Braids, wigs, weaves and extensions have been the norm for years, but have you heard of crochet braids? Crochet braids mimic sew-in weaves minus the hassle of covering tracks and restricted styling.

Crochet braids are a protective hairstyle that involves looping hair extensions through your natural cornrowed hair using a crochet needle or pin. This technique is less damaging to the scalp compared ...