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So excuse me in advance if i ask stupid questions but I just recently purchased hair and a closure to make a u-part wig with no leave out to wear for the summer because i have been on a PS kick since december and it's been going great. But i always get so tempted to wear my hair out in the summer. So the quicker it goes into hiding the better lol. But basically i know nothing about weaves, i had one once when i was in highschool and then just never did them again. So would anyone kindly breakdown the basics I need to know with any tricks and hints that could help me?? one question i have right now is what kind of thread do I need to use and where would i be able to find it??
 
it's weaving thread found in the beauty supply store. I am no expert but I will share what works for me, and makes things convenient for me. I like Taliyah Waajid medicated mist it's in a spray bottle for when my scalp is itchy. Get you an applicator bottle so you can dilute your shampoo and conditioner when you want to clean your scalp/hair underneath. I also have a leave-in conditioner in a spray bottle that I spritz my base with almost every other day.
 
LivingDoll said:
When I get my reinstall, I'm going to bleach the knots on my closure. It's not extremely noticeable to others but I can see the knots and it's driving me crazy. I thought that the stylist would do it but she didn't because she said the lace was already scalp color. This is true, but bleaching the knots is still necessary imo because noone wants to see a bunch of tiny black dots where only scalp should be. You live and you learn. I guess I'll have to try to camouflage it with a little bit of concealer.
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Would you recommend a website hair or a company that makes good lace closure for weave.

TIA
 
Xaragua said:
Would you recommend a website hair or a company that makes good lace closure for weave.

TIA
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Hello...I don't have that much experience to give a solid recommendation from experience...I'm wearing a closure that I purchased from Aliexpress which is not that great imo. The hair is nice but it was a tad thick (the hair had to be tweezed/thinned out at the part because it was too dense), and the closure had no borders (usually there are plastic or fabric reinforcements on the closure in the area that will be sewn).

My stylist recommended Halley's Curls, Extensions Plus (EP), or ONYC closures as best. She also recommends silk instead of lace closures. I think that silk looks more realistic but that's really a matter of personal preference.
 
My new babies :love:
 

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SuchaLady said:
@gabulldawg Get the upart girl lol....I'm making mine Friday.
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OriginalCrownandGlory said:
I want to make the switch to u-parts in the fall and winter months. They seem like the best of both worlds. I just have a few more attachment kinks to work out.
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:lol: I really want to, but my main concern is breakage with removing it everyday. I know there is the option to sew it down, but I might as well get a sew in if I'm going to get hair sewn down anyway. Also, I see that most people use wig clips and I worry they would tear up my hair. If anyone has other suggestions that I could look into before tomorrow I'd definitely consider them. :lol:
 
gabulldawg They make wig caps with adjustable straps in the back. You would still have to sew down the top though. Why would you be taking it off everyday?


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:lol: I really want to, but my main concern is breakage with removing it everyday. I know there is the option to sew it down, but I might as well get a sew in if I'm going to get hair sewn down anyway. Also, I see that most people use wig clips and I worry they would tear up my hair. If anyone has other suggestions that I could look into before tomorrow I'd definitely consider them. :lol:
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gabulldawg said:
:lol: I really want to, but my main concern is breakage with removing it everyday. I know there is the option to sew it down, but I might as well get a sew in if I'm going to get hair sewn down anyway. Also, I see that most people use wig clips and I worry they would tear up my hair. If anyone has other suggestions that I could look into before tomorrow I'd definitely consider them. :lol:
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Same here, my concern is breakage. If I can't work out my attachment concerns then I will just rock my flw (elastic band attachment)
 
Does anyone know what kind of adhesive people use on closures? I feel like I need a little dab right in front...there's a tiny gap between my hairline and the closure (like I can stick my pinky fingernail under it). I want it to lay flat.
 
During the colder months I need daily access to my hair and scalp. The colder weather has proven to be a challenge in the past. A winter set back will not do. A u-part sewed down now would be fine however comb attachments are a no go for me.
 
SuchaLady said:
It's called Lux Locks from an independent seller. This is definitely Ali Express hair :lol: but she gave me each bundle for $20. I was like jackpot! :lol:
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Wow! That was a steal! So you think she's getting it from Ali & reselling it? The presentation is great...I've heard that lots of vendors get Aliexpress hair and resell. Let me know how it wears.
 
LivingDoll I think she works for someone else under that brand and whomever that is, gets their hair from Ali. It's gorgeous though. :love: honestly, I believe your last sentence. After reading BHM for a few days those girls have discovered so many vendors of vendors its crazy. Like side by side comparisons as proof :lol: Idk how they do it. :ohwell:


LivingDoll said:
Wow! That was a steal! So you think she's getting it from Ali & reselling it? The presentation is great...I've heard that lots of vendors get Aliexpress hair and resell. Let me know how it wears.
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Xaragua said:
LivingDoll or suchalady are closure lace wigs can be used as closure lace weave? how so you check for the hair color when shopping on aliexpress?
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Xaragua...i'm not quite sure I understand what you're asking. If you're asking if a closure lace wig can be used as a closure for a weave, the answer is no. A closure for a weave is a small square/rectangle of hair which is wefted onto silk or lace. That small piece of hair is sewn onto the top/front of a weave to finish or close it. A lace wig with a closure is probably a full lace wig that incorporates a closure piece across the front. Some women do sew wigs on...but no they aren't the same thing. I apologize if I misunderstood your question.

To answer your second question, most people purchase "virgin" hair from Aliexpress. I use the quotations because any hair that has been processed for a certain curl or wave pattern isn't truly virgin. With that said, you should be safe with "natural" color hair (nat. black or nat. brown). I would urge against buying hair that comes in colors like 1 or 1b because they sometimes use fabric dye to achieve the color and then the hair can't be lifted. The color of the hair is in the description. When you see some hair you like, click on the link and read the detailed description. Most times the vendor will say "can be colored" in the description too...hope that makes sense.
 
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LivingDoll I think she works for someone else under that brand and whomever that is, gets their hair from Ali. It's gorgeous though. :love: honestly, I believe your last sentence. After reading BHM for a few days those girls have discovered so many vendors of vendors its crazy. Like side by side comparisons as proof :lol: Idk how they do it. :ohwell:
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SuchaLady...I know...those ladies on BHM are the whole truth when it comes to hair weaves & wigs. I learned soooo much by just lurking! They kinda scare me. :lol: I would hate for any of them to see a weave of mine.
 
Because I love you all so much :look: j/k lol....I took pictures of this process. I won't tell you how long it took. Don't want to scare you. The first collage is all the supplies needed. The second is the wig cap pinned down and I demonstrated how you outline your U with a marker. Anything white or light will work. And the 3rd is the finished result. Let me know if y'all have any questions! I'll attempt to answer them.
 

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SuchaLady did you cut the tracks or just continue them up the wig cap? I want to know how you do the hair once you reach the edge of the wig cap when you are not cutting the wefts. I'm currently in the process of making my own u-part for the first time
 
JosieLynn I folded them and tripled stitched them down to make them flatter.

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SuchaLady did you cut the tracks or just continue them up the wig cap? I want to know how you do the hair once you reach the edge of the wig cap when you are not cutting the wefts. I'm currently in the process of making my own u-part for the first time
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I'm never wearing another sew-in in my life. Unless it is a ponytail/versatile one. I've been dying for one of those.
 
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