Straight Crochet Braids Ft. Freetress Cuban Twist & Revlon One Step Hair Dryer Brush
- Posted on 29 August, 2020
- Braids Hairstyles
- By Anonymous
Hey Guys! Here I'm showing you how I achieved super straight crochet braids using Freetress Cuban Twist & the Revlon One Step Hair Dryer Brush.
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So this is my braiding pattern. I'M going to do a middle part, so i have um two small breeds crisscrossed in the back um. I probably plan on leaving some of my edges out. So i just left like the front edge out, and here is the back. Pretty simple um, the hair that i'm using for this style is cuban twists um. I think it has a good texture, so this is what i'm going to be using. So i'm going to start with doing the invisible part um i'm doing the knotless method um. So for each strand that came in the pack i separated into about three or four sections, depending on how thick it was the thicker ones i did for um, so they should be about this size um. So, for the visual part, it's pretty much what you already seen on youtube um, using the invisible knot method so for this you'll, just pull it through and then loop it and just pull one strand over and then you'll. Just repeat this: all the way until the part is complete, so i usually like to pre-separate all the hair so that i can just move a lot faster and just pull one strand through the loop and there you go. I'M going to continue this all the way up and then do the same thing on this side. Okay, so here is one side of it done um. You just want to make sure you're putting them close together all the way back, all the way back um. If you pre-separate the hair, this process goes by really quickly. I think i did this whole side in about five five to seven minutes um, so another tip would be to make sure that your braids, where the individual part is gon na be, is very small use. Small parts, especially if you have thick hair because it'll help it just to lay flatter when you finally straighten it okay, so i'm going to come back when i finish the other side, so i finished with the invisible part - and here is all completed um - that basically The part basically used about a whole pack of hair um. I only have about four strands left of the first pack um. So what i usually like to do now is just to blow dry the hair lightly, just to get some of the volume down so that i can stop installing the rest of the hair um. So that's what i'm going to do now, let's just take sections! I just have a regular blow dryer um, with low medium high, i'm gon na use it on a high setting just to get some of the bulk out of the hair. So you can see the hair you'll trim that off later, but the hair blows out to be pretty long and more manageable, now um. So i like to do that just so. I can have an idea of how much hair i have in my head because you want it to be, especially if you want to wear it straight. You want the hair to be not as bulky so i like to just blow dry as i go so that i can see exactly how much hair i have in my head at one time. So i'm gon na start installing the hair onto the rest of my braids, i'm still using the same um sections. So i split each um twist in the pack until usually mostly four sections. That'S what i found that seems to work the best um. So i'm just gon na start installing it around my braids um. You can use the regular knotting method and pull both loops in since it's not a part of the invisible part anymore um. Sometimes i still use the invisible part. I just find that it leaves flatter, but it doesn't matter which one you use. So this will be the regulator just pull both strands through like that. So i'm just going to continue this all the way around. I'M not making them too close together kind of spacing them out, it's always better to add less and you can add more than having too much hair and then having to take it out. So i don't put them super super close, as you can see. Now, let's put a finger width between each one for now, until i see you know as i go, how much hair i'm going to need, i'm thinking for this braid right here, i'm going to use somewhat of an invisible part, so that way i'll be able to Wear my hair back, i do have the edges out a little bit, but it's not a lot of hair, so i'm not sure how much, but just so that it's like a seamless full back. I think i'm going to use the invisible part for that area, but we'll see i finished installing the rest of the hair um. I ended up using only two packs of hair to do this. Install um and i blow dried it as i went just to see how much hair it wasn't. My was in my head um, so it only ended up being two full packs of hair um, so i'm gon na turn around. So you can see how it looks now um. So the next step is to get the hair super super straight and detangled. So for this i'm going to use the revlon blow dryer brush um, it's a very popular brush down here on youtube. So this is like the secret weapon to this um. I just randomly tried to do this. The last time i did crochet braids and it really got the hair super super sleek and bone straight. So actually i'm going to use this blow dryer, brush and um. It has three settings um. The first setting is a cool setting um. The second setting is a is a low setting and then a third is high, so i'm only going to use this on the low setting um so turn it twice. I found that the the cool setting is is not going to get it straight enough and the hot setting can actually burn the hair a little bit, so i'm just going to use it on low. So here is one side straightened out and here's the other side that that was just regular blow dried. The regular roller dryer will give it you know it will. It will help to sleek it out a little bit, but the revlon really does a good job of like getting out all the tangles and making it extra sleek and flowy um. I know i said to use the revlon brush on low, but i actually ended up using it on high. I just felt like it got it straighter quicker, just be careful because the revlon brush can get really hot, so you don't want it to burn off. So just be mindful of how hot it's getting hey guys. So this is the final look of my crochet braids. I think it came out very nice and natural looking um. I think this is a great style for someone who wants to switch up their hairstyles, especially a natural girl who maybe wants a straight look um. You know to wear a straight look without having to straighten your own hair, especially if you're not into weaves or wigs and frontals, and that seems to be a lot of work for some people um. So i think this is a good hairstyle to try where you can basically put all your hair away. This hairstyle only ended up using two packs of the cuban twist hair and the color number two. It was 16 inches of hair and, as you can see, it came out to be very long, so you can definitely you definitely don't need any hair longer than this um. I like this hair because it it the texture of the hair. You know if you ever use the cuban twist hair it's a much more kinkier hair, so i find that when you blow it out, especially when you use the revlon brush, the texture of the hair is very natural. Looking to me um, it looks like if you had natural hair and you blew it out. This is the kind of look that you would get um. So that's the kind of look i was going for. I didn't want anything that was too silky or too um. Soft for my hair um, because i know my hair tends to be on the kinkier side um. So i found this to be a good, a good look for that and the revlon brush definitely made all the difference. Um i've used crochet braids in the past, and it was always a lot of work trying to brush out the hair and to get it straight. I'Ve never gotten it this bone straight, and it was definitely because of the revlon brush. This hair can also be curled. Um, that's how i usually wear it. It'S just one of the styles that you can achieve bone straight hair, so yeah. I think this is a good look, so um thanks for watching um. If you have any questions about this hair or or how i styled it or how i achieved this, look just leave a question or comment below thanks bye,
Comments
Kearra Nicole: For those of you who have asked about tangling and my nighttime routine: https://youtu.be/6gO-VZaPzL4
Nicole Nation: Looks so natural, best one I've seen so far.
neheath2: Love it. Now I don't have to spend $100 on weave Update: I did this style and purchased the same dryer and it turned out so good. Thanks for sharing your technique. I will be doing it again
Torch To A Flame: I love this. I’ve been really struggling with my natural hair journey, (not really into the lace front trends), and constantly trying to find styles that protect my medium length hair without leaving it out all the time.
Kiapatra: I used to do crochet braids all the time, but quit bc it was so hard to brush out. It was so smart to use the revlon brush! Looks super easy. Im going to give it a try. Thanks
Keisha D: This is the best I have seen anyone do this style. Thanks so much for the tip. Will definitely be trying this!
Julia Lawrence: Girl I've been to the hair store twice this week and came out empty handed because I just didn't know what to do with my hair, I prayed and I'm telling you God listened because here you are!!! you did an excellent job with no leave out , and you got straight to the point I think you were talking to me at the end! There is a God now I go bk to the hair store ❤
Dani Designs: I love that you got straight to the point. Such a helpful tutorial
elizabeth nash: This was one year ago and this look better than any hair style today! Love it look so elegant and no baby hair leave out!!!....thank you for that and thank you for sharing your secret!
Eva Patterson: Thank you for your tips and advice kearra
S Bella: So beautiful! So seamless! Great demo and explanation, without being too chatty. Love this! X
P Happy: Thanks for this video. You are so talented and pretty! I followed your instructions implicitly and it turned out pretty well for my first try. I am a natural girl and I didn’t want to put a lot of heat on my hair. But I wanted to switch up my style without investing in a bulky hot wig. This was a great alternative! Thanks again. The hair matches my texture perfectly! It looks very natural. I’d love to see you experiment with a different hair type that may last a little longer and have less shedding. This installation is not for the weak.
Cheyenne Goodrich: Love this! Going to the hair store this afternoon — how long does the Marley hair last after it’s been straightened like this?
MzInDependant_Tisha: Beautiful... Super smart and neat idea!! Wishing you many blessings and growth on your channel! This is really amazing doll face! Can't wait to try this on me and my daughter❤️ thanks!
Daveta Thomas: Thank you for this tutorial. I did this on yesterday and I had to trust the process. This hair was rough but once I blow dried and flat ironed it, it looked so natural. Thank you again.
Dawn AKA Pookie: I haven't seen a straight crochet look this nice in awhile. Thanks for the reminder. ❤
Hypnotic Vibes: Yassss you make it look easy and it looks so good I hope mine goes well❣️ Thank you so much for sharing.
Kelley Carr: Love this video! You did an excellent job and you explained each step perfectly! Keep up the good work! ❤️❤️❤️ I subscribed !
Lyric Slaughter: girl you did an amazing job on this omg
Rhonda Smith: You did an awesome job! Love it! I cant wait to try this
Nikia J: Sis, this video is everything. Who knewwwwww.. Who knewwww that this could be done. I took a break from braids but looking to have them again this summer. I love the straight look but don't want it to be shiny or silky. I love this concept. thanks for sharing
Donna Stapleton: i just cant imagine doing all this work. i had extension put in my hair once 5 hrs in a chair. cant imagine doing it myself! on myself. power to u all!
GoldenLife Love: You did a great job! It looks very pretty.
M P: Wow, I'm speechless. Thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to try this. I'm not that comfortable wearing wigs all the time.
Chamire Williams: I love this!!! Will be trying ASAP. Thank you!
Monique Falu: Beautiful results!
kaciibabii93: Girl!!! You got a new subbie!!! Lol. I LOVE how you explained every step and that you showed the comparison of the blow dryer and the brush results. Can't wait to try this style. You did that!
KenKen: Looks natural! How long does the crochet style last on your hair ?
Olivia Simpson: This looks amazing! How long did it take you to do this?
Berta Alvarez: Thank you young Queen. Yes, older Queens learn from younger Queens too
Inspirit177: I’m definitely doing this!! This looks amazing!!!
Lucia el Ecco: You are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this! I will definitely try this:) ♀️
it's good to be Blk on the moon: Does the hair tangle or knot up after awhile? Love this video, so natural looking. I was just about to give up on crochet braids but this made me want to try again. Thank you!
Maël: Thank you soo much I did it but with kinky straight natural hair extensions so I can flat iron it ... this is so so good
Wild Halo: You are an amazing teacher. I enjoy your tutorials and your hair looks incredible. You are giving me hope. Many thanks
Nicki Lew: LOVEE IT. I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER ABOUT TRYING THIS STYLE
Nae E.: Looks amazing!! Best I’ve ever seen. Did you have side leave out? And if so how did you style it? Also, how long did this style last. And did you have to do regular touchups on this style? Also, did you notice a lot of shedding? How much did you split each small piece into? I don’t know if you had made this clear but I just missed it. Thank you!
Juju goes to Glam-Ma's: Wow! Your hair turned out great Really looks natural I may have to try this one I've been wearing the Jumbo knottless box braids But this is a another good Protective style. Beautiful
Renee Newton: Would’ve never thought that this was crochet, no way. Beautiful job!
Savanie Stew: One of the best tutorials I've seen. Going back to my crochet style. Thanks a mil... just sayin ☺
Wealth of The Wise: You did that! Best video I seen so far! Cost effective, giving very natural, and flat I love it! 2 likes if i could!
Briana Jones: Beautiful hair technique. Will definitely try this FIRST!
Nikki Finley: Gurl a year later and you are still inspiring folks did this style on my 16 yr old yesterday only I had to use 6 packs and it took me 12 hours
Tawanda: Wow, This looks amazing. Great Job !!!
Curly Kinksss: Wow that looks amazing!
Lin-Jo Global: The best process on YouTube. I have watched a lot of videos. Ordered the Revelon brush. I hope to do this on Friday.
NE B: Beautiful job!!!!
DonnaKarr: That is awesome! I would never have guess you get that look with the crochet. I would have sworn it is a weave. Great . I’m natural and will try.
Nicole Garvin: I love this dryer brush idea as a way to maintain straight crochet hair. I've been struggling with that. Thanks for this. I didn't even think of this. I'm getting some straight yaky crochet put in next month and in gonna get one of those brushes. I've always wanted to try it. I dont know I can use a flat iron on the hair anyway.
cassandra charles: How long did it take you to crochet the hair! I want to do it this weekend it looks so amazing!
Chinwe's Kitchen: Very beautiful will give it a try ❤
GEM Academy: Gorgeous so so natural
Kady Star: I love this time, I did it 2 times already and I plan on doing it again in a few months
leesa lashley: You just saved me so much money! I have some freetrees water waves packs and i just tried this straighten method on it. It worked! How long did this take to install???
Catherine Smith: Best I've seen. Straight to the point. Made it look so easy. Keep it up. Blessed.
Royal Bohemian: My favorite video. You are so naturally pretty! You look like my cousin! Lol. You are gonna make these Asian manufacturers raise their prices on this synthetic hair. This answers all my spiritual issues with other race hair...and expense! Thank you. Smart and inspiring to my "woke" principles.
C-Rene’: You are beautiful and your vid’s are awesome!!!! Vids are straight to the point but very informative. Thanks for the info, I’m definitely going to try this
Nae Bannister: Love the look! I prefer a more natural kinky sleek look too
Paula Price: This is the best video for this crochet style. Great job !
Joan King: Hey!!! Question??? (1) How long did it stay straight (2) Can the Revlon Brush and Blow Dryer be used often on the hair (3) How many packs are required for this style (3) Did the hair stay tangle, frizz-free for a month or shorter during months to come
Kimberly Dixon: Thank you for this tutorial. It is the best. What product to use for blowing it out with the dryer and the Revlon Dryer?
SXYBrown Suga: Hi. Loved this style, thanks for making it so easy to understand. I do have a few questions though: does it matter what brand of cuban twist hair? Have you used any other brand besides Freetress? I installed this on myself but they didn't have the Freetress Cuban Twist hair; I used another brand of Cuban Twist and I'm having a hard time with getting it super straight and detangled. Also mine is nowhere near as shiny as yours . Well I guess I answered my own questions; I'm just going to use the Freetress brand next time!!!
at the table Wilson: Looks natural, great job!
Michelle Allen: Am so glad I came across your post because I’ve been wanting to do my hair straight crochet but didn’t want the silky look because of my hair texture. I will subscribe to your channel I like your style and ideas… one luv
Maxi Cali: Will def be trying this ! Awesome job lady this deserves more than a million subs and views!!!
Renee G.: This is by FAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRR one of the best installs I have seen and believe me I've watched thousands of install videos. The braiding patterns is amazing. I would have loved more details on the installation for the sides, back and the blending of the leave out. The density is perfect. By any chance are you in New York?
Connie Jackson: ty this looks amazing!!
keiya Mcmorris: Had no idea this hair reacts like this when blowdried it looks good!
Lakisha Parris: I love this ! Can you do this crochet style in a versatile method.
Capri Kirkland: Now this is nice the most natural one I’ve seen so far
MsNike A: Love it ...you have done a great job it looks nice on you ....... you deserve more number
PMW: You did an amazing job! Did the hair feel soft when you straightened it out?
~Daphne Amy's World~!: New suscriber wow love the method and trick dang im going to learn how crochet braid been trying for so long the style looks amazing
Sheba Castro: Looks great!
Justme83: Perfect!
Dehjhunae Day: You did a great job!
I Love Tarot: Hairdresser here. I love this. Thanks for sharing!
ksssonja99ks: Yes!!! This is the exact hair I use you can flat iron or curl it ( on low of course) it has a natural look even after I flat iron it. It's light and for some reason does not tangle(although I use a leave in detangler spray) I just love this hair will always use it for my crochet very versatile. You sis an amazing job young lady I'm so glad I saw this video there seemed to be not many using this kind of hair. ...you have skills
Makeupswatch Fan: So beautiful ❤️
Meme Bzk: Awww this is so cute!!!
Lex P.: It looks beautiful.
2Chilled4FS: Very nice,great job well done..
Charity: I love it. And your brows. Everything.
sambu41: Great video, did you braid the back straight down and how did you tuck it in? Thanks in advance
Training Strength CNR414: The best I've seen too! Great job !!!
Simply Sarah: This came out beautifully
Conversations with April The Fit Life Coach: You did and AWESOME job!
Rachell Smith: Ok thx. Well you did a great job on this particular style. It looks very natural. Great job!!!
CW: Glad i found this video, it's amazing how creative we are
V allen: This is beautiful. Does it tangle or frizz after a couple of days and how do you maintain it at night?
yvette: Thanks for showing this, Now I know what I did wrong LOL . Very pretty! One question though, you never showed us what you did with your leave out. Did you straighten that as well and then tucked it under the crochet hair?
Dante Velasquez: Your straight crochet styles always look like a natural hair silk press! Your parts and hairline are so undetectable. You should try this with xpression braiding hair, it would be less work to straighten (straightens with a flat iron at 270 F), in particular the pre stretched packs, and xpression tangles less than other kanekalon varieties, especially if you use Hawaiian silky or fabric softener diluted in water on the hair to stop it from tangling even more. Why would anyone waste all that time getting a see-in when they could do this? Great job
Betterme4lf: This is Gorgeous! How long does it last?
Empress 8Plus: Sis!!!! The magic in this vid still gets me. I been watching this for like a Yr and a half
jadesykes1: I really love this tutorial and style. I woukd like to know how you did your edges. Are you natural and did you leave them out? How would it look if you did the invisible method on the edges? Can you put it up in a bun or pony tail?
Vicky M: This looks so natural! I wish we could have seen the back though
Ani sha: I love it,❤️
Sonia Johnnson: Great job!
Ms Vë: All the more reason I went completely natural because I want thickness like this and volume and lonnnnggg. Now I see I can achieve it without waiting several years
grandmapurple55 Purple: Love it looks natural