MrsHouston
Well-Known Member
I was thinking of getting a weave, how long does one typically where them?
6 to 8 weeks is about the normal length of time. It's possible to go up to 12 though.
For me the minimum is 6 weeks and the max is 3 months. I usually do 2 months most of the time though. But i guess it all depends on what a persons hair can handle.
If your braids are loose, and they begin to put too much tension of the new growth. Matting, if you are washing too frequently, or just wet the hair a lot, or if it's just that time . trust me, you WILL know when it's past timeHow do you know if your hair can't handle it anymore? new growth, etc. btw, I'm natural.
How do you know if your hair can't handle it anymore? new growth, etc. btw, I'm natural.
If your braids are loose, and they begin to put too much tension of the new growth. Matting, if you are washing too frequently, or just wet the hair a lot, or if it's just that time . trust me, you WILL know when it's past time
I'm a natural thick 4A/4B.
I keep it for 3 months depending on who did my weave. If the weaver used a a bit of kanekalon hair to braid my cornrows then it will last for 3 months. Even with twice a month washing and deep conditioning.
Recently, I had no choice( my African weaver went on vacation) and got this chick at Jamaican salon to do a weave bob for me. I don't think it will last to the middle of Oct.
Waste of $75.
How do you know if your hair can't handle it anymore? new growth, etc. btw, I'm natural.
So is that the average price???...that's pretty good...I'm excited!!!
When I was relaxed I could easily go 3 months. But I just took out my first weave as a natural after 14 wks and I wanted to cry. It was bobraz so I was washing every day, doing pre-poos & DCs so I should have known better. Next time I will only leave it in for 2 months.