This is the other type of crochet braids that I like to put in: pre-braided strands. This is the easiest way I've found to get the same look as micros/Senegalese.
Like the bulk hair version, you can get these wet at anytime. The downside to pre-braided strands is that, if you hair grows quickly, it will last closer to the 4 week range. There is just no way to hide the new growth.
Here are a couple of examples for comparison:
1) Actual Senegalese Braids - never again (ain't nobody got time for that!)
2) Senegalese-style Crochet Braids: (hair brand/type = Biba Pre-lock Twist Braid)
As you can see above, this style is really easy to wear casual or for a special occasion. I wore these for my wedding because it was a humid, hot, location and my honeymoon was going to be spent on the beach. It was great waking up and not having to do anything to my hair!
3) Micro-style crochet braids: (hair brand/type = KB LEO Micro Knot Braid)
These are bone straight pre-braided micros that can still be fancied up.
4) The combo Senegalese braids: (hair brand/type = Biba Pre-lock Combo)
These are basically partially braided Senegalese with a deep wave effect. I tend to prefer the curlier pre-braids as I can manipulate them better to cover new growth as it comes in.
The pre-braided Senegalese twists/combo can be found at:
http://www.superbeautydepot.com/Biba-Synthetic-Braid-Pre-Lock-Combo-Braid-16-p/bibaprelockbbraid.htm
https://www.superbeautydepot.com/Biba-Synthetic-Braid-Pre-Lock-Twist-Braid-p/bibaprelocktwist.htm
Other pre-braided styles, which tend to be harder to find, such as micros, can be found here:
http://www.gmbshair.com/crochetbraid1.html
Like the bulk hair version, you can get these wet at anytime. The downside to pre-braided strands is that, if you hair grows quickly, it will last closer to the 4 week range. There is just no way to hide the new growth.
Here are a couple of examples for comparison:
1) Actual Senegalese Braids - never again (ain't nobody got time for that!)
2) Senegalese-style Crochet Braids: (hair brand/type = Biba Pre-lock Twist Braid)
3) Micro-style crochet braids: (hair brand/type = KB LEO Micro Knot Braid)
These are bone straight pre-braided micros that can still be fancied up.
4) The combo Senegalese braids: (hair brand/type = Biba Pre-lock Combo)
These are basically partially braided Senegalese with a deep wave effect. I tend to prefer the curlier pre-braids as I can manipulate them better to cover new growth as it comes in.
The pre-braided Senegalese twists/combo can be found at:
http://www.superbeautydepot.com/Biba-Synthetic-Braid-Pre-Lock-Combo-Braid-16-p/bibaprelockbbraid.htm
https://www.superbeautydepot.com/Biba-Synthetic-Braid-Pre-Lock-Twist-Braid-p/bibaprelocktwist.htm
Other pre-braided styles, which tend to be harder to find, such as micros, can be found here:
http://www.gmbshair.com/crochetbraid1.html
how many packs of the biba pre lock twist hair did you use?
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Hi JJ, thanks for stopping by! This blog has moved to www.dallernaturel.com if you'd like updated posts. But to answer your question, I use about 10-11 packs but that's because I have really thick hair so my cornrows tend to be bigger and require more braids to cover it. Plus, I prefer the fuller look. Some people only use 6-8 packs so it'll depend on the density/thickness of your hair.
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