Weaves 101
For years weaves have been bringing gorgeous thick locks to women everywhere. Done well a sew-in weave adds a lustrous, ultra-feminine glamour. Getting a weave right from the start is important to creating the look we crave. It’s time to wrap our heads around the hair weave. Let’s talk about extensions, textures, hair options, styles, and price tags – everything that goes into how to choose and maintain a weave. And if you’re looking for a stylist to install a weave for you at home, check this out.
What is a weave?
A weave is an artificial or natural hair extension that’s fixed into human hair by sewing, gluing, or clipping. Weaves originated in Egypt around 3400 BC where people dyed human hair or sheep wool and attached it to their heads with resin or beeswax. Cleopatra was noted in the ancient world for her peacock blue weave.
Today, weaves are one of the basic hair extension types popular among black women. Unlike clip-in hair extensions, which can be removed daily, weaves are meant to last for several weeks. A weave is not a wig. Rather than covering hair as a wig does, a weave is sewn directly into natural hair, accentuating and beautifying it. Check out Weaves 101: Everything You Need to Know About Weaves […]
