Crochet Braids - Protective Styling

Hallo!

 

So I was finally able to persuade my sister to write a post on Crochet Braids. She's a pro at it and does it very often. Crochet Braids is an ideal protective style for those who desire weaves but still want to be able to maintain their hair beneath the weave.

 

Happy reading. (My sister's a much better writer than I am, by the way).

 

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Finally, I convinced myself to write this no matter what it takes. If it means typing on the buses,

trains and on the streets then that’s what I’ll do. Before I start talking and forgetting my manners, my

name is Feyisope. My sister has requested me to write up something for you guys on Crochet braids.

I’ll do my best not to get you bored (fingers crossed) Here we go!

 

I came across Crochet braiding over the internet – YouTube to be precise. I had recently big chopped

and I wanted to make hairstyles that still looked stylish and I didn’t have to break a bank to do them. 

I watched a few youtubbers and their different methods. I knew I had to get my tools. They were

very basic; comb, hair spray, hair extensions and most importantly, the crochet needle. The needle is

slightly different from the regular ones. It’s got a small latch that opens and closes. Got it on eBay.

 

 

Simply start by preparing your hair with the hair spray, leave-in conditioner, hair cream, the choice

is yours. Weave your hair all to the back in about 12 lines (but again the choice is yours). The more

lines you make, the fuller the hair. Cut your hair extension into your desired length. I tend to go for

curly hair because it covers my scalp well especially when I’ve been too lazy to care if the weave

looks good or not. Lol! Apart from that, it looks natural and blends well. Ok, back to making the

hair.

 

Take a small portion of the hair extension- try not to make it too big because it tends to stay on

longer when the extensions are small. Hold this in your left hand (if you are right handed), then insert

the needle in a line of woven hair with your right hand. As you insert, the latch opens. Hook the

extension on the sickle shaped tip of the needle then pull it out. The latch closes as you pull. Keep

pulling the extension till you are half way through then tie two knots just as you will tie your shoe

laces. Make sure it’s secure. Continue this process leaving a space of about an inch per tied extension

until you cover all the lines.

 

That about does it. Simple and affordable! You can style as you want. I like to add hair accessories

and sometimes I would pack it all up into a big bun. This is my way and that’s what works for me.

 

 

Here's a good tutorial video you can watch to guide you as well.

 

 

Laters