Cornrows (sometimes called canerows) are a style of traditionally three-strand braids, originating in Africa, in which the hair is braided very close to the scalp, using an underhand, upward motion to make a continuous, raised row.

In preparation for a journey through the Middle Passage, (the eighty-day voyage that transported captured Africans across the Atlantic to America), many African women would even braid rice or other grains into their hair or their children's hair to ensure that they would have food.

If you have a busy lifestyle, braids are the perfect option as they provide ease when it comes to everyday hairstyling. Some extra added benefits of wearing braids are that they give your natural hair rest, promote growth and protect it from harsh environmental factors.