Cornrows

Cornrows have dated back to 500 b.c. They have been etched into clay scultpures and even the majestic sphinx. Tightly braided cornrows were worn by in-house slaves, and after the civil war, during the civil rights movement, african americans wore cornrows as a sign of rebellion because the slave's heads were typically shaved. There are many types of cornrow braids. For example the Mende, or the natural.