How To ➟ Crochet Box Braids (Looks Like The Real Thing! Free-Parting)
- Posted on 15 June, 2016
- 360 Lace Wig
- By Anonymous
Hey my lovelies! Today I'm here with a tutorial on how I did my crochet box braids. I used just under 7 packs of 24" small crochet box braid hair for this and it took me about 2.5 hours to do (not including cornrowing my hair). I left out my front edges and did single plaits there so that the style looks undetectable and the parting looks natural. Hope you like!
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Hey guys, I'm back and today I'm here with a tutorial on these crochet box braids. I did the other day alright. So here is my braid pattern and I pretty much just co-enrolled my hair, going straight back with two braids meeting in the middle to form. One braid in the back half and I just sew down the ends of the braids at the very bottom of my head on the sides of my head. I made the cornrow slanting upward. I did that so once my hair is all done and I pull it up, the crochet braids will look a lot less detectable and then, as you can see, I left out a small section for my front edges, alright, so time to get started and for this Install I'm using these 24-inch box braids right here. It says small on the package, but I would say these are more like small to medium sized braids so to install the crochet braids you're gon na need a latch hook and you want to make sure it's open. I'M going to slide that right underneath the cornrow, then I'm taking the looped end of the crochet braids and attaching it to the hook close the latch and pull it through to the other side, then taking the braid and pushing it over off the hook. Next, I'm taking the tail end of the braid and I'm looping that on to the hook, closing the latch and then I'm pulling that right through the opening in the crochet braid. Then I'm pulling and tightening it to the scalp until it's secure, and this is how it should look. So I'm going to keep doing that for the entire front of my head and you want to make sure to install these pretty close together. So you don't see the cornrows underneath for the back, I'm doing the same thing, but because I don't want this style to be super bulky and just too much I'm spacing these out a bit more than I did in the front and for the bottom braid. I crocheted right through that as well. Alright, so once my whole head is done, I'm going to do the edges, I'm going to be braiding that separately, so this style can really come out. Looking like traditional box braids - and I think that makes a huge difference to do it this way, so I'm taking out that front section making a part and combing out the hair make sure I don't have any tangles, and for this all I did was unravel crochet Braids and there you go and I'm braiding, that in with my hair and then planting it all the way down and once that front section was finished since I did unravel the braids, they were a little bushy at the ends, so I just dip them in some Hot water to get them smooth again - and here is the style all complete. So I ended up using a little less than seven packs of hair for my entire head, and this look took me about two and a half hours to install, which is a heck of a lot less time than it would have taken to install these individually, which Is great what I also like about them? Is they really do look like regular box braids, you can pull them up in the front. You can wear them down. Do all different types of parts so yeah guys. That is pretty much it. I hope you all enjoyed this tutorial and I will catch you all on the next video bye
Comments
AMATEUR DECORATING LIKE A PRO: This is gorgeous! Just stunning!
STEAMING RICE: One thing's for sure, learning to do your hair saves you time and money. Thanks for sharing.
Tina White: you look stunning! you have so many options with your beautiful hair! you can wear wigs and it looks realistic, weaves, crochets, braid it, wear an Afro, straighten it...I am honestly about all the creative options you have with your hair!! I am quite limited with my thin caucasion hair when it comes to Styles. no weaves, no crochets, no today blond tomorrow black ... I am working with it and try to make wigs as realistic looking as possible but I really hope all of you fabulous Ladies embrace your fantastic hair!! have a blessed day!
AllPurposeDorian: I do the single box braids around the entire perimeter so that it looks super natural
ProxQueen91 Gameplays: I just did it it turned out great. Used 7 packs of hair, only cost me 50 bucks
S BG: 3 years ago, but just blessed me now. Doing mine on Saturday. Hair & hooks arrive Friday. Thank you!
Mom The Ebayer - The Dumpster Diving Queen: I'm SOLD!! I'm going to get my hair today. Thank you!
Bella’s Mom: This was literally THEE best hair tutorial video I've seen. I loved how precise and slow motion it was. Great job!
Black Beauty Trucker: You’re the reason why I know how to install “braided” crochet hair thank you ❣️
Lisa: I had no idea this is how this was achieved. Educating myself! Love watching and love the braids they look beautiful!
JazzyAppleSauce Yeah: This will be so much easier for me than having to braid my hair thank you.
Mye Westbrooks: Can anyone say talented? I love the simplicity of this style without the time it truly takes to sit for box braids! Kudos...you did that!!!!
Rmoni 90: I love this look, very natural and pretty! Thanks for the tutorial.
Adrianna DollHouse: This looks stunning! I had this for a month and a half but what I recommend is to dip them in boiling hot water because they tend to unravel at times.
Shellzsofab: I'm so happy I saw this video cause I've been wondering what to do with my hair for Summer. And seeing that I have nail extensions on and can't braid with them this is a great alternative, thanks a lot @TheChicNatural
Jandira Manjenje: Just want to say thanks girl!!! Doing my hair now. Second time I'm using your method... and it looks great!!! So I'm definitely sticking to it... ❤️
Daphney Calixte: love it can't wait to try this at home. so beautiful
Jessica Chanell: Your braids look bomb! I did my own myself. I have the small braids!
Morena: Thank you for this! I am so busy and was trying to find the time to box braid my own hair. Then I stumbled upon this video and OMG, you are a life saver, I ordered them immediately and am so happy it will only take a fraction of the time!
njrep08: You are saving lives and edges with this tutorial! Slay all day! Hope to try this sooner than later. Thank you.
Sabirah Parker: I love, love, love your vids! You make everything look effortless! I'm going to def try this way! Thanks love!! Have a wonderful day!
Tawanda Clark: You did an AMAZING job with this! You have me wanting to do this the next time I want to do braids. I think you are very beautiful and creative. Every style you do looks amazing natural hair or not.
Dr. Gloria Walker: Love it! Your hair looks just like the individual braids. You're a gifted Queen. Thank you for this tutorial.
MyNameIs V: I'm 41 and I am so amazed at how far latch hook/crotchet braids has come. When they came out with these though, I said I would never again do individuals again! I've done latch hook on both my daughters hair this year; havanna twists, and jamaican bounce. Done in less than 2 hrs each time. Love it!
Venus G.: I love your crochet box braids! You did a great job on your hair!
Hairwatcher47: I tried this today and I love it! I used 7 packs in my hair too but I think it's a little too heavy for me (I'm ridiculously tender headed) Thank you for posting this style!!
Social Curve Television: GORGEOUS!! I will definitely rock these out for the winter. THANKS beautiful spirit xo
Andorian Thomas: It looks amazing. And you make it look so simple, lol Definitely going to try this on myself!
Nia B.: I love this style so much! saves on time and also less pulling on the roots of the hair! I had no idea they made crochet braided hair too love this!
Crystal Waters: Just tried this! So easy and versatile! Loved ittttt ❤️❤️
kalamite: You did a beautiful job I'm definitely doing this
Crystal Dupree: I absolutely love your styles-i'm a braids girls so this is gonna be a next style for my niece;-) I have been natural for a couple of years. Thanks again for the great tutorials, keep them coming.
Lisa: Omg! I had no idea it took that much time and effort to do your hair. You look amazing when it's all done. You're so beautiful!
Charrese Monique: I LOVE this! Thank you for sharing!
Katherine Henry: Thank you soooo much for the tutorial..I was struggling on how to get it to loop and I watched your video and learned in 10 seconds.. you are AMAZING
Talya Brown: I got my first ever crochet hairstyle a month ago and completely loved it. I am planning on doing this crochet for prom.
ALWAYS LATOYA BABY: wow! nice to know about this, can't wait to get mine done ☺️ they look great btw!!
Nycole McDougal: I was considering a box braid wig until I saw this video but you came through just in time chica!! Thanks, you always have great and practical tutorials!!
Charlotte Pfeil: Thank you so much for such a great tutorial! I can't wait to try this with my daughter! Best Wishes from SLC, Utah United States
Amber Aufdenberg: Wow! You did an amazing job! Your crochet braids look fantastic✌
Stephanie Reneé DeRamus: I've never been a fan of box braids but once again, you've executed this style FLAWLESSLY. These look great Kim!
Natty C: So beautiful! You made it so much easier!
Saver Lot: I tried this on my daughter last night. I'm in love! She's in love! We are both in love with the look and how easy this was!! Thank you for sharing!
Karen Mozee: Just did this yesterday after watching your video it turned out perfect saved me a lot of time and money....love it thank you so much
DassahMariee: So beautiful! I am def. getting braids for the summer :)
Finesse Leslie: I'm DEFINITELY doing this style!!! It takes me 3 days to do my box braids (with my 5 sons always interrupting me). I don't have to keep screaming, "WATCH MY HAIR!", "DON'T TOUCH MY HAIR!". Love it!!!
Vankesha Isaac: Oh wow, this is really nice! I need to practice doing it on my hair and my daughter's hair too. Thank you so much for this :)
Di Snooga: This looks great! Never seen this way of doing the front! I love it! Good job, girl!
Dyemond Nicole: I love this style!! I'll try it this weekend!!
I neva change: Ummmm Yessssss !! This gives me life that I can have braids again and still have edges ! Them shop will rip your mess out ! Thanks so much !!
J: OMG!!! I love this hair style. I have a bald spot that cannot be covered with regular braids. I've been dying for some box braids and now I have a way to get eh style that I want! Thank you sooooo much, you don't know how helpful this video is.
Key S: they look lovely!thanks for the tutorial
Spiritual Cosmetics: I never saw anyone on YouTube do crochet braids like this! I'm really feeling this style!
Naomi Rush: I love this tutorial. I need to try this look.
Moe Allure: So quick and convenient. I love it!!
Vivian Ruffin: These will be my next braids to get. They are beautiful you did a wonderful job. ❤️❤️ I love the look!!
yasmenn williams: I love this !!! So much easier than actually sitting and getting your hair braided for hours ! How long would these braids last??
Erika Coleman: You are ALWAYS slaying!! Love it, if only I could cornrow smh lol
Michelle Thompson: Simply FASCINATING! I love how you have perfected your craft!
Forever Glam Tv: I never had braids before but this definitely seems likes great idea love the video
Ablackmansdream: Looks beautiful thanks for the tips
Dom WH: How awesome is this! Looks very easy to install.
Kimberly Simms: Looking at your tutorial made it so easy to learn. Thank you ❤️
Holly Days: Hello Kim. You are crazy talented. Your tutorials about makeup, hair, fashion and recipes are so well done. Thx for sharing. ☺️
A Thick Girl's Closet: they came out sooooo great. beautiful!
AlwaysTheEssence: Now why do you continue to slay EVERY. SINGLE.TIME. I haven't even watched the video yet but the thumbnail is.
Tabitha Ragin: This is very nice and so neat! Great job
Dori The Demigod: Been wanting to get braids like this for soooo long!!!
sllewis1987: This came out great! Looks just like box braids. I am inspired!
LIGHT MY ASMR ⭐️: I kno this is a bit late but I just had to say you make everything to do with hair look so flawless & easy that’s a true gift girl love the crochet braids!
Brittni: Gorgeous!!! you did an amazing job
Felicia Latson: Absolutely gorgeous. I love this.
B.: Omg I'm amazed!!! They look great...definitely going to try this!!
RockyAllPurpose: I'm definitely gonna do this.... this looks really great!
Khalilah: Thank you for making very easy to follow ❤️
Curly Accountant: Good morning. Thank you so much for posting this video. It really helped me. I learnt how to crotchet yesterday using your video. I also braided my edges as well. God bless you
Lashema Kuykendall: lady I love the way you do your hair. I appreciate that you take the time out to show everyone how you do it. Thank you
Shakhinah Blossom: I'm not gonna try this at home, but I do love watching you work. ❤
MsCarter90: Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Lol. I am doing this with senagelease twist and was struggling. You made it so easy.
Sequoia Styles: Wow girl this was a great video! Loved it!
Dancing With Marcia: You saved my life with this tutorial! Thank you ❤
Deka Lewis: I absolutely love the way you do hair! Just Awesome!
Samantha Pollack: This is so cute & seems so easy!
♌ Leo Queen 👑: Yasss so ready for Tuesday to get my hair done like this..
AJ BONÈT: Can you do a tutorial on box braids? I love how professional ur braids look in the front and want to be able to braid my hair like that! Love this protective style btw!!
Sheri Harris: I'm just about ready to take out my current crochet box braids and I'm really considering having more put in. I got so many compliments on them and it's a great style for the summer.
Minney Me: This looks sooo fun to do!!! def. trying it
Devin Harvey Makeup Artist: You are the definition of creative! Clothes, hair, makeup! Just amazing!!
Charmayne: I love it..I usually crochet the Senegalese twist in...Thanks for showing me a different braid pattern
Mandy kawaii: Wow! amazing work! I wish I could do that on my hair
Cassandra Howard: That was amazing...beautiful demonstration.
Shersher Willie: everything you do is so effortless
Kitty Blagmon: Yasssss love it.. But then again I live for all the styles you do
Shads Za: Thank you so much !!! My first attempt was great and i added. I was looking for something new so thanks for sharing
XO: Simply done. Beautiful.
Marguerite Alexis: I doing this today!!! Merci beaucoup pour tes styles différents
Kadija Manor: Really Pretty!! Inspired Me To Do This Style Tonight
Aneisha: What my mom did to my hair was, french braid upward from my edges and in the middle braid it into a circle (worked for me because i have A LOT of hair!!) to trick people to look like they're single braids, but they're not! its a lot easier than un-braiding the braids and braiding.. But everyone has their ways!
Latifah Shakur: Ughh this is genius! I want this hairstyle like yesterday. Lol
Polliana Oliveira: Amei <3