If straight back cornrows are already a mainstay in your hairstyle arsenal, then the addition of a pattern on either the sides or centre of your hair can be a fun way to inject personal flair into your hair. As with any form of cornrowing, patterned hair braiding styles can cause some tension damage. So, after two to three weeks of the style, switch for a low-tension styling option like a wash and go, twist outs or a glueless wig to give your hair time to repair.

To extend those salon-fresh lines, try using the Got2b Brow and Edges Wand and soothing your scalp with a treatment like the Densifying scalp treatment Peptides 2% + Ginger Extract from Typology. For wash days post-pattern canerows, opt for a moisture replenishing hair mask like the Bread Supply Hair Mask and a strengthening serum Olaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum.

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