March 5, 2014

Natural Hair | What Are Crochet Braids?

Hello Beauties!

Life is kind of funny at times.  The night before Valentine's Day, I had a hair emergency and found myself scrambling to find not only a hairstyle, but a hair stylist as well.  As I remembered a stylist I met the weekend before, I found her Instagram page and saw crochet braids she had installed.  I loved them!  I had never worn crochet braids before, but I loved how natural they looked.  Plus, they reminded me of a sew in I had previously.


I contacted the hair stylist and before I knew it, I had an appointment to have crochet braids installed.  The truth is though...  I wasn't altogether sure how they were different from a sew-in.  Once I arrived, I soon learned the difference.

What's the Difference?

  • Hair used is in bulk form instead of weave tracks.
  • Once your own hair is braided down, the bulk weave hair is installed using a latch hook.
  • The result is less tension on your own hair.
  • Easier access to your scalp.

What I love most about crochet braids is how comfortable my hair and scalp feels.  I only experienced tension the first night after having them installed and from then on, it hasn't felt like I have anything installed.  It's carefree and comfortable!  Also, if you are wondering, she used Freetress Bohemian Curl for my braids.

Hair Photos





To see a sample of how crochet braids are installed, check out the video below:


Get more details on crochet braids on Longing4Length

Have you ever rocked crochet braids?  Is this a protective style you'd try?

God bless & stay fabellis,


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