How do you decide Braids or Weave

[msniq]

I am trying to decide for the sake of my hair growing healthy what I should do. Let me be honest here, I am in the suburbs and the ethnic look may bring me more attention then I would like. The weave not as much. I am trying to do something that would give my hair a rest and allow it to grow healthy and possibly transition. I also think that a weave will allow me the versitlity that I need as far as a professional appearance. the only thing is that concerns me about the weave is that I would have to leave some of my hair out which would not give all of it a rest and I have yet to see a full head weave that looks good. So if anyone has experience that they can share let me know. Also if you know of a really good stylist in NJ let me know.
Thanks

 

[Karonica]

You don't have to leave out a ton of hair in a weave. Just enough to conceal the weft.

To me, it sounds as though you've already decided on the weave, and I say go for it. There are so many types of hair to choose from.

 

[Selene]

ITA with Karonica.

 

[Bobbie]

Does anyone have any suggestions on what weave styles best protect your hair and matches your hair texture (for new growth).

Also, how long can you wear a weave before it looks old or your real hair starts to show?

 

[carrie]

Where in Jersey?

I am doing the weave. I only have a teeny-weeny bit of hair out in the front. I flat iron that part once a week. That part is pretty much all natural now and I am a 4a/b

 

[Selene]

Well Yaki is a texture typially used for permed hair. I typically wear a weave for a month and half (6 weeks) but I go back to the salon and get it tightened regularly. And I buy the best hair I can get. There are SOO many textures of weave, you really need to go to a shop. Here's a site that demonstrates the variety in textures, colors, brands:

http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/humanwvghair.html

I like human hair weave, for its versatility. I can be curled, cut, etc. My beautician won't cut that synthetic hair.

 

[Dreamn]

can human weave be used for braidouts as well?

i think i might try another weave (my 2nd one), but i dont want it to look too fake. and i want to be able to switch it up. i might get it cut in layers

 

[msniq]

Carrie
I will go to essex, middlesex union county. I just want it to look good. No messy itchy stuff. Can you let me know who did yours. Do you have a picture? Thanks It is kind of hard finding someone with a good weave where I am. (read no black folks)

 

[Selene]

Honey Drop

I always get human hair weaves, and yes you can do a braid out. I always just follow the directions you see in magazines like Allure. I do two french braids and sleep with them in over night on damp hair and in the morning you have soft waves.