Crochet braids is gaining much popularity in Nigeria now more than ever. Its a trend, but it looks like one of those that is here forever to stay because of its advantages over other braiding techniques.
To start with, crochet braid, as the name implies, is the use of special crochet hook (latch hook) to install braids on hair. The crochet hook is looped under the cornrows and secured.
The crochet braids used, can be already twisted hair, wavy, curly, kinky synthetic/human hair. In this post, more concentration will be given to already twisted crochet braids.
Advantages
* It is a super time-saver when compared to the time spent to make on box braids or twist. You can get a full head of braids/twists in 3hours or less. Isn't that amazing?
* It is gentle to your hair and protects it. The crochet braids are wrapped around the cornrows, placing little stress on your hair roots and scalp.
* It is DIY friendly. It is so easy to make at your convenience. For me, evenings and night times are free times to do my crochet. I can't imagine calling in a stylist at that time of the day.
*It can be styled immediately after installation unlike others that you will need to wait days to weeks to style.
* Uninstalling crochet braids is so easy. While I don't mind spending time to make braids, box braids,twists or faux locs, I always dread taking them down because I prefer to do it gently myself and that takes so much time and stress.
Additionally, you can remove and add braids to your hair easily after installation to suit the fullness you desire.
* Some say , it is budget friendly. But that depends on the brand, style, volume and hair type.
* It does not need glue or chemicals like some weave sew-in techniques do. It is safe.
Here are some tips you need to know about crochet braids before installing them:
* Always prepare your hair before installation by properly detangling, washing, deep conditioning treatments and moisturizing with your leave-in-conditioner.
* Consider the condition of your hair. If you have chemically treated hair(relaxed hair) or thin hair, you will need to add braiding hair to your cornrows for a stronger base. If you just relaxed your hair, wait a few days before installation as your hair is in its weak state moments after relaxer use.
* Take care not to braid the cornrows tightly especially at the edges to avoid tension and tugging.
* During installation, the crochet braids at the front part of the of your hair and the likely visible parts during styling, should be done properly for a more realistic look.
* Use specific crochet braiding cornrow base patterns for specific crochet braid hair styles so as to have good coverage. If expertly installed, people will need to get too close to confirm you have crochet braids on your hair.
What do you love about crochet braids? Please comment in the comment box below..
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5 comments:
lovly tips, would be trying this protective style soon
And you will love it.
So cute! Really nice post. I want to take sishair , if you have another post or site about hair style, share. Have you another style?????
thanks
Installing Crochet braids is not so hard as anyone can easily install it however it is the only reason why most people prefer it most to buy beside this it has advantage which you can see although it is time saver as compared to another wigs.
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