21 Crochet Hairstyles to Inspire Your Next Protective Look

Bet you didn't realize this was a crochet look at first glance. Achieve the perfect twist out while giving your natural hair a rest with this braid-free crochet style.

Reimagine classic cornrows by incorporating crocheted twist into your look. Play up your style even more by accessorizing with cuffs and beads.

Show up as your boldest self with this face-framing, voluminous crochet style. Fluff up your curls from the top of your head for even more drama.

Keep it classic with this half-up, half-down hairstyle. For an undetectable look, keep the crown of your natural hair exposed so it seamlessly blends into your ponytail.

Behold, the perfect cut: A dreamy tapered silhouette and ringlets, complete with beautiful gradient light-to-dark-brown color. Chances are, you'll want to keep this style for the long haul.

Incorporate a bold burgundy shade into your next crochet look. For an extra fluffy curly fro, apply additional pieces of crochet hair to the crown and tease the strands from the root.

New to crochet styles? Try a cascade of coppery ringlets this fall with this beginner-friendly crochet style. Play with the part to change up the look.

Complement your big, voluptuous curls with golden highlights. Keep your ringlets super defined like this photo, or comb through them for a carefree, imperfect curl. The style options are endless.

Skip the long hours at the salon and go the crochet route to add your goddess locs. This is the perfect way to experiment with locs without enduring the tedious install process.

Craving big volume? No problem. Try this mesmerizing, face-framing crocheted curly fro as your next protective style. Part it down the side, middle, or let your curls hang freely. After all, the beauty of crochet hairstyles is the versatility.

Protect the ends of your natural hair with a low-maintenance, tucked-back style. Then take your pony volume to the next level by incorporating a curly crochet style. It's a win-win hair situation.

Try a free-flowing look like these shoulder-length curls and brush them out to shape the style. Keep this curly 'do up for the long haul by sleeping in two strand twist or flexi rods.

If you like undone and carefree curls, replicate this style. To add a little height to your hair, look for springy, bouncy curls when buying your crochet hair, like this extensions brand. Then, use a wide tooth comb like this Revlon Perfect Styling Comb Set For Thick & Curly Hair to tease each curl for extra volume.

Here's proof that crochet hair has the ability to gift you with goddess-level curls. Warning: this style takes hours and hours of sitting, but it's obviously worth the wait. Part your hair into tiny sections and braid a couple inches down, stopping prematurely at the root. Brush out your hair for these effortless, shaggy-looking curls.

Adding shape and structure to your crochet curls can create a unique, fashion-forward look, like this face-framing style with chin-length curls and major dimension. Fluff up your curls with your hands to amp up the texture.

Going for color is the easiest way to take your crochet style to the next level. Dress up your chocolate locks with honey highlights. This gorgeous photo is evidence your curls will catch the light and garner hundreds of Instagram likes.

Crochet curls look good at every length. If short hair is your style, rock a curly 'do like this—ringlets look even more defined with a short cut. As I mentioned above, color, like this eye-catching platinum hue, makes everything better. Be sure to consult a stylist on which shade will suit your skin tone the best.

How gorgeous are these faux locs using crochet hair? If you're not sure about making a permanent commitment to dreadlocks, crochet hair lets you try out the look first. Faux locs are a beast to master on your own, though, so I recommend taking an inspiration photo like this to a salon that specializes in faux loc styles. A professional will know how to replicate this specific crochet method.

There are so many things to love about this style. For one, this is another rendition of faux locs commonly known as "Goddess Locs," a wavier style. Second, the gradual blend from black-t0-brown-to-honey blonde is a stunning take on ombré. Add this to your saved hair collection on Insta ASAP if you haven't yet.

As gorgeously proven, braided styles pair perfectly with crochet hair. Let your creative juices take over and experiment with cornrows and added embellishments like hair jewelry (try these gold cuffs and stretchy ribbon). Bring this look together with a curly crochet ponytail that adds extra volume.