Wednesday, September 25, 2013

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

15 comments:

  1. I wonder if i can get the crochet needle in Nigeria

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  2. Are the needles available here in lagos? Need to buy one.

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  3. Olivianzeh@gmail.com....kindly forward any detail on where to get the needle...thanks lot for the tutorial on crochet braids...xoxo.

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  4. @ All. I will try to find out if the needle is readily available here. I have looked in a few places and it isn't. Any further information I have will be communicated to you. Thanks for stopping by.

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  5. Err the needle described here is the regular 'knitting pin' esp if you 'knitted' as a child. What we call Knitting with one pin is actually crotcheting. I may be overstretching it, but you should be able to walk to any iya basira that sells knitting wool (yarn) and ask for pin, its extremely cheap (one hundred-150 naira).

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    1. You certainly overstretched this one as you didn't seem to read the piece well. Please refer to this statement: "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."

      "The regular ones" being the crochet needle and not knitting pin which is the common misconception.

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  6. That hook isn't actually a crochet hook. It's called a latch hook so I'm not sure who came up with the term crochet braids lol. The technique is the same you would use when making latch hook pieces such as rugs. Anyway, should be easy to find when you search it by that name or if you have no luck you could buy a latch hook kit, which will come with one but will be more expensive. You can get it online from amazon, ebay or through any craft website you know. Any craft store would sell it or even a beauty supply store since it is also used for hair. Hope that helps.

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  7. That hook isn't actually a crochet hook. It's called a latch hook so I'm not sure who came up with the term crochet braids lol. The technique is the same you would use when making latch hook pieces such as rugs. Anyway, should be easy to find when you search it by that name or if you have no luck you could buy a latch hook kit, which will come with one but will be more expensive. You can get it online from amazon, ebay or through any craft website you know. Any craft store would sell it or even a beauty supply store since it is also used for hair. Hope that helps.

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    1. I just found supplier in Lagos on OLX

      http://lagos-island-east.olx.com.ng/crochet-needle-iid-732879424

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    2. Hello Sisters, i do sell the crochet pins now...N1,500 per piece... You can call or text me on 08032170793....Always at your service ladies..Olivia.

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    3. PS....I install crochets too...just incase you need yours installed.. I do have Janet Collection Nior Marley hair and Freetress Bohemian and Paradise curl available for sale...xoxo

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    4. @olivia what's the cost of installing the crochet
      P.S. I live @ Lagos-Island so whats gonna be the deal

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