I’m back in Crochet braids (with pre-twisted hair) again. I decided to give my hair a rest/put it in time out for a little bit. I also wanted to give my hands a rest cause I’ve been doing all sorts of style experiments lately which is nothing new, but it was time to chill for a bit 🙂
Since I loved my last set of crochet braids so much, I decided to go for that look again. This time around I used hair that was much lighter and softer. I used 5 packs of Rast Afri (Senegal Soul braid) hair although 6 packs would have been ideal, but I made it work.
Since the hair is synthetic, I did my usual soak in vinegar to remove the alkaline base. I decided to braid my hair going all the way back, and then got lazy/tired and decided to do “jumbo” braids towards the back. I know they look raggedy but they were getting covered up, so it didn’t really matter 🙂
I didn’t cut the braid in half because it would have unraveled. They are pretty long (towards the back) but they are very light and soft, so it doesn’t cause any issues.
I’ve had them in for exactly one week and have been maintaining using this regimen (some products used are different). I plan to wash them tonight and since they are light and it’s hot outside, my hair should be dry by the morning. I’ve been experimenting with styling them different ways and it’s been quite fun. I MAY consider curling the ends before I remove them. Now let’s see if I can make it to 3 weeks with these.
Check out the installation video below
YOUR TURN: What your favorite type of protective style? Please share below…
Until next time
OMG Vashti, thank you for sharing this! This looks amazing! I may need to do this style for the runway moms event I’m in this Friday. I’ll be ordering this hair today 🙂
Did you curl the ends? and do u need to dip the twists in hot water?
Where do you buy your hair from?
Hi, there isn’t a ton of hair in each pack. The second pic in the post (left side) shows the amount in each packet.
Hello I was thinking about getting these when i leave for school but i wanted to know was it a good amount of hair in the pack or less because I understand the longer the hair the less amount there is.
Ok. Let me know how you like them 🙂
You’re welcome. Thanks for checking out my blog.
I cant wait to do this. Looking at yours is making me even more impatient
I’ve never seen crocheted Senegalese twists but these are really cute!!! Adding thise to my list of styles to try 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
Mandi
http://theSassyFitMom.com
Thanks for the great tutorial on youtube. I purchased my Rast Afri Senegal Soul braids last week and put them in this weekend. My mom did the cornrows and I latch hooked the braids. I can not believe how easy it was, it probably took me 1.5 hours tops to complete. The Rast Afri hair is extremely soft, way better than any other brand. I found my hair on Amazon, sold by Doctored Locks. I got about 7 packs but only used 5.5 packs…. I just wish I knew how easy this was years ago, go have save myself a lot of money and time.
You’re welcome 😉
Thank you. Sorry for the tardy response 🙂
I will be trying this style. I never like sengelese twist in my hair because my hair is natural and gets really frizzy in the braid but with crocheting I wouldn’t have to worry about that.This is so perfect. Thank you!
Thank you! It really doesn’t take very long. Once you braid your hair, the looping process is pretty quick ☺
This is really cute. I wish I had the patience to do this with my hair!
Thanks Ashley! I actually found these on Amazon ☺
Ahh so cute!! Did you order this hair from the same website as your other ones??
Thanks Stephanie. I don;t use any particular method. I have a pictorial in my post about the first set of crochet (linked in this post) where you see how I do them. If that doesn’t help. I did a video on my last set. It called Crochet Braids with Pre-twisted hair on YT. Hope this helps ☺
Very very cute !! Do you use a certain method when you install your crochets? I’ve done it once before but I wasn’t pleased with the result.
Cute…i like this style.
Thanks. Please share how you like them if you decide to do them ☺
very nice.. i usually do sew in’s.. i’ve worn the crochet braids but never the twists.. think i’m gonna try it..