Lets Talk about Crochet Braids.....

BEAUTYU2U

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It ain't worth it. Do em yourself. I'm style challenged as hell but I was able to. I had someone do the braids and I crocheted.

$13 for two packs of hair. Tis all.
 

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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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


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

The "OG" Product Junkie
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.

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cutiebe2

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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.

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?
 

Harina

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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.

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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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.
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

The "OG" Product Junkie
Braided it up and dipped it. I prefer this look and it was quicker than doing the perm rods.


I'll play around with it so more after Halloween.
 

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naturalmanenyc

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I saw Freetress Equal and 80" Janet hair. They felt similar with fresstress being slightly more rough. The Janet hair was on display and clearly handled while the fresstress was packaged.
 

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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
 

simplycee

Sweetest Taboo
simplycee It looks very nice! Which hair did you use?
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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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

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.
 

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Channy31

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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.

I thought you could get real hair that stays curly?
 

OhTall1

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I've been unfaithful. I waked away from my crochet braids and spent the last five weeks in box braids. Do not like. I'm getting crochet braids re-installed this weekend.
 

simplycee

Sweetest Taboo
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?
 

DarkJoy

Bent. Not Broken.
Amount of time depends on the hair. Kinky afro hair takes me 3 hrs since it doesnt need much to install. The wavy stuff or curly bohemian types can take 5 to 6 hrs.
 

MzLady78

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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?

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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