STYLE FILE: Crochet Braids/Latch Hook Braids - different hair types: photos - videos

[naturalmanenyc]

I am probably going to have crochet braids in for the rest of the year and thought it would nice to have a thread of the different types of hair that people have used for crochet braids aka latch hook braids.

Royal Supreme "Dred Spring" which was later two strand twisted:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZJ2pzKSLHA (finished style)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VugYhMRnLvU (process)

Freetress water wave:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhFevHZdVOo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1vbV4NPQdI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVyBwapyHuA

Freetree loose deep:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM880dH9mcQ

Freetress Candy Curl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4tGcACUhVM

Freetress French Deep:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNQTwbXovdQ

Freetress GoGo Curl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rav3GeQ72P8

Freetress Deep Twist:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEBg4dbbru4

Freetress Presto Curl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bhw_1uSy-Q

Combo - Freetress Deep Twist and GoGo Curl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3VbBZdvizI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZrn7EMroj4 (hair shown in package)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfC0PteKj7s (hair partially installed)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd_zzgFIYJ0 (not quite done)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3c7AiRK3tE (all done)

Micro Braided hair:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WiA4l0WD8g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVPunCtZGRs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzbfV2zWAco

Fortress finger roll hair:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUae5AUMZOc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JieLJgsjWj8

Encore Deep wave human hair:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IyWNjepH1c

Freetress Tango Curl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peRR_GmFKps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUepIncAX0Q

 

[Seven7]

Re: STYLE FILE: Crochet Braids/Latch Hook Braids - different hair types: photos - vid

Thank you for this! I plan on having mine in for most of the year also and this gives me a lot of ideas.

 

[ceecy29]

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Great thread!!! I really like the Micro braided style, you get the braids look with less manipulation.

Naturalmanenyc, what's your regimen for the hair underneath (your real hair)? Thanks!

 

[naturalmanenyc]

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Great thread!!! I really like the Micro braided style, you get the braids look with less manipulation.

Naturalmanenyc, what's your regimen for the hair underneath (your real hair)? Thanks!

The first time I had in my crochet braids, I cowashed my hair often (the very next day after the install in fact) and I sprayed my cornrows nightly with BRX Braid spray. I eventually bought Chi Keratin mist and sprayed my cornrows with that too. When I ran out of BRX, I bought Mane & Tail braid spray and I later mixed the Chi & braid spray in one bottle. Due to product build up (and daily gel on my edges), I did eventually need to use shampoo.

For this second install, I did not wash until my style was 13 days old. I used diluted shampoo (Giovanni Smooth as Silk) and then sprayed my cornrows with diluted Aussie Moist conditioner (did not rinse). I have been spraying my cornrows each night with a mix of Chi Keratin mist/water/Mane & Tail braid spray. The last time I made the mix, I did not add water and found that it was too much product for daily use.

 

[Lady S]

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Thank you, OP! I'm subscribing to your YT channel, by the way.

I am in love with the "Dred Spring" hair. How did you like it?

 

[Bettina]

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THANKYOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS!!!

 

[Lucky's Mom]

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Awesome! thanks!!! subbing.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

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The first time I had in my crochet braids, I cowashed my hair often (the very next day after the install in fact) and I sprayed my cornrows nightly with BRX Braid spray. I eventually bought Chi Keratin mist and sprayed my cornrows with that too. When I ran out of BRX, I bought Mane & Tail braid spray and I later mixed the Chi & braid spray in one bottle. Due to product build up (and daily gel on my edges), I did eventually need to use shampoo.

For this second install, I did not wash until my style was 13 days old. I used diluted shampoo (Giovanni Smooth as Silk) and then sprayed my cornrows with diluted Aussie Moist conditioner (did not rinse). I have been spraying my cornrows each night with a mix of Chi Keratin mist/water/Mane & Tail braid spray. The last time I made the mix, I did not add water and found that it was too much product for daily use.

I just watched your vid on the bun.
DANG.

I love it!!!!!

 

[naturalmanenyc]

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I love the Dred Spring hair. I've had it twice now. I love that it's so low maintenance. I will be sad if my own two strand twists never look like thiserplexed

Thank you, OP! I'm subscribing to your YT channel, by the way.

I am in love with the "Dred Spring" hair. How did you like it?

 

[Lady S]

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I love the Dred Spring hair. I've had it twice now. I love that it's so low maintenance. I will be sad if my own two strand twists never look like thiserplexed

It will. And when it does, you can send me the rest of your dred spring hair.

 

[robot.]

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I wish they had more up close views of the partings!

 

[naturalmanenyc]

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I don't really part my crochet braids. My braider did ask me if I wanted a part and I didn't. I just let it fall off to the sides.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

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Freetress Tango Curl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peRR_GmFKps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUepIncAX0Q

 

[Chameleonchick]

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I think I am going to put some in after this set of braids I am in. My only question is can you put it up in a ponytail? Is it an easy workout style?

 

[naturalmanenyc]

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I can put my crochet braids into a ponytail, a bun & a french roll

Part of the reason I got the crochet braids is as a workout style. I wash my crochet braids but some people just cleanse their scalp with witch hazel or something similar.

 

[Chameleonchick]

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Sweet that works!

 

[lolascurls]

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I'm currently wearing crochet braids and have just finished my first week in them! Trying the witch hazel cleansing so far.
I used Freetress water wave. Here's a link to the finished look and how-to
Crochet braid tutorial

loving the style!

 

[DivaD04]

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i'm mad...well not really but kinda. my hair the deep twist and the french deep...i can't use them b/c the knots don't stay. the hair just pops open as if there's no not to hold the crocheted hait together. so for now, i used the micro curled braided crochets since the bulk hair has defeated me...for now.

here in chesterfield, va the bss beauty zone has sensationnel african twists that i adore...but boy the packs are $10 a bundle. although i want to try them since in the store i put a simple knot in and it stayed unlike my lovely freetress.

time out: my dd ran in here where i am from the den and said her brother (play brother) had broken into her home...i told her well take your fingers and hand and call the police. she ran back in the den and started to call the police and her brother yelled, "you better not call the police!"

 

[JustKiya]

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Oooh, I like, I like!! Thank y'all for sharing!

 

[naturalmanenyc]

Re: STYLE FILE: Crochet Braids/Latch Hook Braids - different hair types: photos - vid

Thanks for adding ladies!

 

[BK Bombshell]

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I really like these styles. Thanks for starting this thread naturalmanenyc. Can any of the "loose" hair be washed every other day? I'm trying to get back onto my swimming schedule so I need some hair that can take a little bit of a beating. Also, does anyone know if there's a type of hair that's more "afroish" that I can use?

Thanks.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

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Some ladies do not like to wash synthetic hair & they only cleanse their scalp but I have had no problems washing my synthetic hair often.

The only textured hair that I have used is the hair that I have installed now. I'm sure some other ladies can chime in though.

 

[tada1]

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bump

 

[lilsparkle825]

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thanks for this...i have crochet braids in now with the water wave (i also had that problem with the knots staying, DivaD04, but after a while it didn't matter) and was thinking about getting the deep twist but i think i'll stick with this one for now. hairsisters had an amaaazing sale this weekend, and their freetress bulk hair was all $4.60 a pack, so i got two more packs (last time i bought three but never even opened the 3rd pack). my mom HATES "fake hair", but is so in love with the way my hair looks that she had me order some for her too!! i'm really glad i discovered this style, and you just solved the problem i was having on YT finding this style with other types of hair! THANK YOU!!!

 

[JustKiya]

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I just got an urge to do this. I'm going to have to stalk some fotki's tonight.

 

[UGQueen]

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Hey girl,

I was just wondering, i really want to try this style but what worries me is the part. i feel like people will be able to see the cornrow and the way the hair has been latched on.
Therefore i was wondering is this style possible to do with a little bit of hair out. like half on inch or hair just to overlap the crochet braids?

I just got a weave done last sat but now im super excited to take this down and try this style

TIA

 

[UGQueen]

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bumpity bump

 

[BlackMasterPiece]

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If you do it properly people wont be able to see the part especially if you do it with curly hair, for me chocolatetresses had the most informative tutorials but I watched probably 20 different tutorials to see it from different angles.

I think its healthier for your hair to have it all cornrowed down that way your hair gets a rest, you get a break from styling for at least a month and retention is effortless.

As for washing, I've discovered I can wash these every week with no issues, all I do is focus on my scalp rinse and it goes wonderful....synthetic hair and all. I'm about to post an update thread on my crochet braids and I'll go into more detail there

 

[UGQueen]

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If you do it properly people wont be able to see the part especially if you do it with curly hair, for me chocolatetresses had the most informative tutorials but I watched probably 20 different tutorials to see it from different angles.

I think its healthier for your hair to have it all cornrowed down that way your hair gets a rest, you get a break from styling for at least a month and retention is effortless.

As for washing, I've discovered I can wash these every week with no issues, all I do is focus on my scalp rinse and it goes wonderful....synthetic hair and all. I'm about to post an update thread on my crochet braids and I'll go into more detail there

Hey girl.

thanks for the answer, i think ill jus need to keep going at it, i really dont want my hair left out cause i wanna give it the break it deserves.
ill keep watching the vids on YT.

 

[Truth]

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Okay I'm bumping this thread. I'm currently in crochet braids with freetress gogo curl and presto curl(I bought the presto on accident it blended well tho) It has been one week and this stuff is already a tangled mess. Well to me it is atleast. I'm sooooo ready to take this out and try again. How do u keep the frizz and tangles to a minimum? Also how did the human hair. I'm thinking of taking this hair and switching to human hair for the rest of the month.