How to crotchet Braids, step by step guide

Crochet Braids are gaining popularity again but there are improvements that are making them better than the braids of nineties. The first visible difference is that the hair used for crochet braids today is more natural. This makes it very easy for to create more traditional natural hairstyles.

Crochet braids are always confused with box braids. Though, the two types of braids have distinct features. If you have had some expectations of exploring crochet braids, this article is for you.

What are crochet braids?

Most people will address crochet braids as if they are the natural hair. Though, what makes the difference is the method of adding these extensions. Crochet braids are added to the natural hair by first of all corn rowing the hair and eventually adding the extensions.

Why Crochet braids?

More and more women today love the feel and the look of crochet braids. If you can maintain these extensions the right way, they can end up becoming protective style that will come with many benefits. These braids are very perfect for do it yourself type of ladies. You just have to know how to cornrow and everything else will be in line. It doesn’t matter if you make one or two mistakes when corn rowing because the cornrows will be covered by the braids.

I also regard to crocheted braids as inexpensive alternative to Box braids and other hairstyles. The whole process of crocheting braids will also not take most of your time. As a matter of fact, you can crochet these braids within a few hours depending on the style you pick.

Crochet braid styles

There are many styles that you can choose to wear your crochet braids. As a matter of fact, these styles looks great straight, twisted or even braided. What makes the difference in these styles is where you get your braids from. You can choose Divatress for the best braid collections and styling tips.
• Beautiful Purple updo-This is one of the cutest braided updo that you will find in the market today. It has exposed sides and purple tints to keep looking unique.
• Twist out hairstyle with a middle part-For those people looking for a great shoulder length twist hairstyle, this one is for you. It is the perfect hairstyle for casual events and formal events.
• Fabulous Ombre Hairsztyle-Ombre color can make your braids look fabulous because it will add dimension to your overall appearance.
• Cute curly Braids with thick hair-These braids will be the best match for thick hair. They also offer cute and elegant style that will work for all types of occasions both formal and informal.

How to crochet braids

Now that you have all the information about crochet braids, we are going to give a step-by-step guide on how to crochet braids. You might think that the whole process is very complicated at first. However, as you gain more experience through practice this will be definitely very simple.

Step 1: Creating your cornrows

This is the first step where you have to create your cornrows where the extensions will be added. To do this, start by parting your hair. You should start at the back of the head and divide your hair into two sections. You can now use a boar brush to brush your hair. After this clip up the top section of the hair with hair clips.

Now move at the nape of your neck and start a cornrow braid. Move up until you have braided all your hair in one of the sections. As you braid, make sure it’s in a tight zig-zag design. Move to the other section and do the same. You can actually continue with the cornrow until you can connect the two sections. You can connect them together by tying them together.

You can as well continue creating cornrows in small sections on the side and the bottom of your head. You are supposed to repeat this process as many times as possible until you are done braiding the whole head.

Step 2: Crocheting your hair

Now place a crochet hook under your cornrow. The needle part of this hook should be pointing downwards. The next move is to splint the hair you have chosen in half. It’s now time to hook one of the halves into the crochet hook, you should make sure the curl is attached and eventually pull the whole crochet hook up. This is aimed at creating a loop.

What follows is to take half piece of the curl and pull it through the loop that you created above. This should be done until it forms a tight knot. Now tie the both ends of the curl together to form a unified bouncy coil. Repeat this through the length of the cornrow until you cover the whole cornrow with the hair extensions.

Move to the next cornrow and repeat the same until all the cornrows are covered with the hair extensions. For the best looks, you should move from one cornrow to the other as you alternate the color of extensions. Choose the colors you love to add dimension, low lights and highlights. It’s always a good thing to add a different color after every curl for natural highlights.

Step 3: Style

Now that you have done the hardest part of it, you are supposed to finalize by cutting and styling the hair. This will depend on your personal wishes and preferences. I usually recommend trimming out any part of the braided hair that are not uniform. This adds a stylish look to your hair. You also need to get a Mousse that has Baobab and Aragon oil to add to your hair. This product will add shine, curl and volume to your hair. What this means is that you can spread as much as you want, but make sure you muss with your fingers and palms to make sure the foam is completely blended into the curls.