Crochet braids have long been a quick and gentle style, but most people associate them with synthetic hair. With human hair you get the same quick installation – and hair that feels, moves and can be styled like your own.
What are crochet braids?
Your own hair is first braided into cornrows close to the head. Ready-made strands are then hooked into the braids with a crochet needle. No glue, heat or thread is needed, and your own hair rests protected in the braids in the meantime.
Because the base is already braided, the installation is much faster than when every braid is made by hand. Read more about all the techniques on our page about braids.
Human hair or synthetic?
Synthetic crochet hair is cheap and works well for a shorter period. Human hair costs more but gives more back:
- Feel and movement: the hair moves naturally and doesn't become stiff or shiny like plastic
- Heat: you can straighten, curl and blow-dry – synthetic melts
- Colour: human hair can be coloured, both darker and lighter
- Reuse: when the style comes out, you wash the strands and install them again
If you count on several rounds, human hair often becomes the cheaper choice in the long run.
What does pre-separated mean?
Our human hair crochet hair is pre-separated. This means the hair is already divided into even strands with a ready-made loop at the top. You don't have to split and knot it yourself, and the result is more even because every strand has the same amount of hair.
Which texture should you choose?
- Straight – smooth, glossy fall for a sleek look
- Wavy – soft movement that suits boho braids beautifully
- Curly – small, defined curls with lots of volume
Choose the texture closest to your own hair if you leave parts of it out.
Boho braids with human hair
Boho braids are braids with loose curls hanging freely between them. It's exactly those curls that tend to tangle with synthetic hair. With wavy or curly human hair the curls keep their shape longer, and they can be refreshed with water and curl cream.
How many packs do you need?
One pack contains 50 g. A full head usually takes 3–5 packs, depending on how full you want the style and how thick your own hair is. Boho braids often need fewer, since the strands are mixed with the braids. Curly hair gives more volume per pack than straight.
How long does it last?
A crochet style usually stays in for 4–8 weeks before the cornrows need redoing. Don't keep it in longer than that – the braids grow out and can start to mat at the root. The hair itself lasts for several rounds if you take good care of it.
How to care for human hair crochet braids
- Clean the scalp between the braids with a spray or diluted shampoo
- Use a moisturising conditioner or leave-in on the strands
- Only detangle wavy and curly hair when it's damp
- Sleep in a satin bonnet or on a satin pillowcase
More tips in our braid care advice.
Book an installation
We do crochet braids in both Stockholm and Uppsala. Book crochet braids and let us know when booking that you want human hair. Unsure about texture or number of packs? We're happy to help at a free consultation.