This hairstyle is commonly called cornrows into a low braided bun

This hairstyle is commonly called cornrows into a low braided bun (or straight-back cornrows with a bun).


The front has neat straight-back cornrow braids, and the back is gathered into a low braided bun. The styled curls at the front are often called laid edges with curly tendrils.


If you ask a hairstylist, you can say:
“I want straight-back cornrows packed into a low bun with laid edges and front curls.”

This hairstyle usually takes about 2 to 4 hours, depending on:
how fast the stylist works
how small or neat you want the cornrows
whether extensions are added or it’s done with natural hair only


If it’s very detailed and extra neat, it can take up to 5 hours.