Are you tired of the same hairdo and would like to transform your look with something more glamorous, full and luxurious? Then perhaps you should try adding a weave to up your style quotient. Weaves are excellent ways to rest and help grow your natural hair without having to go through any awkward and unseemly transitioning look.
While getting a weave is a welcome change of style and addition to volume and intensity of hair, it is not a procedure that should be tried with damaged hair. Make sure your hair is healthy and if not, get on a treatment regimen with natural deep conditioners before you attempt a weave. Here are a few helpful tips and facts you ought to know about weaves before you get one.
Types of weaves
A weave can either be synthetic or real (remy) strips of hair that are added to your natural hair via a number of varying methods. It is important you get your weave put in by a professional hairdresser for you to have a quality hairdo that looks good and natural.
Here are the many different types of terms to know when choosing and buying your hair additions.
Virgin hair weave is natural untreated hair that is cut along the cuticle which makes it effortless to handle and does not tangle easily. Found in natural straight, wavy and curly styles.
Remy hair is the same as virgin hair, the only difference being that it is chemically treated, for instance they are often colored, or permed.
Weft hair weaves are attached together either by machine or hand stitched threads. Machine wefts are cheaper and more readily found, while hand wefts enable a more natural and durable look.
Pre-bonded hair extensions are usually bonded with keratin and available in straight or I tipped end, or in-curled or U tipped ends.
Weave methods
There are several ways to get a weave, and its best to take breaks of about 3 months between weaves, to avoid causing permanent damage to your hair.
Sew in –Wefts of hair is finely braided or sewn in with natural hair.
Sew in (net) – This method has a net sewn over natural hair braids to relieve tension and keep hair from growing in volume after shampoos and washes.
Bonding (glue in) – Weave is glued to natural hair with a gun.
Fusion – Weave is attached to the scalp with wax and can last as long as six months and offers the most natural look.
While getting a weave is a welcome change of style and addition to volume and intensity of hair, it is not a procedure that should be tried with damaged hair. Make sure your hair is healthy and if not, get on a treatment regimen with natural deep conditioners before you attempt a weave. Here are a few helpful tips and facts you ought to know about weaves before you get one.
Types of weaves
A weave can either be synthetic or real (remy) strips of hair that are added to your natural hair via a number of varying methods. It is important you get your weave put in by a professional hairdresser for you to have a quality hairdo that looks good and natural.
Here are the many different types of terms to know when choosing and buying your hair additions.
Virgin hair weave is natural untreated hair that is cut along the cuticle which makes it effortless to handle and does not tangle easily. Found in natural straight, wavy and curly styles.
Remy hair is the same as virgin hair, the only difference being that it is chemically treated, for instance they are often colored, or permed.
Weft hair weaves are attached together either by machine or hand stitched threads. Machine wefts are cheaper and more readily found, while hand wefts enable a more natural and durable look.
Pre-bonded hair extensions are usually bonded with keratin and available in straight or I tipped end, or in-curled or U tipped ends.
Weave methods
There are several ways to get a weave, and its best to take breaks of about 3 months between weaves, to avoid causing permanent damage to your hair.
Sew in –Wefts of hair is finely braided or sewn in with natural hair.
Sew in (net) – This method has a net sewn over natural hair braids to relieve tension and keep hair from growing in volume after shampoos and washes.
Bonding (glue in) – Weave is glued to natural hair with a gun.
Fusion – Weave is attached to the scalp with wax and can last as long as six months and offers the most natural look.
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