10 Tips to Follow for a Successful Crochet Braids Install

Space the back sections out, closer sections near the front

If you are going for the bulky look, then don’t mind this point. But if you are not, then space out the back sections. The more hair you crochet in the back of your hair, the bulkier the hair will look as you finish the style. If you need to separate the faux hair twice or three times to crochet in the back, then do so.

As you get closer to the front, separate smaller sections of the faux hair and then crochet it on your braids. You are going for the natural look, with the hair perceiving to come out of your scalp. Avoid having your knots showing by doing this trick.

The hotter the water, the tighter the curl

Are you wondering why your hair won’t curl like it does for the YouTube tutorial you are watching? Check your water. You need boiling water to make sure that your hair curls effectively.

Place your rolled/curled hair in the boiling water for 15 seconds and allow to dry fully before taking off the roller. If you take the rollers out before they are ready, then you are subjecting your hair to be wet, limp noodles.

If you don’t have the time to air dry, use a blow dryer* for pre-dipped hair or sit under a hooded dryer* with moderate heat.

Leave crochet braids in for a maximum of 4 weeks

It is so easy to love the style that you have to where you want to keep it forever, but remember your real hair underneath the faux hair! Your own hair needs to be pampered and given much TLC around this time. Also, your braiding pattern will be fuzzy and full of shed hair.

The knots on your faux hair may be frizzy by now and your own hair has possibly over-grown the knots. Remember that crochet braids is a protective style and should not last forever. Once taken out, give yourself a week or two to pamper your hair and then move on to the next protective style.