RabiaElaine
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I read this from a Essence article from 2000:
Perhaps that's why many stylists are sticking with traditional sew-in weaves, believing them to be longer-lasting and less damaging to hair. "The classic weave, especially with a protective net, causes far less breakage than methods using glue or wax," says superstar stylist Shirlena Allen, artistic director of 50 North in Beverly Hills. She's found that the health of her clients' hair and scalp has really improved since she began applying a net between the natural hair and the weave. The hair is woven onto the cornrow net, creating a barrier between cornrow and weave. During washing and conditioning, the net prevents the breakage and matting that can occur from handling the fragile area where new growth and cornrow meet.
To keep traditional weaves looking real, special attention should be paid to the natural cornrows beneath the weave. The "bumps" we sometimes see under a weave occur when the cornrows are too fat or aren't complementing the shape of the head. Shirlena also believes the cut is key to a natural-looking fall. She razor-cuts the ends for less blunt-looking weaves, and she pays special attention to her selection of hair (texture and color) to achieve a realistic finish.
Is this true? Is net weaving safer than traditional?
Let me know your experiences with this...Thanks!
Perhaps that's why many stylists are sticking with traditional sew-in weaves, believing them to be longer-lasting and less damaging to hair. "The classic weave, especially with a protective net, causes far less breakage than methods using glue or wax," says superstar stylist Shirlena Allen, artistic director of 50 North in Beverly Hills. She's found that the health of her clients' hair and scalp has really improved since she began applying a net between the natural hair and the weave. The hair is woven onto the cornrow net, creating a barrier between cornrow and weave. During washing and conditioning, the net prevents the breakage and matting that can occur from handling the fragile area where new growth and cornrow meet.
To keep traditional weaves looking real, special attention should be paid to the natural cornrows beneath the weave. The "bumps" we sometimes see under a weave occur when the cornrows are too fat or aren't complementing the shape of the head. Shirlena also believes the cut is key to a natural-looking fall. She razor-cuts the ends for less blunt-looking weaves, and she pays special attention to her selection of hair (texture and color) to achieve a realistic finish.
Is this true? Is net weaving safer than traditional?
Let me know your experiences with this...Thanks!
I just got a regular sew-in. I want to take care of my real hair. I would get a net a around my hair line, since I want to relive tention from this area. I personally don't think it is healthier.
