KITCHEN BEAUTICIAN
Doing your hair can help save on the cost of getting your hair done by a professional. Indeed it is cost effective but when paying a lot of money on extensions you want to insure your are installing them correctly to maintain the durability of them. Here are a few tips to help you achieve a great weave at home.
When doing a basic thread application weave, leaving out the whole section of hair that will be your part as well as a thin section of hair on your hairline is recommended. This look will require some styling before you go out but they’ll also make your weave look more natural and allow the hair around your face to grow undisturbed which, of course, means you don’t have to worry about thinning edges and a receding hairline.
Confused about braiding direction? Braid vertically to create a flat surface to attach your tracks to. You don’t have to do them perfectly, even better, allow the rows to curve a bit as you’re getting close to the nape of your neck.
If you spent the money for quality hair don't end up cutting the wefts. Once you finally start sewing in your tracks, it’s important to think twice before you cut them. Flip the track once you’ve finished sewing in the layer, run your needle and thread through it base a couple of times to get it to lie as flat as possible then continue using it like so. Do cut the track when needed but try not to do so too often as it will increase shedding making it almost impossible for you to re-use that hair.
If you manage to use glue as a means of doing your weave, make sure to remove it after 2 weeks maximum. It’s not the best thing to put into your hair in long term. Glue-in tracks are actually quite easy to remove and all you’ll need is some oil (it can be an oil-based remover or even olive oil you use in salads) and some patience.