Crochet braids are really in right now especially with the high rise in the amount of women ditching the relaxed hair trend and embracing their natural mane.
Most of the hair extensions readily available to us are mostly straight or wavy textured hair not kinky like our African hair texture (a big shoutout to the hair companies providing kinky hair extensions, not all heroes have to wear capes) which is why the crochet hair trend has become widely accepted here in Nigeria.
After watching YouTube videos for about two months, I decided to try making my own crochet wig. Here is what I used…
Braiding Hair: Noble Gold Kinky Bulk in colour one (I dyed my hair so I can use this colour). This braiding hair costs 900 or 1,000 naira per pack depending on where you purchase it from. I made use of two packs for this wig.
Bobby Pin & Scissors : Instead of the normal crochet needle, I opted for a bobby pin because when I checked the price of a crochet needle on jumia.com it costs 1,200 nairaand a bobby pin costs just 50naira for a pack. My frugal self had me using the bobby pin and it was really easy to use. The Scissors, ofcourse for cutting. 
Wig Mesh Cap : I apologize for not taking a picture before I tore it out of the pack, I was too excited to get started. It was quite difficult to find this particular type, walked round Yaba market for over 30minutes before I found it at Mama Tega’s Shop located in Yaba for 200 naira.
Wig making in progress
After three hours of crocheting, gisting with my mom, watching for love and justice (a telenovela on telemundo) check out the finished product…
I totally love how wig Ifeoma (yes I named it after myself) blends perfectly well with my hair as they are almost of the same texture. Can’t wait to try twisting and curling it, I’d definitely be sharing the results with you.
Do have an amazing weekend, cheers!!!!!!!!!!!
What do you think of wig Ifeoma? Are you going to try this out? Do leave a comment, thanks.
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Pls did you cut the extension at all??
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No Bolu I didnt cut it, but you can cut it to your desired style.
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Beautiful
Funny thing the crochet pin cost 300 naira now at the market
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I even got it for 200naira
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This wig is everything. I’ve used noble kinky bulk before but I bought mine for 1,500,now I feel cheated. Also, I never knew Mama tega’s shop sold wig caps oo, I’ve been searching, I thought it was only cosmetics she sells… I also thought wig caps were like 1,500 oo
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Lol different shops different prices, this isn’t a wig cap it’s kinda a mesh net
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So creative,definately trying this out soon but I’d like to know where you got the mannequin and how do I get the net? Thanks
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I got the mannequin from my mums salon but if you are in lagos you can get it from lagos island and the net too. Although the net can be found everywhere they sell hair nets
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This is so beautiful! ❤ . I once used noble kinky bulk for my crotchet braids and it appeared so short so I keep wondering how you got yours to appear this long. Biko how did you install this hair and how much of your own hair did you leave out? I'll definitely try this soon. Thanks
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Your hair stylist probably cut it short, I started crocheting from the last line of the wig net that’s why mine is long. I just left out a very small amount of my hair as it’s not long yet so it’s easy for me to blend in.
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Iphie, berra explain to me, how you managed to use bobby pins to hold all that hair in place..??!! *side eye…*
Amazing job I must say…and you really are an inspiration…love love ❤!
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Awwwwwn thank you. You know I’m avaliable to explain wherever you are ready, lots of love right back at you thanks for leaving a comment too.
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Well, I’ve tried it. Kinda stressful but we came out winning. A tutorial is up on http://www.jacintaamune.com
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Raaaaaah I’ve seen it and you’re indeed winning
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I don’t know why now that I’m late on the the DIY hair trend. Hair here in school is so expensive 😩. The noble braid costs about 1,500 naira but I would buy and make my wig anyway because I’m tired of spending money on getting weaves plus my natural hair needs to breathe. Thank you Ifeoma for this post. I hope to show you my own result soon
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Wig life is the way!!! Easy to rock and at the same time allows you take care of your natural hair. You’re welcome anytime
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Can I place my order now ? For real lol
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Lol better take out one saturday and make your own
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Apparently I commented earlier but can’t find it, sniff.
Love your wig darling. Love love!
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Thanks dearie, I really appreciate your comment
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Hi! Your crochet wig looks great!
Please where did you buy the mannequin from and how much did it cost?
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Thanks dear. I got it from my mums salon, but I asked her for the price and she said it costs about 2,700naira.
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Thank you so much!
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I would try this…Thanks for the inspiration…. I watch for love and justice too..Lol!!!
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Yaaaay I’m a huge fan of it, I’m so sad it’s over I’m finding it hard to find something else to do between 9-10pm. You welcome btw I can’t wait to see yours
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Love love love it. But my laziness just kill me. Will you help me? *puppy face
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It’s really easy to do trust me, you can be watching a tv show and doing it like I was. Thanks btw
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Will try it out and give you a feedback
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Can’t wait
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Would try it out soon.
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It’s really pretty. Copy cat mode on!
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Thanks dear. Lol copy cat all the way can’t wait to see yours
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Love it! I’m definitely trying this out .
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Yaaaay can’t wait to see yours
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You’re my role model
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Lol I’m really going to take this compliment gladly. Thanks girl
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Too beautiful. Ifeoma is my new inspiration. Lol. ❤
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Thanks dear, this means a lot.
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