Summary: The most common hair weaving needles used are the L-shaped needle, the C-shaped needle and the straight needle. Find out how these needles are used on the hair with helpful advice from a certified hairstylist in this free video on ethnic care.
Cheryl is a certified hair stylist and a certified teacher for hair care and styling. She specializes in African American hairstyles.read more
"How to use a needle for hair weaving. The most common used needles for hair weaving will be an L-shaped needle, C, and a straight. First thing that you want to do is to thread your needle, tie your ends and then start applying or insert your needle from the beginning of your braid, and again you want to, much, when you using it, you want to use your needle on a secure area. Apply your needle under your section. Pull it straight up, not too fast because it could cause discomfort to your client or to your scalp. Apply your needle back under your section, but extend your needle over about half of an inch, under and over. Insert your needle again, over a half an inch, under and over, and once you're done with your section, I'm, I'm simply cutting my thread from my needle and I will just take the thread and tie it into a knot twice to secure it. And then, take your shears or your scissors or razor, just cut your ends. This demonstrates how to close, how to use a hair weaving needle."
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