Glue in Hair Extensions or Sew in Hair Weave

Sew in Hair Weave on Natural Hair

This has been previously written but I want to take it a step further. I've never had sew-in weave but I like the idea of additional length without the wear and tear on my hair and without Micro Braids if possible. So with my hair being 100% natural now, can I have ALL of my hair sewn in and it still look 'right'? A lot of the directions I have read say to leave the edges out. And either flat iron them or micro braid them. How do you wash the hair? This is something that I always wondered even with micro braids. I would assume much diluted shampoo but what technique. I would be using human hair I suppose. Also how long does the sew-in last and how best to keep it so it does last.

I have natural hair, and I get sew in weaves from time to time. I always leave out my hair from crown to the base, and around the back of the hairline (for when I want to put it in a ponytail). I wash it using Biolage shampoo and conditioner (or you can use Cream of nature). When blow drying, I use an Aveda brush along with the blow dryer and go section by section. My weaves last for a while, and I wash them every week. I treat it like its mines, and everyone thinks it is even other stylists.

Do you want to get a straight hair weave, as opposed to an afro weave? If so then you definitely have to sew in all the hair. My hair is relaxed but I have done it before. I think it looks less natural and more like you are wearing a wig, but it’s not bad at all. Washing your hair with a weave in it is possible; you just have to be real gentle. Also you want to make sure that the hair is tangle free, because a lot of human hair tangles up bad, when you wash it often.

Well, I was a big fan of sewn in weave. My hair is natural curly ad I used the wavy or curly hair. I would only leave out enough hair around the edges to cover the track. I wore all sorts of styles, short and long. I would start with long hair so I could cut it in a few weeks ad wear a bob or something like that. Washing the hair is like washing your own only you don’t want to tangle it. You are basically washing your scalp unless you are using gels and lotions n the hair. Don’t forget to condition the hair if using human hair, which is the best for maintaining a natural look that’s lasting. Many hair stylists will wash and style the hair for you.

How long should I keep a sewn in hair weave in my hair?

I just got a sewn weave the beginning of September. I used Sensational bone straight yaki style and wanted to know how long I should keep the extensions in my hair. Also I usually get my hair relaxed, but I am trying not to do it as often because I was told that it becomes very weak after repeated use of hair relaxers. Is it best to alternate between hair extensions and hair relaxers?

I have kinky type hair and it gets very dry. I am trying to look for ways to make my hair more manageable and healthy. Is this possible for my hair type? What products should I use for my hair?

Depending on how well you take care of your weave, you should be able to keep it in for 6-8 weeks. If you feel like your weave needs to be refreshed, you can go to a stylist to have your weave tightened and washed/styled.

It is possible for your hair type to be manageable and healthy, but that depends on you, and how you take care of yourself and your hair. Start by eating healthily, drinking lots of water and getting some kind of exercise.

As far as your hair, wash and condition it once a week. Give yourself hot oil treatments and deep conditioning treatments- alternate these, with hot oil one week and deep conditioning the next week. Also use protein treatments either the week before or the week after you relax your hair. Your stylist may be able to do this for you for an extra $10-$20. Get your dead/split ends trimmed (about 1/8 of an inch) every time you get a relaxer. Use as little heat as possible because curling irons and blow-dryers can be damaging if used too much. Use products that have no alcohol (or little alcohol) because it is drying. This means staying away from spritz and hairspray. Oil sheen is okay though. Stay away from mineral oil as much as possible because this clogs the pores in the scalp. Other than that, use whatever products work for you. Elasta QP, Dudleys, Keracare, Mizani, Cream of Nature, Motions and Paul Mitchell are good product lines, but you don't have to limit yourself to these lines. These are just popular brands for African American hair.

You can alternate between relaxing and weaves. The weaves will give you a break from styling and manipulating your hair too much.

With regular maintenance you should be able to keep the weave in for six months. Providing that you get it washed and set regularly and your beautician tightens the tracks as needed. She will also relax your hair as needed. However you should take it out when you are ready and trust me you will know when it is time.

Nutrine Garlic Conditioner- Use the one in the jar it costs about $6.99. This will make your hair super soft. Two ways to use:

1. Wash your hair yourself before you going to the beauty parlour and put this in your hair. Cover with plastic cap. Reason being: I like to deep condition my hair for as long as possible

2. Let your beautician apply it in put you under the dryer for 15-20 minutes,

How do you close the top part of a Hair Weave when sewing in hair: I am trying a different way of sewing in hair weave and I am going to try the around the world brading and I am not sure how to close the top of the hair weave.

In order to achieve a full head weave without the use of a closure piece, you use the cornrow-based or "bee-hive" technique. Starting at the crown of the head, you cornrow the hair in a continuous circle around the head. Make sure the cornrows are small, and tightly together. When the entire head is braided, it will take the form of a bee-hive. Once this is done, starting in the very back of the head, sew the weave onto the braids. Follow along in the same direction on the braids (around the head) until you reach the very top (crown) of your head (where the braids end). At the crown of you head, there should be a very small circle with the track exposed. You sew that small area together to close up the weave, and hide the track.

Glue in hair extensions or Sew in weave: Right now I have clip-in extensions and I wear them daily and it’s getting to be a pain to take them in and out everyday and night. And since its summer, I’m going to be swimming quite a lot, so I am going to have to take them in and out more.

I've been looking into glue-in extensions and sew in weaves. But, I am not sure which one to choose.

Which one last longer?

Which one is less expensive?

Which one hurts less?

Which one would you choose?

Trust me that sew-ins are better. I've actually braided my hair and sewn in the tracks myself. I don't know what these people are talking about saying that getting a sew-in hurts. If it hurts, then that person doing your hair is not doing it right. The only thing that might hurt is if your hairstylist accidentally pokes you with the needle.

My tracks were only $7 and I took down my tracks after a month because I didn't want to wash my hair while it was braided or with the tracks in.

Depending on the quality of your tracks and your hair type (whether its nappy or straight), it will determine how long the tracks will last.

You don't have to have the same type of tracks as your hair. My hair is course and nappy, and the hair from the tracks are bone straight. None of my hair had to be left out in order to get the sew-in.

I never put glue in my hair. I wouldn't advise you to either. You stated that you were going to swim. If your hair gets wet, the glue might weaken and well, your tracks my come out. That's just total embarrassment right there. Don't get glue. It brings out your hair. Personally I think that sew-ins are less damaging to the scalp.

In my opinion, sew-ins is the best for the hair. It is much less damaging than glue. You still have to take care of your hair underneath a sew in by keeping it clean and moisturized. My experience with glue is that you cannot take care of your hair underneath or shampoo it because the weave will come out.

Sew-ins when done right, protect your hair and give your hair time from applying products and heat. Disadvantage is for it to look most natural you have to leave some of your natural hair out and if your weave is straight you have to straighten your natural hair more often to blend better. Sew-ins last longer then glue and are much more secure. Glue-ins sometimes are more damaging to your hair unless you glue the hair to a stocking cap (when if this isn’t done the right way is just as damaging as applying it directly to your hair). Definitely stay away from that black latex glue, go with LG. Glue-ins are quicker to do and are more ideal for when you are doing a tara cut weave. Plus with a glue in your can mold your hair down before you glue the hair on this will avoid the "lumpy weave bumps". Both have advantages and disadvantages you have to weight them out and see what works for you

Glued In:

-They last about a month or two, depending on how well you take care of your hair.

-They can cost between 100-400 dollars, and that depends on how long they are, how many tracks are used, what quality they are, whether you do them yourself or get them done professionally, etc.

-Glue in ones can rip out your hair, burn your scalp when you apply them with hot glue, etc.

-I would definitely say no to these.

Sewn In:

-These can last between 3-6 months, depending on how well you take care of them.

-These can cost between 500-1,000 dollars. Possibly less, but I'm not sure. Also, it depends on the things I mentioned about the Glue In ones.

-They hurt like all hell if you've never gotten a weave before.

-I wouldn't chose this either.

My opinion is to just stick with clip-ins. I have the clip in ones. I know how much of a pain it is to put them in and take them out every day. If for some reason though you should decide one day you don’t want to wear your extensions, you don't have to. Glue-Ins and Weaves you have no choice. If you know you're going to be swimming or something where you can't wear your extensions, just don't bother wearing them for the day.

Sewn in Hair Weave is best because like my head hurts right now but its like whatever it hurts for like 2 days and my weave last about 2-3 months like I wash it and oil it and swim and all that good stuff but like when u get a full head sew in they braid all your real hair then sew the fake hair so therefore you don’t hair to worry about anything except your edges. You should get some really good hair mine was 50bucks for a pack but that’s cheap to me they have hair from 7 bucks to 400 bucks but the cheap hair is synthetic and will melt if you put heat on it and like 40bucks and up is human hair. the inches for the hair start at 10 then it goes 12 14 16 18 24 and so on. You can die human hair press it flat iron it and etc. I just got my hair done yesterday and will keep it until school starts back. So yes, it’s easy to take out! So just make sure you get some body that does hair really good and who does their own weave; so you can judge it and see if you like it. Hope I helped you all!

Glue in Hair Extension

Hair Extensions are used to change a person's appearance by making his or her hair look longer and fuller, or by adding colour. It is common for women who desire to quickly have longer hair to use hair extensions to achieve the desired length. These extensions can be clipped, glued, sewn, or woven into a person’s natural hair. To glue hair extensions, you will need extension wefts and the proper glue, which can usually be purchased at beauty supply stores. Glue hair extensions adhere best to hair that is freshly washed and completely dry. Unless using specialized extensions that are wavy or curly, extensions generally work best on hair that is first straightened. Wavy, curly, and textured hair extensions typically are designed to accommodate all hair types.

It usually is easier to manage hair and place the glue hair extensions after separating the hair into smaller sections. Once the hair is in sections, you can then begin working layer by layer from the bottom up. A long-handled rattail comb can be helpful in parting the hair and managing any tangles. Cut the weft of hair to the width of desired hair sections, and apply the bonding glue along the top of the hair wefts. Finally, press the weft to the hair about 1/2-inch (about 1.27 cm) away from the scalp. This process can be sped up by using heat, such as from a hair dryer, to dry the glue for 30 to 45 seconds. The number of extensions needed varies by how much bulk is desired. Most professionals that glue hair extensions prefer to use wefts that are 1/2 inch (about 1.27 cm) or less wide, and place them on small sections of the hair all over the scalp. This helps create a more natural look and makes the extensions easier to style and care for.

Some types of Hair Extensions are made with glue already applied to the tips. These are called "pre-tipped" and require an extension iron to melt the glue and connect it to the hair. This makes them easier to apply in smaller sections all across the head and reduces any possible mess. Another type of glue hair extensions requires hot glue and a glue gun, and is generally performed only by professionals in a salon. Most glue hair extensions will last up to three months before needing to be touched up or re-applied, but should be checked every few weeks to ensure bond integrity and avoid any damage to the hair. To voluntarily remove the extensions, solvents to dissolve the glue can be purchased at most beauty supply stores. Special care instructions are also generally provided to avoid damage to the natural hair.

Every woman is dreams about long silky hair. However, it is not possible for all to get lustrous locks of hair. However, new cosmetic technologies have made it possible to get hair extensions by numerous methods. One of the most effective ways is to attach hair extensions directly to your hair by using heated glue sticks. A glue gun is used to heat the glue sticks and melts the glue.

How to Glue in Hair Extension? Some of the ways to glue in hair extension are as follows:

U Tip hair extension method: First part your hair into sections and slightly twist it each part. Use U tip strand and lay the sectioned hair. Then melt the glue tip. Role and seal the tip. The U tip hair is attached. It can be removed easily with the help of a remover. It is a temporary hair extension only.

Hot glue gun method: Glue gun is used in hair extension which has glue sticks. The gun will heat the glue sticks and melts the glue. Then hair extension and glue are directly attached to the hair. Large size glue guns about 12 mm are available in the online shops.

Bonding glue method: This is the simplest method to glue in hair extension. Bonding glue is applied onto the weft of the hair extension and then it is attached to the human hair. It can be easily removed with the remover. Bonding glue remover is available in the net shops and it is suitable for cold bonding glues. However, you should not use this to remove hot and melted glue sticks.

Using hair extensions glue may sound simple, but it can damage your real hair if not done correctly along with proper care and maintenance. It requires experience with hair extensions to get it right so they can look fabulous on you. Properly Prepare Your Hair and the Hair Extensions and than:

1. Wash and thoroughly dry your hair. You should not use conditioning products that contain a lot of oil.

2. Use the comb and hair clips to section off your hair where you would like to add the extensions.

3. Hold the hair wefts up to your scalp where you have parted your hair to measure how wide they should be.

4. Cut the hair wefts at the appropriate width.

5. Glue the Hair Extensions and Style Your Hair.

6. Turn over the hair weft you just trimmed so that you can carefully place the glue on the inside top strip if you are using a bonding glue. If you want to use a hot glue gun, proceed to Step 4.

7. Quickly and before the glue can dry, place the weft along the scalp where you have parted your hair. Be careful not to get glue on your hair. The weft should be placed flush to the scalp. Hold for approximately 30 seconds.

8. Run the blow dryer along your scalp where you have placed the hair weft. This will help the glue dry and secure the extensions. Proceed to Step 6.

9. To use a hot glue gun to bond your extensions, put the glue stick inside the gun and let it heat up.

10. Once the glue is hot, it should be placed on the hair weft and attached directly to your own hair. Hold for a moment to make sure it is secure. No blow dryer is necessary.

11. Repeat this process until you have added all of the extensions. If your hair is straight, you may find it necessary to use a flatiron to blend the extensions and your real hair.

Hair extension glue products:

Liquid Gold Bonding Glues: This product is available in a bottle. This is cold bonding glue that will help in attaching hair extension to the hair directly. It is safe and effective. It works greatly for temporary use. It is available in a bottle that helps on attaching hair extension to the hair directly.

Small Glue Sticks: The small glue sticks are suitable to use with glue gun. You can heat and melt the glue to attach hair extension. It is available in two colours yellow and black.

Large Glue Sticks: This is also a type of hot melt glue sticks. Each glue stick is 26.5cm long. This is also available in yellow and black colours. There are 10 pieces in this set.

Keratin Glue Pellets: Keratin glue pellets can be used along with the keratin hot pot. The glue is available in small tablet form and it is amber in colour. It can also be used with Keratin hot pot.

Keratin Glue Pot: It can also be used with keratin hot pot.

Nuke-Lear Fusion glue: This is the best glue for doing hair extension. It cools faster and blends well. It can be removed quickly. This glue is available in stick form. One set contains 10 glue sticks. This is a product from Rock star. Since it is a quality product it will not damage or discolour the hair.

Glue Removers:

Bonding glue remover: You can use this product to remove bonding glues used in hair extension. It is meant for professional use only.

Removal lotion: This can be safely used to remove pre bonded or fusion hair extension. This is safe for human hair. The removal solution in the form of lotion enhances the result.

Hair extension glue sticks come in small and large sizes available in two colours; yellow and black. Small glue sticks are suitable to use with glue gun, while the large ones are 26.5cm long.

Bonding glue is the simplest type of all hair extensions glue ever used. It is so easy to use because all you have to do is to apply in onto the weft of the hair extension and then attached to the human hair. This can also be easily removed with bonding glue remover available in several shops However, using this remover is not advisable in removing hot and melted glue sticks.

Each hair extension is attached to the natural hair using a glue gun. The glue gun melts the glue making it adhere to the hair and hair extension. The hair and the hair extensions are rolled together using the fingers to make sure the two sections of hair are well bonded. The glue will rapidly cool and harden. In order for the glue to properly adhere the hair needs to be clean and free of conditioner. Hair extensions look great but when it's time to take them out it can be a hassle for inexperienced people.

Removing the glue completely from the hair can be pretty difficult so a lot of patience is needed. If you can't afford to go to a saloon to get your glue on hair extensions removed you can try to do it yourself.

To remove the glue from the hair you can use:

•Glue remover available in beauty supply stores. It removes the glue from the hair by breaking the glues adherence. Apply the glue remover on the bonds and let it sit. Brush the glue out gently to avoid hair breakage using a fine tooth comb.

•Baby oil can also be used to remove the glue. The oil will cause the glue to slide off. Rub the baby oil onto the bond using your fingers to loosen them up. Brush the glue out using a fine tooth comb. It will be pretty difficult so be patience and gentle with your hair.

•Nail polish remover can be used to remove the hair only it needs to be used in small amounts and on one section at a time because it is harsh on the hair. Nail polish remover contains acetone which can dissolve the glue.

•Conditioner can make the glue separate from the hair. The conditioner needs to be left on the hair for a while to penetrate it. Brush gently the glue out. You need to repeat the process several times in order to remove the glue completely.

Remember to shampoo well and use conditioner. Be patient and gentle with your hair to minimize the damage.

Tips and Warnings

Bonding glue generally comes in two colours: black and yellow. If you are using bonding glue, be careful not to get any glue on your natural hair, as this may cause damage. Do not use hair products with a lot of oil, because they may cause the hair extensions to slip and fall out. When you are ready to remove the extensions, you can purchase a special glue remover made for extensions..Hair bonding glue should be used only for a short time. If you would like to keep the extensions in for an extended amount of time, you may want to consider sew-in extensions or another, more permanent method.