Cornrows usually have simple, straight lines, like the rows of corn in a cornfield, but they can have patterns instead.

Cornrows can have beads, cuffs, or cowrie shells in them. It can take hours to make a cornrow hairstyle.

Cornrows can stay in for weeks if the person washes their head well.

A knotless braid is a box braid installed using a different technique to lessen scalp tension & create a more natural look.

This braided hairstyle will begin at the root just like regular box braids but will start with your natural hair, then eventually feed in the hair extension as the braid continues. 

Box braids are a popular and timeless hairstyle characterised by individual sections of hair divided into small, square-shaped sections.

These sections, or "boxes," are then braided to create a sleek and versatile look. Box braids offer a protective styling option for various hair types.

Faux locs are really great for protective styling because they are low maintenance, low manipulation– you literally do not have access to your hair for as long as you have the locs in.

Low manipulation contributes to length retention of your hair because your hair will be left alone.

Boho braids are a carefree and relaxed member of the braid family, featuring single braids with the addition of curly or wavy hair through the lengths, for an 'undone' finish.

Similar to goddess braids or pick-and-drop, boho braids differ as the wavy pieces are worked in from higher up, whereas the former styles tend to keep the waves towards the ends – though for some, the names boho and goddess braids are interchangeable.

Dreadlocks, also known as locs, are a hairstyle that consists of rope-like strands that are achieved by braiding or interlocking the hair.

Some dreadlocks styles are created by simply allowing textured, uncombed hair to bunch and naturally knot together to develop into locked shapes over the years — others are created by braiding and twisting hair together.

Crochet braids, also known as latch hook braids, are techniques for braiding hair that involve crocheting synthetic hair extensions to a person's natural hair with a latch hook or crochet hook.

While crochet braids are a hybrid of traditional braids, they're considered to be more similar to weaves. This method is associated with African hair styles. Known as a protective style, the technique can assist with hair growth if cared for properly. Crochet braids can be worn straight, curly, twisted, or braided.

Twist braids are a very popular technique among black hairstyles that uses two sections of hair twisted into a braid. Twists are braided into a spiral rope braid, also known as rope twists, and allow the extension of one’s natural hair via dreadlocks or quality commercial textured strands.

For African-American women with naturally curly hair, twist braid styles are one of the easiest and most popular protective hairstyles.