The best replacement for cornrows is braids.

The best alternatives to cornrows are rated as following:
★★★★★  braids
★★★  dreadlocks
★★★  dreads
★★★  cornrolls
★★  cornrows
★  box braids
★  french braid
★  twists
★  french braids
★  two strand twists
  corn rolls

Your alternative for cornrows is not listed? Suggest!
Speaking about cornrows, one probably shouldn't forget about weave.

Other search terms related to cornrows and their ratings are:
★★★★★ weave
★★★ curly weave
★★ box braids
★ micro braids
braids
sew in weave
her weave
mohawk
You have in mind a companion for cornrows and it is not yet here? Propose!



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