Weave Question

[NapfroConsulate]

I am getting a weave sew-in tomorrow and I was curious to know if there is a preferred or better braid pattern that works or doesn't work. Are straight down cornrows best or is it best to have your hair braided in a circle starting at the nape then swirling around to end at the crown? Does it even matter? Any advice would be appreciated. TIA!

 

[BrownSkinQT]

I would like to know as well because I plan on weaving up my gril this weekend....

 

[supermodelsonya]

The question is are you wearing a full or partial weave? What type of look are you going for?

 

[BrownSkinQT]

I would like to know as well because I plan on weaving up my girl this weekend....

 

[NapfroConsulate]

The question is are you wearing a full or partial weave? What type of look are you going for?

I would like to have all my hair braided. I assume thats a full weave then?

 

[supermodelsonya]

I would like to have all my hair braided. I assume thats a full weave then?

Yes it's a full weave. I prefer my hair braided straight to the back other than braided in a circle for a flatter install. I also wear closures. Here is an example of a braid pattern if you are installing a closure.

 

[glamazon386]

It usually depends on the style you're going for and the type of hair you purchased. If the stylist is using a net it doesn't matter.

 

[kami11213]

I prefer braiding straight back and sewing the braids up btwn the parts or if you want a ponytail braiding in a circular pattern. I get really flat installs using either method... there are really helpful youtube vids on braid patterns also...

 

[cmw45]

Straight back means flatter installs...for me it also means less stress on my hair line. The circular bee pattern was really tough on my edges.

 

[Miss_C]

I have the circular pattern right now, and it's not for me. It really marries you to one styling option for the hair. If I want to wear my hair up, I have to get a headband because the way she braided it the braid will show if I don't. Havent had this problem with straight back braids.

 

[NapfroConsulate]

I attached pictures of the hair I am putting in today.

 

[glamazon386]

I attached pictures of the hair I am putting in today.

I'd braid it straight back and then sew the hair in a circle and close it up on the top.

 

[Miss_C]

I have a curly install right now, I if I had it to do over again, I would have left the top of my hair out to blend, and also would leave a little more of my hair out in the front for styling options, unless I got bangs. Looks more natural than a closure IMO.