Crochet Braids in London
Crochet braids loop pre-made hair, curls, twists, braids or faux locs, onto a cornrow base with a small hook, so a full head goes in far faster than braiding each piece by hand.
London has crochet braiders across the city who can turn round a big, curly install in an afternoon rather than a full day in the chair.
Every braider below is confirmed to serve London. Compare their textures, prices and photos, then book direct.
Crochet braiders in London
Adeline Hair & Beauty
Raine Bells Hair World (RBHW)
Josee's Professional Braiding Studio
What crochet braids involve
Your own hair is cornrowed flat first, then the braider pulls lengths of pre-made hair through the cornrows with a latch hook and knots each piece in. Because the hair comes ready-made, the look is really chosen when you buy the pack: curly, wavy, straight, pre-twisted or pre-braided, marley, or faux locs. It is quicker than hand braiding but does not sit quite as flat at the root, and it tends to loosen sooner. For the full breakdown of textures and finishes, see the crochet braids style page.
Typical cost of crochet braids in London
Crochet is usually cheaper than the equivalent hand-braided look, since the install is quicker, though pre-twisted, marley and faux locs packs cost more in materials. London sits at the top of the UK range throughout.
| Style | Typical London price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Short or simple crochet | £65–£100 | Cornrow base plus a basic pack, quickest install |
| Curly or wavy crochet | £85–£140 | The most popular texture, big volume fast |
| Marley or pre-twisted crochet | £110–£170 | Mimics passion twists or box braids in less time |
| Faux locs crochet | £120–£190 | Fullest pack, longest install of the crochet styles |
| Cornrow base only | £25–£45 | Some braiders let you bring your own crochet hair |
Indicative mid-2026 ranges from live London listings. Always confirm whether hair is included and whether the cornrow base is charged separately before you book.
Where to book in London
Crochet braiders work right across the city, but a few boroughs have a particularly deep bench: Lambeth around Brixton, Southwark around Peckham, Haringey around Tottenham, and Hackney around Dalston are all long-standing centres for Black hair. Croydon, Lewisham and Newham also have strong supply. Browse a specific borough for a tighter shortlist:
Other braid styles in London
Frequently asked questions
- How much are crochet braids in London?
- Short or simple crochet usually costs £65 to £100. Curly and wavy styles run £85 to £140, and marley, pre-twisted or faux locs packs push higher, often £110 to £190. See the price table above for the full breakdown.
- How long do crochet braids last?
- Around four to eight weeks. Curly textures tend to look their best for the first month; twists and locs can hold a little longer. Take them down before the cornrow base underneath grows out too far.
- Is crochet quicker than box braids or knotless?
- Yes, a full head is usually two to four hours, including cornrowing the base, against six to eight hours for hand-braided sizes. The trade-off is that looped hair does not sit as flat at the root and loosens sooner.
- Do I need to buy the hair myself?
- Depends on the braider. Some quote for their time and ask you to bring the pack, others supply it and add it to the price. Confirm which before you book.
- How do I book one of these braiders?
- Message the braider direct through the details on their listing. Confirm the texture, whether hair is included and the total price before you book in.
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