My Crochet Braids - Presto Curl (pictures)

[LadyPBC]

My Crochet Braids - Presto Curl (ADDED MORE PICS)

Well this is my first attempt at crochet braids. I give myself a B this time. It took forever cuz I decided to watch tv and take breaks to eat popcorn and stuff. I used Freetress Presto Curl TP4/30 about 1.5 packs. I started out splitting the strands but that got old after awhile - got tired of dealing with the tangling, shedding, frizziness and then repairing it. I liked the way it looked and felt but not all the extra effort. I had lots of good advice but most of it jsut didn't happen I started out braiding my cornrows too tight (oops), I lost track so I didn't use the system to balance out the number of crocheted braids, I tried to blowdry but that was a joke my hair felt like sandpaper or something. Entyway here are my pictures ... (more pictures - sorry they are so large - just learned how to use Photobucket and didn't feel like resizing them all )

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[milaydy31]

great job for a 1st attempt

 

[texasqt]

I like it!!! I plan on doing some with freetress again when my bkt wears off. I wore them over the summer and retained a lot of length (then I went to a SHS...)

 

[Kellum]

You did a good job. I like it a lot.

 

[BlkOnyx488]

Looks great!!!
I love the hair you used very nice!!

 

[tami73]

My first post on LHFC. It's about time I've been lurking for over 2 years! Lovely crotchet braids!

 

[Janet']

Nice! I envy you ladies with the braiding skills!

 

[BlackMasterPiece]

pretty! love the color choice don't worry about it not coming out perfect off the bat....practice makes perfect

 

[biancaelyse]

Looks really good to me!!

 

[LadyPBC]

Looks great!!!
I love the hair you used very nice!!

Thanks BlkOnyx488 and thanks for your advice. I love the hair once its been separated (xcept 4 the tangling, shedding, etc.) when I left it whole it was too shiny and stiff and heavy and would not tie into a knot or at least stay in a knot.

 

[LadyPBC]

Can anyone tell me how to post more pictures?

 

[LadyPBC]

bUmping************

 

[Stepiphanie]

Looks nice! You did a good job.

 

[DozenRoses99]

The results look great!

 

[Forever in Bloom]

Aside from the braids, was the popcorn good?

 

[LadyPBC]

Aside from the braids, was the popcorn good?

Yes - it was some kind of ranch cheddar cheese flavored popcorn. Deeelicious!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

How Lovely! They Look Absolutely Stunning! Good Job!

Thanks for Sharing your Results.

 

[TemiLnd]

You did a great job.

 

[LadyPBC]

How Lovely! They Look Absolutely Stunning! Good Job!

Thanks for Sharing your Results.

Hello IDareT'sHair - I added more - you'll have to check them out! I may call you tonight.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Hello IDareT'sHair - I added more - you'll have to check them out! I may call you tonight.

You (and the Crochet Braids) Look Sooooo Perty! You did a Great Job.

Terri

 

[LadyPBC]

Re: My Crochet Braids - Presto Curl (ADDED MORE pictures)

You (and the Crochet Braids) Look Sooooo Perty! You did a Great Job.

Terri

Aww shucks - thanks Terri!:blush3:

 

[LittleMissScientist]

Very pretty! Love the curls, length and color.

 

[Solitude]

They look nice. It's so interesting to see people doing crochet braids. My mom got crochet braids put in my head twice when I was a little girl and I absolutely hated them.

 

[levone]

These are gorgeous....it looks like tree braids to me. Can someone tell me what's the difference between the two?

I love to pull my hair off my face though...can you see your cornrows when you do that? That's the only thing stopping me from attempting those on myself.

 

[LadyPBC]

They look nice. It's so interesting to see people doing crochet braids. My mom got crochet braids put in my head twice when I was a little girl and I absolutely hated them.

I just heard about them this year (its only mid-March and I've been plotting for several weeks now). I saw what they once were and I would not have liked them or even made the attempt. We have more and better options now . Thanks for your reply.

 

[LadyPaniolo]

It came out really well! You managed to avoid the Lion King look that many people end up with when they try this style. I think the hair looks really natural and cute.

 

[nikki2229]

You did a great job! How long did it take?
It looks really natural, like a bantu knot out.

 

[LadyPBC]

These are gorgeous....it looks like tree braids to me. Can someone tell me what's the difference between the two?

I love to pull my hair off my face though...can you see your cornrows when you do that? That's the only thing stopping me from attempting those on myself.

Thank you so much levone. I'm not the best person to try this explanation erplexed but here goes ... Tree braids can use single braids or cornrows as a platform. With tree braids the bulk hair is intertwined with your own hair and pulled out a little at a time (google it for a visual) as you cornrow or braid the hair. You'll notice the bulk hair coming out like tree branches down the length of the cornrow.

Crochet braids can use either platform as well however if you choose to cornrow you complete ur cornrows then go back and slide a section of bulk hair under a portion of your cornrow (by grabbing it and pulling it back thru with your crochet needle) then tie it in a knot or loop it or both.

Yes, unfortunately you will see the cornrows if you pull the hair back however you may decide to style your hair so that the cornrows are apart of the style. I'm not saavy enuf to figure that out yet. Or you may decide to install single braids around the perimeter or wear headbands. HTH

 

[Renovating]

You did a great job! I love it. I really want to try this style with hair that resembles my natural hair.

 

[liteskinshowdy]

very beautiful