Please keep in mind that all of the below is Pre-LHCF…so yea = )
Please include what kind of hair was used: I used Outre Remy Velvet in 12 and 14 inches color #2
How much hair was left out: My stylist left out a horseshoe at the top and my edges. I had a side part and NO versatility, that was the one thing I hated about this weave (couldn't change up the part).
What pattern was your hair braided..vertical, horizontal, or around: I cannot recall my braid pattern I think it was a beehive..not sure. What I can say is that the braids were very night and compact. The weave laid so flat!!
(this was the VERY thing I love about this weave. It laid SO flat). Also, my stylist used a net.
How many packs where used: I used a little under 2 packs. All of the 14" on the bottom and 3/4 of the 12" at top. My stylist also went back in and layered the MESS out of it so that it blended naturally with my hair.
How you maintained it: Every 2 weeks I washed and deep conditioned (using Pantene products). I had this weave when I was relaxed, so I would relax the front and the edges; for the life of the weave, I think I relaxed 3 times. On my wash days, I would do a thorough flat iron and just kept it in a wrap by cross-wrapping at night. I didn’t put any product in it outside of shampoo and conditioner. Also, I took care of the maintainence myself; just went to my stylist for the install and cut.
and how long it last: I got this weave July 26, 2008 and took it out November 14, 2008…so 3 1/2 months and could have gone maybe another 15 to 30 days more. This was my very first sew-in weave and I didn't know that 3 1/2 months was a long time....
HTH
~S~
ETA: I have to look for the actual pic..my bad. More to come...