Crochet Braids Vs. Sew-In For Swimming, Vacationing, Or Cruising| Lia Lavon
- Posted on 31 July, 2017
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Hey YouTube: It's ya girl, Lia back again with another video.. Today'S video, if you cannot tell from the title, is a video about why I'm so passionate about crochet hair over sew-ins.. Now this is going to be a quick impromptu video cause. I get a lot of questions about people wondering why I prefer crochet hair over sew-ins for beachwear cruise wear, vacation, wear and all that., So this video is going to be very quickly telling you. Why me, in my experiences with swimming with sew ins versus me, swimming with crochet hair., How I see the benefits of the crochet hair over the sew-ins.? Now first, let me address the little elephant in the room.. I was in a car accident recently, so I'm okay, everything is okay with me. Body function wise, but I do have some bruising and I do have some scars on my body.. So if you guys see that., I didn't want to not.. You guys are part of my family and my YouTube. Family is very important to me., And so I still wanted to film because it keeps my mind off of it.. It was kind of traumatic for me and I did kind of get a little bit of anxiety surrounding it, but I still wanted to come on here and film, for you guys to distract me.. You guys know I use YouTube as my outlet and talking to you guys and talking through things with you guys really helps me out.. So yes just ignore this right now. I don't also want to conceal or put makeup over this because it is very fresh.. So I do want these things to heal and I'm just going to wear these, like a badge of you know, I'm still here type of a thing., But yes, so just addressing this really quickly before I get questions about girl what happened.! So now why I prefer crochet hair over sew-ins.. If you guys have been following me from the beginning, I would have never known about crochet hair., Never even thought to take a look at it if it were not for a beach trip. I took the last year. Before I had my channel.. This was like June 2016., Early June 2016 or mid June 2016. I went to the beach with my friends.. We all went. My 4 good college friends.. I was a sew-in Queen at this time. Like I would use my Peruvian body wave hair and go everywhere with my Peruvian body wave. That was it.. I would have sew-in for upwards of you know seven eight months out of the year and thought nothing of it. Because it was like you know its a sew-in.. It looks beautiful.. I love my hair.. I liked my straight long hair because I am protecting my real hair being braided up.. I just thought this was the what it was. This is everything.. I would do partial sew-in too.. I didn't.. I'Ve never been a fan of like full closure types, sew-ins or anything like that.. I really liked the partial., So some of my hair being left out in the parting space area and in the back, so I can pull it up and stuff like that.. So I've been very much so a fan of that., And so we went to the beach. Imma put insert a picture of me right now. Before I was you know, I was stunting on my beach with my long hair. All of this., I was loving it.. I was like yes honey. And then we were all in the pool and I was like yeah I can get in the pool.. I'M going to look fabulous., I'm going to look amazing. I got in that pool and it was over for my hair.. I don't know why what made me think I was going to last the rest of trip stepping in a pool. Because yea I went up to the room and I used the hair blow dryer that they have in the room, and I washed my hair and I Thought I was gon na be stunting.. I'M gon na insert a picture of me standing beside my best friend who had crochet hair in at the time.. I had a sew-in in.. She had crochet hair in.. She had the crochet FreeTress bohemian braid hair in.. She went swimming too., Probably more active than I was in the pool cause she's a better swimmer than I am., So she was swimming.. I was swimming. All of that., One of our hair, still look on point. And one of our hairs look tragic.. Can you guess whose hair is tragic.? I didn't even want to take the picture.. I was done with photography after that., But they were like. Let'S get a group shot in. I was like okay, But my hair has been ruined for the remainder of the trip.. There was no coming back from it. And if I had, I would've needed, like 5 hours to come and get a whole look. Together.We went back to the room and we were like okay, we're going to get ready, we're gon na get dressed and then we're going to go to Broadway at the beach.. We were at Myrtle Beach And I was like okay, but I'm gon na need, like 4 hours to get.. They were like. No, you only got like 30.. We only got 30 minutes times span.. We got to get things together., So I only had a few minutes to go from stepping out with the sew-in in and my hair soaking wet to washing it. Blow drying it. Trying to Flatiron it as fast as I could., And that's one of the things that Really made me say: okay well, Sasha was in the bathroom for five minutes.. She went like., She rinsed her hair, off. Fluffed it up. And was out the door.. So why? Why do I need a five hour routine when I'm at the beach.? It'S about having fun when you're on a vacation.. You don't want to worry about your hair.. That'S the last thing you want to worry about.. You want to have at least the least amount of time worrying about your hair than anything., And I was more concerned with my hair.. I didn't take any more pictures. So having a sew-in really ruined my beach trip. And having crochet hair in for my best friend was easy. Peasy for her. Was no sweat off her back.. She could role on and do what she needs to do. And that's why I feel like crochet hair is much better option for swimming than sew-ins are.. You can easily easily make the transition from pool to whatever you have to do next in a matter of 30 minutes. Where, as is the sew-in., I don't know if you guys use a curly-er sew-in. If you use a lace, closure sew-in., Then maybe maybe.. I can only speak to somebody who has a partial and loves partial sew- ins., But for me. Sew-in was just was not hitting it for me., And especially when I went on my cruise. How my crochet hair came in handy for my cruise and that's what happened.? I went to the beach maybe a month before I went on my cruise. And I saw my friend and I was like okay. So what hair do you have? In.? Okay, so you have crochet hair in.? Okay! So that's what I need for my cruise., And so I got my hair for my cruise and the thing about it. Why? I really recommend crochet hair for cruises. Is because, when you're on a cruise - and you do your excursions or you have your days - your port day.. So whenever you go. For us, we went to Nassau, Bahamas and Freeport Bahamas.. We, when we get off that ship we're off the ship, for maybe eight you know six to eight hours. And we're in of course beachy town., So I'm going to of course, want to swim.. I want to be near water. But say you step off that boat. You get in water at 8, a.m.. You're not going to see your room again until maybe you know 6 p.m. 7 p.m. at night., So you're going to.. You have a long window of time for your hair to be a hot mess. If you don't get crochet hair., That's what I. The way I look at it.. So when I went to Nassau, we went to Atlantis.. I was in the pool.. You guys saw my photo of that I'll insert it again. I was in the pool. I was doing all this activewear stuff., Which I feel like. If I had some kind of like straight sew-in style, wouldn't have looked as good.. Now I was able to get out the pool and still live my life in Atlantis. Ride the slide to do everything that they have there at Atlantis and then get back on the ship and be like okay, so we're ready for dinner. Instead of having to get Back on the ship and doing all this maintenance to a hair., Of course, when I got back to the ship of course, I rinsed the hair off and all that. When you're on vacation you're on vacation., It's about relaxation., It's about taking time for yourself and all That., The last thing you need to worry about is your hair. Crochet hair. For me, like I say and like I suggest to all of you guys., It is worth it a hundred percent for trips., It's like I. You guys can tell I've, had an experience with water, with a sew-in, with straight hair. Doing my straight hair, thing. And I've Had experience with my crochet hair and doing my crochet hair thing. Enjoyed the crochet hair trip a lot more because I had a lot less worries about my hair.. I could do everything I wanted and didn't impede on me taking pictures after the fact.. I still went through the rest of the trip.. My pictures still turned out phenomenally.. My was the same as it was when I stepped in the water. As I, when I got out the water. Clearly that it was not the case with the sew-in. Hair was on a different level., Never took a picture again other than the group shot that everybody wanted., Because why wouldn't everybody else want it. Their hairs were still on Point., It was only my hair that looked a hot, tragic, mess., So yeah. I think that was the turning point for me. And what really pretty much launched my channel pretty much.. I think you know having a phenomenal crochet hair that lasted and did some amazing things really put me on point like okay, this crochet hair thing is A1.. This crochet hair thing is legit.. Let me let me see what this crochet hair game is about., So yeah that was my mini storytime., My mini rant., My mini, like answering you guys's questions., Why I'm so crazily passionate about crochet hair.l? It'S because I had a crappy sew-in hair experience at a beach. And I said never again and that's pretty much it. If you guys have any questions.. If you guys still love sew-ins, tell me what sew-in you guys wear to the beach. Hair. You guys use. If you use sew ins and go to the beach and how your hair looks. Cause, I'm coming from a place where I love my straight Peruvian body wave was my sew-in hair of choice.. That was it.. I love Peruvian body. Wave.. Couldn'T get me to try any other hair., I wasn't so much into those Malaysian kind of really curly styles.. I wasn't into those type looks.. I was really into my straight hair and clearly that was an epic fail for beachwear., But yeah, like I said, make sure you comment. Make sure you like. Make sure you follow me on instagram at lialavon9.. Make sure you follow me on snapchat at misstalia89., And i will see you in my next video.. Thank you so much for watching
Comments
Dante Velasquez: As a hairstylist, I ALWAYS tell clients who get sew ins with closures or without, NOT to submerge their hair while swimming unless they want it to get messed up and not last LOL Same goes for box braids. It just doesn't work. Synthetic hair is also better for swimming than human hair as it will take the abuse better and wash easier.
Anissa Hannon: My Google Search of "can you swim with crochet braids" is what led me to your channel! Your review(s) helped make my vacation getaway stellar! Absolutely LOVED my Outre Bohemian Curl hair. #TeamCrochet
GOD Gotcha Gurl: Praise God you are okay Lia. Hadn't even noticed the scars, God is good. I LOVE this video cause you are so real. Even showed pictures so we could better understand for the people that just don't believe that their get messed up in a sew in. I LOVE crochet braids. Love your channel Lia. You looked FAB on your trip with the crochet braids.
shelly mcqueen: I decided to do Freetress Bohemian crotchet for this summer instead of my usual box braids, and I love it. I thought it was going to be hot, but Im able to style my hair in multiple styles!
Brooke Catalon: I have been doing expensive sew ins and bundles for years and years, and i just made the switch to crochet due to my niece who recommended it, the fact that it is cheaper and easier to manage is amazing! I love it!!!!!
kimdeewill: Curly or wavy sew in are the best choice. I'm not flatironing on my vacay. But you have to be careful on the brand of crotchet hair, cause some will matt just because without getting into water LOL. Freetress, Carribean, and Rastafari or even human curly/wavy are my go-tos. So glad you're okay! The airbags are vicious!
im18yay: I'm so happy that I found your channel! I'm planning on doing some swimming this summer, but I really wasn't sure if I wanted to spend money on a weave that might end up looking tragic after swimming! I used to get crochet braids when I was a teenager, but I fell in love with sew-ins. I'll definitely have to seriously consider crochet braids again. Also, I know it's about a year later, but I hope you're feeling better and you're fully recovered! Thanks for all the advise!
Audrey Gordon-Moore: Hi Lia, Love your channel. I usually wear Wet & Wavy sewing on cruise to beach. Its works for me. I wash and wear. Going on my next cruise in June 2018, and looking for some ideas. lol. Last 7 days cruise did box braids. Thanks again for all your tips and reviews on crochet braids. Keep them coming. :)
Chauntelle Long: Thank you so much for sharing your story with pictures and all. I am in the process of getting used to crochet styles as an option and I'm preparing for a cruise. Your video has helped me to make a decision, esp since it is my 1st cruise and I am not seasoned with weaves either. Glad you are ok from your accident, I hope you heal well also.
Naomi Carpenter: Im absolutely loving these swim/vacationing videos you are doing because im about to go to camp and will be around water a lot ❤
allana alexander: Thank you! this was really helpful. Taking a cruise next week and was going between sew in v crochet . You've convinced me crochet it is!
K Natural Smiles: I love your videos and I'm sooooo glad you're ok from your accident. God is good! Thanks for this video too because I have always thought if crochet was a good thing for swimming. This helps alot!
Tameka Wells: Great video! I'm definitely going to give crochet braids a try!!
Autumn Cloud: This video was very very helpful . I needed to pick a good hair for vacation and cruises and this guided me if the right direction. Im glad you are okay and you survived your accident. I'll keep you in my prayers! Cant wait until the next video!
Geri Miller: Crochet sets have been my go-to vacation hair for the last couple years, before that it was individual braids or ponytails, I don't think I ever did a sew in as vacation hair. For my upcoming cruise vacation this fall, I'm installing the Bobbi Boss Nu locs as individual crohets in the front, back and sides, and cornrows in the middle of my head. Crochet makes life so much easier on vacation! I'm glad to see/hear you're doing better since the accident.
MyNameIs V: When I went to Jamaica in 2008 I had a sew in. I went swimming because I'm like a fish and my hair ended up a tragic MESS. I was done with sew ins until early this year when I self installed with leave out just to see if I could do it. It was straight and looked good for the winter but crotchet is my absolute favorite protective style! No comparison in my book. And when they came out with braided crotchet hair I was done with individuals! No more 7-9 hour braids, bump that! #Teamcrotchet
ItsALLgood009: I wouldn’t think synthetic hairs would work well in the water !! This is great !!!
S Watson: I'm glad you're ok. Must've been a very bad accident! I just got my first crochet 3 days ago due to your videos. After figuring out how to cut, tame it, so far so good. After getting out of the pool or beach, do you suggest running shampoo through the hair, or just cowashing with conditioner?
Bsbeautymix: I never would have thought about swimming in crochet hair until I saw your videos. I tired it with my gogo curl and my hair still looked the same. I have a cruise on the 27th and I plan to wear my deep twist for it. ❤️
Chellie A: So happy you're safe!!! Thanks for your great videos and your swimsuit is really cute!!!
Xoxo_Kyna: 1st im so glad you are ok blessings to you honey!!....2nd I just wanted to say that I'm about to take my first vaca with crochet because of you I have the Freetress water wave In and it's been a month with it in on and it has just gotten better even after washing my scalp and doing maintenance on it daily it's AMAZING, I'm going to Tampa next week for a week and I'll be taking it down once I'm home! But this was my Very first time getting crochet so I'll come back to say how it went and it held up!! Thanks for your videos!! You're Amazing!!
SHARLOH SHARLOH: Thank you for the info! I'm going on the same cruise Carnival Glory next week to the Bahamas. I was searching for info on what to do with my hair. This was very informative and helpful thank you!!
Downtown on 7th Avenue Handbag Adventures: Bless your heart. Happy to hear you are okay from the accident. I promise I'm trying crochet braids one day. Told myself I will because I need a break from the wigs...LOL. Thank you for sharing
charms0430: Wet and wavy fill sew in never did me wrong in the pool or out of it. Crochet are cheaper, just another option.
TankaVizion2: OMG... Lia I'm so GLAD that you're OK, !! You are LOVED and Blessed Honey!! And as usual a wonderful informative video!! Stay Beautiful Lady!!!
DaShawn T: Thank you for your passion and commitment. Praying you have a speedy recovery.
Anita Brown: hey girl glad your doing OK, I love your videos, they are on point, and I also love crochet hair and crochet wigs nothing like them.
Nique M: Crochet hair is way better than sew in hair. Love the makeup, this is my first time coming on your Channel and I love it
Tamera F.: Im so glad your ok. Amen! Thank you for your through videos. So real girl!
Shavavian Allister: A wet and wavy weave is good for the beach, but crochet is so much easier to maintain in general.
Glam&Bliss: Hope you're feeling much better ❤. Good to see you and thanks for sharing this
Aisha Lyle: Full sew-in if you're going to be in water or on vacation and don't want to be bothered with your hair.
Tea Todd: Girl you still looked cute with the weave hair . But I know the struggle. Once I got into crochet hair I never went back to weaves, wigs yes, but no weaves
V Vee: So happy you’re well, thank you for these awesome, oh so helpful videos!
Butterfly Tresses: Cant wait for your next hair review. Keep up the videos highlighting the versatility of crochet hair.
Debbie Smith: Hair and makeup is flawless hope you make a full recovery
Just Me Stephanie: Lia girl, I'm head to MB tomorrow and I'm in the process of braiding my hair now for a installation of some new Peruvian hair, that I splurged to get. And then I thought about what would happen after the pool....and then I remembered I had some crochet hair too. So I had a decision to make and I decided to Google it, not expecting any good results. AND I Found you...Thanks for sharing ur experience. You were so helpful, a change of plans is currently happening....saving my freshly dyed, conditioned and dried bundles for Thanksgiving n Christmas holidays.
Yolanda Murray: Love this and thank you
NG: Thanks for this video. I'm currently looking for ideas for cruise hair. I've considered a sew in because maybe it's just me but the crochet hair doesn't last.
Candy WorldTV: Need to give crochet another go. The one time I tried it my hair started breaking.
lisa yjones: Lia! I'm glad you're fine love your videos smooches
Ray S: "Guess who's hair was tragic?" I dieddddd at this! lmao too funny
Shelby Steele: Do you have any installation videos showing your braid pattern? I know how to cornrow and crotchet but I havent figured out what direction and size to braid my hair down so that I dont have large spaces but at the same time not use a gazillion packs to cover my whole head.
JamaicanCola: Your makeup looks awesome!!
Camilslays: Yesss very informative. Thanks love.
T Thomas: I was done with photography I feel you as I am so a picture person!
Egho Bebe: The only person I've actually enjoyed listening to from beginning to end and that's saying a lot because u talk A LOT. I love it!! Keep on talking haha . Gorgeous
mariah gabrielle: hope you get better lia I love u boo❤
J J: How can you dry crochet or synthetic weave, quick weaves install after swimming anyone?
D: When you go swimming, do you put the crochet in a bun or twists? Or just let it loose?
JovonFar34: Glad your ok #Surviver!!! What curl are you rocking in this video?
Jada Sims: Hi!im new to hair and things like that.but can I swim in crochet hair?and also is there braids under and another question does it mold under?im hoping u can answer to me soon!
Jo Blankson: what hair are you wearing in this video? i LOVE it
Lisa Foster: I like crochet hair too
Katrina Billingsley: I'm glad your ok!
MaD LosAngeles: beautyful in vacationing mua pretty
Nialejia Nunnery: Do you think getting a curly sew in is okay??
Greta B: Thank God that you are ok
Sherry Amanfor: Hope you recover soon
Lisa Foster: Feel better! Take care of yourself
Ani Henry-Walker: What hair brands and patterns do you recommend the most for being able to swim in?
Kelly Cummings: Do you only discourage sew ins with leave out ? I have a 6 day trip & I intend to be swimming for atleast 4 days. I was thinking about getting a human hair sew in because I wanted to fully submerge my hair everyday without it looking crazy coming out. Normally synthetic hair tangles up for me after 1 wash so I’m not confident it’ll last 5 days in salt water . Which would you recommend ?
POP Sickness: Hi i am getting married on November 16 of this year and wanted to know what hair i should get crochet body wave hair because i will be leaving that monday for my honeymoon on a cruise. Please help me I want that body wave look for my wedding without the hassle of a weave thanksI'm so happy i found your video
Johnson a'itifia: oooooooo you look cute girl im jeless
Johnson a'itifia: if you got musicly like and comment down bolw and ill do the same love your vidos
luis castillo: See my comment under Santistausa blog