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by Sarah Dee of Coils So Beautiful
Crochet Micro Senegalese Twists. I know, that’s a mouthful to say. I don’t even know if that is an official style but that’s the best way to describe what I’ve got going on here.
Below is my braid pattern:
I would suggest doing the braids in the middle smaller and in an s-pattern rather than chunky braids. Also, to further reduce tension, you can add synthetic hair to your braid pattern just as you would a sew in. The only negative thing is the bulk it adds to the front when doing these twists. If you use Marley hair or a thick/curly hair, it won’t be as noticeable.
I used four packs of Xpressions hair and I cut them in half. I also used a bobby pin instead of a crochet needle. I tried using the crochet needle (with closing-latch hook) this past April and it did not work out for me. I started off fine but snagged my hair often in the needle. It was frustrating to use the crochet needle and I didn’t have the patience so I took out what I started and did some micro braids with the hair. After that, I told myself I wouldn’t try crochet braids again. So this is my first successful attempt at crochet braids, using a bobby pin and my tool of choice instead. It’s just easier for me.
So what changed my mind?
I wanted to install Senegalese twists for January, but I was concerned about the tension and pulling on my edges. Ideally, I wanted to avoid or lessen breakage at all costs. So I figured crocheting these twists on would ease the tension. I went on YouTube to see if anyone had done crochet braids with Senegalese twists and I found a couple of women who did!  I put two and two together: crochet braiding and Senegalese twists. Additionally, I stumbled upon an alternative to the crochet method and heard about the bobby pin method. I didn’t search for any videos on the process, I just envisioned it in my mind and instantly realized how it should be done.
Process Below:
Notes
Video Tutorial Below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6WyzEYJQ0Y&feature=youtu.be
Pros
Cons
I plan to keep in this style only for a month and a half, and so far so good! (see image below)
Have you tried crocheting with a bobby pin? Will you try out the senegalese twist as a protective style?
Sarah is natural hair enthusiast and blogger. She returned natural in 2010 and has been enjoying her natural hair journey ever since. She likes to do hair for fun and challenges herself by trying different and difficult styles.Â
41 Responses
Thanks so much for posting this – has been a key part of my protective natural hair journey ever since 🙂
You are brilliant!!! Never woulda thought of that.
I did this to my hair about 15 years ago. This was when the latch hook braids were popular. The braids/twists were already made in the pack and I used a crochet latch hook needle. It looked awesome, but the hair was really heavy on my head.
Lovely…i wanna do mine this weekend..would love to see more pictures…keep up the good work…am learning from you..xx
I tried the crochet braids and love them. I put them in myself and had a friend put them in the second time. I wear my own hair out in the front and braided everywhere else. I wash them with ACV and water and shampoo. I condition them and treat them as if my hair was out. I’m looking for major hair growth. It’s been in about 3 weeks and plan to keep them in another 2 weeks.
amazing! but my braid pattern is different to yours. to small cornrows in the middle and bigger cornrows either side. i like to have 2 small in the middle so i have a middle parting and it actually (once i’m finished looks like my real hair) the crocheted hair is not braided or twisted just left out. but i notice every time my edge break, any tips?
Hello Fizz, could you please share your braid pattern with me..I’d love to see it…wana try the braids this weekend. My Facebook account name is Olive Skovski…would appreciate the pictures and tips too..xx
Wow that is a lot of work, but you are truly a genius for thinking of it!!!!!
You can also buy pre-twisted hair for a faster application. I really want to try this style.
Exactly! Pre-twisted is the way to go!
Where do u get it?
Wow I have never seen twists done like this before. Very interesting and inventive!
Looks beautiful…Any chance we can get pics without the hair band?
I’mma hafta try this. Your hair is BOSS.
This is amazing! I’m totally going to try this next time I want to twist my hair. I feel like this would be especially great for those of us with less dense hair. I always hated the “scalpy” look.
My thoughts exactly. Definitely gonna have my stylist try this.
Beautiful! I might actually try this! Thanks for sharing!
Will definitly try this some day. Crochet are the best for everything!!!
I used to get crochet braids when I was younger and my braider always used a bobby pin. Last year, I got crochet braids twice and installed them with a crochet needle. Will try using a bobby pin next time just to compare.
i just did my install of the crochet Senegalese mirco twist…just to let everyone know you can buy the pretwisted Senegalese twist…very easy to install and take down
Oh!!!! If I just had the time to do this!!! So pretty and great for versatility!
thaank you so much, hadn’t thought of these I live in Botswana and there not so many tools (such as crochet braids) including products, these is really helpful coz I have a weak hairline.
I must try this, most likely over the summer.
Soooo pretty!
I wish I knew how to do any of this!
Beautiful… Oh the patience. The last time I did an extension install, let’s just say it took forever lol. And I suck at cornrowing my hair. If someone in Philly can do all this awesome stuff, I will pay you 😉 lol
I found that a bobby pin was more gentle/better for my daughter’s fine hair strands as well. Planning on trying a beader. I need to use less hair next time also. But, your hair turned out really nice. Thanks for sharing.
Definitely thinking I can do this. Now I just have to learn how to cornrow!
Yes I’ve done this. Watched Jouelzy’s tutorial on crocheting with a bobby pin and got right into it. I used marley hair and it took me 6 hours. However it was sooo heavy so I had to take it out the same day. I’ll try this senegalese twisting style when I have 2 days to spare. Love your braids hun 🙂
Ps: wasn’t able to attach the picture from my blog of the crochet braids I did. Oh well!
COLD! The best idea ever. Like EVER
i like this! my daughter and i were just talking about marley hair in twists. i have had good success with curly crochet styles w/cornrows using added hair, as they allow me to wash & condition my hair and scalp as often as i like to. they grow out really nicely as well. thanks for the pics!
Beautiful results but this seems like a lot of work.
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I recently did this with my yarn twists! I crochethed them in and they came out awesome. It took me 5 hours to install, but doing it this way will allow me to take them down in very little time.
I’m so glad I did it this way, I’m never doing senegalese twist extensions the normal way again, lol.
P.S
I did the front row of my twists normally in order to get rid of the corn rows showing.
But the rest of it was crocheted in.
Nice! Looks great! I think I might try it this way.
I love this idea, especially the style at the bottom with the headband!!!!
wow thats awesome! I tried crocheting but le sigh….has not worked out for me so far lol…nice to look at though
props to her…I love the way it looks, may try it in the future.
absolutely beautiful! Summer hairstyle!
this is amazing. i’m always so impressed with naturals who can do so much with their hair.
that’s ingenious!!!
That’s the first word that came to mind when I saw this!