1
: a section of hair which is braided usually flat to the scalp
2
: a hairstyle in which the hair is divided into cornrow sections arranged in rows
cornrow
verb
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In the first film, released in July 2020, the 33-year-old actor wore cornrows.
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Taryn Finley, refinery29.com, 10 July 2025
As a statement take on classic cornrows, Doechii referenced the wardrobe from Solange’s 2016 performance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon for the hair artist to execute.
—Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
After not being able to find a barber in Philly, growing his hair out as a Rookie turned cornrows into his signature, starting with a black headband and straightbacks during the 1997 NBA All-Star Weekend.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 June 2025
The Tampa artist performed on last night’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with her cornrows tied to both of her background dancers.
—Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Taryn Finley, refinery29.com, 10 July 2025
As a statement take on classic cornrows, Doechii referenced the wardrobe from Solange’s 2016 performance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon for the hair artist to execute.
—Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
After not being able to find a barber in Philly, growing his hair out as a Rookie turned cornrows into his signature, starting with a black headband and straightbacks during the 1997 NBA All-Star Weekend.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 June 2025
The Tampa artist performed on last night’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with her cornrows tied to both of her background dancers.
—Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Cornrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornrow. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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