Cornrows With Hearts, The Hairstyle You Didn’t Know You Needed

BY: PORTIA COLE | PHOTO: @BraidedbyNicks

Cornrows are always a vibe but some stylists are taking things to the next level by incorporating hearts! Heart braids aka cornrowed hearts aka designer braids are usually done with the stitch effect. Stitch braiding is a technique where the stylist creates a train-track like pattern or stitch pattern running along the length of each cornrow by braiding horizontal sections of hair into the cornrows. As you continue to braid, hair is added, however, braiding hair does not always have to be used to achieve a heart cornrow. Combined with the heart design, this minor embellishment can have a big effect on your look, which may be why we’re seeing more people wearing their hearts on their crowns.

This beloved trending hairstyle is requested so often that stylists are being asked to do the style more frequently than traditional cornrow styles. Where the heart is placed is completely up to you, but most opt to have their hearts placed close to their temples or on the backs of their heads. Cornrows with hearts are proof that hair can be art and when it comes to this trend, there’s something for everyone. From simple to colorful, sit back and enjoy these twenty cornrowed hearts that may inspire your next look. We even threw in a few “bonus” shapes too!

Cornrows with Hearts: Simple is Best

Sometimes, keeping things simple works in your favor.

Sometimes, keeping things simple works in your favor. Photo via

A little color is all you need. Photo via

Umm, can we say hair goals? Photo via

Stitched to perfection! Photo via

Laid edges with a heart on the side? Sign us up! Photo via

If your braided bun isn’t giving like this one, then we don’t want it! Photo via

Straight backs with just a hint of glamor. Photo via

One Heart is Never Enough

Some times more is more. Braiding more hearts into your cornrows takes your hair from just a look to a statement.

We’re seeing double! Photo via

Business in the front, party in the back. Photo via

From the looks of it, this beauty just may be manifesting money and love. Photo via

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Here for the remixed lemonade braids with the hearts! Photo via

Designer Braids: It’s the Details for Us

Here’s where we go from hair style to work of art. The stylists who did these braids are true artists.

The hair jewelry and beads are such a vibe. Photo via

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The parting on these stitch braids is on point! Photo via

A seamstress couldn’t have done a better job. Photo via

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The heart is giving but the blonde highlights set this look all the way off! Photo via

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At this point, we’ve gone beyond a hair style and are now looking at a work of art. Photo via

This just may be the cutest thing we’ve ever seen! Photo via

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All the Colors

If design alone isn’t giving you enough oomph, try adding color!

All of a sudden, we’re looking forward to fall. Photo via

Blonde ambition. Photo via

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Boho bun with a pop of red–serve! Photo via

Living for the heart ponytail! Photo via

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Yes, we’re green with envy. Photo via

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Long Hair Don’t Care: Cornrowed Hearts with Length!

Hearts can be braided into Fulani braids to spice them up, or braided into a lusciously long weave ponytail.

Anything BUT basic. Photo via

It’s the length and the drama for us! Photo via

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Because life is too short for boring hair. Photo via

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Bonus Braids!

If hearts aren’t quite your thing, there are other lots of symbols you can design into your cornrows. The world is your oyster (as long as you’ve got a good braider).