Although it’s totally optional, some people like to do a pre-shampoo treatment with olive or coconut oil before washing their hair.
If you have a widow’s peak along your hairline, it could be worth parting your hair slightly unevenly. That way, your widow’s peak looks a little more polished. It might help to stretch your natural hair before you start braiding.
It helps to part the back portion of your hair into smaller sections before you start making your horizontal cornrows.
Make sure that your braids are spaced out evenly.
Applying oil helps your scalp stay moisturized while your crocheted extensions are in place. [9] X Research source
Keep in mind that there may be some resistance if you are crocheting thick, curly or wavy hair extensions. Go slowly to avoid damaging your natural hair or the extensions.
To make your extensions extra secure, thread the ends of your extension through the loop twice. [14] X Research source If you’re crocheting with braid extensions, insert the crochet latch hook into your natural braid and slide the looped end of the braid extension down the base of the crochet latch hook. Then, hook the opposite end of the braid extension in the latch and pull it through the looped end to secure the extension to your scalp. [15] X Research source
You don’t have to use quite as much synthetic hair as you work your way to the front of your head. [18] X Research source
It helps to snip off all the extensions before you start removing the knots from your natural hair. [24] X Research source You can also snip off most of the extension (rather than the entire strand) and undo the knot by hand. [25] X Research source
