From deep wavy side parts to vacation-ready boho braids, several styles can be achieved using the illusion crochet method. Here are 25 options.

Versatile and protective, crochet styles have become a go-to look for many natural hair girls. From deep wavy side parts to vacation-ready boho braids, several styles can be achieved using the illusion crochet method. 

“Crochet styles are low-maintenance protective styles that give your hair a rest and break from the rigamarole of daily styling,” says celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble, who has crafted styles for entertainers like Beyoncé and worked on the set of the HBO hit series Euphoria. She explained that “Crochet styles last about a month to a month and a half, with oiling and using scalp serums being the best way to maintain your natural hair in between.”

This technique can be done in two different ways. The first is by braiding your hair into straight-back cornrows or a beehive and weaving the kinky, coily tresses in with a latch-hook crochet needle. The second is by parting your hair into small boxes, braiding each section, and looping in pre-braid strands. Ahead, we've collected 25 stunning ways to rock the crochet style.

Long and Wavy

Solange Knowles can wear almost any look, especially the long and wavy style. You can crochet in wavy braiding hair and blend the top with your natural hair.

Curly Middle Part Bob

The classic short middle part bob is perfect for any season. This style frames nicely along the face and lets you show off those kinky curls. 

Bantu Knots

Bantu knots pay homage to Southern African culture and Southern country belle Tanner Adell rocked this look for the Country Music Television awards. Geometrically part your hair and wrap the crochet hair into knots. This style helps to prevent moisture loss and conceals your ends to avoid breakage.  

Knotless Braids

Crocheting your hair to achieve a knotless braid style is one of the best ways to get this look without putting too much tension on your scalp. Beauty creator Miya March demonstrates this in her easy-to-follow YouTube hair tutorials. 

Bohemian Locs

Get vacation-ready like Halle Bailey with waist-length bohemian locs. This look is perfect for those beach photos or resort selfies.

Half-Up Half-Down Braids

The half-up, half-down look is an easy and effortless crochet style, especially if you’re on the go. Part your braids into two sections and knot the top half, while the bottom half cascades along your back. 

Top Knot Buns

Crochet top knot buns are a great quick low-maintenance hairstyle. Scandal actress Kerry Washington makes this style look chic and natural. 

Passion Twists

Passion twists are a versatile style that can be worn as a side part, middle part, or up into a ponytail. Using the crochet technique, you can get this look with half the install time. 

Curly Top

Fully protect your natural hair with this cute curly top style that Abbott Elementary star, Quinta Brunson wore. You can cut the top for voluminous front bangs and shape the sides into a short bob.

Pineapple Updo

The Pineapple updo is chic and gives your hair so much volume. You can pin up the back and let the curls sit neatly in the front. 

Wavy Middle Part Afro

This wavy afro has a looser curl texture that embodies a boho chic look. This protective style takes minimal maintenance and can last up to several weeks. 

Front Bang Ponytail

Actress Keke Palmer is no stranger to wearing a fabulous braided style, and the gag is that she made this front-bang ponytail look fantastic. For this look, you can leave a few braids in the front and pull the rest back into a ponytail. 

Jumbo Faux Locs

Jumbo faux locs can come in a wide variety of colors and textures. You can accessorize this look using hair wraps and loc jewelry. 

Medium Locs

Chloe Bailey frequently changes up her look by adding faux locs on top of her natural locks. Go bold with your loc looks using different colors to make a hair statement.   

Kinky Afro

The kinky afro is a classic crochet hairstyle bursting with a ton of volume. You can shape the curls and easily maintain the length. 

Slick Back Curly Bun

Janet Jackson is the queen of wearing a braid hairstyle and is known for her famous “poetic justice” braids. But this time, she changed it up by wearing this cute slick back curly bun. You can twist the front or slick it back using hair gel and crochet your coily braiding hair at the top.

Messy Bun

Multi-hyphenate Teyana Taylor is a chameleon when it comes to her hair but the Harlem native embodied the chill, girl-next-door look with her messy bun style. Pull your crochet braids into a ponytail, swoop, and tousle the top to achieve this laidback look.

Goddess Locs

Goddess locs can last well up to a month with proper maintenance. This can be styled several ways as a side-part or middle part.   

Ombré Waves

Beyoncé is known to wear her honey-blonde hair and you can achieve a similar look using ombré blonde braiding hair. Cornrow your natural hair down and weft in the crochet hair for that Yoncé inspired aesthetic. 

Side-Part Ombré Waves

Tennis star, Venus Williams sports a pink, wavy ombré side part hairstyle while roaming the streets of Italy. You can part your hair into small sections, and crochet the two-toned braiding hair in for a beautiful wavy look.

Pixie Cut

The pixie cut is a great short style to wear when you want a break from lengthy hairstyles. This look is very voluminous and embodies the texture of 4b hair types.

Jumbo Plaits

Singer Ciara leveled up her look with a beautiful jumbo plait hairstyle. Widely section your hair, crochet in the braiding hair, and flexi-rod the ends for those bouncy curls. 

Pig Tails

Crochet pigtails are a simple and fun way to wear your hair. Alicia Keys embodies this youthful look by wearing middle-part pigtails and swooping her baby hairs.   

Bouffant Locs

Tennis champion Serena Williams wore this gorgeous bouffant loc hairstyle for the Grammys. You can beehive your crochet locs, then tousle and flexi-rod the front giving those springy curls.

Medium Plaits

Simone Biles wore these dirty brown medium plaits that are gold medal-worthy. You can achieve this ombré effect by mixing brown and blonde crochet hair and braiding it down.