50 Amazing Crochet Hairstyles Ideas for Women in 2024

50 Amazing Crochet Hairstyles Ideas for Women in 2023

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Crochet hairstyles come in all different lengths, styles, colors, and thicknesses, making them so versatile. You can add hair extensions, go with a few tight Fulani braids on the top, or keep it big and curly. Women of all ages love wearing a crochet style because it is easy to care for.

A crochet hairstyle is usually done with latch hook braiding on your roots. Or you can start this style off with a base of cornrowed hair. This is a safe and secure way that does not damage your natural hair at all. If you learn how to care for your hair, these beautiful crochet hairstyles can stay in your hair for eight weeks.

The crochet method is a way of adding extensions to your hair. It is similar to getting a weave in that you must first cornrow your hair before any extensions can be added.

However, unlike a weave, the hair used is loose and not on a weft. Also, instead of being sewn in, a crochet hook is inserted into the cornrow braid. Then, a small amount of hair is threaded onto the hook, pulled through the cornrow braid, and tied in a knot to secure it to the braid.

Crochet braids were popular during the 90s and early 2000s, but their popularity started to slowly fade away. Fast forward to 2018 and this protective hairstyle came back with a vengeance and an upgrade!

Although it is once again growing in popularity, many people either don’t know how to achieve this hairstyle or are having trouble getting it to look how they want it to. We say crochet braids hair as though referring to the style itself but here, we’re actually talking about the method.

With your hair in cornrows under the crochet, your tresses are safely tucked away. At the same time, you’ll feel free to play with and style your crochet braids hair however you like without fear of permanent damage.

The crochet braids hair styles today mimic more natural-looking hair and curl patterns. You may have even mistaken crochets for someone’s natural hair.

Benefits of a Crochet Braid

  1. It Is a Protective Style. The crochet braids style is perfect for protecting your hair from the potential breakage and damage it might suffer due to daily and heat styling. With your hair in cornrows under the crochet, your tresses are safely tucked away. At the same time, you’ll feel free to play with and style your crochet braids hair however you like without fear of permanent damage.
  2. It Is Easy to DIY. If you’ve ever wanted to master doing your own hair or if you’re more keen on doing your hair yourself, then the crochet method is perfect for you! If you know how to cornrow your hair, then you can do the crochet method too. Even better, the cornrows don’t even have to be neat because the crocheted hair will cover them up.
  3. It Is Inexpensive. Since doing the crochet braid method only requires crochet hair and a crochet hook, you can easily achieve this hairstyle at a very cheap cost! The hair used when doing the crochet method is your regular braiding hair. And if you’ve ever been to a beauty supply store, you know 1 pack of braiding hair can come with a plethora of colors. Some also include patterns for everything from straight to kinky curly.
  4. It Is Fast. Depending on how you install and style the hair, you can do this technique on yourself in as little as 2 hours. That may not seem quick, but compared to getting your hair traditionally box braided or weaved, it is lightning fast!

Time needed: 2 hours

Crochet Braids Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Hair to the Back

    Cornrow all of your hair to the back or in a braiding pattern that you prefer.

  2. Crochet Hook

    Add the crochet hair bit by bit using a crochet hook (or bobby pin if you don’t have a crochet hook).

  3. Slide the needle

    Slide the needle under the cornrow with the latch closed.

  4. Open the latch and then close it

    Once through the braid, open the latch and place some of your extension hair on the hook. Then close the latch.

  5. Form the Hoop

    Pull the needle and hair under the cornrow until a medium-sized hoop is formed.

  6. Loop and Tails

    At this point, you should have a loop on one side of the cornrow and ‘tails’ on the other side.

  7. Put it down

    Open the latch on the crochet hook and put it down.

  8. One side of the braid

    Reach through the loop of hair on one side of the braid and grab the tails of the braiding hair on the other side.

  9. Pull the tails

    Pull the tails of the hair through the loop, but don’t tighten all the way.

  10. Twist the loop

    Twist the loop with your fingers and put the tails through the loop again. Do this one more time for added security.

  11. Secure the hair

    Then pull to tighten and secure the hair.

  12. Finished one crochet!

    Your first crochet ‘stitch’ should be secured. Repeat until you’ve covered your whole head.

Crochet Braids Tips and Advice

  • Wash and moisturize your hair before you start this process.
  • When deciding where to place each crochet, use your best judgment! You can always go back and add more hair or take the hair out. This is a very forgiving process.
  • The amount of hair used for each crochet should be proportionate to the size of the braid. If the crocheted hair is thicker than the braid, it can pull on your hair.
  • Use thinner pieces of crochet hair towards the front of your hair to help hide the knots and obtain a more natural look.
  • If for some reason you couldn’t find a crochet hook or lost yours, a bobby pin is a suitable substitution. Just open the bobby pin wider than it normally is, push the bulb end under a braid, and thread the crocheted hair through and continue as you normally would.
  • If you don’t want any hair left out around your hairline, you can loosen the hair that is in the front of your braid to make it puffy and hide the braids and give a more natural hairline.
  • Style your edges.
  • If the hair you’re using is curly, do not separate it. You will have to use more packs of hair, but it will also cut down on frizz.

1. Beige and Creamy Blonde Curly Hair

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First is one of the prettiest crochet hairstyles that use blonde pops. To get this look, you are going to want to keep the base of your hair a dark brown and add in a few blonde highlights. She accessories with a cute hat, and it looks amazing.

2. Black and White Premium Blonde Curls

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Salt and peppered hairstyles are such a vibe and one of the best ways to wear crochet hairstyles. Here she went with a mid-length and kept her curls tight and bouncy. You could wear this look any age, but it would pop with older women.

3. Icy Blonde Long Hairstyles

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All women should try out a light blonde look at least once. In the photo above, she kept her hair long and added few-dimensional blonde colors. This style would look as pretty if you pulled it into a high ponytail or top knot.

4. Snow Premium Blonde Hair

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This next hairstyle would work best on naturally thick and curly women. Her long hair is all one length except for a few short layers on the top. You are going to love wearing this look any time of the year.

5. Natural Black Curls Hairstyle

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Natural curls can be so hard to care for. She has added a few crochet pieces to create length and give her the curls you want. She went with a side part here, and it looks amazing.

6. Red and Black Short Curls Hair

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If you are thinking about adding a fun color to your hair. The red and black combo is one of the colors to add to your crochet hairstyles. She has kept her hair cut right along the shoulder line with a few bangs in the front, and it looks amazing.

7. Bob Cut with Accessories on End

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If you are thinking about trying a bob haircut, you should add crochet curls. She has done that here and kept it all natural and dark. Part it down the middle to get the whole vibe of this look.

8. Locs Mid-Length Hairstyle

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One of the best crochet hairstyles is next. Here she went with a combo of crochet and dreadlocks in her short hair. You can keep it swept over as she did here or go with a middle part, either way, works great.

9. Stitch Braid on Roots for Long Hair

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Stitch braids are another great option to add to crochet hairstyles. In the photo above, she went with eight tight stitch braids that feed into her long crochet hair. She kept it all natural and dark, and it looked fantastic.

10. Knotless Shoulder Length Haircut

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Up next, she is rocking thick and knotless crochet braids. To get this look, you will want to ask your hairdresser for shoulder-length hair and to style them in a half-up, or half-down style.

11. Curl Wine Colored Hairstyle

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Wine-colored crochet curls are always beautiful but look fashionable in the fall. She has paired her long hair with a few tight stitch braids on the top, and the contrast it creates looks so pretty.

12. Tapered Side Style

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Here is an edgy way to obtain a crochet hairstyle. In the photo above, she has gone with a high lady fade around the sides and styled the middle section with long, thick braids. You can also wear this style, which would look so pretty.

13. Golden Brown Short Curly Hair

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Here is a short, sassy, and sophisticated hairstyle for women. Here she has colored her hair a lighter brown hue and kept her curls tight and bouncy. To get the whole vibe of this look, you will want to part it on the side.

14. Curly Maroon Hairstyle

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You can wear crochet hairstyles with any hair color because they always look so pretty. She wore a maroon hue in the photo above, matching her skin tone perfectly.

15. Faux Locs Hair

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Faux locs are one of the best crochet hairstyles out there. Here she kept it simple and dark and went with an extra long length. You could pull these braids up in a ponytail to keep them off your neck in the summer.

16. Traditional Crochet Hairstyle

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You can never go wrong with the traditional crochet style. In the photo above, she has her pretty crochet braids paired with layers of light brown tight curls. She styled it high in the front and left the rest down; it looks amazing.

17. Small Layered Medium Hair Curls

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If you are thinking about getting a layered crochet hairstyle, here is a great place to start. She has kept her curls tight and added face-framing layers while keeping the rest long and thick. Part it on the side to get the most out of this look.

18. Golden Yellow Locs Hair

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Golden locs look great on women of all ages. Here she went with the crochet style locs all in one beautiful blonde tone. Try this lookout in the warmer months of the year for a fresh sunkissed style.

19. Bubbly Crochet Hairstyle

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Bubbly or bombshell curls are always in fashion. In the photo above, she took her bubbly curls to the next level by adding a trendy red color. Keep your hair big and bold, and you will love your appearance.

20. Middle-Parted Ways Hair

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Up next is a fashionable way to wear your long crochet hairstyle. Here she has gone with a middle part and kept her curls long and naturally dark. This is one of those versatile looks you can wear down or up.

21. Volumized Curls Brunette Hairstyle

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Wow, this next curly look is so beautiful. Here she has gone with an ombre style, starting with her natural color on the top and ending with a pretty reddish tone on the bottom. This will be a perfect hairstyle if you have thick and curly hair.

22. Purple Crochet Hair

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If you need to add color to your life, this is one of the best crochet hairstyles. Here she went with a mid-length style with a light purple color on the top that fades to a royal blue. You are going to love the way this hairstyle makes you feel.

23. Grey Layered Faux Locs

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Women are dying their hair gray way before their time nowadays. Just take a look at this beautiful grey layered crochet look. She has kept her twists tight on the top and let them loose towards the bottom; it looks amazing.

24. Mohawk Passion Twist Hairstyle

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Women can wear mohawks too! In the photo above, she styled her hair with tight braids on the side and added her crochet curls to the center section of her hair. Keep the back long, pull the braids on the top back, and you are all set.

25. Half Cornrows and Half Crochet Hair

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Looking for a combination of cornrow and crochet curls? Then you have to try out this next look. He has tight cornrows on the top that feed into beautiful crochet braids. She has also added a few pops of red here to add a bit of contrast and color.

26. Crochet Knot Hair

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Women with curly hair already know how hard it can be to find the right style. Here she has mastered her curls by wearing them tight and colored. Keep your hair lightly parted on the side, and you will fall in love with your curls.

27. Volume Hair with Lowlights

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This next crochet hairstyle is one of the best looks for women with thick hair. She went with extra long extensions and parted it right down the middle. Throw in a few light brown strands to set your hair apart.

28. Dark Roots Melted Golden Style

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Ombres are always a good idea when adding a new color to your hair. She is wearing a blonde color melt in the photo above, which looks amazing. Keep your roots dark and fade in the blonde color a few inches down to get this style.

29. Pink Pearl with Edge Curls Hair

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Next is a beautiful pinkish-pearl hair color that looks amazing on all skin tones. As you can see, she kept her pretty pink crochet-style hair long and full. Go with a middle part as she has done here; it is on trend in women’s hairstyles.

30. Big Volumed Curly Hairstyle Shoulder Length

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You will love this big-volume curly style if you like big hair that makes a statement. Keep your big curls right about shoulder length and back them down the middle. You will feel like a million bucks when you wear your hair like this.

31. Crochet Braid Sided Part

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Crochet braids come in all different lengths and styles. She chose to go with shoulder length and kept the braids in her natural hair color. To get the whole look, you should part your hair on the side and keep a few strands pulled up.

32. Black Volumized Curly Style

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Now, this is a full-on goddess hairstyle to try. To get this look, you will want to add in voluminous black curls and keep them long. This is a perfect style to wear on a beach vacation or whenever you want to look your best.

33. Loose Hair for Round Face

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If you are working with a round face, here is one of the best crochet hairstyles. Here she has kept her curls loose and long with a big swept-over style, which looks so pretty. Also, the big curls and long length help to make your face appear thinner.

34. Black and Maroon Hairstyle

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Here is a color combo that is such a classic. She went with mostly maroon curls here with a few pops of black, and it looks amazing. Try for a middle part to get the whole vibe of this look.

35. Small Curls on Layered Hair

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Small, tight curls have existed forever and will not go anywhere soon. In the crochet style above, she kept her curls extra tight and black and styled it with a messy middle part. You could wear this style at any age and always slay.

36. Melted Blonde Long Haircut

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Here is another beautiful blonde hairstyle with long hair. She used an ombre technique where her roots were darker and faded to light blonde. Keep your curls tight here, and you will look so cute.

37. Tri-Color Locs with Curls

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Sometimes you need to treat yourself to a tri-colored crochet look. To get this style, you must find the longest light brown extensions and add them throughout. Then add a few pops of blonde crochet braids in the front, and you are all set.

38. Black Volume Crochet Hairstyle

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Here is another hairstyle for natural girls. She has kept her hair about shoulder length and super voluminous with her tight curls. Part it on the side and recreate her beautiful look with a swept-over style.

39. Semi-Lose Small Brown Curls

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Light brown is one of the most popular colors when it comes to crochet curls. Here she has kept her pretty light brown hair all one long length and added a few pops of blonde in. You can wear your style as she has done here or throw it up in a fun ponytail on your busier days.

40. Octopus Braid with Curls

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Octopus braids are a fancy way of saying you added a few tight stitch braids. If you look closely the straight braids are just as long as her curls, and they look like long octopus legs, in an appealing way.

41. Fulani Braid Hairstyle

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Here is a perfect example of how to wear your Fulani braids with a crochet twist. Here she has kept her braids on top in the Fulani style and added long and tight curls in the rest of her hair. You could wear this style repeatedly because it is so beautiful.

42. Braid on Top Premium Blonde Hair Color

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Platinum blonde is one of those timeless colors that all women want to wear. In the photo above, she has worn a pretty crochet braided style and added tight curls to the hair hanging loose.

43. Crochet Braid Hairstyle for Teens

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If you are looking for an easy crochet hairstyle for teens, you have to look here. She has kept her twists about shoulder length and styled them in a swept-over look. This is an easy and low-maintenance style you can wear for at least a month.

44. Goddess Faux Crochet Locs

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Who doesn’t want a hairstyle with the words goddess in it? This next style is known as the goddess faux crochet loc look because it is gorgeous. You will want to keep your crochet twist silky, smooth, and curled on the ends to get this style.

45. Black Curls with Red Highlights

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Black and red are the best colors to wear in your hair. Here she has gone with a base of curly black hair and added a few pops of red for contrast. She kept her curls a little longer than shoulder length, but you could wear this style any longer.

46. Messy Curly Hairstyle

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Messy hairstyles for women are becoming more and more popular. In the look above, she went with big and voluminous curls with a part in the middle. Try keeping your hair on the lighter side of brown to get the whole vibe of this style.

47. Semi-Loose Curls Shoulder Length

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Semi-loose curls are so versatile and look good on just about everyone. To get this look, you will want to ask your hairdresser to find semi-loose crochet curls and about shoulder length. They will know what to do after that!

48. Crochet Ocean Waves Hair

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Wow, this is one of the best crochet hairstyles on this list. She is wearing her dark hair with beach waves and blonde highlights, which looks incredible. Go for a side part here, you are going to look amazing.

49. Dark Roots Melted Hairstyle

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Melted blonde looks are so popular in women’s hairstyles this year. She has worn her melted blonde style with dark roots and tight curls in the photo above. Keep it right at bob length for a low-maintenance and beautiful style.

50. White and Violet Hair

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Purple highlights are just the thing you need to brighten up your hair. In the crochet hairstyle above, she has a perfect mix of pretty purple, light blonde, and naturally dark hair on the top. You will love this style and always want to wear it.

Crochet Braids Hair Maintenance

If you take good care of your crochet braids, they can last from 2 to 8 weeks. Still, most people take them out after about 4 weeks.

Tips For Taking Care Of Crochet Braids

  • If you must wash your hair, use a spray bottle with water and shampoo (or conditioner for a co-wash). When spraying, only saturate the root of your hair. Gently massage it into your root and scalp to clean it and gently rinse out.
  • Moisturize your scalp while you have the crochets in.
  • Use a leave-in conditioner on your crochet hair to keep it moisturized.
  • When sleeping with the crochets in, pineapple your hair to keep the crochets from getting tangled. Alternatively, braid the hair together into large loose braids and cover with a satin bonnet or scarf.
  • If you see extra frizz on your added hair, trim it off. This will prevent the hair from knotting and increase the longevity of your hairstyle.
  • Do not brush the crochets. This will cause extra frizz and pull on your natural hair underneath.

Removing Your Crochet Braid

Crochet braids are easy to take out. You just have to do the following:

  1. Cut the crocheted hair as close as possible to the knot you made.
  2. Be careful not to cut your own hair (it happens more often than you’d think and it’s devastating every time).
  3. Then take out your cornrows, and the knots will just fall out as the braids come out!

Conclusion

Crochet braids are not as difficult as you or others might think they are. The technique is simple (even if you can’t cornrow braid) and it allows you to style your hair however you’d like while protecting your natural hair. We hope that our guide has brought your closer to your crochet hairstyle dreams and has given you the confidence and information to try this out yourself!

Do you have any tips of your own on how to crochet braid your hair? Or any thoughts about crochet braids hair, in general? Leave a comment and let us know!

You have made it to the bottom of the list! Did you find your next hairstyle to try out? Be sure to find yourself a good stylist some of these styles are hard to pull off but are worth it. Please let us know which number was your favorite we love hearing from you!

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