Q&A for How to Clean Cornrows

Yes, you can. Water won't disrupt cornrows. You do want to make sure that you don't let them stay waterlogged though. After washing, gently blot the rows with a towel to help them dry.

Yes, you should still wash your hair if it's in cornrows. The most important thing is to cleanse the scalp, don't worry about washing the cornrows themselves.

You can leave them in for up to 8 weeks. Leaving them for longer can cause uneven tension on the scalp and possibly lead to breakage. You can take them out and immediately rebraid the hair if desired.

You should really focus on washing the scalp, not the hair. The easiest way is to mix shampoo and water and spray it on the roots with a spray bottle.

Yes, you can follow the same steps, just make sure you are rinsing for the maximum recommended time.

If you have fine soft hair (a hair type that is not dependent upon race), you may want to skip the oil in these formulas and shampoo more frequently, such as every 3 to 5 days.

Yes, they will. Your straight hair doesn't lend itself to being braided because it can't hold onto itself very well. Applying water to it, let alone working your hands along the scalp to wash it, will cause the braid to come undone or begin to have flyaway strands sticking out from the braid.

You may need to get extensions before you can grow your hair out long enough to cornrow it. Make sure to condition your hair and moisturize it more often if it's dry or breaking.

Look up the benefits and the downsides for the oils you are thinking about using, so you are able to see if it's the right one for you.

It is much better to undo your braids before washing your hair.

Yes, it's up to you. Just make sure you follow the steps in the article and your hair will be fine.

Usually after about seven or eight weeks, but it depends how often you moisturize them.

Yes, argan oil is very good for you hair and helps prevent breakage, especially on braided hair.

You need to shampoo and condition every 7-10 days. You can moisturize every 3 days, or whenever needed.

The weight of the braids may become uncomfortable or painful while swimming due to the water. However, if you wear a swim cap, this can be avoided.

Using a leave-in conditioner, focus on the ends. Because it can cause buildup, I recommend shea moisture product line JBCO, then apply your spray or mist. I use aloe vera and seal all the moisture with shea butter, allowing my hair to soak up and retain all the moisture. This lasts me a long time.

Yes you can. Focus mostly on the scalp when you wash your hair because accumulation of dirt and dandruff on your scalp can stunt hair growth.

Yes, you should protect your hair at night, you can use a bonnet or a silk scarf.

Yes, you can, just be extra careful! Focus on your roots and carefully rinse your ends.