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While deciding on the right technique in which to apply the hair weave, the type of hair must also be decided. Hair weaves can either be made of synthetic fibers or real human hair. Synthetic hair has it purposes. For one, it is cheaper than human weave hair. It also comes pre-styled, so it cuts down on the hassle of styling the hair. However, synthetic hair isn't as durable as human hair and it can't be restyled. It also isn't as authentic looking.
Hair textures should closely simulate the texture of the natural hair. Yaki or Remi straight hair simulates Caucasian, Hispanic or some types of African-American hair. Silky straight resembles Asian or Mediterranean women hair. Kinky is also another texture that can be worn with natural African-American hair. There are also wavy and curly textures to match those hair types.
The other decision to make is whether you need hair that is on a weft or single-stranded bulk hair. Weft hair can be used for bonded or braided weaving methods, while single-stranded is used for braided or infusions. -
Choose a weaving technique based on the style and hair that was purchased. Braiding, bonding and infusions are the three main hair weaving techniques available.
The most used technique is the bonded technique. The natural hair is prepared by being shampooed, conditioned, dried and separated into sections. Hair glue is added sparingly to the threaded portion of the hair wefts. The glued hair wefts are applied to the hair close to the scalp.
Infusions are applied with hot wax, hair glue or small special locking clips. Small sections are made with the natural hair. The weave hair is attached to the natural hair with the glue, wax or clips. Single-stranded (bulk) hair is needed for this technique. The style is able to last for up to six months and can be restyled several times during its duration. Women like this method because they can still relax and shampoo their natural hair even while the infusions are still connected.
Another versatile method is the braided technique. Single-stranded or weft hair can be used for this technique. With single-stranded hair, the hair is braided with the natural hair into horizontal cornrows close to the head. The weave hair is then pulled through the cornrows with a crochet needle.
Another way to do the braided technique is to cornrow all of the natural hair first and then sew in the weft hair afterwards. Specifically-colored weaving hair thread is used to do this. The hair is sewn-in in a circular fashion, starting with the sides and moving around all the way up to the crown. The hair is then cut and style, as desired.
