Braid style guide · Pretoria East
Straight Back Braids & Cornrows in Pretoria East
From crisp straight lines to stitch braid detail and wig-ready bases. Every install is scalp-first with no tension, premium fibre included. Choose your cornrow look and open the guide for photos and full details. Straight back braids run front-to-nape in parallel rows. Straight up braids run front-to-crown and frame the face from above. Stitch braids use a feed-in technique that creates a raised, defined pattern with precision spacing.
Style options
Choose your look.
Open a guide for gallery photos, suitability, timing and aftercare. Proceed to booking from inside the guide when you are ready.
Straight Up Cornrows
Cornrows braided upward from the front hairline toward the crown, framing the face from every angle. A bold, structured look that highlights bone structure and suits clients who want a clean, polished finish.
Straight Back Cornrows
Cornrows braided from hairline to nape in clean parallel rows. The most versatile cornrow style — works in any size from extra small to chunky, and pairs with any length of braiding hair added in.
Stitch Braids Straight Back
A feed-in cornrow technique where the hair is added in sections rather than all at once, creating a raised, ribbed pattern with precise spacing. More intricate than standard cornrows and a standout finish.
Scalp-first installs.
Every cornrow install uses tension-aware technique and neat, precise parting. You leave comfortable, not sore. Edges and hairline are handled with care throughout.
All-inclusive. No extras at checkout.
Every Straight Backs booking includes a wash, conditioning, heat protection and blow dry, plus premium fibre. A complimentary uninstall voucher covering a wash, condition, scalp assessment and blow dry is also included.
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Other braid families.
Not the look you had in mind? Each family has its own style guides and booking path.