The Introduction to Hair Weaves

Are you looking for those hair inspirations online and wondering how the hell can one get her lock this beautiful? Well, bear in mind that this beautiful lock you’re seeing might not actually theirs. Yes, we’re talking about hair weaves – the secret weapon for women’s gorgeous locks. However, knowing that weaves bring us a lustrous glamour, poorly installed weaves can counter the effect. To get away from getting overwhelmed by the world of hair weaves, it’s important that you get the weaves right from the very start. Lucky for you, APO Hair is here to help. We’re giving you a detailed introduction to hair weaves – everything you need to know about them.

1. Introduction to Hair Weave - What is a Weave?

Basically, there are 2 types of hair for weaves – artificial and natural. While the artificial hair extensions are usually called synthetic hair, it is not as a desirable option as the other one. With better quality and a more natural-looking appearance, it goes without saying that human hair extensions are of people’s liking.

So, why call it ‘hair weaves’? A hair weave is when wefts are sewn onto braided hair and customized to any ways of hairstyling. It was back to over 3000 years BC in Egypt, where people started to use beeswax to attach human hair and sometimes wool to their heads that the hair weaves appeared. Unlike the wigs which cover all over your natural tresses, a weave is directly applied to your personal hair to accentuate it. You can leave your hair weaves for several weeks without having to remove it daily like its equally famous counterpart – the clip-ins – which are meant to be taken off daily.

For so many years, hair weaves have been bringing stunning locks to women everywhere. With its ability to mimics the hairlines, weaves started to receive the fame it deserves for giving out such well-blended realistic looks. Having said that, it’s not that simple to classify each type of hair weaves and how to manage them. In this introduction to hair weaves, we’re giving you a list of different types of weaves to get you out of concerns.

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2. Introduction to Hair Weave – Types & Methods

As stated above, the following category in our hair weaves introduction is the typical types of weaves and ways to achieve them.

Hair weaves come in countless types; the most 3 popular types that are accessible are the lace frontal weave, lace closure weave, and the natural sew-in.

#1 Natural Sew-in

A natural sew-in is used when your personal hair is braided in small plaits at the top of your head. Weaves are then sewn to the braids to create parting. The natural sew-ins can boost your hair thickness yet very natural. However, once you don’t properly look after it, having sewn-in hair extensions can cause severe breakage to your strands.

#2 Lace Frontal Weave

You want to use lace frontal weaves to recreate the hairline at the front as the lace frontal will sit across the front part of your head. Lace frontals are specially designed for those who have hair loss in the edges or receding hairlines.

#3 Lace Closure Weave

Lace closures will be your best choice if you’re suffering from thinning hair or having fine hair texture. Lace closure weaves play the role of protecting our hairline from damage and provide maximum versatility for hairstyling. A closure is typically 4x4, but in APO Hair, we also supply closures in 4.5x5.5 or 13x4 sizes.

Side note: At APO Hair, we provide 100% Vietnamese Remy hair extensions for the clients. We offer hair with any textures with colors ranging from natural black to blonde. All in bundles and have matching lace frontals and closures.

Just as there is a variety of hair weaves, there’re also a lot of ways to apply them – based on how long you’d like the weave to last for and what your ideal length and volume are? So as to provide you the most detailed introduction to hair weaves, we’d like to pinpoint 5 of the simplest ways that can help you create a relaxed-but-put-together look.

#1 Sewing: The first way to apply weaves is sewing. In this method, hairs will be cornrowed then sewn in with the wefts. This is exactly the process of applying a natural sew-in. Apart from a natural sew-in, the sewing method is considered the safest option as it suits most hair types.

#2 Strand by Strand: The method will take you a considerable amount of time, in which you want to divide your hair into sections – each braided an inch with the extensions. After that, you want to wrap a thread over to keep the weaves from falling off your own tresses.

#3 Interlocking: This is the most effortless way yet becomes the hardest if the weft is poorly installed. All you need to do is to sew super-thin wefts onto your loose hair.

#4 Bonding: With the help of specialized glues for extensions, wefts are attached to the shaft of your hair about an inch close to your scalp. Having said that, this method is not recommended as it may result in balding in certain areas of your head.

#5 Fusion: In fusion, there is a type of bond called ‘keratin-protein’ which joins your personal hair to the hair weft.

3. Introduction to Hair Weave – Maintenance

Similar to our own locks, hair extensions need proper care to remain its best condition. Approximately, a weave has a lifespan of 3-4 weeks with regular maintenance. Depending on the hair texture, you can get the appropriate hair care products yourself. For instance, curly hair texture will need curling mousse to keep the curls long-lasting while we only need normal heat protectant for straight hair.

On top of that, you can also have a hair extensions care schedule. It’s ideal that you moisturize and condition your weave every day with light oils (jojoba oil, coconut oil, etc.). On a weekly basis, have your weave washed once a week to keep sanitized. We highly recommend that you meet the hairstylist every 2 weeks for reinstallment so that you can keep your lock always refreshing.

That’s it for the introduction to hair weaves. Now that we’ve provided you the basic info of hair weaves, it’s time you considered treat yourself with one. Should you want a set of high-quality hair weaves at more reasonable prices, visit APO Hair’s website to find some. It’s the best way to secure your beauty budget still manage a luscious look. Last but not least, make sure to share your opinions and stories in the comment section below.