HOW TO CROCHET BRAIDS KINKY HAIR

Crotchet braids hairstyle has always been present in the African woman hair history though it wasn’t that common or regularly braided since it required a proper hook needle to install it. In 2010, it came back to fashion and fully reappeared in 2013 and ever since then it has become a frequent hairstyle.

To my observation Crochet braids is loved by many women, YouTube vloggers and Instagram users have proven to be enjoying its return and they have endorsed the hairstyle so well that aestheticians and beauticians have found their tutorial so helpful.

What fascinates me about Crochet braid hairstyle is that is less time consuming and is easy to install, once you have the braid pattern or cornrow done; the rest is like coating butter on bread.

 

Steps To Crochet Braid And Things You Need To Know 

Crochet braid is a versatile hairstyle and is so easy to make, also it can come in handy because it saves time and money. As an African woman I know what it takes to sit down for many hours just to make a braid or any hairstyle. Honestly, you can DIY a Crochet braids all you need is just sit in front of a vanity and a comfortable swivel chair in your bedroom, and a little bit of determination. Below is a tutorial how i made it and it explains in detail from beginning to end how to crochet braid.

 

Necessary Tool Needed To Make A Crochet Braid 

• Latch Hook Needle for crochet braids: Is an essential tool for installing synthentic extension to a braided hair for a lovely looking crochet braid hairstyle, and it is also used for dreadlocks and micro braids.

 

Types Of Crochet Braids Hairstyle 

There are varieties of styles you can do with a crochet braid synthetic extension and you can play around with assorted colors to spice up the look you want.

• Deep wave Curls
• Spiral Curls
• Kinky Curls
• Already Made Braids
• Twist Braids
• Thick Braids
• Bohemia Curls
• Senegalese Twist
• Afro Twist
• Afro Kinky
• Cuban Twist
• Marley Braids

Types Of Colors 

• Multi tones
• Plain colors
• Ombre: Varieties of mixed color

Best Bulk Hair Extention To Use For Crochet Braids 

I have tried all this bulk hair and pretty much all of them can handle heat, whether dipped in hot water or ironed though some come pre-curled but mostly it depends on the manufacturer.

• Freetress
• Expression
• Impression
• Dream Hair (This can high heat)
• Batik

Best Synthetic Hair To Use

• 100% Kanekalon Fiber

These are all the items you need to make a Crochet braids and i hope you find it useful, feel free to comment, like and share this article.