Bonded In Weaves

naija24 · Apr 20, 2014

So I know a lot of people here have tried sew in weaves, but what about bonded in weaves? I've seen some youtube videos that are pretty impressive and the benefit of them is that you don't have to have relatively long hair to do bonded weaves.

I reeeeeeeally want to chop my hair lol. But I want to cover it for now and just let it grow.

So I need some information ladies.

pros/cons of bonded weaves?
How long can I keep it in?
Maintenance advice?
How do you care for the hair underneath?
Average cost?

Thanks!

EDIT: I should clarify. I don't mean gluing hair directly on my head. I know better after being on LHCF. I meant bonded where your hair is covered by a cap and you glue tracks onto the cap.

preciouslove0x · Apr 20, 2014

Like a wig you get to remove at night? Never heard of bonded weaves

RoundEyedGirl504 · Apr 20, 2014

Isn't that a quick weave?

naija24 · Apr 20, 2014

I guess it is RoundEyedGirl504. I do not know much about weaves. I guess I'd just like information from yall.

I would not want something I had to remove at night, cuz I don't like weaves. But I guess I'm blending two separate types of weaves in my mind cuz yall are the experts and yall are confused lol. my bad. i guess what i want to know if the kind of weave that you glue in. Either to your scalp or to a net?

mzteaze · Apr 20, 2014

I've never heard of a weave being bonded to a CAP. That's either a lace front wig or a plain wig.

It's either to the root of the hair (expense and damaging) or the cheapy glue to the scalp (inexpensive, damaging AND very temporary).

Sew-ins can be installed using a cap or sewn directly over top braided hair.

Here is a link that explains all the different types of weave installation methods (scroll down to the bottom): http://vastmajority.hubpages.com/hub/Hair-ExtensionsWeave-for-Beginners

havilland · Apr 20, 2014

My scalp would itch like crazy in this scenario. But that's me.

RoundEyedGirl504 · Apr 20, 2014

naija24 said:
I guess it is RoundEyedGirl504. I do not know much about weaves. I guess I'd just like information from yall.

I would not want something I had to remove at night, cuz I don't like weaves. But I guess I'm blending two separate types of weaves in my mind cuz yall are the experts and yall are confused lol. my bad. i guess what i want to know if the kind of weave that you glue in. Either to your scalp or to a net?

I had a quick weave. It lasted about 2-3 weeks. It was cute and easy. I was growing out a TWA and it was an easy look for me I had a short Bob look.

bydebra · Apr 20, 2014

You're describing a quick weave, I believe. I have never had one, but I know people who get them. None of them are into healthy hair care.

Some people do actually gel all of their hair down, dry it, and bond the hair directly onto their real hair. Others use the cap, but the glue can come through the cap. Either way, there is a risk of losing some of your real hair.

I have seen some beautiful quick weaves, though.

Adiatasha · Apr 20, 2014

naija24 said:
I guess it is RoundEyedGirl504. I do not know much about weaves. I guess I'd just like information from yall. I would not want something I had to remove at night, cuz I don't like weaves. But I guess I'm blending two separate types of weaves in my mind cuz yall are the experts and yall are confused lol. my bad. i guess what i want to know if the kind of weave that you glue in. Either to your scalp or to a net?

I did it......... I would never do it again. Yeah they placed bounty paper towels in my head and then placed a wig cap on top and then glued the weave tracks on the wig cap. Tore up my edges

Edit: forgot to add that they gelled down all of my hair before they put the wig cap on

naija24 · Apr 20, 2014

Okay, then yes, you guys know what i'm talking about. I saw some good things on youtube but it doesn't seem like a reasonable PS for the long term. I'm just tired of my crap hair

Stress is making it break. I am not retaining any hair and after a year and a half i'm barely neck length again. I'm over it.

Adiatasha · Apr 20, 2014

naija24 said:
Okay, then yes, you guys know what i'm talking about. I saw some good things on youtube but it doesn't seem like a reasonable PS for the long term. I'm just tired of my crap hair Stress is making it break. I am not retaining any hair and after a year and a half i'm barely neck length again. I'm over it.

Ummm

Ok... No quick/bonded weaves for you.

naija24 · Apr 20, 2014

I wanted more information because I thought it could potentially be an alternative to sew ins since i want to BC kind of soon and get it over with but cover my hair still in the meantime.

but now that i know that's out I guess I have to wait a bit longer.

mzteaze · Apr 21, 2014

naija24 said:
I wanted more information because I thought it could potentially be an alternative to sew ins since i want to BC kind of soon and get it over with but cover my hair still in the meantime.

but now that i know that's out I guess I have to wait a bit longer.

You could still do a regular sew in with a cap, esp if you want to do a BC. That's what they do for people with alopecia or similar hair loss issues.

A sew-in isn't terrible as a protective style as long as you keep up with the maintenance. NEVER leave them in for longer than the recommended intervals and schedule regular breaks in between.

Honestly, my personal issues with a sew in came from the fact that my stylist never told me that the weave and/or braid pattern was snatching me bald in places. But in all fairness, I also wore a weave continuously from nearly 7 years.

If you just want a break for say, the summer and fall, you should be fine. Two weaves back to back with a careful installation isn't terrible at all.

naija24 · Apr 21, 2014

mzteaze said:
You could still do a regular sew in with a cap, esp if you want to do a BC. That's what they do for people with alopecia or similar hair loss issues. A sew-in isn't terrible as a protective style as long as you keep up with the maintenance. NEVER leave them in for longer than the recommended intervals and schedule regular breaks in between. Honestly, my personal issues with a sew in came from the fact that my stylist never told me that the weave and/or braid pattern was snatching me bald in places. But in all fairness, I also wore a weave continuously from nearly 7 years. If you just want a break for say, the summer and fall, you should be fine. Two weaves back to back with a careful installation isn't terrible at all.

7 years is a while lol!!

Is it cheaper with a cap? How would that work? The hair would be braided underneath I imagine but what then? Would the cap be sewn into my hair and then the weave onto the cap?

If it can be done then maybe I will chop and just do that. I'm so over relaxers it's not even funny.

Channy31 · Apr 21, 2014

I've heard of ones where they bond it to the hair like at easilocks?
http://www.easilocks.com/whatEasilocks.html

I think that would only work with relaxed hair.

MileHighDiva · Apr 21, 2014

Stocking Cap & Glue Madness 102

AmiJay · Apr 22, 2014

I've done a couple of quick weaves before starting my hj. You gel your hair down with the brown gel, super duper thick, let it dry, then glue the tracks to your hair. You can have leave out or not. There is a product called Morning Glory that is supposed to totally protect your hair but I never tried it. These are awesome because they're easy to do. They should only be in a couple of weeks though. I only did it a couple of times but I didn't have breakage.

Trackrunnertt · Apr 22, 2014

Nooooo don't do it. I use to use bond glue I'm my hair. Broke my hair off. Sew in are safer for hair

Trackrunnertt · Apr 22, 2014

And this was with the hair glued to the cap. The glue seeped through and got stuck to my hair to the point where I couldn't get the cap off and I had to cut my hair off

Chaosbutterfly · Apr 22, 2014

lol that sounds like nope on top of nope, with a side of nope to me.

PinkSunshine77 · Apr 22, 2014

They're terrible for hair. Absolutely terrible.

mzteaze · Apr 22, 2014

naija24 said:
7 years is a while lol!!

Is it cheaper with a cap? How would that work? The hair would be braided underneath I imagine but what then? Would the cap be sewn into my hair and then the weave onto the cap?

If it can be done then maybe I will chop and just do that. I'm so over relaxers it's not even funny.

If you are planning to transition, do so under a weave. That was the entire reason I stopped relaxing my hair, as it was a waste of money to do then throw a weave on top.

Honestly, I think the cap is more expensive than a regular sew in, because it takes a bit longer to install. I would definitely discuss this with your stylist because different regions charge more or less for services. I paid between $250-300 with each sew-in years ago, so I can imagine it's probably more in my area (NYC metro).

Do you even have a weave specialist in mind? You really should go locally to see one in action. If you have a sensitive scalp or feel unaccustomed to the addition weight of the hair, it might not even work for you. Just something else to keep in mind.

mzteaze · Apr 22, 2014

Chaosbutterfly said:
lol that sounds like nope on top of nope, with a side of nope to me.

tru4reele · Apr 22, 2014

Ive done quick weaves before. U put a shower cap on. Then you put the cap on and glue the weave on it. When the cap dries you pull the shower cap off and you basically have a homemade custom wig.

When I was younger I kept the shower cap on there cause I didnt know any better. I didnt remove at night cause the tracks were glued really tight and it would be hard to put back on. When I took it off my hair was soft and slightly moist and moistuized.

Straighthoodtea · Apr 23, 2014

naija24- Consider getting tree braids. It will give you the weave look and protect your hair. My mom's hair breaks off due to stress and vitamin deficiencies and recently shes been retaining her growth due to tree braids and upart wigs.

hairspan · Apr 23, 2014

I wear quickweaves often because I've always had long hair & sometimes I want a nice bob or a shorter style. So I don't use it for growth just for a different look. I cornroll my hair. Apply the stocking cap. Apply morning glory to the stocking cap. Then apply the weave. The cap slides off my head after applying water & the weave is still attached to the cap. I've never had any breakage. To moisture I poke a hole in the stocking cap & pour oil thru the hole to help with itching. Price depends on the quality of hair used. I leave it up for a week & a half.

Adiatasha · Apr 26, 2014

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