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!
Originally posted 2014-02-16 20:00:08.
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Love it, where could fine this place in Brooklyn or New York, queens
Omg, Imma try this when my hair grows into braiding length!
Love it what kind of hair is this
I looove this!
Nyce
Nice i could try dat but hv to go to bk for it to get done
Exactly how I would install this hair. Came out Fab!!
Hoootttttttt
I like!
Luv
Cute!!!!
Hey is this her real hair or is that weave
DUH!!!!
Niceeeeee!!!!!!
Love
Can somebody do my hair like that here in California?
What kind of hair is this? ??
Love this will try
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
I love the look
I love it!!!!
What type of hair is used
Very nice style pretty..
This is so cute! She did an amazing job.
What kind of hair is that??? Please let me know. I have been looking for that type of hair for a long time!!
i did it lately, i used water wave braidind hair
Look like the natural hair “trend” is over and we are getting back into weaves then itll be relaxers… SO sad.
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
Ever since going natural I will never go back… I agree just keep encouraging them the versatility of natural hair… without weave
Wear your own hair it’s nice !!!
She might be doing a protective style
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
Can someone do my hair like that in lasvegas
This is cute
Right up my alley!!!
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.
you look alot better natural than made up with all that makeup
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.
How much does she charge and what is considered a fair price?
Dessa Boo I may try it w bangs next time! Yeah or nah?
Why????
I want to try these!!! I love this style! Cute style & it looks good on her.
U go girl/ WOMAN!
I love this look
@hairdesignsbyjaycleare does this in the Bahamas. Check out their facebook page http://www.facebook.com/HDjaycleare
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.
Beautiful girl and haïr wouaaa
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!
It’s a great protective style
I love this look on her, l wonder if I can pull this look off on me!!!
What kind of hair did you use .?
That look is very becoming of you!! Get it girl!!! GORGEOUS!!!
i love this hair
I want to try this! Very pretty.
That’s Cute
What kind is this?
Very nice. I may get that for Spring.
Looks like its doing a number on her edges…..yikes!
Love love love this look
Now thats cute….
Shay Jones this your style
Stunning !!.
Sexy and sassy
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
Might as well be sew in its cute though
WOW!!! This NICE!!!! LOVE IT!!! Changes the look of her face! Gawjus!
Now just to find someone who can do this for me!!
I love this….how much to do something like this? What’s the name of this hair?..
I like this style hair
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!
I love this…and my weaves and wigs too lol
Super cute!!
I need to try this
That is too cute!
My hair is like that naturally…. imma start taking pictures again. However I would like it fuller.
Cute!!
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!
Im gonna get me one like tht,i luuuuuv it
WHAT HAIR DID SHE USE ???
Loving this.
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
Like this
Latch hook is making a comeback.
How do you do short twist
Weave works wonders
Dam ma,,you SEXY! !!!
I want that
This will only last about two weeks but very nice
Naaa
Nice Picture
Thanking for saying this, i’ve been trying to explain that for the longest
So cute!! Love big curly hair
Thats cute.
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
I need this…it is so beautiful any body in the west philly area doing this?
So hard. U have no hair in the front…
Beautiful girl
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
Beautiful hairstyle. Love it
Thats a very pretty look for her
Very Nice!
Love this look.
Love the hair
If you’re located in Houston I can style you with this style
OMG that is hot!!! I want.
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.
Just ridiculous…stupid hair natzi just dumb…
THIS IS MY BIRTHDAY HAIRSTYLE!!!!
what type of hair did you used to do this I am trying to get my hair done like that
I’m a natural girl but I am liking this one.
It’s masking a huge come back
Be natural..take care what ya got
how does it last ?
Love it….I wish I could do that
Very nice on you
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.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh S____________t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How gorgeous and I don’t normally curse but damn. Beautiful. What kind of hair is that?
Ooh I likes that!
Love love love
Im getting this!!!
If you are in the Russellville/Dardanelle area contact me for this style.
Cute love it!!!
Hot look,
Thank you so much
OMG…..I love this I want my hair like this I think imma try it
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.
That’s cute!
Love it will get that to
That cure
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
U wear what u want and I’ll wear what I want.
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?
Smh @ that question. ..
I had those in the early 90s they we’re called inter locks. Super easy and now I see more different styles. Cute.
Ok E I will
Very cute!
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.
Gotta try this I love this style
I want to try this.
Ooh lala!
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
I love the look. I would do this one.
Where have I been, I must try this soon
I used to get this done in the 80’s. Love it! I need to watch the tutorial.
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
What type hair did u use
She looks so cute.
♥IT…
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
Gotta try this
My hair not long but like that
I like this braid pattern for crochet much better
Very pretty!!
Love it ……
I liiike
This is awesome.
What kind of hair did she use?
Lol….looks just like a sew in….
I love it ,it beautiful.
Want this look
Love it very nice, love the curls
I love big fros
I Love it! She looks like a totally different woman.
Cute
Very nice
Nyc
Ok, yea this cute
Love it!!
Cute!
You look really nice!!
This way has been around for a long time.. Finally, glad it has caught on
its sad when people put down other people. We need to do better people. Just sad smh
Thanks I will try this!
That’s gorgeous!
Love just tell me when you are going to do it
Cute! What kind of hair is this?
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 !
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 🙂
R u sayin u gone do my hair lyke dis
Yes
Are the insults necessary? Yes you’re entitled to an opinion, but do it in a way where it wont be hurtful to others.
Cute…I want that!!!
I Love it. Looks good on ya, Rielle Cristina, I totally agree with cha….
Absolutely without a doubt love this! !!
Looks gorgeous like wow
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 !!
I love it!
That’s. Pretty I Want Some Dreads
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.
I need a stylist in Houston that does crochet styles
NICE AND YOU DIDI TI YOURSELF.
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?
I want this look. #Pretty
Can any one tell me what kind of hair is this?
I rock mine the same way.cute cute
This what u want me to do
I love it what kind of hair
Love it!!!!
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
That’s Hott!
I’m thinking about trying this
Love it! Just did mine this weekend too!
You know I love it Jeffrey Lewis. The bigger the hair the higher to God. Vonna’s hair still looks good.
This is cute!!
I loveee this!!
I love crotchet braids, very easy and various styles, keep it simple!
Thats cute
If I didn’t have locs it would be on I love it
I love this hair, it really looks good on you.
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.
I love this!!!!
Totally Hot
Nice very nice…
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!!!!
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!
New style for me.
This is my next protective style this March!!! I’m so excited!!!
Nice!
That’s what my twist-outs look like.
Getting saving this picture I love it
Awesome
Always Hot Black sisters
Best protective style ever!
That’s who did mines
Where can I get this done in ft worth tx $
i love it
Had it done,came out very nice
I like this style.
Love it! Too cute!
What kind of hair is this looks like human hair love this look
Love crocheting. Best style easy simple and manageable where these styles all the time
I just had my hair like this I love this style
Nice I wonder what kind of hair is that looks like braiding hair but curly
LOVE the look.
Yes ma’am
Wow. How long did this take?
U would look great with this hair style
I love it, looks so good
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?
Would love to have s style for summer. Beautiful.
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
This is especially true when I go swimming.
What kind of hair is this
I like, I like!!!!!
Thats cute!!!?
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.
Did my hair like this a couple of months ago , loved it
I love it I actually wear a wig in this style but would love to wear it like this for a more natural style.
Very pretty.
Like her hair below that’s to cute
What hair is this?
I will have to try that…
Loving the style.
Cheryl she has a video on youtube showing how she did it, it looks so easy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djsV9PWCfJE
Super cute
Will do for the fall!
I love this!!!
I belive this will be my next style.
I just did my hair today.
How long does it take when you do it yourselves ?
I had no idea this could be done. I really like it.
I LOVE this picture of ME!!
I tried with straight hair and I have to learn the closure process still. Think I’ll try curly next
Marvis jones
Sherna schufford
I love this but with less hair. I often did crochet hair years ago. Looks like ill be starting again
please does somebody know where i can get these crochets to buy? thx
I have tried this crochet braid hairstyle and I must say I absolutely love it! ❤❤