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A Guide to the Stitch Braid (Koroba) Technique

The stitch braid is a modern cornrowing technique that creates sharp, clean, and perfectly parallel lines under the braid, resulting in an ultra-neat and polished look.

A close-up on the scalp showing the perfectly clean, parallel "stitch" lines of a modern cornrow braid.
Learn the secret to ultra-neat cornrows: the stitch braid technique. Our guide explains how this method creates sharp, clean lines for a polished look.
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Did you know?

The "stitch" braiding technique is a relatively new innovation in the braiding world, gaining huge popularity in the late 2010s for its incredibly clean and precise appearance.

KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE

Benefits
  1. Creates an ultra-neat, polished look


  2. The sharp lines are very photogenic


  3. A modern and professional finish


  4. Elevates any simple cornrow style


  5. Helps braids look neater for longer

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How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle 

Tips

"I want straight-back cornrows, but please use the stitch braiding technique to make the lines extra clean and defined."

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Question & Answer

Is stitch braiding a new style?

While braiding itself is ancient, the "stitch" parting technique is a very modern innovation, becoming popular in the last decade for its super-clean and photogenic look.

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