Crochet Wig Techniques

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So you are a new natural and you are ready to gain instant volume and length. Or, you are an oldie but an expert at this natural hair game, and you want a protective style that isn’t a perpetual bun or braid variation. Or, maybe you just want to try a perfect halo of natural coils before completely letting go of the relaxer. No worries. You can achieve all this by making your own crochet wig with natural textured braided hair.
Whether it’s a U-part wig or a full cap any variation will work, really. You can use a Saturday or Sunday afternoon to gather your supplies, construct your new best friend, and have brand new hair to rock on Monday morning.
This crochet wig technique is making its way around the YouTube hair community. Here’s how to
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This means pulling only one end of the length of the strand through the loop instead of both.
Continue with crocheting the hair through the weave cap holes until you’ve completed the process and your wig is as full as you like. Try on the wig as you go along to better judge the fullness of the hair. (But by all means, get all the way into Diana Ross mode with the volume.)
Once your wig is complete, fluff out the hair by separating the strands, brush a few to purposely frizz the hair for a more natural textured look, if you’re going for a uniform twist out style, leave the hair as is, but separate strands to cover any netting.
Crochet wigs are a fly style choice, whether it’s for protective purposes or simply something fun to wear on a whim. You can cover your own hair, but still feel like you own your signature look. Plus, it’s like having a permanent twist out depending on the hair texture you choose.
If you need to revive a sad, droopy wig, you can! Just brush out the hair carefully so you don’t snatch it out of the knot. Then wind the strands around perm rods in varying sizes and dip the hair in boiling water to set the

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