So I'm looking for ways to help my sew in from not tangling so easily,only had it in for 2 weeks.Check out the best answer and the sources,most advice she gave was good but the bolded had me smdh lol.Check out her references she got it from yall!!!
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1. The type of hair is MOST important. When I would get weaves, whether or not it would still look good by 2 months (not stiff, etc) depended on the brand I got. I wish I could give you specific brands but I've forgotten.
Just trial and error I guess. One curly weave I got could have been reused after 3 months and others pooped out after a few weeks and looked like I had a dead cat on my head. Get your hair from a reputable hair shop and don't go cheap. Jusr becuase it says 100% human hair does not mean it is. Most mix synthetic in the bunch.
2. The texture of the weave is important too. Whether you get straight, wavy, curly or kinky weave will change how you treat it. Generally for curlier textures I find you need to put some mousse in regularly. Products in general are good for weaves to weigh them down and hold the style. I mostly got straight weaves becuase curlier ones tangled easier and they frizzed quicker and after that there was no way to renew them. But remember: brand of hair is more important than texture. The best one I ever had was a curly weave. It was gorgeous even after 3 long months of travel, swimming in the Bahamas and amusement parks. I was visiting a friend so I didn't even take care of it. Amazing!
3. If it's good (human) hair you should be able to apply heat to it, so when it starts getting skanky looking straighten it/roll it/use curling iron depending on the look you are going for.
4. Shampooing it. I would make the mistake of not taking care of my hair underneath. Not good. Stinky and moldy. If you swim, go in the rain, or shower MAKE SURE your hair is dry as well. May need a blow dryer to get to the roots becuase cornrows can take days to dry on their own and you don't want to sleep on wet hair. Also moisturize your scalp. An easier way is dry shampoo or go back the salon for a wash. But my advice? Avoid washing on your own. Perfect way to get tangles and never go to sleep on wet weave for another reason. I once had to cut a knot out of my weave that way. Once weave locks there's no way that tangle is coming out.
5. Once the weave starts moving around on your head the jig is up. lol To avoid an early removal make sure your hair stylist is sewing in as tight as possible. It might hurt for a little bit but the style will hold longer.
6. Once it's down to the wire and you want to get one more day out of a weave you can do something. I found this out after about 10 weaves. lol I never even thought to cut the weave. But you can and making a long 14" weave into a cute bob is great way to renew it. Also brushing is key and detangling every day. And braid hair at night rather than sleep loose and sleep in satin cap.
7. I've never gotten a kinky weave becuase I just assumed the tangles would have been horrendous. But you should try it. The texture is probably much more forgiving than straighter weaves that begin to show their age quite quickly but just be prepared for constant detangling. Plus if the hair is good quality you can always straighten it for a different look.
8. The way your weave is put in is important as well. For sew ins make sure your weave has a part. Weaves with no parts look really bad and fake. Just be aware of your hair covering the tracks. Nothing gives a weave away quicker than tracks showing.
9. Also try cornrows the the front and a curly weave in the back. Easier style to maintain, lasts longer, no tracks showing, don't have the problem of weave moving around on your head, gives scalp some exposure, and you use less hair, looks more real.
Like this: http://www.expoupdate.com/KaraSaun.jpg
10. And finally I know what it's like to have a weave look and feel like a bird's nest. Toward the end hats, scarves, hair pins, bands, etc are your FRIEND! If it looks so bad that you just want it gone, Do it. Don't keep a ***** weave in. One of the best things I ever did was remove a weave myself becuase I think it was starting to meow. lol Better no weave than one that bad.
So basically just try some of the above tips like putting mousse in it or other product, use a dry shampoo or no shampoo at all. And look at the brand of hair you are getting becuase I cannot stress enough it makes all the difference in the world.
Good luck
PS. Off topic, be careful of getting sew in weaves constantly. After getting a weave one after the other for 2 years I noticed my hairline was thinning. Cornrows are hell on hair after a while. Just give hair some time to breathe between weaves. This helps becuase a healthy base is best for weave
my own weaves
nappturality.com
naturallycurly.com
biracialhair.org
longhaircareforum.com
Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
1. The type of hair is MOST important. When I would get weaves, whether or not it would still look good by 2 months (not stiff, etc) depended on the brand I got. I wish I could give you specific brands but I've forgotten.
Just trial and error I guess. One curly weave I got could have been reused after 3 months and others pooped out after a few weeks and looked like I had a dead cat on my head. Get your hair from a reputable hair shop and don't go cheap. Jusr becuase it says 100% human hair does not mean it is. Most mix synthetic in the bunch.2. The texture of the weave is important too. Whether you get straight, wavy, curly or kinky weave will change how you treat it. Generally for curlier textures I find you need to put some mousse in regularly. Products in general are good for weaves to weigh them down and hold the style. I mostly got straight weaves becuase curlier ones tangled easier and they frizzed quicker and after that there was no way to renew them. But remember: brand of hair is more important than texture. The best one I ever had was a curly weave. It was gorgeous even after 3 long months of travel, swimming in the Bahamas and amusement parks. I was visiting a friend so I didn't even take care of it. Amazing!
3. If it's good (human) hair you should be able to apply heat to it, so when it starts getting skanky looking straighten it/roll it/use curling iron depending on the look you are going for.
4. Shampooing it. I would make the mistake of not taking care of my hair underneath. Not good. Stinky and moldy. If you swim, go in the rain, or shower MAKE SURE your hair is dry as well. May need a blow dryer to get to the roots becuase cornrows can take days to dry on their own and you don't want to sleep on wet hair. Also moisturize your scalp. An easier way is dry shampoo or go back the salon for a wash. But my advice? Avoid washing on your own. Perfect way to get tangles and never go to sleep on wet weave for another reason. I once had to cut a knot out of my weave that way. Once weave locks there's no way that tangle is coming out.
5. Once the weave starts moving around on your head the jig is up. lol To avoid an early removal make sure your hair stylist is sewing in as tight as possible. It might hurt for a little bit but the style will hold longer.
6. Once it's down to the wire and you want to get one more day out of a weave you can do something. I found this out after about 10 weaves. lol I never even thought to cut the weave. But you can and making a long 14" weave into a cute bob is great way to renew it. Also brushing is key and detangling every day. And braid hair at night rather than sleep loose and sleep in satin cap.
7. I've never gotten a kinky weave becuase I just assumed the tangles would have been horrendous. But you should try it. The texture is probably much more forgiving than straighter weaves that begin to show their age quite quickly but just be prepared for constant detangling. Plus if the hair is good quality you can always straighten it for a different look.
8. The way your weave is put in is important as well. For sew ins make sure your weave has a part. Weaves with no parts look really bad and fake. Just be aware of your hair covering the tracks. Nothing gives a weave away quicker than tracks showing.
9. Also try cornrows the the front and a curly weave in the back. Easier style to maintain, lasts longer, no tracks showing, don't have the problem of weave moving around on your head, gives scalp some exposure, and you use less hair, looks more real.
Like this: http://www.expoupdate.com/KaraSaun.jpg
10. And finally I know what it's like to have a weave look and feel like a bird's nest. Toward the end hats, scarves, hair pins, bands, etc are your FRIEND! If it looks so bad that you just want it gone, Do it. Don't keep a ***** weave in. One of the best things I ever did was remove a weave myself becuase I think it was starting to meow. lol Better no weave than one that bad.
So basically just try some of the above tips like putting mousse in it or other product, use a dry shampoo or no shampoo at all. And look at the brand of hair you are getting becuase I cannot stress enough it makes all the difference in the world.
Good luck
PS. Off topic, be careful of getting sew in weaves constantly. After getting a weave one after the other for 2 years I noticed my hairline was thinning. Cornrows are hell on hair after a while. Just give hair some time to breathe between weaves. This helps becuase a healthy base is best for weave
- 3 weeks ago
my own weaves
nappturality.com
naturallycurly.com
biracialhair.org
longhaircareforum.com
I'm thinking I might cut this short to help the tangling
