Everything You Need to Know About Crochet Hair

How do you sleep with crochet hair?

Maintaining crochet braids at night is simple. It is best to either put it all in a large bonnet, cover it with a large bonnet, or don’t do anything to it all. I’ve found that braiding it up or trying to do anything else to it at night does not work out so well and reduces the longevity of the hair. Keep it simple!

How long does crochet braids last?

This depends largely on the type of hair you get and the quality of your base cornrows. The amount of time typically ranges from 2 weeks to 2 months. The amount of time increases when you have braided down a good base and when the hair you use is quality and does not have a tendency to quickly matte up.

What to look for when purchasing crochet hair?

For kinky, more natural looking crochet hair, the best crochet hair that you will enjoy wearing will be the ones that are softer to the touch. Rough, courser hair also has a tendency to start looking old more quickly. I recommend buying this type of crochet hair in store where you can feel before you buy, and not to just go based off of what you can see online.

Fore the looser, straighter crochet hair, the best crochet will be the ones that are not overly shiny. Since the hair is likely synthetic, this type of crochet has a tendency to look overly shinny and unnatural. It is also good to look up reviews of different brands to see what other people who have already worn the hair have to say about it.

Can crochet hair be reused?

Whether or not you can reuse crochet depends on the quality of the hair you have installed. Most cheaper brands can not be reused, as they are not meant to be worn for extended periods of time. However, since most crochet hair is quite cheap, this is not too bad, and you can always repurchase the hair if you loved it that much! There are slightly more expensive types of crochet, however, including human hair crochet for example, that can be reused and are meant to be worn for an extended period of time.

Can I wash my crochet hair?

You can wash your crochet hair if you need to. However, it may not be advisable because you may not know how the hair will react. It is best to try alternatives like dry shampoo or to wait until you have taken the style out before you was again!

How do you take care of crochet hair?

Maintenance for this style is very simple! You do not need to do anything at all. The hair doesn’t really take to product as it is usually synthetic. To sleep, you can just wrap it in a large scarf or bonnet to get it out of the way. And on a day to day basis, when wearing kinkier hair, you do not need to brush it, as that reduces the longevity for the kinkier hair textures (at least the ones I’ve tried). For straighter, looser textures, you can use a comb or a brush as needed to keep it tame!

Can I use human hair for crochet braids?

Yes, there are a few brands that now sell human hair made crochet! They are a bit pricier, but they last a longer because it’s human!