Crochet braids maintenance: night care
- Put crochet braids into sections. To do so carefully detangle your hair from ends to roots with fingers only.
- Keep the curls. To do so you need to gently create a two strand twist for each section.
- Secure the curls. To secure the curls you can use a satin scarf or a satin bonnet.
Avoid brushing your water wave hair bundles when it's wet, you can gradually wet your hair and brush gently before you completely wash it.
Crochet hair can be worn straight, braided, twisted, or curly, and can last up to eight weeks if cared for properly. Yes, eight whole weeks. They're the most practical protective style of the bunch because they require the least amount of upkeep.
When it's not a protective style: Despite crochet braids having many benefits, there are a few red flags that can lead to hair loss. As with any protective style, don't overdo it: Crochet styles that are left in for more than six to eight weeks can begin to cause damage to your natural hair underneath.
The popular braid pattern of braiding the hair straight back is damaging to the edges. This braid pattern will make your hairline recede. The weight of the fake hair hanging on the cornrow base of your natural hair sometimes leads to breakage. Especially when people leave crochets in for 3 months or more.
How much crochet hair varies depending on the texture and brand, but the general average is 5-6 packs. Crochet locs, braids or twists: 4-5 packs of hair is needed; but if you're purchasing from Boho Locs, all the hair you'll need for the entire style will come in one pack!!
Crochet braid hairstyles last between 4 to 8 weeks or longer depending on the intricacies of your braid pattern, quality of hair installed, and your maintenance routine. Since crochet braids are a long term protective style, be mindful that your natural hair needs care as well.
Some people recommend using alcohol-free mousse for crochet braid maintenance, but I find it leaves a tacky build-up on the hair so I tend not to use it. Trim ends as needed. Crochet hair will inevitably get a bit frizzy at the ends over the life of the style.
Depending on your stylist, it can take anywhere from four to eight hours to complete the process. Prices vary according to the style and desired length of your box braids. On average, most stylists charge between $150 and $200 for this style.
The undisputed queen of straight crochet braids is Kanekalon hair. Its smooth texture makes it look like relaxed natural hair. When it comes to crochet box braids, buy the FreeTress Braid Box Braid. You'll need several packs depending on the style you want and the size of your head.
Moisturize and SealPrevent your natural hair and scalp from drying out under crochet braids by spraying them with a water-based moisturizer. Then, massage your favorite oil into your hair and scalp to seal in the moisture and stimulate hair growth.
It is possible and very easy to make you own pre-loop type human hair crochet extensions. In order to make your own pre-loop type of crochet extensions for braiding or twists, fold the hair over the rod and braid or twist the hair as if you where installing the extensions.
DO NOT comb or brush crochet braids, finger detangle hair if you have any matting or tangles. If the ends of the hair are tangling a lot, you can also cut the tangles or knots with scissors. DO NOT spray any wig spray or any other wig products on crochet hair.
