Lets Talk about Crochet Braids.....
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cutiebe2
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So, is Janet Noir Marley hair good for crochet braids? I used it and the hair is horrible. I have never had such bad feeling hair in my head. I think I may get a rash on my neck from it. What hair is best to use? Im an not sold on this style, the part looks weird. I still have some things to work out before I can say I really like things. I don't want to take out the braids though because this is a good protective style but I don't want to look a hot mess. ugg
naturalmanenyc
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cutiebe2
I've seen a lot of women using Marley hair for crochet braids but they usually rod set the hair with perm rods. I've heard from braiders that Janet and Vivica Fox Marley hair are the best, although I've only tried Janet hair and it was for Senegalese twists rather than being loose on my neck.
Bette Davis Eyes
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Here is mine. Installed Saturday with Marley hair. I will be re-rodding the hair on Saturday. It's huge so I rolled it back and twisted it.
cutiebe2
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I used Janet hair and I set it with perm rods, it did not work. And the hair feels horrible. I need to find something softer. Are people using some type of process to treat it before using it?
OhTall1
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cutiebe2
Have you seen bajandoc86's install? Pics and more info here and here. Maybe she can give some tips.
cutiebe2
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Her hair looks super amazing!
Im going to wear my hair like this for two weeks...I just have it back in a bun.
Once I try again I will try her method
The Equal free tress Jamaican twist hair is really good. I think I tried the Vivica A Fox one and remembered it being similar to the Equal one. I had to use it because I ran out of Equal. I also soak my hair in apple cider vinegar and water beforehand. I think it takes away some of that plastic look.
cutiebe2
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I am going to try one of these brands. Hopefully I will find something that works for me. I may try in another two weeks with the packs I have left and soak them in vinegar and condition them. I won't be back in the US until Christmas so I will have to wait to try out all the brands I want to.
Bette Davis Eyes
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Funmiloves
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Nice! Looks like a braidout
naturalmanenyc
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simplycee
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I did my first install on Friday. I think this will be my protective style for winter. I know what I should do differently for next time. Wasn't hard to install but I spent too much time trying to make sure each section was perfect and it took longer than it should. I used only 1.5 packs of hair.
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Channy31
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Hey ladies
If I use real hair for this do you think the style would look better for longer?
I'm going travelling for 3 months and would like them to last as long as possible.. two of those three months involves a lot of swimming!
Also, i'm planning on leaving out the perimeter of my hair, vixen weave style, so the hair will be like 3b texture I guess
If I use real hair for this do you think the style would look better for longer?
I'm going travelling for 3 months and would like them to last as long as possible.. two of those three months involves a lot of swimming!
Also, i'm planning on leaving out the perimeter of my hair, vixen weave style, so the hair will be like 3b texture I guess
simplycee
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See attached. I took a chance since I knew it was my first attempt. No tangling. Out the pack it felt a little crispy but I rinsed the hair then used a little mousse and was good to go.
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naturalmanenyc
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For a beach trip, I'd prefer synthetic hair but I prefer to sleep late rather than deal with hair. Most people use synthetic hair because they don't have to curl it. Synthetic hair retains the curl pattern for month without doing anything to it. Human hair would work for crochet braids but of course you would have to curl it or set it like your own hair. If you are swimming, you will have to wash the hair to remove the chlorine (pool) or sand (beach) which means blow drying and styling the weave pretty often.
JJamiah
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Ok, I am going to try this again, but with Marley hair, this weekend. I have been experiencing hair loss galore, and bought some drops that are suppose to help combat the fight. I figure the Crochet Braids last long enough to be protective style, and short enough to keep my treatments up. I will break them down every month and reinstall asap. after treating and using medical shampoo and conditioner. Crossing my fingers.
yodie
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Just got crochet braids installed today. I love them.
misseyblue, your girl hooked me up!!! I'll wear crochet braids until summer. Sorry about the sideways pic.
misseyblue, your girl hooked me up!!! I'll wear crochet braids until summer. Sorry about the sideways pic.
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meka72
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I love it! You look great!
misseyblue
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naturalmanenyc
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Channy31
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I thought you could get real hair that stays curly?
naturalmanenyc
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Sure, you can buy human curly hair but you need to treat it just like you would your own curly hair. I prefer synthetic hair for a beach vacation.
simplycee
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Did my second set of crochet braids with Freetress Waterwave. How long does it take you you to install? It is taking me more than 2-3 hours...... more like 6-7 from start (braiding my own hair) to finish (cut and style). My dd says its because I am trying to make them perfect, which I am but it takes me more than couple hours. So how long does it take you to install?
MzLady78
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The first time, it took me about 8. The last few times, it was about 3 or 4. I used waterwave as well.
I'm thinking of doing crochet kinky twists for Christmas. I'm bored with my wig.
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