When looking for hair weave styles to change up your look, be aware of the processes involved and how they may affect natural hair growth. Remember effective hair care involves effective planning.

According to dermatologist, Dr. Susan Taylor, there are four considerations to caring for this style:

Consideration 1: What kind of hair would you like?

There are synthetic (plastic) and human hair weave styles. If you desire a style that causes your coif to “swing,” human hair is the better choice. The synthetic choice can also irritate skin and natural hair. Remember any weave material that can cause friction against your hair cuticles will cause damage over time.

Also be careful of the weight of the hair for weaving. Heavy extensions can put added pressure on your natural hair and break it off or cause traction alopecia.

Consideration 2: How will you apply the extensions?

Will your extensions be applied in a single strand method or in tracks (wefts)?

The single strand method involves taking a small group of hair strands, and applying it to the natural hair. This hair is attached by waxes, adhesives, clamping or heat fusion in order for the hair to be bonded to your own.

Tracks resemble a curtain that is flowing at the bottom. They come in two forms: machine-made and handmade and can be attached to the hair by glues, heat fusion, or sewing.

Consideration 3: Will the new hair be braided, bonded or fused?

A braided weave involves tiny cornrows braided in horizontal rows on your scalp. Then the weaved hair is sewn into the braids with a heavy weaving thread and your natural hair is combed over so there is a natural blending. However, be aware of traction alopecia, because if the braids are too tight, or if the weave is too heavy, your natural hair can be damaged.

Bonded weaves involve the hair being sectioned and bonding glue is used to attach the weave close to the scalp. Weaves applied in this manner must be removed carefully or your natural hair can be damaged. Also the skin on your scalp can have adverse reactions to the glues or other adhesives. So testing your skin’s reaction to these products before styling is recommended.

Fused weaves also involved the hair being sectioned and the extensions are attached using hot wax.

Meeting with a professional before your extensions are applied is also highly recommended.I’ve seen way too many court shows involving botched weaves with the litigant wearing a hat or scarf arguing with her former hair dresser wanting compensation for pain and suffering.

Consideration 4: How will you maintain the style?

One important note that Dr. Brown points out is that once you get your extensions, treat them as if they were your own strands. That means wash the hair and scalp regularly because your natural hair and weaved hair will become dry and brittle if you don’t. Also bacteria can form on your hair weave if it is not kept clean. Weave styles have a limited life-span so extending them beyond their deadline could mean serious damage.

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I do micro braids from time to time with human hair weave. I noticed that it always comes out too big like i used too much hair but i try to use very little. Is there a certain brand or kind of hair i should get that is human hair and a reasonable price? I live in Illinois. Thanks.
I don’t use synthetic…i use human. I use small sections but i don’t like to make them EXTRA small, that could cause damage. It also seems if i do that, it would mean more parts and more hair…

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mizz_strawberry21 asked:


I need a weave that can be sown in. What brands are good and how much do they cost?

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lilprincess259 asked:


What brand has the best hair without after a couple of days the hair gets all ratty, dingy, and kinky. this will be my first time getting hair extensions and i dont want to spend a whole bunch of money and it turns out to be a disaster

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kiaboo16 asked:


I’m getting tree braids tuesday but the hair she’s going to put in hair is not curled. it’s stick straight. I mean , I like it straight but i want it curled at the bottom. kinda like how a wrap should look. i want it to look good but i dont wan to mess it up and look a hot mess going to school the next day.

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JP123 asked:


I want the hair to be straight but when it get’s wet it becomes curly?
What type of hair would that be not too expensive?

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Akire asked:


I need to know of a hair product I can use on my human hair weave(kind of like the the ones they use in the salons)that doesn’t weigh my hair down and leaves it shiny and moving?

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summerking79 asked:


I have a straight human hair weave that I have been wearing only 2 weeks. I washed it and now it is frizzy and dry and tangles very easily. Anybody know how to bring back that silky texture without going back to the salon and paying more money for a new weave? HELP!!!

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I am thinking of getting a human hair weave with a bang, I would like to know which brand to purchase.

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