There are 14 steps to clean cornrows, with pictures.

Laura Martin co-authored the article.Laura Martin is a licensed cosmetologist.She has worked as a hairdresser and a teacher.The references can be found at the bottom of the page.Once an article gets enough positive feedback, it becomes reader-approved.Our reader-approved status was earned by 91% of readers who voted, who found the article helpful.This article has been viewed many times.

Cornrow braiding dates back to 500 B.C.Across the globe, it is still a widespread hair style.Cornrows are easy to maintain for people with bad hair.Maintenance may be easy, but it can be hard to fully clean them without taking them out.By using specific techniques, you can keep your cornrows looking great.

The best way to clean cornrows is to wash them.To make a spray bottle, fill it with 1/2 cup of sulfate-free shampoo, a small amount of water, and 2 to 4 ounces of oil.Wet your hair completely, then spray the solution on your cornrows.Simply rinse it out after massaging it in.There is more information on how to condition and maintain cornrows.Did the summary help you?