What is a Skin Weft Weave?
By Marquetta Breslin | November 7, 2008
On the cutting edge of styling, skin weft weaves are a great way to transform your hair. This beautiful weave is virtually undetectable when completed correctly. Unlike other weaving methods, a skin weft weave can be completed over a very short amount of time.
A skin weft weave is completed in the same way as any other bonded weave, but with one major difference. In a regular bonded weave, the weft is attached to the client's scalp. In a skin weft weave, a track is applied to the root of the hair.
If you're thinking of getting a skin weft weave, it's important to remember that heated styling appliances can ruin your style if used in close proximity to the actual bond. Running a ceramic iron over a bond can cause the glue to melt, so make sure to be careful when using those types of styling tools while your skin weft weave is in place.
When choosing the hair for a skin weft weave, you may be tempted by the variety of synthetic hair available, but it's always best to opt for human hair. Why? With human hair, you can enjoy a wide variety of textures and types. Also, human hair can be colored, heat-styled, and wet-set. No matter what type of hair you choose, you should always try to match your extension hair to the color and texture of your natural hair.
To complete a skin weft weave:
1. Straighten the hair beforehand so it will be easier to work with. Also, make sure you hair is free of oils and greases. Having these present can keep the bond from sticking to the hair.
2. Make your first part horizontally at the base of the neck. Measure the weft to the desired length and cut if needed. Apply your adhesive substance to the backside of the weft.
3. Apply your weft so that it is as close as possible to the scalp, but still remaining on the natural hair. To secure the hold of the weft, press firmly for a few seconds.
4. Your next part should be roughly 1/2'' thick. Follow the same directions to place the track on the hair, brushing the hair between the application of wefts to stop the hair from getting tangled. All your parts for the remainder of the weft application should be 1/2'' thick.
5. Continue to do this until you don't have enough hair to part horizontally. When this happens, the remainder of the hair will be used for blending and to create the natural part. Make a part 1-2 inches from the top of the forehead where your client will wear their part. Part the hair as desired. Take the rest of the remaining hair and cover the wefts and blend with the extension hair.
As always, be extra careful not to touch your ceramic or curling iron to the bonded part of the weft. The glue used can melt when exposed to heat, and too much heat can cause the wefts to lose their bond and slip.
When cared for and completed properly, you new skin weft weave will give you 2-4 weeks of joy!
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