The Art of Hair Weaving
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A woman can define herself in a lot of ways. The clothes she wears, her walk, and her attitude are all attributes of a woman’s personality. One of the most popular ways that a woman can enhance her natural beauty is with the application of a hair weave, also known as extensions, or ‘hair integration’.
A lot of women may shy away from hair weaves because they are scared their weave will turn out like a style from the 1960s. If you’ve ever seen these horrid weaves, you know that they often looked fake and never blended properly with the natural hair. But today, hair-weaving techniques have become so advanced that even short styles like pixie cuts, bobs, and other chin-length styles look great when enhanced with a weave!
There are many factors to consider if you’re thinking of getting a hair weave, from the type of hair weaving technique to the type of extension hair used. Types of extension hair can be summed up in two basic categories: human and synthetic hair. Synthetic hair is less expensive than human hair, but it has come a long way since the early days of synthetic hair. Now, you can find synthetic hair that comes on a weft form and that can be styled using heated styling appliances.
There are also several different ways of attaching the extension hair to your existing hair. The first method is called the sewn-in method. This method is safest because there are no glues or chemicals used, and it’s healthiest on the hair. The two other methods are ‘bonded’ and ‘fusion’. The bonded method uses a glue adhesive to attach the hair, and the fusion method uses melted wax for application.
If you’re considering getting any type of hair weave, here are some things you should remember:
1. Always visit your stylist bi-weekly to ensure your hair and scalp are being properly maintained.
2. Since they blend with your natural hair, hair weaves need tightening or reattaching when the natural hair grows out. Make sure to ask your stylist about your weave maintenance regime.
3. Be sure not to wash your hair for two weeks after first getting a weave. This allows ample time for the weave to set.
4. Replacing your cotton pillowcase with one made of satin or silk will reduce rubbing while you sleep and keep your hair weave from losing its shine.
Even though your new hair weave is a fun and exciting change, remember that your natural hair is still underneath. That means it’s more important than ever to maintain a healthy scalp. Always wash and condition your hair regularly. But beforehand, make sure your stylist explains the proper care for your weave. For example, washing and conditioning a bonded weave can make the tracks slip right out.
A stylist will charge you depending on the length of your extension hair, the attachment method, and the type of hair used. The price for hair weaving services may range from $200 to $1,500.
Hair weaves usually last anywhere from six to eight weeks if completed and maintained properly.
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