How to Sew in Hair Weave

Today's society calls for quick and easy. Maintaining your hair is apart of the everyday struggle many of us have which leads most to adding hair weaves. It's practical and when done correctly can promote healthy hair growth. Let's walk through the simplest way to sew in a hair weave.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1-2 bundles of tracks
• scissors
• needle and thread
• bobby pins

1. 
    
   Cornrows

   Start with hair that has been shampooed/conditioned and dried. Cornrow hair straight back in small to medium width braids from the front of the head to the nape of the neck.

2. Using your needle and thread, attach the ends of each braid to the cornrow by sewing it. When you are done, none of the braides should be hanging down.

3. 
    
   Measure hair to client's head

   Starting from the nape of the neck, measure out a piece of track to the client's head from side to side and cut. Begin to sew the hair weft completely across.

4. 
    
   A full weave partially completed

   Continue this up to the ears and then around in a complete circle until the entire head is complete and none of the cornrows underneath are showing.

5. 
    
   Top of completed weave

   Add a closure to your weave. This step can be a little tricky but after a few tries, you will get it perfect. Leave about a 1 inch opening at the top of your weave. Cut another piece of the track of the same length. Roll the track into a circle a the base or along the weft (which is what the hair extentions are attached to). Sew that roll together and insert onto the opening your left a the top of your weave and sew it completely around.

6. 
    
   Style your weave to make it look natural

   Style. You can now cut and style your hair weave as you please. Your weave should last up to 6 weeks with this method.

Tips & Warnings

• Always shampoo and condition your hair to keep it healthy while wearing weaves.
• Avoid braiding hair extremely tight to prevent hair loss and breakage.