Hair Weaving

You may have heard of procedures that can alter the different parts of the body to enhance its features. We have the lipo suction, nose lifting and even hair alterations known as hair weaving. Many would prefer hair weaving for several reasons such as baldness, and adding length and thickness to the natural hair. There are several techniques for hair weaving.

Bonding is the most common hair weaving technique used by many. It can add up to the volume of the natural hair. It also adds highlights or streaks of colors to your natural hair. The hair is glued to the roots of the natural hair using a special glue but it should be washed off not longer than two weeks to avoid damage to the hair.

Tracking is a method where tresses are first braided forming a circle around the head.  The braids are then sewn down and extensions are sewn on the braids. The hair is usually braided into a zig zag pattern then the hair is sewn horizontally from one side to the other. After all the extensions are attached, the hair can be cut in a stylish manner along with the natural hair.

The fusion method is also a versatile technique. Glue is then used to attach the extensions. However this method is the most time consuming and most expensive method of weaving the hair since the hair extension has to be glued to each strand of the natural hair.

Other technique for weaving the hair includes netting, which involves braiding breathable nets on the hair. Another method is tree braiding where artificial hair is then mixed in the natural hair. Lace extensions are the latest in weaving the hair where lace extensions are formed in a cap by knotting strands of hair

The hair is the crown of a person that many are finding ways to flaunt it. Others would apply hair creams and gels to make it look fuller while others prefer to add length to it by hair weaving. Anybody can get a hair weave but there are several tips that you may need to follow to get the best hair weave for your hair.

The correct Hair type

Knowing the correct type of hair that you want to add to your natural hair can affect how the extensions would look. Weaves can come from natural and synthetic hairs. Synthetic hairs are made from plastic but are easily detected and it can also damage and irritate your natural hair. Human hair is the best to use for free flowing styles.

The method of applying the hair

You can either choose from applying the hair strand by strand of by using wefts. Applying the hair strand by strand is time consuming and you may need to use a heat fusion and adhesives to finish the job. A weft is the method for applying the hair by grouping it. Applying wefts may be done using a machine or by hands but those applied by hands given satisfying results than those made by machines.

Techniques for hair weaving

The natural hair can be braided on the scalp forming cornrows. The hair is then sewn onto the braids along with the natural hair to blend in. Bonding weave technique uses adhesives on the scalp were the hair is attached. Test for allergy on the adhesive is recommended as it can cause allergies later.

Caring for the hair

The natural hair and the extensions have to be washed regularly to achieve the look that you want. Avoid using bleach and dye on the hair. Be careful with blow drying, it can burn the extensions.

Hair weaves are hair extensions attached to the natural hair to get a more attractive hair. It is also the procedure that others prefer to hide baldness. However the process of getting the hair woven is not as easy as it sounds.

Having a hair weaving session with your hair care expert can be very tiring. It can even take the whole day to get the job done thus it has to be well taken care of to get the most value out of it.

Once the hair weaving process is done, the weaves can stay up to 3 months on your hair depending on the hair weaving technique you have chosen. Within that period, the extensions are considered part of your natural hair and it has to be taken care of just like the natural hair.

Washing your hair regularly is recommended to maintain hygiene. The extensions can be easily become brittle and dry since it doesn’t get the nutrient that the natural hair gets from the scalp. The natural hair can also become brittle and dry if it is not washed, moisturized and conditioned regularly. While the weaves are still attached, avoid dying the hair and applying bleach on the hair to avoid stress on the hair that can make the extensions go brittle easily. Be careful when blow-drying and curling the hair as it can easily burn and the only option once it is burned is to remove them.

The weaves can collect bacteria that can harm the scalp and the natural hair. Washing the hair every 7-14 days is recommended to avoid complications. After 8 weeks, have your extensions removed by your stylist. The natural hair may have been damaged during this time but if not you can ask your hair stylist to remove the old ones and attach newer ones. If the natural hair is damaged, let it rest for at least six months and regularly care for it.

Weaving hair- difference between hair weaving and hair transplant

Weaving of hair is as the name suggests where new hair is woven on to scalp. It is the addition of hair which can be real or synthetic and the science of adding this hair (any kind) to the existing scalp is called hair weaving. It is a boon to those who suffer from hair loss. Hair weaving is a sure way of additional hair and it looks good as well. Yes, the effects of hair weaving can be defined by the way the hair looks after weaving is performed / done.

Hair weaving, if done amateur or by a person who is not a pro/professional, then the effect looks fake and the hair looks very artificially placed and gives out an impact of un-real hair. Hair weaving is a good hair job that is done as an aid to help hair look full and to assist those with the problem of hair loss of any kind on scalp.

The difference between hair weaving and hair transplant is very obvious, is it not? The definition of hair weaving involves new hair –whether real (human) hair or artificial (synthetic hair) (synthetic hair is seen on wigs) which is attached to scalp or woven on the scalp to add to the existing hair structure, whereas Hair Transplants or hair transplantation is done by removing hair follicles that exist on one’s own scalp from the behind area of the head to be placed at the area of hair loss (mostly people experience it in the front of the head, since the front of the head has hair follicles that are not bald-resistant like the follicles at the behind of the head).

Since hair transplant is done with one’s own hair follicles there is the scope for hair to look more natural and more individualistic as the follicles are part of one’s own head. In the case of hair weaving though, the effects can be superb and very natural looking, the truth is the key lies in the expert who’s hand it is done by, because he or she, as a surgeon or doctor would understand, which hair will sit and blend the best with the present hair type or hair of the person undergoing hair weaving.

Styles are many that would suite woven hair. Yeas’ hair that is long would be easily suited to woven hair, because long hair will easily look blended, in case of short hair, maybe the distinction of which hair is originally present to which hair is woven becomes more apparent, or at least the chances of that happening are high, unless the surgeon performing the job is super thorough and is a genius who can prevent that distinction. Long hair do ‘s blend well and look fashionable as well, when it comes to woven hair. The woven hair gets combined with already existing hair and the cuts that suit this woven hair types can be many in number, especially cuts that involve large layers or no layers at all, except a trim at the edges to avoid splitting or breakage of hair, and one can also sport a look that involves bangs, if bangs/fringe suits that persons; facial structure.

Styles that best suit woven hair are style that are comfortable to wear and styles that are blendable and match the air structure that is created after hair weaving. The important thing is to make sure that the right amount of care is taken to manage hair that is woven. Right usage of combs, right combs to use for combing, brush types, shampoos or wash care that is permissible, regular checks (if recommended) and more that comprises the guide to a good caretaking of woven hair.

In conclusion, the styles that best suit woven hair are mostly styles that are possibly and experimented on long hair types. Layers (very few to avoid the distinction of natural hair and woven hair), blunt cuts at the edges to give a no-layered, yet a fashionable cut/style and a bangs/razor cut fringe are a few good style options for hair that is woven.