How long does hair have to be to get a weave?

[varaneka]

I know nothing about them and I might get one if an inch is long enough!

So yeah I miss my hair (prior to bleaching of course)

 

[Bella_Atl]

The African lady I go to to get my weaves done, can braid carpet... So however long that is... it can be done.

 

[varaneka]

lol how much should I expect to pay for one that's shoulder length?

 

[Bella_Atl]

lol how much should I expect to pay for one that's shoulder length?

That I can't tell you. It depends on where you are. I would call around or better yet...ask your friends! And get a referral!!

 

[varaneka]

okay...I will do that. thank youuuu

 

[PPGbubbles]

Well it all depends on what you want...

A sew in can be done on an inch or less but the tension may be a lil much to bear.... but 3 inches is preferable for a sew in.

Now due to the modern marvels of weaveology you can have a full head weave and shorter length using
- quick weave
- wig cap weaves
- glue ins

Now I would do a lil more research into Quick weave and glue ins... although they are ways to get-er-done the materials useds could hinder progress if not removed properly

and even with sew ins at 1 inch it may be a little hard to blend any leave out hair so I would personaly go with a full head. And either find an artist who is good at closures or buy a good lace or silk closure to eliminate the "wiggy" look that some full head sew ins have

 

[varaneka]

Well it all depends on what you want...

A sew in can be done on an inch or less but the tension may be a lil much to bear.... but 3 inches is preferable for a sew in.

Now due to the modern marvels of weaveology you can have a full head weave and shorter length using
- quick weave
- wig cap weaves
- glue ins

Now I would do a lil more research into Quick weave and glue ins... although they are ways to get-er-done the materials useds could hinder progress if not removed properly

and even with sew ins at 1 inch it may be a little hard to blend any leave out hair so I would personaly go with a full head. And either find an artist who is good at closures or buy a good lace or silk closure to eliminate the "wiggy" look that some full head sew ins have

do BSS's sell "kits" for doing wig cap weaves with the hair in individual pieces for each layer to attach?

 

[PPGbubbles]

do BSS's sell "kits" for doing wig cap weaves with the hair in individual pieces for each layer to attach?

I have only seen kits at my BSS for shorter dos and the hair the come with is about 3 inches long... I believe they are for the 21 or 27 piece short weave.

But Im sure you could find nearly anything depending on the area you live in. I live in cali in the IE but If a drive a lil ways to LA or some of the more "urban areas" the BBS carry more.

but for a cap weave you would need 2 wig caps 1 plastic conditioning cap and glue..... and of course the hair.

Put on the initial cap on to protect your hair then a thin conditioning cap to keep glue from soaking onto your hair then the final cap on top where your tracks will be glued too ( and the layers will create a little give so you can get the weave cap on and off)

Do you plan to self glue or get a stylist?.... There are plenty of videos on YT to illustrate the best patterns for attaching hair in the desired look

And to practice you could do this will 2 packs of the 9.99 "like human hair" and if you like the results go for the kind of hair you want for your real style.

Or a professional can just hook it up for you

 

[KatKronicles]

3-4 inches is the minimum, anything shorter than that can be kung fu gripped however, your scalp will not appreciate you for it, matter of factly it will do the only thing it can to survive. Shed the bulb.
On the flip side your hair can be sweeping your feet and if you dont take it out properly your worse for the wear. * Pun*

 

[Chameleonchick]

do BSS's sell "kits" for doing wig cap weaves with the hair in individual pieces for each layer to attach?

Yes they are the 27 piece kits. There are some fly styles you can make with those.

 

[Jaegermany]

Honestly.....

You can absoutely get your hair braided with 2 or 3 inches of hair and even then it probably can be shorter!

Here is what I KNOW..... The African hair braiding shops are able to braid and sew in weave like NOBODYS BUSINESS! I had a short cut and they were even able to braid the back that I had previously shaved down and grown out a bit....

However I would NEVER....never eva eva eva eva eva eva ALLOW them to cut or style a piece of hair of my weave! I would absolutely let them sew it in and go to another SALON to have it washed, cut and styled!

Additionally,I would NEVER leave any hair out! Ive left hair out in the front for a middle part and a side part AND the hair I left out is RUINED! I hate to see unblended textures in weaves so I would always try to blend as best I could. And I compromised the **** out of the hair I left out! Everything else has grown out beautifully and healthy and the front is JACKED up because I cant style around the areas that I left out and SCREWED up!!!!!

So get a FULL sew in weave! PERIOD and POINT BLANK! The shorter hair is the harder it is to blend and...you will end up like me! DONT end up like me!

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[a_shoe_6307]

The African lady I go to to get my weaves done, can braid carpet... So however long that is... it can be done.

Who does your weaves? I live in Atlanta and I am looking for someone good.

 

[BlackMasterPiece]

I'm definitely no weaveologist but for your length I would just wig it or do a lacefront and save my hair the drama.

 

[glamazon386]

About 2-3 inches long. It just needs to be long enough to cornrow. They'll add braiding hair to it.