Sew-In Challenge 2013!

[SmileyNY]

@SmileyNY

Did the curly hair shed/tangle/matt alot? I bought some bss curly hair to wear on a cruise a few years ago and it turned into a rats nest on my head after a few days. I love the look but have the worst luck with curly hair. That's why I'm so scared to buy some for my install.

It shed a lot!! But not on it's own. I had to run my fingers through it every morning while moisturizing it to get out the shed hairs. Every time I did, though, it looked like new It was just a beaming and a shinning.

... but it did shed A LOT. I flushed so much of that hair down the toilet. I'm surprised that it still looked full up until the last day that I took it out. It also tangled, but the tangles fell out once my olive oil moose hit them. I could take them out with just my fingers most of the time.

The hair I'm wearing now sheds a lot less, but doesn't have as much body. Speaking of which... I need to start learning the names of these hairs so that I can go back to get the ones that I like the most lol.

 

[LivingDoll]

SunnyDelight...how long does it take you to self-install? Do you cut the wefts or fold/sew. I think self installers are fascinating. Lol!

I fell asleep last night watching YT vids of bleaching knots and staining closures. I feel like I'm in school.

 

[LivingDoll]

It shed a lot!! But not on it's own. I had to run my fingers through it every morning while moisturizing it to get out the shed hairs. Every time I did, though, it looked like new It was just a beaming and a shinning.

... but it did shed A LOT. I flushed so much of that hair down the toilet. I'm surprised that it still looked full up until the last day that I took it out. It also tangled, but the tangles fell out once my olive oil moose hit them. I could take them out with just my fingers most of the time.

The hair I'm wearing now sheds a lot less, but doesn't have as much body. Speaking of which... I need to start learning the names of these hairs so that I can go back to get the ones that I like the most lol.

SmileyNY...did you seal the wefts before you installed it?

 

[RoseGolden]

Just wanted to link this thread that has some awesome advice for keeping your hair healthy (allowing you to retain length) with a weave.

"Are You New to Weaves? Here Are Some Definite DON'TS!!"
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=298353&highlight=weave

 

[LivingDoll]

Just wanted to link this thread that has some awesome advice for keeping your hair healthy (allowing you to retain length) with a weave.

"Are You New to Weaves? Here Are Some Definite DON'TS!!"
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=298353&highlight=weave

I can't wait to read this thread! Thanks.

 

[SmileyNY]

@SmileyNY...did you seal the wefts before you installed it?

Nooooo. See that's why I'm in this thread!! I don't know these things. How would I do that? With hair glue?

 

[LivingDoll]

Nooooo. See that's why I'm in this thread!! I don't know these things. How would I do that? With hair glue?

SmileyNY...you can buy weft sealant or you can use fabric adhesive such as Fray Check or Aleene's. All you do is turn the track to the underside and place a thin line of the liquid along the track line.

 

[SunnyDelight]

LivingDoll

haha . . . at your fascination. It takes me between 3 and four hours to install. If it weren't curly hair, I would probably get it done by someone. Since its curly, there is room for the "not so perfect." I've done three installs with curly hair. The first time I did the fold and continue sewing. However, when I was taking it down I struggled and ended up cutting wefts (not patient enough). After I washed and deep conditioned the tracks, I cut the wefts before sewing down.

 

[LivingDoll]

LivingDoll

haha . . . at your fascination. It takes me between 3 and four hours to install. If it weren't curly hair, I would probably get it done by someone. Since its curly, there is room for the "not so perfect." I've done three installs with curly hair. The first time I did the fold and continue sewing. However, when I was taking it down I struggled and ended up cutting wefts (not patient enough). After I washed and deep conditioned the tracks, I cut the wefts before sewing down.

One if these days i'm gonna try it. I am always amazed at people who do their own weaves, microbraids, etc. I think i'm just too lazy.

Does anyone know if you can steam your hair with a weave? I was thinking I could maybe section it after washing and sit under the steamer to help my real hair/scalp retain moisture underneath. Anybody tried this? Thoughts?

 

[LivingDoll]

Lol...nevermind.

 

[FemmeCreole]

I haven't worn a weave in over a year but the last 2 times I did, I self installed. I do a pretty good job sewing in but my cornrows suck.

I'm going to a salon this time because I want this to be on point. I want to leave it in for at least 2 months. I hope I can because I haven't kept a weave in that long since the first time in the year 2000.

I absolutely loved that first weave. A lot of people thought it was my real hair.

See attached

 

[gabulldawg]

I got a couple of decent pics of my hair in its natural state i'm still wearing it natural. Btw, the longest I have in is 18” and it falls to mbl, almost waist, in the back when natural! I thought it would be a little shorter.

 

[LivingDoll]

I haven't worn a weave in over a year but the last 2 times I did, I self installed. I do a pretty good job sewing in but my cornrows suck.

I'm going to a salon this time because I want this to be on point. I want to leave it in for at least 2 months. I hope I can because I haven't kept a weave in that long since the first time in the year 2000.

I absolutely loved that first weave. A lot of people thought it was my real hair.

See attached

Wow, that does look natural! Look at how small you are! I used to be small like that...

 

[LivingDoll]

I got a couple of decent pics of my hair in its natural state i'm still wearing it natural. Btw, the longest I have in is 18” and it falls to mbl, almost waist, in the back when natural! I thought it would be a little shorter.

gabulldawg...how tall are you?

 

[gabulldawg]

@gabulldawg...how tall are you?

I'm about 5'7".

 

[LivingDoll]

I'm about 5'7".

Ok, so 18" on me would be past my butt. I'm 5'1". Good to know.

 

[yuhlovevybz]

I have nooo idea what hair to get. I don't like a lot of curly weaves be because they look so fake. I want something I can straighten of course and that will match the front of my hair (it's thinner than the rest).





It's just my frizzy roots and mismatched color that makes it harder to find a good match.

 

[FemmeCreole]

Wow, that does look natural! Look at how small you are! I used to be small like that...

yes I used to be small like that too
That pic is from 13 years ago.

 

[gabulldawg]

I had the hair flat ironed straight today and that appears to have helped with my frizz issue. I'm looking forward to going home and flexi rodding the hair tonight to add curls/waves.

 

[LivingDoll]

I have nooo idea what hair to get. I don't like a lot of curly weaves be because they look so fake. I want something I can straighten of course and that will match the front of my hair (it's thinner than the rest).



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It's just my frizzy roots and mismatched color that makes it harder to find a good match.

@yuhlovevybz....I think indian wavy would match your texture...

^^This is indian natural curly/wavy from jujuhair.com

I think you could also blend with a twist out of your natural hair if you don't want to wash n' go.

 

[yuhlovevybz]

^ thanks! Those waves look pretty big though. I wonder if they have anything tighter but that won't be too thick or stand up like an afro. I want it to be kinda thin so I can take a break from snapping off nails on my hair. I'm gonna check out that site when I get home.

 

[LivingDoll]

So I am having a HARD time finding hair I want...everything I'm interested in is sold out, doesn't come in the length(s) I want, or doesn't have a matching closure available. I don't want to mix hair/closures from different companies...I don't want any differences in curl patterns, density, color, etc.

I have my phone consult with Reniece's junior stylist today, so maybe she can give me some recommendations.

 

[RoundEyedGirl504]

Officially sewed up, used 12" Cambodian body wave

 

[LivingDoll]

Officially sewed up, used 12" Cambodian body wave



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RoundEyedGirl504...I love it! Looks very natural. The color is really pretty too.

Is that Arjuni Hair? Did you color the hair yourself?

 

[LivingDoll]

I think i've decided on ONYC Mongolian Light Relaxed hair...now I'm debating about whether to get 12" and 14" hair, or just 12"..I want an active length. I've never worn hair longer than 12".

 

[gabulldawg]

This is how my hair looked today. Used large Flexi rods and got a very loose wave. I like it, but I think I'll use my smaller rods tonight to get a tighter wave/curl. I love this hair!

 

[gabulldawg]

Forgot to add picture!

 

[nazjha]

Does a 3/4th wig count??
I used to always do sew ins but then I found out about the wig and I fell in love, so much faster then sewing the hair onto the braids every install. My process:

*first braiding my base leaving out a horseshoe and my edges
*sew the wig onto the perimeter braid.
*I usually leave it on about 6-11 weeks.

 

[gabulldawg]

Does a 3/4th wig count??
I used to always do sew ins but then I found out about the wig and I fell in love, so much faster then sewing the hair onto the braids every install. My process:

*first braiding my base leaving out a horseshoe and my edges
*sew the wig onto the perimeter braid.
*I usually leave it on about 6-11 weeks.

Since you're sewing on the wig I say sure! Welcome!!

 

[05girl]

Any stylist recommendations in ATL area for a good install?