Let's talk CROCHET BRAIDS

What are Crochet Braids? 

Crochet Braids are be a protective style for natural, transitioning, or relaxed hair. The name comes from the latch hook "needle" that resembles a crochet needle used to install the hair into the braids to create a full weave style. I have done this style with all types of hair: straight, wavy, curly, kinky. Synthetic is best used versus human hair, because synthetic hair tends to not have little tapered pieces throughout that could cause shedding.
First, cornrows are done to the clients hair in one of a variety braid patterns that best suits your wearing needs. Once the whole head of cornrows are complete, the ends of the braids are tucked away and the synthetic hair is added to the cornrows one small bit at a time using the latch-hook needle. In this way, you can achieve the desired fullness of the style..

How long do the take to complete?

Crochet Braids can take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours to complete. That is dependent upon the amount of cornrows you have on your head and size of the bits of hair you are adding to the cornrows, as well as the texture of the hair being added.

How long do Crochet Braids last?

That is totally dependent upon the wearer of the style. I have seen women wear their crochet braids for 2 weeks just to have something done to it. I have seen women wear their cornrows for 2 months!! I myself have worn them up to 6 weeks! I could have worn them longer but I like to change my hair often. I will say the kinkier hair looks better the longer you have them in.

How do you care for your Crochet Braids?

This is all dependent upon the type of hair you use for this install. Basic washing instructions are below.
Washing is relatively simple! It is best and most convenient to wash your braids in the shower. Add a very small amount of shampoo to a regular 16 oz. bottle of water that has been filled 3/4 of the way. Shake well and dispense onto scalp. massage scalp GENTLY and allow shampoo/water mix to flow through your extensions. Rinse and repeat if needed. To condition, add a small amount of conditioner to a 16 oz bottle of water that has been filled 3/4 of the way. Dispense into your braids and allow the conditioner to flow through to the ends of the hair. Rinse thoroughly! Towel dry, then air dry OR use a blow dryer. Any leftover product will cause build-up and wet braids can lead to smelly and moldy hair.

How can these Crochet Braids be styled?

They can be styled up or down in a multitude of ways! Youtube has many videos on the various styles available for Crochet Braids dependent on the type hair you used! If they are long enough, they can be worn in a ponytail or bun for working out.

Here are more pictures of Crochet Braids.