Crochet Braids Are Back in Town


I needed a change so I decided to go back to an old favorite of mine, crochet braids. They're so easy to do and the results never disappoint. These got me through the winter last year. I used 2 packs of the water wave hair from Free Tress. In the past I have used curlier hair than this but I like this hair too. It blends in well with the rest of my hair and hairline so it looks very natural and "organic"; almost like it could be my hair that I did a braid out on.





I've had them in for a little over a week now and plan to keep them in for 2 to 3 more weeks.

How I Maintain This Style:



It's very simple: I've taken to greasing my scalp every other night with Nature's Blessings Hair Pomade (review coming soon!). I put my hair into a ponytail, tie a scarf around the front to keep the edges tame and laying flat (instead of fuzzing up) sleep on a satin pillow case. In the morning, I take the ponytail down, fluff the hair some and I'm done.

I don't wash my hair in this style usually but I have in the past with success. I apply the shampoo to my scalp directly with an applicator bottle, gently massage it in and then rinse. From there I would spray a braid spray, grease my scalp and let air dry. That's it.


Depending on how I'm feeling this cool season, I may keep my hair crochet braided till next spring. I'm playing it by ear bc I think I'm finally ready to try mini twists again as well as do some 2 strand flat twist and/or braided up-do's that'll last me 2 weeks.

Comments

1xellus1 said…
Pretty! Thanks for sharing Milan. :O)
Tiffany said…
u cut them at a perfect length. it looks like a twist out. i think it looks cute.
Anonymous said…
This turned out really nice!

HGHG
Todra Payne said…
You look adorable! Love it. You put these in yourself?
Unknown said…
these are really pretty. are crochet braids like tree braids?