OMG.... Please help!!!

[Junebug D]

Hey ladies, I am hoping someone can give me a trick to help me or something. I just got my first weave yesterday and it's beautiful. But it is Sooo sooo tight. I can't eat because with every chew it's a stabbing pain in my head. I have taken tylenol w codeine to help with the pain but I don't know how long I can deal with this. Anyone know any tricks to loosen them up. I told the lady as she was doing it that it was really tight and she said it had to be tight to stay... Is that true. Do all of y'all that get weaves have to deal with days of pain?!?

That's a lie. When I had mine done, it wasn't braided tightly at all yet it stayed and laid almost flat to my scalp. I had minor pulling in one area (it's my same always-sensitive spot) and I was able to slide some oil down there and loosen it with my pinky. But you seem to be in serious pain, so I suggest you go back and ask her to loosen it. If she loosens it and it starts falling out, then she's simply a bad stylist and you should seek another one.

 

[itsjusthair88]

Don't take it out yourself, go right on to where you got it done and make HER take it out, for free. If it's a salon, they will be forced to take it out on the strength of your loud and pointed complaints in front of their clients. If it's a "back-alley betty" (you know, you got it done at her home) go there and complain anyway, oh she won't take it out? Then threaten her with words all at-home "stylists" are afraid to hear: "I will report you to the board of cosmetology" they are the state-mandated board that handles licenses and more importantly, punishments to offenders. Here in California, people caught doing here without a license for money can pay as much as $10,000 in fines and it can be garnished for as long as the state sees fit. Just giving you your options.

 

[Mrs. Verde]

Eeek! I def don't want that... But the crazy part is my edges don't hurt its the center of my head thats killing me. I'll see if I can get one of my friends to take it out. Ugh this sucks for real

In college, a friend of mine got weave. Her weave was tight just like yours in the center of her head. By time she took the weave out she had 50 cent piece size bald spot in the middle of head.

 

[Freespirit02]

Umm I hate to be negative..but I think homegirl set you up. Anybody and everybody who does weave..I mean sew ins know that if your client says it is too tight before the weave is even in that it's time to start over! I even know that when I do female's sew ins..and I'm not a profession. She knew exactly what she was doing! What does she care..she already got her money and she don't care if you come back. Just the fact that she messed you and you paid for it will make her satisfied.

 

[Russet]

I didn't read through all the replies and I hope I don't sound crazy for saying this but don't take it out til you wash it atleast. Go under the shower and let the water run through the weave make sure the water hits the part that is hurting. The water will loosen up the braids/thread and should alleviate if not all but most of the pain. Good luck, if it STILL hurts, the installation was abnormally tight and you should def. take it out. Try the water first though and see if that helps.

 

[Lady_q_tee]

It does not have to be tight... Is a myth that it must be tight. I started doing my own weaves because everyone would do my hair way to tight ... When I told them it was to tight ... They would purposely do it tighter out of spite ... I finally had enough of bumps on my scalp ... And a bleeding scalp! Just take it out ... The weave could damage your hair follicles for life leaving you with bald patches. Is it really worth it for a weave?t from my GT-I9000 using Long Hair Care Forum App

 

[WorkInProgress88]

i know it sucks to hear it over and over again, BUT i agree with the other ladies and just take it out. I had corn rows in the 6th grade that were TOO tight and left me with minor follicle damage on my right side. I'm 23 now and yes, the area is still damages and will always be. I thank the Lord that its not anything drastic but it could of easily been.

 

[mscocopuff]

TAKE IT OUT NOW BEFORE YOU END UP WITH NAOMI EDGES!!

Seriously...everyone I know that's had too tight weaves has ended up with bald spots or damaged hair. I know you're going to feel bad because you wasted some money but you can do a search on here for too tight weaves and see the number of ladies that have suffered setbacks.

Good Luck!

I second this! It should not be tight at all. That is definitely a bad sign and this is going to have you on your way to those Naomi Campbell edges for real. Run Run as fast as you can girl! Get them out ASAP and find someone that can give you an install without that tension there.

 

[MsPlatinumbsf]

Go back to her and have her take it out ASAP why you still reading this go now quick quick hop to it.

 

[mscocopuff]

Go back to her and have her take it out ASAP why you still reading this go now quick quick hop to it.

Even better. She definitely needs to remove it. And she definitely should not charge you anything additional.

 

[leelee9]

I would take it out. I've had to do that on several occasions.

 

[mzteaze]

OP what did you decide to do?

 

[Bnster]

Go back to the person that did it for you and demand she removes or loosen it for free. If it was at a salon speak to the manager. That is not acceptable.

 

[bklynbornNbred]

I didn't read through all the replies and I hope I don't sound crazy for saying this but don't take it out til you wash it atleast. Go under the shower and let the water run through the weave make sure the water hits the part that is hurting. The water will loosen up the braids/thread and should alleviate if not all but most of the pain. Good luck, if it STILL hurts, the installation was abnormally tight and you should def. take it out. Try the water first though and see if that helps.

I'm only responding since two different people posted this advice and someone else may read in the future. Wetting your head to loosen up tension of a tight weave is the WRONG thing to do. By wetting the hair on a scalp that is aggravated from tight braiding you are now adding more pressure by having hair pulling on the braids and now sensitive scalp. What you do is get off the computer and take your loudest friend with you back to the shop and don't leave until you are satisfied.

The time to speak up is when the base is being braided. Do not be afraid to say "loosen it up" or stop and then walk out. I don't care if you have a date with Prince Charming that night - throw a wig on your head and save your scalp. Why pay someone to abuse you? Weave themselves are not inherently bad but there are so many bad practices out there that perpetuate the madness.

Nichi has a ton of posts on here about healthy weave practices. Be advised you are going to get what you pay for. This is not an area to cheap out on. Unless you have a reference from someone that has healthy practicies you are going to have to pay. Be wary of the $50 special. She don't care about your scalp she's just trying to get as many heads in a day as she can.

Do a search so you know what to look forward to next time.

Good luck OP.

 

[SilkySwag]

I really hope she took it out! Same thing happened to me this summer. I had that bad boy in for less than 24 hours and still ended up with a bald spot. Never again.

 

[indarican]

Hey guys, thank you all for the advice. I was not able to get back to the shop and have the weave taken out since it was not near my house. following that i was out of state (cruise) for a while. I actually went to the hair stylist on the boat and had her cut some of the thread that was holding the weave to my hair, now i dont know if the original stylist used too much thread or what the case is but it was almost like a whole new experience for my head. all the pressure went away my head was still sore but the throbbing went away, i was able to eat and laugh without wincing in pain. I was very happy that i was able to keep the weave in and not be in pain. I knew it wasnt the braids that was hurting me because i was absolutly fine after she braided up my hair it was the threading that was killing me. Im pretty sure that i wont be able to leave the weave in for the full amount of time because i did cut some of the thread but as it stands right now its holding tight, except the bottom track which i can slip my finger through. Thank you all again for your advice its greatly appreciated.... Now if i can just do something for the itchies.

 

[Your Cheeziness]

I had gotten a weave that was painful just like that. My girl friend took it out for the very next day. It's not worth it to keep it. Find a new stylist, too.

 

[HarlemHottie]

Maybe these pics will inspire you to take action:

Girl, if there is a will there's a way! I know you paid money for it, but do you really want a possible setback? Search google, youtube, LHCF, go to another hair dresser...something before you give yourself bald spots. That weave sounds too tight.

This is just wrong in so many ways ~faint~...

 

[MsChelle]

Anything that is that tight and causing you that kind of pain has got to be a source of potential damage to your hair and especially your hair line. I would take that down ASAP!!! Don't risk your own hair.