We always post pictures of crotchet braids on Facebook, twitter and Instagram and the response is almost always favorable. It is a great protective style and a very popular alternative to regular braids and other types of weave, not to mention it is super duper easy to do yourself.
We found a great tutorial from MSPYT81 that included the beehive braid pattern and bangs which is below the post but before you watch there are a number reasons women like this style that you might want to consider.
The first thing that we thought was awesome is that your hair is protected in a way that leaves the edges intact (providing that your edges were full and strong beforehand of course). So many times we do protective styles involving additional extensions* and expose our edges to damage; with crotchet braids you could eliminate that problem.
Another great reason to choose this style is again related to the health of your own hair because it allows you the freedom to moisturize and cleanse your scalp as often as you need to because you can part the hair and reach your scalp which is very different from some most weave options.
Styling is also very versatile, we often see crotchet braids in a curly style but you can use straight hair, kinky* hair to create a ‘natural’ look or even do individual twists or braids. The benefit of this is that you can recreate micro braids without your hair suffering the same stress it would with regular micros. If you have a stylist who is great at crotchet braids he or she could replicate virtually any style you desire using this technique.
Additionally as with all protective styles that involve additional hair, we always encourage a little creativity, so if you want to try some color then go ahead and do it. Crotchet braids give you the freedom to do a bit of experimentation, you can go bold or subtle just enjoy the style once you decide to take the plunge
Convinced yet? Well if not, check out the tutorial and give the style a shot, we loved the bangs, it was the perfect touch!
Yvonne Tall says
like
Sammie Time says
Love it, where could fine this place in Brooklyn or New York, queens
Roro TheWerewolf Ramey says
Omg, Imma try this when my hair grows into braiding length!
Mary Tyler Colley says
Love it what kind of hair is this
Jaguar Mills says
I looove this!
Renell Turner says
Nyce
ShortySmiles Wells says
Nice i could try dat but hv to go to bk for it to get done
Ambitious White says
Exactly how I would install this hair. Came out Fab!!
Crystal Cooper says
Hoootttttttt
Teressa Short says
I like!
Christina Banks says
Luv
Latoya Brooks says
Cute!!!!
Angel Hart says
Hey is this her real hair or is that weave
Zoe Jackson says
DUH!!!!
Demtrius Ploter says
Niceeeeee!!!!!!
Anissa Crim says
Love
Shonn Mallett says
Can somebody do my hair like that here in California?
Mzcamil Anderson says
What kind of hair is this? ??
Talia Luvinmythree Dorrough says
Love this will try
Latia Horton says
Love ur style been watching ur tutorial on you tube and thanks to u I haven’t had a perm since August of last year and my hair had grown out tremendously. I love my crochet braids I have pictures of my styles as well good luck on ur journey to natural hair
Mildred Quattlebaum says
I love the look
Dimitria Lee says
I love it!!!!
Taneisha Thomas says
What type of hair is used
Lukeya Richardson says
Very nice style pretty..
Sharon L Glover says
This is so cute! She did an amazing job.
Lovely LiaLove says
What kind of hair is that??? Please let me know. I have been looking for that type of hair for a long time!!
Phila Sandra says
i did it lately, i used water wave braidind hair
Tosha Alston-Barnett says
Look like the natural hair “trend” is over and we are getting back into weaves then itll be relaxers… SO sad.
LaTanya McDowell says
I understand what you’re saying. But, it’ll never be over, because it’s not a trend. We have to keep encouraging our sisters who still can’t see the beauty of their natural selves. #DownWithWeaves
Tosha Alston-Barnett says
Ever since going natural I will never go back… I agree just keep encouraging them the versatility of natural hair… without weave
Tecia Bangs says
Wear your own hair it’s nice !!!
Takia Crockett says
She might be doing a protective style
Sammie Time says
I really would like to have a bob style and can’t do it my self will look around in Brooklyn to see where I can have this done, the last time I checked they where charging $100.00
Anna Marie Richard says
Can someone do my hair like that in lasvegas
NeNe WickedAmbitions says
This is cute
Jei Lowe says
Right up my alley!!!
Cherie Baker says
It’s actually really easy to do. Just use free tress hair. )The kind that has no track) then you simply latch hook the hair onto the French braid. The braid pattern you use depends on how u want the hair to fall.
Satin Berry says
you look alot better natural than made up with all that makeup
Kevina OnenOnly Kennerly says
Other salons outside of bk do this lol. I go to an African hair braiding shop on 125th St in Harlem and they do this. They’re called best braiders 44 west 125th St. I usually get my hair done by jamila. My sister and I have been going to her since I was about 12yrs old. She’s really nice very professional and does an awesome job. And charges a fair price. (718) 213-0915 this is her number.
cathleen says
How much does she charge and what is considered a fair price?
Lexx Lee says
Dessa Boo I may try it w bangs next time! Yeah or nah?
T Renee Love says
Why????
Stacey Elise Gray says
I want to try these!!! I love this style! Cute style & it looks good on her.
Keetah Travels Hudson says
U go girl/ WOMAN!
Debbie Reynolds says
I love this look
Jackie Martin says
@hairdesignsbyjaycleare does this in the Bahamas. Check out their facebook page http://www.facebook.com/HDjaycleare
Kevina OnenOnly Kennerly says
And just because a woman is natural doesn’t mean she can’t get a weave. It’s called protective styling. I’m natural and get braids, the occasional sew in and what not but this definitely isn’t a “trend” for me. I haven’t had a perm in over 5 yrs and definitely won’t be going back.
Negra Alice says
Beautiful girl and haïr wouaaa
Tasheen Lockridqe says
And all this time I thought women were using their own natural hair for this style & it’s weave smh the deceit lol jk it’s cute nonetheless… Always wanted to get this style but I thought my hair couldn’t do this now I know I could do it this way! We chocolate sistas sure are creative!
Resa Mann says
It’s a great protective style
Isis Gordon-Morris says
I love this look on her, l wonder if I can pull this look off on me!!!
Mandy MizzIndependent Parillon says
What kind of hair did you use .?
Theresa Singleton Smith says
That look is very becoming of you!! Get it girl!!! GORGEOUS!!!
Kerry-ann Fluffie Bucknol says
i love this hair
Krissy Spruiell says
I want to try this! Very pretty.
Tracey Cade says
That’s Cute
Aeryl Cymone says
What kind is this?
Korea Lugo says
Very nice. I may get that for Spring.
Malakah Angellia Gladston says
Looks like its doing a number on her edges…..yikes!
Angela Amos says
Love love love this look
Latoya Brewington says
Now thats cute….
Lucille Lucy Dotson says
Shay Jones this your style
Claudia Mills Butler says
Stunning !!.
Paris Love Smith says
Sexy and sassy
Nicole Butler says
For all those who are crying it’s still a weave….what she is doing is called a protective style . During the colder months you because of the elements it can to harsh for our hair natural does not just mean no chemicals but it has to be healthy hair so to protect it a protective style is used…… This is a beautiful style and looks great
Franchesca Nicole Holton says
Might as well be sew in its cute though
Vina Coley says
WOW!!! This NICE!!!! LOVE IT!!! Changes the look of her face! Gawjus!
Vina Coley says
Now just to find someone who can do this for me!!
Shantelle Wilson says
I love this….how much to do something like this? What’s the name of this hair?..
Toy Jaynell says
I like this style hair
Sugar Brown says
I love this style. People can wear whatever they want to. Natural is nice and so is weave. I have long hair and I also wear weave a lot. It works great for when I workout. Weave to me is a great protective styling process for me. I also love braids as well. I believe she is just doing different styles and I definitely agree with you Kevina onenonly Kennerly!
Dell Sanders says
I love this…and my weaves and wigs too lol
M Celeste Black says
Super cute!!
Tee Crtr says
I need to try this
Tina Greene says
That is too cute!
Stephannie Nichols says
My hair is like that naturally…. imma start taking pictures again. However I would like it fuller.
Kisha Brown says
Cute!!
Terry Norman says
People can wear weave if they want to hell. Some people don’t feel like doing their hair, natural hair is a lot of work!
Chantell Landor says
Im gonna get me one like tht,i luuuuuv it
Kim MyGodisavailable Ross-Brinkley says
WHAT HAIR DID SHE USE ???
Kim Williams says
Loving this.
Latoya SoBlessed Braxton says
I like it I never had a sew in but its cuz ima scaredy cat lol nd ma hair long nd thick nd I dnt want more but I wish I could let maself try it I only had perms nd braids ma friends/sister do weave nd what not nd I like it on them nd other women dat do it right but can sumbody skool me on what a protective style is nd how it works jus curious
Brigitte Evans says
Like this
Lisa Douglas says
Latch hook is making a comeback.
Machelle Thomas says
How do you do short twist
Raquel Jasper says
Weave works wonders
Micky Simpkins says
Dam ma,,you SEXY! !!!
Cheryl Williams says
I want that
Lisa Taylor says
This will only last about two weeks but very nice
Sueellen Medina says
Naaa
Malik Sanders says
Nice Picture
Trina Peague says
Thanking for saying this, i’ve been trying to explain that for the longest
Tammy Jones says
So cute!! Love big curly hair
Angel Denise says
Thats cute.
Salley Winter Baxter says
Anybody know good salons to go to in manhattan, Harlem New york to get crotchet braids?? I would love to get the style but I fail every time I try myself. Thank You
Cheryl-Lynn Sumpter says
I need this…it is so beautiful any body in the west philly area doing this?
Delfeen Fifi Brind'folie says
So hard. U have no hair in the front…
Maritza Lorenza DeJesus says
Beautiful girl
Sarah Ragland says
I have long hair but wear weave it work for me because I’m a truck driver I like looking like a women out here and don’t have time for my hair I like braids also I love her hair I’m getting this done soon to my hair
Angela Mickles says
Beautiful hairstyle. Love it
Verona Beckett says
Thats a very pretty look for her
Laurie Crawford says
Very Nice!
Sharon Renay says
Love this look.
Virginia Purvis says
Love the hair
Brittany Fagan says
If you’re located in Houston I can style you with this style
Chaching Huggins says
OMG that is hot!!! I want.
Elizabeth Fathers Promise Pendergrass says
GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!! You can’t be natural and wear a weave, wig, extentions…etc. YOU CAN’T WIN FOR LOSING!!! Her hair is fierce!!!! It so amazing how naturals can be hateful of other naturals because one choose to wear their hair a different way.
Nicole Butler says
Just ridiculous…stupid hair natzi just dumb…
Nysha Newland says
THIS IS MY BIRTHDAY HAIRSTYLE!!!!
Stephanie Bivins says
what type of hair did you used to do this I am trying to get my hair done like that
Kelli Guillory says
I’m a natural girl but I am liking this one.
Sophia Walker says
It’s masking a huge come back
Gregg Darden says
Be natural..take care what ya got
Marly Merlain says
how does it last ?
Eva Vicenova Cooper says
Love it….I wish I could do that
Monqutte Monique says
Very nice on you
Shawnta Coleman says
Natural extremist at every turn smdh, I’m transitioning to natural you can go kick rocks if I’m going to let you natural Nazi’s stop me from wearing a sew in.
Girl rock it, it looks good on you.
Angel Ayers says
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh S____________t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How gorgeous and I don’t normally curse but damn. Beautiful. What kind of hair is that?
Gwendolyn Hinson says
Ooh I likes that!
Knicolee Gambles says
Love love love
Makeba Washington-Jones says
Im getting this!!!
Teena Tucker says
If you are in the Russellville/Dardanelle area contact me for this style.
Lashonda Battle says
Cute love it!!!
Bianca Middleton says
Hot look,
Angel Ayers says
Thank you so much
Jeanette Matthews says
OMG…..I love this I want my hair like this I think imma try it
Ni-Ni Henderson says
People can do what they want to their hair. Get over all of this my hair is better than yours and if you wear weaves, wigs, dye/relax your hair, or wear make-up, you aren’t natural or being true to yourself or “race” foolishness. There are important things to worry about in life, and hair is nowhere near dire to sustenance.
Tiffany Liggons Padmore says
That’s cute!
Brenda Daniels says
Love it will get that to
Queen'Anitra Rosier says
That cure
Nicole L. Durham-Harris says
Im natural and I have a crochet style in now..its a protective…some people..stop judging..this style looks nice, the hair is super cute
Jamillah Davis says
U wear what u want and I’ll wear what I want.
Tami Ann Johnson says
Hypocrits be quiet bout aint natural or wat have u. U put products in yo hair every day. Think about, is that the ultimate naturalista?
Jamillah Davis says
Smh @ that question. ..
Charlene Taylor says
I had those in the early 90s they we’re called inter locks. Super easy and now I see more different styles. Cute.
Tameka Nurse-Carter says
Ok E I will
Carlisha Martin says
Very cute!
Robyn Willis-Baldie says
Gorgeous! I’m natural and wear crochet braids a lot. Get over it! Anyway, if you can corn roll, or know somebody that corn roll, that’s half the battle. Get your hair and a crochet needle. Just watch a tutorial once, and I promise, it’s sooo easy. If my 14 yr old can do it, you can too. It’s really hard to mess up.
Verdette Morris-Thomas says
Gotta try this I love this style
Hassana Foster says
I want to try this.
Italia Delice says
Ooh lala!
Angel Noonenobetta Vaughn says
I’m sorry it shouldnt matter rather a woman wants to be natural, permed, weaved or wigs they are all OK & the woman is still beautiful. I’m so tired of this natural vs weave crap. People have a choice to do as they want… They style is cute & there’s nothing wrong with someone natural doing it. Smh
June Lora Gilbert says
I love the look. I would do this one.
Natalie Binnie says
Where have I been, I must try this soon
Towanda Wood says
I used to get this done in the 80’s. Love it! I need to watch the tutorial.
Chisa Chanel says
I used freetress gogo curl and cut it in half twice, and my hair looked just like this when I finished. only took on pack for my big head butt
Lisa Stewart says
What type hair did u use
Tasha C Smith says
She looks so cute.
Katylyn Brocks says
♥IT…
Key Twodacity says
Everyone knows that braid pattern is called a snake braid its been done for years. . I use the pattern on most of my sew ins
Brandie Nichole Ivery says
Gotta try this
Shelia Rutlege says
My hair not long but like that
Abranna Priceless McRae says
I like this braid pattern for crochet much better
Sharon Limitless Smith says
Very pretty!!
Teresa Rogers says
Love it ……
Duchess Parker-Mitchell says
I liiike
Nora Smith says
This is awesome.
Lamettra Cox says
What kind of hair did she use?
Shawnnita Larkins says
Lol….looks just like a sew in….
Joyce Ingram says
I love it ,it beautiful.
Shawnette Guydon says
Want this look
Sharon Hawkins says
Love it very nice, love the curls
Jacqueline Vaughan says
I love big fros
Lameka Tate-Carr says
I Love it! She looks like a totally different woman.
Katrina Killian says
Cute
Susan Richards says
Very nice
Esther Chiwira says
Nyc
Kristin Lovingmommymode Maxie says
Ok, yea this cute
Mary Victor says
Love it!!
Lerona Staton says
Cute!
Dianna Harris says
You look really nice!!
Towiona Keyes says
This way has been around for a long time.. Finally, glad it has caught on
Joshlyn Junebug Copes-henson says
its sad when people put down other people. We need to do better people. Just sad smh
Asia Cash says
Thanks I will try this!
Porche Tolbert says
That’s gorgeous!
Evangelist Monica White says
Love just tell me when you are going to do it
Chandra L Smith says
Cute! What kind of hair is this?
MoneyHunny Smith says
Wow Alicia Mspyt Francisco you must be doing something right. You know you on when you have grown women hatin on you for NO reason. Black women need to learn how to uplift. I love this style btw 🙂 great job & great person !
Alicia Mspyt Francisco says
wow I didn’t know thanks for the tag MoneyHunny Smith ive been doing hair all day and I pay hate no mine chile and as long as they keep watching that video im getting paid 🙂
Shywanna LaNette says
R u sayin u gone do my hair lyke dis
Shemetra Mays says
Yes
Rielle Cristina says
Are the insults necessary? Yes you’re entitled to an opinion, but do it in a way where it wont be hurtful to others.
Linda Woods says
Cute…I want that!!!
Charlotte Lovingmylife Graham says
I Love it. Looks good on ya, Rielle Cristina, I totally agree with cha….
Nicole Merrill says
Absolutely without a doubt love this! !!
Ronnie Harris says
Looks gorgeous like wow
Tecia Bangs says
To whom ever commented on my comment I cant find it too many comments ! It wasnt meant in a negative way ! I just said that her is nice also !! The hairstyle is nice !! Relax !!
Shirelle Iswi Anthony says
I love it!
Barbara Moore says
That’s. Pretty I Want Some Dreads
Cynthia Mixon says
I have started wearing crochet braids, due to her tutorial. So many ways to do ur hair, and u can scratch ur scap instead, of beating ur scap. Its just more natural this way, and healthier.
Jacqueline Darden says
I need a stylist in Houston that does crochet styles
Doris Morrison says
NICE AND YOU DIDI TI YOURSELF.
Lena Scott says
I really love this, but I’m such a newbie to this kind of style. How do you take the weave out when you’re done with it? Do you have to cut it short and undo all of the individual pieces?
Cherish Hilton says
I want this look. #Pretty
Angela Dean says
Can any one tell me what kind of hair is this?
Arcadia Ramos says
I rock mine the same way.cute cute
Candise Collins says
This what u want me to do
Dominique Johnson says
I love it what kind of hair
Shamika Sledge says
Love it!!!!
Alicia Mspyt Francisco says
Wow didn’t know I was featured 🙂 Thanks ladies for the Love and Hate its all appreciated Im a stylist here in Charlotte NC and accepting new clients daily 704-492-1227 #StylesByAlicia And continue to check my work out http://www.youtube.com/MSPYT81
Corniki Bankastylez Bornds says
That’s Hott!
Candice Fields-Johnson says
I’m thinking about trying this
Kelly N Manick says
Love it! Just did mine this weekend too!
Roshun Daniels says
You know I love it Jeffrey Lewis. The bigger the hair the higher to God. Vonna’s hair still looks good.
Nickcola DivinelyFavored Webster says
This is cute!!
Cann Harris says
I loveee this!!
Tabitha Jackson says
I love crotchet braids, very easy and various styles, keep it simple!
Tanya Forte says
Thats cute
Jo Hamel says
If I didn’t have locs it would be on I love it
Lucretia Woods says
I love this hair, it really looks good on you.
Brandy Cheung says
OK, What about washing synthetic hair? I usually use 1 of the hemp natural shampoos. But what about conditioning?? I do prefer human hair because it wears better when up keep products aren’t readily available. It’s getting better in Hong Kong, but not very. US stores are skitish about sending here. Have to rely on the African stores. Any Info would be a great help.
Joy Ferguson says
I love this!!!!
Pamela Pettway says
Totally Hot
Sandie Terry says
Nice very nice…
Zenia Boyd says
What kind of hair is this and is it human? If not, do anyone know of a human hair brand in this style? HELP! SERIOUSLY!!!!
Constance Shaneice Hayes says
Victoria Watkins I remember when you & your sister back in our high school days kept me with crochet braids. I had the baddest braids ever!
MoNique Monae says
New style for me.
Donna Still says
This is my next protective style this March!!! I’m so excited!!!
Shanita Howell-Barkley says
Nice!
Reina Rodriguez says
That’s what my twist-outs look like.
Shontia Shon Stokes says
Getting saving this picture I love it
Linda Lomax says
Awesome
Johnny Nbueke says
Always Hot Black sisters
Gee Thomas says
Best protective style ever!
Yoli Noodle says
That’s who did mines
Zandra Hollins-johnson says
Where can I get this done in ft worth tx $
Kelly Plummer says
i love it
Geneva A Easy says
Had it done,came out very nice
Dianne Huey says
I like this style.
Deon Anderson says
Love it! Too cute!
Shawanda Ny Tascia Carter says
What kind of hair is this looks like human hair love this look
Nykia Waitinfokarmatosmackyaass Sims says
Love crocheting. Best style easy simple and manageable where these styles all the time
Coco Brown says
I just had my hair like this I love this style
Charlotte J Thomas says
Nice I wonder what kind of hair is that looks like braiding hair but curly
Denise May says
LOVE the look.
Anitra MzGlam Phifer says
Yes ma’am
Nikki Bell says
Wow. How long did this take?
Debbie Chiodini says
U would look great with this hair style
Nancy Dortch says
I love it, looks so good
Shalla Reid Barnes says
I would want to do this but wouldn’t know where to start… I really want to do this… I wonder how much it would cost to have this done? Anyone?
Sharon M. Williams says
Would love to have s style for summer. Beautiful.
Doris Motley says
I did some last summer..easiest style ever! You can even get to your scalp easier too. Just google crochet braids and you will be bombarded with how to videos
Assata Knox says
This is especially true when I go swimming.
Paulette Lovinmebeforeany Dixon Martin says
What kind of hair is this
Tuleah Johnson says
I like, I like!!!!!
Ronda Rabb-Walton says
Thats cute!!!?
Tyleah McFadden says
I like the parts straight back it looks natural and u can part it in different ways. You can get a bang but do straight braids close.
Eve Dukes says
Did my hair like this a couple of months ago , loved it
Rita says
I love it I actually wear a wig in this style but would love to wear it like this for a more natural style.
Debbie Miranda says
Very pretty.
Alexis VincentmartinWife Flowers says
Like her hair below that’s to cute
Amy Brathwaite says
What hair is this?
Pamela Stewart says
I will have to try that…
Yasmin Mckillop says
Loving the style.
Rita R Larkin says
Cheryl she has a video on youtube showing how she did it, it looks so easy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djsV9PWCfJE
Tangela Harris says
Super cute
Christina J says
Will do for the fall!
MomofAngels Colledge says
I love this!!!
Michelle Sawyer Mickey says
I belive this will be my next style.
Rashundra Hill Stakley says
I just did my hair today.
Ca Bnb says
How long does it take when you do it yourselves ?
Bookertwashington Classofseventyfive says
I had no idea this could be done. I really like it.
Alicia Mspyt Francisco says
I LOVE this picture of ME!!
Erica Boyd says
I tried with straight hair and I have to learn the closure process still. Think I’ll try curly next
Sherna Schufford says
Marvis jones
Sherna schufford
I love this but with less hair. I often did crochet hair years ago. Looks like ill be starting again
Born To Win says
please does somebody know where i can get these crochets to buy? thx
Endenezjia Graham says
I have tried this crochet braid hairstyle and I must say I absolutely love it! ❤❤