How to Bond Tracks for a Hair Weave

A proper bond weave should be virtually undetectable and natural looking.

When utilized properly, hair-weaving can be an asset and can contribute to the growing and maintaining of healthier hair. Some weaving techniques are more permanent than others. There are basically five weaving techniques: fusion, stitching, integrating, bonding and clamping. Hair bonding is a more temporary method of weaving and is only designed to last for a few weeks. More extended use can result in hair damage. Bonding uses glue to secure the weaved hair. The glue is squeezed onto the weft of the weave and bonds the weft to the roots of your natural hair.

Things You'll Need

• Wide-tooth comb
• Parting tool, such as a rat-tail comb
• Hair clamps (number depends on hair length)
• Scissors
• Pack of track hair--human or synthetic (number of bags needed depends on length of hair)
• Bottle of bonding glue
• Bottle of hairspray
• Blow dryer
• Plastic-bristle brush

Instructions

1. Part the hair, starting with the back of the head, in a straight line, using the wide-tooth comb and the parting tool. Leave about an inch free on each side of the hairline.

2. Clamp loose hair to hold it into place, using the clamps.

3. Measure and cut the track hair for length.

4. Add one thin layer of glue to a cut and measured weft of hair; glue must be added to the side of the weft with the indentation marks.

5. Press the cut and measured weft of weave onto your hair. Make sure the weft of hair that you are adding is not on the scalp but as close to the roots of the hair as possible.

6. Lightly spray the weft with hair spray.

7. Run the blow dryer over the section where the weft of hair was glued in, to ensure that it stays in place.

8. Repeat with as many wefts as required. Use the plastic bristle brush to style as desired.

Tips & Warnings

• When wearing a bonded weave, you should avoid the use of oil-based hair products, such as oil-based shampoos and conditioners. These products will lubricate the hair and scalp and cause tracks to loosen prematurely.

• When considering this style option, you should also contemplate the long-term effect it will have on the health of your hair. Bonding for extended periods of time can prevent the hair's natural oil from traveling from the root area to the ends of the hair. This will eventually cause your hair to become malnourished and break.

References

• Black Women Beauty Central: Need To Learn How To Glue In Weave?

Resources

• "Why Are Black Women Losing Their Hair?"; Barry Fletcher; 2000