!!!!!!! People are trying so hard to rename everything and make it brand new!!!

[@MichelleAndHerCurls]

This was the only tutorial that could help me! Successfully did two big cornrows for the first time ever tonight! Thank you sooo much!!

[@salidodc1447]

The yarn just unlocked it for me!Just like regular braiding but add hair omg

[@QueenofHearts02]

Praises...the stars have aligned; I do beautiful french braids, but I never got the concept of overhand braids. Practicing with the yarn and your step by step directions are spot on. Thank you...even though I think french braids are prettier, this is just another skill for me. You are awesome!

[@afrovocative]

I had to repost this on Facebook. I always joke with my friends that we missed the black girl right of passage by not learning how to cornrow, because everybody mama does. I posted it on my Facebook and said, 'Here's a video for all my friends who don't know how to cornrow just like me." I slowly had to teach myself by trial and error once i went natural. I haven't mastered it like i have with my flat twist.

[@okaifan18]

Girl, I've always wanted to learn how to braid my hair for years, and it was always a struggle starting off and continuing the braid. When I tell you that listening to 6:04 really helped me achieve the actual braiding, I was so happy! My braids look a bit wonky but baby I finally got it! Thank you so much for this tutorial!!!🥰

[@ImabelleRegine]

It feels so uncomfortable going under this is the best tutorial BEST one I seen yet the yarn and the beginning was everything **Favorite**

[@carolinebun5683]

Thank you so much! For my 24 years, today was a first day i could braid myself!! My mother is not around and i was struggling really bad with my hair. I used to flat iron my hair too much and use relaxers to make my hair more organized, but i got burned scalp and now i am trying to heel it. I don't relax my hair for 1 year now and it gets really puffy and hard to control. Self braiding is a good option!!! Really appreciate your job.

[@lacyhall7759]

I just wanted to say THANK YOU!!! I have been trying soo hard to learn how to cornrow. Especially now that I have two biracial little girls. I have watched SOO many videos and other ppl and never got it. Until I came across your video. I watched it and sat my daughter down to try her hair while i watched ur video, and now I can't stop doing different styles in her hair All in just 2 days. so thank you soo much for your video!!! You helped me FINALLY learn to cornrow!!! :)

[@liana916]

YOUR THE ONLY PERSON WHO GAVE CLEAR EXPLANATION THANK YOU!!!! I AM SUBSCRIBING RIGHT NOW

[@kaori6873]

I "liked" just for the description before even watching. NOT Boxer Braids! Now I'm going to watch!

[@roverdome]

I have been trying to wrap my head around these braids for so long! This is the best and clearest explanation/demonstration I have seen!!! Thank you so much!

[@raphiel__]

The first person to actually explain this, thanks.

[@caralance9966]

You are AHHHHHHmazing!!! I ve been scouring youtube for ways to learn to braid so i can do my 3 yr old daughter's hair instead of having to wait for someone else to do it or pay to have it done!! my sister tried to teach me and i couldnt until one night i came across your video and it all made the most beautiful sense ever!!! i can cornrow now!! not perfectly yet but wayyyy better than i could before! the yarn was genius!! thank you love!! Blessings to you xoxo

[@anayapapaya4943]

So glad I'm not the only black girl that doesn't know how to cornrow! I thought I was alone 😂😂😂

[@noirprncess]

You are definitely not alone. I NEED to know and keep struggling with it. I might have to practice on yarn.

[@ChesireWaltz]

We out here. Self conscious and hiding the fact we don't know how but we out here lol.

[@kyristal]

I still can't get a decent looking cornrow lol .My poor future daughter lol

[@Naptural85]

Lol!! Aww!!! 😂😂 No worries +Kyris Marie ! It's actually much easier to cornrow someone else's hair than it is your own... at least for me lol! Keep trying! Trust me, it really will become second nature after you get over the learning curve! Just gotta stick with it! Xo! 💗💗💗

[@brandisdreamland]

+Naptural85 I can't braid anyone's hair but mines 😂😂😂

[@Thankful2010]

Me too😩 I'm so screwed my poor baby 😄

[@4acurlie752]

So glad you didn't call it boxer braids 😂 love you Nap

[@Naptural85]

XoXo!!! Gotta call it what it is! #BoxerWhatNow? ✋ No. 😂😂😘 +4aCurlie 💗💗💗

[@NoniJo]

Thank you! You are the first person to explain cornrowing by using diff color threads! Thank you!!!!

[@kinderbookclub]

I don't usually care to leave a comment on videos, but I just felt the need to say thank you so very much for this video, this has helped a LOT with mine and my child's hair. So thorough!! Saved ✔

[@kemistry10]

Oh. My. Goodness. 😳😳 I did it. I did it and it actually looks decent. Thank you!!!

[@houseofprayer7387]

right🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@SoulKisses76]

Yayyyy!!! I have to train myself to braid under not over.

[@Naptural85]

+Kemi G 😃😃Haha!! So happy to help!! 😊💗💗💗

[@byoung4eva1]

This is not a French or Dutch braid. It is a CORNROW. Yes, they look similar, but the difference is with the braiding technique. When most of us think of cornrows, we think of the whole head being braided. Whitney did do cornrows, she just did two big ones. And to all the non black ppl asking if u can wear cornrows: Nothing's stopping u from wearing cornrows, however make sure u educate yourself about what black American's face, regarding hair for this situation. And when/if u get backlash from black ppl, have an educated response like "I know why some of u are offended by this, and i understand. For me, i like the style. I'm not ignorant to what black ppl faced regarding their hair for generations" Some black ppl will appreciate that response over "Omg it's 2016, get over it! U don't own a hairstyle". U will be showing respect. Many other races take parts of our culture that they like, without showing any type of respect to black ppl, particularly black Americans. They take apart our culture, they don't partake of our culture with us. Empathy, and respect, can go along way.

[@MrEpixdude]

byoung4eva1 as a black person i truly want you and every other black person that gets offended because of culture to shut up and get over it

[@Shawnmyrelle]

Amazing comment. Its so hard that our culture was taken from us and it took generations to finally establish a new culture. Respect is all thats asked :)

[@ameyworld207]

byoung4eva1 get over it black ppl has been treated by slaves for years she still tried

[@aflawignaminlinndaaze8047]

byoung4eva1 French braid is a cultural appropriation

[@lilyraimey3499]

They actually are Dutch braids... Cornrows are just Dutch braids in ROWS. Dutch braids can be both loose, or tight - doesn't change what type of braid it is.🙂

[@powerpuff4ever]

The yarn breakdown was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you

[@majesticmyaa7056]

No because I really have to thank her . After trying to braid my hair since the womb I finally learned through this video. No lie I watched this video and then went to the bathroom , put my deep conditioner in and tried this method and I got my two braids I always wanted . Before I pressed this video I was starting to watch another video of how to cornrow but then I chose this one because I felt like you would be more in depth and I was right 😭. Shoutout to you girl , I was always subscribed and watch ya videos but this right here .. ! 😅✊🏽

[@_lynettenicole]

23 years and I'm just learning how to braid. I've tried for years and then I come across this. You broke it down perfectly. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH

[@MegaSmellycats]

The yarn example was so helpful and made it a lot easier to understand. After watching a few times I was actually able to braid my hair... finally! Lol Thank you!

[@bbytrinket9732]

Thank you so much! I'm half black and half Puerto Rican and my hair is hella thick and I really wanted to try this out on myself, but all the tutorials are too advanced for my short attention span 😂 the yarn really helped!

[@sincity5268]

trinketisakitten u just had to add the fact that you puerto rican😂attention seeking ass

[@multifandomqueentm8066]

Pass the chill so now we cant say our nationality’s or we are attention seeking🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Hersheychocolate12]

trinketisakitten black can mean African, Caribbean, European, Dominican, or puerto Rican background. But I'm not saying that like the rude comment that called you attention seeking, you were simply just sharing what you were and no problem wirh rhat.

[@gb917]

Puerto Rican isn't a race. tf

[@Oliver-js7it]

G B You sound so ignorant Puerto Rican IS a race. Go up to a Puerto Rican and tell them they're anything other, you'll get popped QUICKLY

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

OMG, the yarn tutorial has changed my life!!!! TY🤗

[@Naptural85]

Yeeah!! Haha! So happy to help!! +doinithealthystyle 💗💗💗

[@neldawallace1233]

Even though this video is 8yrs old. I was able to learn how to braid my own hair and this is very easy. Right under middle, left under middle. I promise you I repeat those steps every time and I'm loving each time I do a braid. thanks so so much

[@jabrianikell]

I am so happy right now and am eternally grateful to you and this amazing tutorial. I have been trying for years to cornrow, and I just couldn't. I was going OVER instead of UNDER and my braids were twisting and turning and just looked a hot mess. I watched this and within 30 seconds grabbed a doll and started braiding. I was shocked as it was actually a real, beautiful cornrow. Now I can braid and I am so thankful. Thank you so much!!!

[@katie241]

I rarely leave comments on KZbin but I feel compelled to do this. I've search hours over KZbin, watched many videos on how to cornrow and I must say your video is what taught me how to actually do it. It's clear, concise , and your explanation was straightforward and very easy to understand. Thank you for making this video. Happily just subscribed .

[@od3108]

The absolute BEST tutorial i've watched, thank you!

[@adeshileadequateabigail4403]

yes it is.

[@Oliive]

I know how to cornrow my hair, I am just here for you! This was a great tutorial x

[@jaylakionne]

out of all of the videos i’ve watched on how to cornrow this is the only one that actually helped. she showed the hand positioning (which i was struggling with until i watched this video) and the exact technique

[@reginaugwu6301]

So I learnt how to flat twist cos my fingers just couldn't (or wouldn't) agree to manage a flat braid. Ppl used to give me funny looks when I told them I could flat twist but couldn't do a braid. Along came this video and just.... After years of giving up, I had a go today....and ended up with 6 beautiful rows of well braided hair! I am still in shock...still in so much shock rn! Thank you for this video!

[@1sava]

Whitney is definitely the Tutorial Queen! Such a thorough well explained video! Will definitely share! Thank you!

[@soulsounds0110]

Omg thank you so much especially for the part with the yarn that was greatly appreciated ❤

[@aresney6449]

Is that a Zendaya drawing as your profile pic? It's so cool! :)

[@SuthernGyrl99]

I always brought hair over instead of under! Now I'll go under! Thanks!!

[@kaileyrose7723]

Holy black lady hair!! I knew it was a challenging type of hair to style, from watching my cousin do her daughters hair (adopted from South Africa and brought to Ottawa Canada). But again! Holy! props to you ladies rocking that beautifulness! Thats a lot of work! Never really knew how much time and effort need to go into your hair... didn't know anything really. I'm dumb AF. Came here to learn hair, but came away with a whole new perspective/respect. DAMN!

[@jenniferward9594]

Thank you so very much for your tutorial it is awesome for beginners. I really appreciate how you literally divide the hair into three parts and show proper hand positioning techniques while also showing that when you braid it should be braided underneath and not over most tutorials do not explain this process.

[@la.chrisssss]

After 3 years of trying to learn I finally did with this video I kept braiding over not under 😭

[@thefrenchfrizz9792]

My hands literally PANIC when I don't braid over... It's like my brain is telling them "WTF do you think you're doing here???"

[@sanai9333]

For anyone who wants to skip, it's starts around 6:11

[@sanai9333]

+Jenni Lewis lol no problem 😂😂

[@queenquayson]

peepsanai omg bless you

[@sanai9333]

Emma Quayson lmao no problem, happy holidays too :)

[@queenquayson]

peepsanai happy holidays to you too hun

[@LoVeLyLoLoFeLiX]

Finally someone with curly hair. i love it. I need to practice.

[@hoaphan-gf3qv]

I saw many clips more than 10 channels how to cornrow for the beginner and this is the first time I understand . Thank God and thank u

[@DS.Love1685]

I've watched countless videos on how to cornrow and this is literally the most simple and straight forward cornrow instruction video I've seen. Thank you!

[@hohey05]

This was such a great tutorial but I guess I'm too stupid to understand how to do this braid it's so frustrating😂

[@adeshileadequateabigail4403]

no you are not. just keep practicing and maybe go to someone who can teach you patiently. it worked for me.

[@mena-fd5th]

Iyana G 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mckalethompson4152]

This was unbelievably helpful, Ive watched so many vids and this one is the only that actually helped me get better!

[@Creeknative]

I still can't braid for nothing 😿

[@cloama]

Same. I keep grabbing uneven amounts of hair and everything goes crooked. This has the be the best tutorial out there though.

[@mikaelablacconeri9575]

This is the best tutorial for cornrows that I've seen in years. I watched tons and they would go so quickly and you couldn't see what their fingers were doing. I think the yarn demo was the most comprehensive

[@ounkpunk5099]

THANK YOUUUU!! I HAVE WATCHED SOOOOOOO MANY TUTORIALS AND NEVER GOT IT. I watched yours with the yarn and got it straight away! SO happy!

[@lilyraimey3499]

The video that saved so many of us.

[@JourneyWithZarita]

Tried so many times to make cornrows before this vid and failed! But the picking of hair underneath the middle row is the easiest way to master. Thank you!

[@margaritas103]

I literally just learn how to braid my daughters hair thanks to this video. This is the first video that actually explained it to me. After my second round my hands got their rhythm and I’m on a roll now. Just need to get these parts together now! Thank you so much!!!

[@michelletravis5]

Best cornrow tutorial on KZbin. My daughter is biracial and this is so helpful when doing her protective styles!

[@jemportal4166]

I spent my entire childhood in braids, and watching other people get their hair braided, and this is the first time I've ever understood how the hell it works lol. Seriously, thanks for providing the best explanation ever, you made this so simple for me!