Crochet — 5 min read
Best Crochet Styles for 4B/4C Hair
Crochet installs are fast, gentle on 4B/4C coils, and endlessly versatile. These are the styles that look best, last longest, and install quickest on coily textures.
Crochet braiding is the gentlest way to install hair on 4B and 4C textures: your natural hair is cornrowed down, and pre-looped hair is latched through the braids with a crochet hook. No heat, no glue, no fusion — and most styles take under three hours.
Top Styles for Coily Textures
Passion Twists
The undisputed favorite. Soft, lightweight twists with a bohemian finish that frame the face. On 4B/4C hair the cornrow base disappears completely, and the style lasts 4–6 weeks.
Butterfly Locs
Messy-chic distressed locs with a signature "butterfly" texture. The loops and loops of texture blend naturally with coily hairlines — no leave-out needed.
Boho Curls
Pre-looped water wave or deep curl hair crocheted through the base gives a full, natural curl pattern. This is the closest you will get to "wash and go" hair with an install.
Knotless Crochet Braids
Individual braids crocheted in without a visible knot at the root. They look like freshly braided natural hair and put zero tension on your edges.
Making Any Crochet Install Last
Wrap nightly with a satin scarf, keep the cornrow base moisturized with a nozzle-applicator spray, and avoid heavy gels at the root — buildup under the base is what makes installs itch and age early. A crochet install should never feel tight; it rests on braids, not on your edges.
Time Saver
Pre-fluffed and pre-looped hair cuts install time in half. Separate your packs fully before you start — once the base braids are in, you will not want to stop and prep hair.