Are You New to Weaves? Here Are Some Definite DON'TS!!

[13StepsAhead]

I couldn't take it out. Which I'll probably pay for later but I showed my cousin my edges and she said it wasn't as bad as it seems. She wears weaves religiously so I'm hoping she is right. Nevertheless I am babying my edges and using ORS temple balm twice a day to make sure. How are your edges feeling lately?


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My edges are definitely a lot better, there is some noticeable thinning (there is more breakage than anything else), but not as bad as I thought it was initially. I'm just glad I have the knowledge that I do to get them back into shape. I'm just glad I didn't wait any longer than I did.

 

[dozendiva]

BUMPING!!!

 

[appplecidder]

BUMPING!!!

+1

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[appplecidder]

What thread is everyone using for there weaves?????

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[ajoke]

Bumping for advice.

I got a weave installed two weeks ago so i wouldn't be bothered by my hair for a while after having my baby. The problems I have are following, I would really appreciate advice on what to do:

1) I think the hair was installed a bit too tight, or maybe I'm just not used to sew ins any more, but in places around my hair line I feel crusts on my scalp.

2) unfortunately, I didn't strip the base on the hair before getting it installed, so I'm scared to wash my hair right now, although I really want to wash my hair - any tips? Should I just take the sew in out in order to wash my hair, strip it and get it re installed.

3) because I am scared of the base, I have not been using water based moisturizers and my hair is screaming for water. I am even scared to steam while in the sew-in. I wish I could spray my scalp to relieve the dryness!

I guess the only smart thing I did with this install is making sure she left my edges out!
Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[DarkChyld]

Bump bump bump

 

[GeorginaSparks]

Bumping for advice.

I got a weave installed two weeks ago so i wouldn't be bothered by my hair for a while after having my baby. The problems I have are following, I would really appreciate advice on what to do:

1) I think the hair was installed a bit too tight, or maybe I'm just not used to sew ins any more, but in places around my hair line I feel crusts on my scalp.

2) unfortunately, I didn't strip the base on the hair before getting it installed, so I'm scared to wash my hair right now, although I really want to wash my hair - any tips? Should I just take the sew in out in order to wash my hair, strip it and get it re installed.

3) because I am scared of the base, I have not been using water based moisturizers and my hair is screaming for water. I am even scared to steam while in the sew-in. I wish I could spray my scalp to relieve the dryness!

I guess the only smart thing I did with this install is making sure she left my edges out!
Any advice will be appreciated.

what does stripping the base do?

 

[Platinum]

Great thread!

 

[irisak]

what does stripping the base do?

I think she means soaking the braiding hair in ACV before install..... maybe
if that is what they mean then an ACV rinse should take care of whatever she's scared she didn't strip.....

 

[bronzebomb]

Ediese - I know this thread is a little old, but what are you favorite brands now?

I'm looking for curly hair and considering the following:

Halley's Curls Gentle Wave (full head weave)

Full Weave with horseshoe leave out:
ONYC - Full Cuticle Mongolian Kinky Curl Textures Machine Weft
All About My Hair - Remy Kinky Curly Wefted Hair

Do you still highly recommend these brands? I'm looking for minimal shedding and tangling.

TIA

 

[Lovelylocs]

Can you do an aphogee treatment while the extensions are in? I just have 3 tracks in.

 

[LiftedUp]

I've been itching to put a weave in for some time now. I want to give my hair a 6mth rest from the relaxer and maybe even 1 year if I really love the look.

Thanks so much for the tips, came at the right time!

 

[OhmyKimB]

I'm getting a weave for the summer! Has anyone used Indique before? What is your opinion of it?

 

[Monaleezza]

I've been wearing weaves for nearly 2 years. But I'm struggling to find quality non-shedding hair to buy.

Any suggestions?
I don't mind spending the money if I'm going to reap the benefits.

 

[GeorginaSparks]

I've been wearing weaves for nearly 2 years. But I'm struggling to find quality non-shedding hair to buy.

Any suggestions?
I don't mind spending the money if I'm going to reap the benefits.

go to BHM and see what Chinese Vendors they're buying from. Apparently BSS hair sucks. I realized this when I got mine.

 

[GeorginaSparks]

HELP my scalp is itchy. I shampooed yesterday so could it be dry scalp? How do i stop the itching??? I sprayed a mixture of MT/hawaiian silky 14 n 1 and tea tree oil in some area earlier today but it's still itching

 

[beautyintheyes]

HELP my scalp is itchy. I shampooed yesterday so could it be dry scalp? How do i stop the itching??? I sprayed a mixture of MT/hawaiian silky 14 n 1 and tea tree oil in some area earlier today but it's still itching

It could've been the base of your hair not being stripped before you installed it try to wash with asv

 

[GeorginaSparks]

What happened to Ediese? Her profile is gone... I can tell because there's no option to PM.

 

[Platinum]

What happened to Ediese? Her profile is gone... I can tell because there's no option to PM.

She probably didn't renew her subscription.

 

[GeorginaSparks]

She probably didn't renew her subscription.

I figured. I wonder why? Anyone talk to her outside of here? Let us know how she's doing please.

 

[samanthathebrave]

I'm getting a weave for the summer! Has anyone used Indique before? What is your opinion of it?

OhmyKimB I really liked Indique and I have used lots of other brands...

 

[Makenzie]

I've been wearing weaves for nearly 2 years. But I'm struggling to find quality non-shedding hair to buy.

Any suggestions?
I don't mind spending the money if I'm going to reap the benefits.

Senghori Shells is good. BHM has a ton of reviews on non bss hair.

 

[blackbarbie986]

@skockolate, she's still on BHM I believe.

 

[blackbarbie986]

I'm kind of new to sew ins, had one about two years ago. Got one last week, she used a net, and my scalp is so itchy. It's driving me crazy. My metal rat tail comb stays by my side. PLEASE HELP!!

 

[AXtremeTakeover]

I'm kind of new to sew ins, had one about two years ago. Got one last week, she used a net, and my scalp is so itchy. It's driving me crazy. My metal rat tail comb stays by my side. PLEASE HELP!!

When my scalp gets itch I try to get some scurl or conditioner and water to my scalp as good as possible.... That way it moisturizing and get that itchy scalp outta the way

 

[Country gal]

oldie but a goodie

 

[Hisbeloved]

I'm getting a full weave next week and it will be my first time ever. My question is, is the cap/net thing necessary and if so, how do you moisturize and seal your hair with it on?

 

[felic1]

yes this is somewhat old

 

[krissyhair]

Can someone explain this "stripping the base" thing?