Hair Extension Weave Technique

Wearing hair extensions is a flexible and versatile way to wear some of the more popular styles today. Depending on your weave technique, hair can be shampooed, restyled and worn for up to six months. Before getting a weave extension, ask yourself what style you want, how long you want it to last and how much time you're willing to put in to maintain it.

Hair Types

Choose the type of hair that will go with the type of style that you want. Hair weaves come in many colors and lengths. Hair also comes in several types, such as straight, curly, wavy or kinky. You also must choose between human and synthetic hair. Human hair is best, if you can afford it. Synthetic hair is cheaper, but it's harder to style and becomes unmanageable very quickly. The more authentic the hair looks and the longer the length, the more that it will cost.
Hair also comes in different states. Hair that's sewn onto wefts can be used for sewn-in or glued-in methods. This type of hair has less flexibility than loose, off-the-weft hair. Hair styles done with weft hair can't be restyled and don't last long.

Weaving Techniques

Choose a weaving technique that works best for you. Hair can be glued in, braided in or sewn in. The healthiest options are braiding or sewing in. Some have complained of developing balding areas after trying to remove hair glue from their hair.
If you're using hair on a weft, you can apply it with either glue or a hair thread and a crochet needle. Sew in the hair by first braiding the natural hair going to the back of the nape. Leave a section on top out of the braids, which will hide the braids so that the style seems more authentic. Divide the hair wefts into manageable pieces by first measuring it along the length of the braids and cutting it. Thread the needle and sew in the individual pieces of the hair wefts into the raised parts of the braids.
Gluing in wefts is similar to sewing them in. You will need to cut the wefts into manageable sections. However, you do not have to braid the natural hair; you can just part it where the weave will go. Apply hair glue to the wefts, making sure you cover it from end to end. Place the weft, with the glue, on the parted portion of the hair. Try to place the glue on the scalp and not the hair. Press down for a few seconds and allow it to dry.
For loose-bulk weave hair that is bought off the weft, you can apply it with a technique called infusions. Hair infusion is when small pieces of loose hair weave are glued to the ends of natural hair with a hair-gluing gun. This style is much more flexible and can last up to six months. The hair can also be shampooed and relaxed with the weave hair still attached.

References

• Hair Extensions Application Techniques