I think I may do this. My cousin, who finished cosmetology school in NC, was gracious enough to sew my weave in for free and did a damn good job! She asked me to bring my hair and to come to the shop when I got there and she'd hook me up. You think I didn't? She washed,deep conditioned, trimmed my ends, blew it out lightly and proceeded to cornrow. The women in the shop were impressed because they were asking why am I getting a weave when I have so much hair. It was in the 100s temperature wise and my hair had shrunken prior to, so.... I used my Extensions Plus Zig Zag Curly and I am impressed. She is my new weave hairstylist. Of course, I will be a paying one. It took four hours and I am extremely happy. ETA: I forgot to mention that I will be travelling to NC to get my hair done by her, and that I spray my scalp with nu gro moisturizing spray. I use mixed chicks leave in on this hair when wet. I have no problems with my edges in terms if breakage, as I keep them moisturized as well. I've had my weave for three weeks now and already have close to an inch. I plan to wear it until October. I will rock them for a year until my natural hair grows to mid back length! HHG