Lets Talk about Crochet Braids.....

[TayMac]

I'm getting crochet braids in before Christmas, maybe next week. I wish I had the patience to do them myself.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

Has anyone tried the "knot free" crochet braids?
It's not really knot free but the knots are covered.

shawnyblazes
cutiebe2
Harina
Funmiloves
simplycee
yodie
LaChaBla
DarkJoy
MzLady78

Videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97pKOZfrqz4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa6uS05YynM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RArH-zuzPIc

photos are here: https://www.pinterest.com/braidedbarbie/knot-free-crochet-weave-since-2008/

It seems like most people use Marley hair and end up rod setting it or straightening the hair. It doesn't seem necessary to use the knot free technique for curly hair styles.

 

[Mohagany667]

naturalmanenyc I have. Here's a picture of a "knot less" crochet with kanekalon hair.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

Mohagany667

Thanks! I figured it was a technique best used for straight hair.

 

[yodie]

I'm gonna ask my stylist, but I braid my hair underneath, so I may not be able to wear out the knot free.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

That's what my stylist did, Knot Free.

I'm going to do my own crochet braids the next time , so i will be trying this myself. Thank you! naturalmanenyc

 

[Harina]

Bump. Would like more info on the braid patterns you guys do...

 

[PerFicMsFit]

My favorite Crochet Braids Instagram page:

http://instagram.com/crownedbyd

 

[Babygrowth]

Bump. Would like more info on the braid patterns you guys do...

Last time I did my set I did the top half straight back and the back in a zigzag/back and forth pattern. I love doing it this way.

 

[Fine 4s]

My favorite Crochet Braids Instagram page: http://instagram.com/crownedbyd

I JUST found her and can't wait to crochet!
I can protective style for one month easy!
But how do you u flat iron Marley hair?! I thought Marley hair was plastic? Clearly I'm wrong.
Do you know her price PerFicMsFit? Crochet doesn't seem difficult to do....

 

[PerFicMsFit]

I JUST found her and can't wait to crochet! I can protective style for one month easy! But how do you u flat iron Marley hair?! I thought Marley hair was plastic? Clearly I'm wrong. Do you know her price PerFicMsFit? Crochet doesn't seem difficult to do....

Fine 4s Haha! I have an appointment with her in April. I can't wait! Also, I think synthetic hair, such as Marley mohair, can handle LOW heat. I will PM you about the prices.

 

[meka72]

Fine 4s Haha! I have an appointment with her in April. I can't wait! Also, I think synthetic hair, such as Marley mohair, can handle LOW heat. I will PM you about the prices.

Would you send me a PM about the prices? I'd love to have her do my hair.

 

[GGsKin]

Bump. Would like more info on the braid patterns you guys do...

Hi, reading through this thread (I seem to stalk these forums) I thought I'd upload some pics I have as I too fell in love with crochet braids a while ago.

The hair used in each pic was always a mixture of the Freetress water wave and bohemy/bohemian wave/braid and a larger curl that I'd cut from weft hair if I couldn't find in bulk. I would only use a small amount of the larger curl to add a variation of texture. Each pic I used about 1 and a half packs.

 

[Harina]

Anyone ever use free tress equal Jamaican TWIST hair for crocheting? Couldn't find the Femi or the Janet...

 

[naturalmanenyc]

Fine 4s
meka72

http://instagram.com/crownedbyd
CrownedbyD (Deon) prices per the text messages she sent me:
$140 Marley hair, not curled
$150 Marley hair curled
$160 crochet with curly hair
$150 vixen (4 part) crochet with no curls
$160 vixen crochet with curls
** hair not included

Hair recommended is Janet Noir Marley or Vivica Fox Marley

3 packs of Marley hair for shoulder length

4 packs for Marley vixen shoulder length

6 packs for vixen full length

10-12 packs of synthetic (Freetress)

Arrive with clean hair ready to braid.

Style lasts 6 - 8 weeks.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

Harina

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIAmGCllVgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDs8dbSGEaE

Freetress equal Jamaican TWIST hair for crochet

 

[naturalmanenyc]

Braid patterns

front
http://instagram.com/p/wpABKxLPJn/?modal=true

back
http://instagram.com/p/wo_yWHLPJG/?modal=true

http://instagram.com/p/wozT7VrPCs/?modal=true

http://instagram.com/p/vqbI2qLPNF/?modal=true

http://instagram.com/p/vdrN7NrPOu/?modal=true

 

[gvin89]

Hi, reading through this thread (I seem to stalk these forums) I thought I'd upload some pics I have as I too fell in love with crochet braids a while ago.

The hair used in each pic was always a mixture of the Freetress water wave and bohemy/bohemian wave/braid and a larger curl that I'd cut from weft hair if I couldn't find in bulk. I would only use a small amount of the larger curl to add a variation of texture. Each pic I used about 1 and a half packs.

I'm rocking water wave right now! I love it!

 

[Belle Du Jour]

Thinking about crochet braids for an upcoming vacation. . .Just have to find someone in my area.

 

[DarkJoy]

Considering them myself just to get through this dry dry winter with some retention. Will get my hair jet black with indigo then do it.

Really liking the pattern links. Gonna try that beehive

 

[Stormy]

Thanks naturalmanenyc. I did my first set last week (Freetress brazilian hair) and plan to try different braid patterns.

 

[Integrity]

hello! trying out my first and will get stylist to install. is this hair OK
http://www.pakcosmetics.com//brand/Janet-Collection/Noir/Noir-Deep-Twist-Braid.html

 

[Ivonnovi]

hello! trying out my first and will get stylist to install. is this hair OK
http://www.pakcosmetics.com//brand/Janet-Collection/Noir/Noir-Deep-Twist-Braid.html

Integrity

Look at my results post here: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=20985237#post20985237 The resulting length and curl pattern is very similar.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

 

[naturalmanenyc]

 

[Kimbosheart]

Is anyone still getting these

 

[amii]

Yep I am. I plan on redoing my crochet braids this weekend. I've been wearing them as a protective style for 6 months now (since sept). They're so easy to install, look really nice and maintain pretty well over the course of the month.

 

[simplybeauty]

Why am I just seeing this thread! I just got my first set of crotchet braids done this weekend and I love them!! It looks just like my natural hair. Excuse the pouty/mugging face with no make up... I was feelin myself lol.

 

[HisBestFriend]

simplybeauty

what hair and braiding patter did you use? This is exactly the look I think I want to achieve. Can you pull it back into a nice looking puff?

 

[HisBestFriend]

double post