The History of Cornrows | Crowned | Byrdie

Star Donaldson takes us through the significance and history of cornrows in this first episode of Crowned. Iconic cornrows were made specifically for Black hair but are often appropriated by non-Black people. In this video, we learn about pivotal moments in Black history such as when Cicely Tyson wore cornrows for the first time on national television. Crowned with Star Donaldson is a new original series from Byrdie! In every episode Star will explore the history and significance of Black hair. #HistoryofCornrows #Cornrows #Byrdie The History of Cornrows: 00:00 Intro to Crowned 00:20 What Cornrows Are 00:57 The Benefits of Cornrows 01:23 Cornrows and Cultural Appropriation 01:51 The History of Cornrows 03:55 Cornrows Today Byrdie brings you expert-backed beauty and wellness content for every background, skin tone, hair type, and budget. Whether you need an honest review on new products or wellness advice backed by science, our team is here to help! Follow Byrdie for your daily dose of beauty and wellness: FB: http://www.facebook.com/ByrdieBeauty IG: http://instagram.com/byrdiebeauty/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/byrdiebeauty Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/byrdiebeauty/ Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/ByrdieBeauty Visit http://Byrdie.com for all things beauty. Subscribe to Byrdie's YouTube channel to be the first to know when new videos are posted: http://YouTube.com/Byrdie Comment below and let us know if you have any requests or recommendations for future Byrdi