gettin my first sew-in...

[kookysnkream]

and I'm excited yet nervous!!! This will be my first weave ever! I have always wanted to know what it was like to have one and I also want to give my hair a rest...

...however, I'm nervous because I have come a long way on my hair journey. My longest layer is mid-back and I just want to get some good tips on taking care of my hair underneath and how to minimize breakage when taking out the hair. Can anyone share their tips?

thanx!!

 

[kookysnkream]

bump bump bump

 

[tapioca_pudding]

Wish I could help! You may want to do a search on sewins tho, you could prolly find some good info.

Post pics once you get it!!!

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

make sure that your sew in isn't too tight. That hurts and you'll get nasty lil bumps.

I've been using BT on my scalp and S-curl between the tracks on the braids. I've had my sew in for a month and my hair doesn't feel dry so here's hoping.

 

[kookysnkream]

thanx for the replies...

do u clarify once a week?

 

[kookysnkream]

bump bump bumop

 

[Andreainnis]

I have a sew-in and from what I've learned, the most important things to focus on to maintain the length and health of your hair are:

1.keep your hair underneath the weave moisturized with braid spray or a cream moisturizer

2. Dont leave the weave in for any longer than six weeks at a time or you'll have matting and tangles that will cause you to lose a lot of hair

3.Each time you take it out use a moisturizing poo & detangler & after you detangle, do a heavy protein treatment (aphogee or emergencee) to strenghten your hair, especially the line of demarcation, followed by deep moisturizing condish before you put the weave back in

4.If you perm your hair, wait at least six weeks before putting the weave back in after a touch up(this is an important one)

5.Make sure the braids & weave are NOT TOO TIGHT!(another important one )
I think I hit the main points IMHO but some weave divas(bmoreflygirl) may jump in and add some of their wisdom. Good luck girl and HHG!

 

[Anancy]

I have a sew-in and from what I've learned, the most important things to focus on to maintain the length and health of your hair are:

2. Dont leave the weave in for any longer than six weeks at a time or you'll have matting and tangles that will cause you to lose a lot of hair

I think I hit the main points IMHO but some weave divas(bmoreflygirl) may jump in and add some of their wisdom. Good luck girl and HHG!

OMG i did not know that im also planning on getting a weave in about 2 weeks and i was hoping to keep it in for a lot longer than that.

 

[Andreainnis]

Anancy, a lot of successful weavers have kept it in for up to 8 weeks with out any isues but thats way too risky for me girl. I would die a slow death to lose a hair more than I have to! I think it also has to do with how straight your hair is when they braid it up. If its natural, or you have a lot of new growth, the tracks probably don't loosen as quickly and you can keep it in for longer. Reniece has an AMAZING regimen and fotki that anyone considering a sew-in should look at! Her own progress was so incredible that she has people coming from all over just to have their sew-ins put in by her (she's a hair dresser)...the waiting list to set an appointment wiht her is months long and I can see why, her hair is off the chain!

 

[Andreainnis]

Kookysnkream, Let us know when you get it and how it goes!

 

[morehairplease]

thanks for the tips Andreainnis. I am seriously thinking about getting a full head sewn-in weave within the next month, maybe sooner and these tips are much needed. thanks again

I have a sew-in and from what I've learned, the most important things to focus on to maintain the length and health of your hair are:

1.keep your hair underneath the weave moisturized with braid spray or a cream moisturizer

2. Dont leave the weave in for any longer than six weeks at a time or you'll have matting and tangles that will cause you to lose a lot of hair

3.Each time you take it out use a moisturizing poo & detangler & after you detangle, do a heavy protein treatment (aphogee or emergencee) to strenghten your hair, especially the line of demarcation, followed by deep moisturizing condish before you put the weave back in

4.If you perm your hair, wait at least six weeks before putting the weave back in after a touch up(this is an important one)

5.Make sure the braids & weave are NOT TOO TIGHT!(another important one )
I think I hit the main points IMHO but some weave divas(bmoreflygirl) may jump in and add some of their wisdom. Good luck girl and HHG!

 

[chickory_bee]

I started with Sew In's this year for the first time. I get full sew-ins (although I currently have braids) and my regime was to have a "Hair Spa Weekend" where I prepped my hair to be hidden for 4 weeks. I pampered it like it, and then moisturized it adequately. My stylist didn't like the amount of LR I put on the length of my hair, but since I'm paying her, she quickly got over it! She would just wipe her hands after braiding it, but before touching the hair so that it wouldn't be greasy. After my hair was done, I wouldn't need to put anything in it for almost a week, then it was back to my usual routine, my sulphur concoction on my scalp, and spray between my tracks with Surge. I washed my weave weekly (with the exception of the first week) because I am VERY heavy handed...and I took my weave out in 4 weeks, so I never waited until it got ratty, or the effects of the growth aids started to kick in.
I found that with my concoctions, a curly weave was more practical...
Hope things work out for you!

 

[SkinnyMocah]

I have a question for a friend.

She's getting ready to get weaved up and has some questions:

a. Should she touch up before she gets her weave? She is 6 weeks out from her last relaxer and can go 9-12 but her hair is very thick.

b. Should she do a protein treatment before, especially if she's going to touch up prior to getting a weave?

 

[SkinnyMocah]

Found the answer in a post above... thankyou !!

 

[Andreainnis]

thanks for the tips Andreainnis. I am seriously thinking about getting a full head sewn-in weave within the next month, maybe sooner and these tips are much needed. thanks again

You are very welcome tishee & SkinnyMocha And if you do decide to weave it up,please do yourself a favor and check out Reniece's fotki & regimen, you will really be impressed and she will answer all of your questions and more!

 

[glamazon386]

and I'm excited yet nervous!!! This will be my first weave ever! I have always wanted to know what it was like to have one and I also want to give my hair a rest...

...however, I'm nervous because I have come a long way on my hair journey. My longest layer is mid-back and I just want to get some good tips on taking care of my hair underneath and how to minimize breakage when taking out the hair. Can anyone share their tips?

thanx!!

Okay.... Here's my tips.

1. Treat the hair with as much care as you would your own hair. That means washing and conditioning.

2. Keep your braids moisturized underneath. I use braid spray. Some people use oils or whatever other kind of concoction they use on their own hair. That parts up to you.

3. A weave can be left in for UP TO 12 WEEKS. However, most people take it down around 6-8 because that's when most people relax their hair and it looks rough around the edges. Also, some people take it down then bc they don't want to get tangles and matted hair. Personally, I've never had that happen but your hair (OP) is quite long so you might not want to leave it in that long.

4. Make sure the stylist does not pull your hair too tight. You don't want to lose hair from tension.

5. If you relax your hair, you should wait 1-2 weeks before you put it back in. Same rule applies for braids with extensions.

That's all I can think of off the top of my head. HTH...

ETA: About the protein treatment, do one if you feel your hair needs it. I always did one after braids but not with weaves. Now that I'm natural I don't do protein treatments at all. But you have to decide what's best for your hair.