Sewn in weave wearers HELP

[foxybronx]

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cece22 said:
One more tip I saw on another forum that I am going to incorporate into my weave regimen. To stay away from the beauty supply store thread it is cotton and will can your hair I am speaking from experience my hair has been literally cut in some places. I am not sure if keeping my braids mousturized everyday would have prevented this. Now I spray every day with braid spray and leave in. I have invested in some Nylon coated upholestry thread off ebay I didn't get it yet but as soon as it comes I will be taking my current sew in out and re-sewing after a 2-week resting period.

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OMG Thanks for reminding me!! When I had a sewn-in done a long time ago, I remember when she pulled the string to tighten it I heard a cutting sound like if the thread was cutting threw some strands of my hair. That could be one reason for my breakage after I took out the weave. I wonder if there is silk thread?

 

[GinaG]

Foxy - Good luck with your sew in! Have you bought your hair yet? I'm also not keen on the beehive method as you end up with a lump on the top of your head. Well I did when I went to the salon about 2 years ago. It was really awful you could tell I had a weave. The Silk thread is a good idea...I'll look into that.

Yvette - Your better off paying the extra for good quality human hair (virgin) and eventually try and do it yourself. Well that's what I'm going to do. I'm wearing a weave at the mo (NatureGirl) for about 3 months now and will be taking it out next week for a breather. I plan on doing the weave myself and may get a friend to cane row my hair vertically so that it lies flatter and I won't add hair as my own hair is unprocessed (apart from the front) and VERY thick. If I start doing it myself I don't have to dish out £95 to get it done plus I can take it out after 6 weeks deep condition it and treat it again rather than having to wait a few months. I'm a little apprehensive about doing it but I'm determined. I have been watching my stylist and asking questions everytime I get my hair done. So I think I'll be okay. /images/graemlins/look.gif

 

[TigerLily]

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cece22 said:
One more tip I saw on another forum that I am going to incorporate into my weave regimen. To stay away from the beauty supply store thread it is cotton and will can your hair I am speaking from experience my hair has been literally cut in some places. I am not sure if keeping my braids mousturized everyday would have prevented this. Now I spray every day with braid spray and leave in. I have invested in some Nylon coated upholestry thread off ebay I didn't get it yet but as soon as it comes I will be taking my current sew in out and re-sewing after a 2-week resting period.

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Yup! /images/graemlins/smile.gif I got some upholstery thread. So far, so good!

I won't have to buy any for awhile! /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Yeah Yvette, invest in some good hair. You won't have to buy anymore for about a year. I got some Nature Girl in my drawer right now. Bliss is good too...

 

[cutebajangirl]

TL- Where did you get nylon thread from? I'm trying to stay away from ebay,lol.

I use a net on top of the cornrows as an added protection for my hair. Then I get the hair sewn onto the net.

I can't get down with the NG (too broke for that) but Indianhairs hand tied straight is more than good enough for me with some Bohyme on top for blending.

 

[Dreamn]

did u buy bohyme online CBJ? and how much was it?

where did yall get nylon thread from?

 

[TigerLily]

I do the net method, too CBJ! It's much easier for me.

I got my thread from here: http://www.sewserg.com/products/abp05920.html There's a min. that you have to order so I ordered two. $9.99 each. I'll never have to order thread for a looooooooong time! These spools are HUGE!!

You can also try here: http://www.threadandmore.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=82

 

[DangerouslyShy]

I never heard of the nylon thread ....the thread I get from the BSS never broke my hair off...but i will get some of this thread and try it out too....

 

[cutebajangirl]

TL- So the thread on the page you linked to wasn't to thick? I was looking at some earlier and I couldn't tell how thick the thread was gonna be. Thanks for the site.

 

[Height]

You can buy the same BBS thread at Walmart or any fabric store for cheap. It's the same thing.

 

[TigerLily]

No, the thread isn't thick at all. I think it's really thin.