It’s braids and cornrows season.

Ladies, the key to getting stunning cornrows is having the right hairdresser. You don’t wanna spend your money getting some style you saw on the internet only to end up looking like a walking nightmare. If you live in Nairobi, the best places to get neat and perfect braids and cornrows are Kenyatta Market, Umoja market, the stalls near at Fig Tree Ngara, or a hairdresser you trust and one whose work speaks for itself.

Many people prefer having cornrows done as opposed to braids so as to protect the hairline. There’s a pretty style that’s too cute not to try.

It’s a side part braids cornrow style, where the front is parted at the side and cornrows are plaited midway, then the rest of the hair at the back is braided.

The beauty of this style is that you can hold the braids at the back if you wish, sweep the entire hair to the side, or just let it be. At least you have some options, unlike most cornrow styles.

Check out photos of the style.