What I Wish I Knew Before Trying Crochet Hair for the First Time
My first attempt at crochet hair was actually a bit of an impulse decision. I kept seeing so many people sporting this hairstyle on my feed—it looked effortless and stylish—so I thought I’d give it a shot myself. However, once I actually started, I realized that if I had known a few things beforehand, the entire experience would have gone much more smoothly.
At first, I assumed crochet hair was one of those "install it and forget it" hairstyles, but that’s not actually the case. Scalp preparation is crucial; if the underlying cornrows are braided too tightly, or if your scalp is naturally on the drier side, wearing the style can easily become uncomfortable. I somewhat overlooked this aspect initially, and as a result, my scalp felt a bit itchy and dry for the first few days.
Another issue was the hair quantity. Since I had absolutely no experience the first time around, I didn't know how much hair to buy. I ended up running out halfway through the process and had to make a last-minute run to get more. The batch I bought to finish the job had a slightly different texture; while others might not have been able to tell the difference, I certainly noticed it whenever I looked in the mirror.
Another very real point to consider is sleeping. Crochet hair looks quite carefree, but if you completely neglect it at night, you’ll likely wake up with a messy head of hair—especially if you opt for a curly style. I eventually started tying it up loosely or wrapping my head in a silk scarf before bed, which made a huge difference in how it looked the next morning. For people with bald scalp, glueless wigs are a better choice.
Overall, this hairstyle is a great option, but it’s better described as "low-maintenance" rather than "no-maintenance." If you take the time to prepare for these details in advance, your experience will be significantly better.
At first, I assumed crochet hair was one of those "install it and forget it" hairstyles, but that’s not actually the case. Scalp preparation is crucial; if the underlying cornrows are braided too tightly, or if your scalp is naturally on the drier side, wearing the style can easily become uncomfortable. I somewhat overlooked this aspect initially, and as a result, my scalp felt a bit itchy and dry for the first few days.
Another issue was the hair quantity. Since I had absolutely no experience the first time around, I didn't know how much hair to buy. I ended up running out halfway through the process and had to make a last-minute run to get more. The batch I bought to finish the job had a slightly different texture; while others might not have been able to tell the difference, I certainly noticed it whenever I looked in the mirror.
Another very real point to consider is sleeping. Crochet hair looks quite carefree, but if you completely neglect it at night, you’ll likely wake up with a messy head of hair—especially if you opt for a curly style. I eventually started tying it up loosely or wrapping my head in a silk scarf before bed, which made a huge difference in how it looked the next morning. For people with bald scalp, glueless wigs are a better choice.
Overall, this hairstyle is a great option, but it’s better described as "low-maintenance" rather than "no-maintenance." If you take the time to prepare for these details in advance, your experience will be significantly better.
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