DIY Crochet Braids Tutorial with Deep Wave Human Hair

Written by: WingJacky

August 25, 2025

Time to read 2 min

Crochet braids are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to achieve a salon-quality style at home. If you’ve been looking for a protective style that looks natural, installs quickly, and doesn’t break the bank, this deep wave crochet braid tutorial is for you.

In this step-by-step guide, I’ll walk you through how I installed my crochet braids using Ywigs Deep Wave Crochet Hair, along with some pro tips for making your style last.

Why Crochet Braids?

Affordable—You can achieve a full style for a fraction of salon prices.
Beginner-friendly – Even if you’re not the best braider, crochet braids are simple to install.
Protective—Keeps your natural hair tucked away while still looking stylish.
Versatile—Flip-over styles, natural parts, or full coverage are all possible.

What You’ll Need

5 packs of Ywigs Deep Wave Crochet Hair
Crochet needle (included in the package)
Hair mousse (I used Lottabody Foaming Mousse)
Scissors (for light trimming)
Comb & clips (for sectioning)

Step 1: Braid Down Foundation

Since I’m no braiding expert (I like to call myself a member of Struggling Braiding University 😅), I kept it simple:

6 braids straight back across my head
Left some edges out in the front for a natural flip-over look

Pro Tip: Don’t stress about perfect parts. With crochet braids, the hair will cover your braid pattern.

Step 2: Start Crocheting the Hair

Each pack of Y Wigs crochet hair comes with individually pieced strands and a handmade feather loop, which makes installation easier and prevents bulky knots.

Insert crochet needle under your braid
Loop the crochet hair through
Pull the ends through the loop and tighten

Around the back and middle, I doubled up by using two strands at a time since my braids were larger. For the front and perimeter, I switched to one strand per braid for a more natural finish.

✅ The result: No visible knots—it looks like the hair is growing right out of your scalp.

Step 3: Blend & Style

What I love most is that I didn’t have to do much to the hair.

No washing required before installation.
No heavy products needed—just mousse to set it
Finger detangled only (no comb or brush)

I applied a bit of Lottabody Foaming Mousse to help the curls lay and define their shape.

Finally, I trimmed the ends slightly to frame my face.

Pro Tips for a Natural Look

Check your flip-over—bigger braids can show when you switch sides. Install extra strands in the front if you want full coverage.
Keep edges out—Leaving some of your natural edges helps the crochet style blend seamlessly.
Low maintenance—a little mousse and finger detangling is all you need to refresh the curls.

Conclusion

This crochet braid install was quick, affordable, and beginner-friendly. With just 5 packs of Y Wigs Deep Wave Crochet Hair, I achieved a full, natural-looking style that didn’t require heat, heavy products, or hours in the salon chair.

If you’re looking for a protective style that you can do yourself at home, crochet braids are definitely worth trying.