Latch Hook Crochet Braids
My name is Jill and I was searching on the internet looking to purchase some crochet hair. I came across some videos that were teaching on the technique. I said to myself wow I have been doing my own braids using the latch hook for over 15yrs, so here is my story.
First what are latch hook crochet braids? Latch hook crochet braids are individual pieces of hair that are connected to cornrows using a latch hook. What is a latch hook? A latch hook is a tool that is use the pull your crochet hair through your cornrows. You can purchase one at any craft store of beauty supply. Look for bulk hair that comes in a pack already braided in individual pieces, or you can buy the hair pre-package loose.
To start make sure you wash, oil and blow dry your hair. Then start cornrowing your hair straight back from the top of your head to the nap. I cornrow about 7 to 12 braids across. Then at the end connect the braids together to one side. Now your ready to add your hair extension. Take the latch hook and slide it under your cornrow starting at the top of your hair. Take one individual braid fold it in half and latch it on the hook and pull through. You will then knot the individual braid at the top of the cornrow so it will not fall off. Cover all of the cornrows, making sure there are no spaces in between. Your finish look will look beautiful. I hope to make some short videos soon to show the process.
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ReplyDeleteI don't even remember them bein in the first time around but I found the videos on YouTube last summer and have been wearing crochet braids since then. I took it all down and wore my natural (no chem) hair, blowed dryed and flat-ironed for a few days... it was beautiful. Butthen I realized it was beautiful because it had been protected for so many months. I am online today searching for how to put in crochet braids without tying - I heard they can be attached by somehoew putting them right in the cornrow.