Many people prefer a skin weft weave over other types of weaves because of their beauty and the time taken to complete. One of the newer types of weaves, a skin weft weave is luxurious and undetectable when completed properly.
Just like other bonded weaves, you're applying a weft using a bonding substance. However, regular bonded weaves require the weft to be placed on the scalp. A skin weft weave is completed by applying wefts (tracks) of human or synthetic hair to your natural hair by means of a bonding agent, such as bonding glue.
If you're thinking of getting a skin weft weave, it's important to remember that heated styling appliances can ruin your style if used in close proximity to the actual bond. Running a ceramic iron over a bond can cause the glue to melt, so make sure to be careful when using those types of styling tools while your skin weft weave is in place.
There are basically two different types of hair you can use for your skin weft weave: human hair or synthetic hair. Human hair is the obvious choice because of its durability and ability to take and hold styles, color, heat-styles, and wet-sets. Some synthetic hair can be wet-set; however, if you're planning on using any type of heat to style your hair, you should stick with human hair. Either way, you want to match your extension hair as closely as possible to your hair's natural color and texture.
Here's what it takes to complete a skin weft weave:
1. Straighten the hair beforehand so it will be easier to work with. Also, make sure you hair is free of oils and greases. Having these present can keep the bond from sticking to the hair.
2. Make your first part horizontally at the base of the neck. Measure the weft to the desired length and cut if needed. Apply your adhesive substance to the backside of the weft.
3. Take your weft and place it as close as possible to the scalp, but so that it is still remaining on the hair. Press down to secure the hold.
4. Your next part should be about a half-inch thick, as should all your parts for this particular style. To avoid tangling, brush the hair in between each weft application.
5. Place the weft on the hair until you've reached the top and you can't part the hair all the way around horizontally. When this happens, make a small part near the center of the forehead, about 1-2 inches thick. With this part, and the remaining amount of hair, cover the visible tracks and blend in the hair. Use this time to place your normal part in the skin weft weave.
As always, be extra careful not to touch your ceramic or curling iron to the bonded part of the weft. The glue used can melt when exposed to heat, and too much heat can cause the wefts to lose their bond and slip.
When cared for and completed properly, you new skin weft weave will give you 2-4 weeks of joy!
Just like other bonded weaves, you're applying a weft using a bonding substance. However, regular bonded weaves require the weft to be placed on the scalp. A skin weft weave is completed by applying wefts (tracks) of human or synthetic hair to your natural hair by means of a bonding agent, such as bonding glue.
If you're thinking of getting a skin weft weave, it's important to remember that heated styling appliances can ruin your style if used in close proximity to the actual bond. Running a ceramic iron over a bond can cause the glue to melt, so make sure to be careful when using those types of styling tools while your skin weft weave is in place.
There are basically two different types of hair you can use for your skin weft weave: human hair or synthetic hair. Human hair is the obvious choice because of its durability and ability to take and hold styles, color, heat-styles, and wet-sets. Some synthetic hair can be wet-set; however, if you're planning on using any type of heat to style your hair, you should stick with human hair. Either way, you want to match your extension hair as closely as possible to your hair's natural color and texture.
Here's what it takes to complete a skin weft weave:
1. Straighten the hair beforehand so it will be easier to work with. Also, make sure you hair is free of oils and greases. Having these present can keep the bond from sticking to the hair.
2. Make your first part horizontally at the base of the neck. Measure the weft to the desired length and cut if needed. Apply your adhesive substance to the backside of the weft.
3. Take your weft and place it as close as possible to the scalp, but so that it is still remaining on the hair. Press down to secure the hold.
4. Your next part should be about a half-inch thick, as should all your parts for this particular style. To avoid tangling, brush the hair in between each weft application.
5. Place the weft on the hair until you've reached the top and you can't part the hair all the way around horizontally. When this happens, make a small part near the center of the forehead, about 1-2 inches thick. With this part, and the remaining amount of hair, cover the visible tracks and blend in the hair. Use this time to place your normal part in the skin weft weave.
As always, be extra careful not to touch your ceramic or curling iron to the bonded part of the weft. The glue used can melt when exposed to heat, and too much heat can cause the wefts to lose their bond and slip.
When cared for and completed properly, you new skin weft weave will give you 2-4 weeks of joy!
About the Author:
Marquetta Breslin, owner and founder of Braids By Breslin, has been braiding hair for over 14 years, and now teaches others how to braid and weave their own hair. For a detailed instructional DVD onskin weft weaves, please visit Marquetta's website.
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