We went through this last year! We were also worried, but in the end we did cornrows — it turned out great. They are practical, look neat and last for weeks. The main thing is not to tighten them too much so as not to irritate the scalp. And it is advisable to wash your head once a week with a special shampoo for braided hair. At that time, we were looking for ideas on a website about boyish braids — there are so many options that your eyes run wide.