Hair Weaves: The Ultimate Guide To You

Especially designed for an instant transformation of your appearance, a hair weave has become more and more popular among beauty enthusiasts, which can provide you with a natural, seamless, and glorious appearance.

You may have heard of the hair weave before, but you don’t know the exact meaning of it.

The following blog will explain everything you need to know about the hair weave in detail, which can help you make a better choice on it.

What’s more, you will also learn how to choose hair weaves correctly, saving your time and energy.

1. What is a Hair Weave?

A hair weave refers to an extension or a method that can add volume, depth, and thickness to your natural hair, which can help you achieve your desired appearance, meeting your demands and preferences.

Generally speaking, a hair weave is attached to your natural hair by sewing, clips, or other adhesives, which can blend with your hair seamlessly and flawlessly, providing you with a realistic, glorious, and attractive appearance.

What’s more, a hair weave is made of human hair or synthetic hair.

The following part will also introduce different types of hair weaves to you in detail, so please scroll down to get more information.

Without too much commitment of your natural hair, a hair weave can make an instant and temporary transition of your appearance, enhancing your beauty and boosting your confidence.

Compared to a wig, a hair weave is more convenient and easier, making it a more suitable choice for beginners.

If you want to switch your overall look temporarily, a hair weave is an excellent choice for you to try.

2. The benefits of hair weaves:

(1)Change your hair length, volume, and thickness.

First of all, as a hair weave is attached to your natural hair by weaving, stitching, or sewing, it can change the length, volume, and thickness of your natural hair, catering to your personal demands and preferences.

(2)Low maintenance.

Secondly, a hair weave is low maintenance, which doesn’t require too much maintenance.

That is to say, once a hair weave is attached to your natural hair, it can last up to several months without too much care.

(3)A natural, seamless, and glorious appearance.

Thirdly, a hair weave can blend with your natural hair seamlessly, providing you with a realistic, flawless, and attractive appearance.

(4)Protective hairstyle.

A hair weave is a kind of protective hairstyles, which can protect your natural hair from daily styling and environmental damage.

(5)Boost your confidence.

Thorough adding volume, depth, and thickness to your appearance, a hair weave can elevate your overall style and boost your confidence effortlessly.

3. The drawbacks of hair weaves:

(1)Potential damage.

Firstly, if you install a hair weave in the wrong way, it will cause some potential damage to your natural hair.

(2)Time-consuming.

Secondly, the installation of a hair weave will be time-consuming, which means you may sit in the salon for a long time.

(3)Expensive.

Lastly, the price of a hair weave varies depending on the different types and quality.

Just as it has been mentioned before, a hair weave is made of human hair or synthetic hair.

Compared to a synthetic hair weave, a human hair weave is more expensive, because of its premium quality.

Besides, turning to a professional stylist for help will also be expensive.

4. What are the different types of hair weaves in material?

Generally speaking, a hair weave can be made of human hair and synthetic hair.

The following will explain the different types of hair weaves to you in detail, helping you better understand the differences among them.

(1)Human hair weave:

A human hair weave refers to a weave that is made of 100% real human hair, which is premium and high-quality, allowing you to perm, bleach, color, and restyle it as your own hair.

Therefore, compared to a synthetic hair weave, a human hair weave is more versatile and flexible in styles.

Frankly speaking, a human hair weave also contains several types, including a virgin hair weave, a raw hair weave, a remy hair weave, and a non-remy hair weave.

①A virgin hair weave:

A virgin hair weave refers to a weave that has not undergone any chemical treatment, including dyeing, perming, or bleaching, which is generally considered to be a high-quality human hair weave.

②A raw hair weave:

A raw hair weave refers to a weave that is chemically unprocessed in any way, and usually sourced from more than one donor. That means no perms, no dyes, and minimal heat styling, if any at all.

Click here to learn more about the differences between virgin hair and raw hair.

③A remy hair weave:

A remy hair weave refers to a weave that has all strands of hair running in the same direction, and the hair is collected from one or more donors, which provides a natural look and feel.

The hair cuticles making up the top layer of the hair are intact and undamaged. 

What’s more, a remy hair weave may have undergone a slight chemical process, such as dying or perming.

④A non-remy hair weave:

A non-remy hair weave refers to a weave that has had the cuticles removed by using chemicals, or has cuticles that are intact but are not aligned in the same direction, which makes the hair easy to tangle and gives it a less natural appearance.

Compared to a remy hair weave, a non-remy hair weave is less expensive, making it a more suitable choice for those with a tight and limited budget.

If you want to learn more about the differences between remy hair and non-remy hair, you can read this blog to get more information.

(2)Synthetic hair weave:

A synthetic hair weave refers to a weave that is made of synthetic fibers, such as plastic or acrylic, resembling the appearance and movement of real human hair.

Generally speaking, a synthetic hair weave is more affordable and cost-effective than a real human hair weave, because it has a lower cost of raw materials.

5. What are the different types of hair weaves in texture?

When it comes to the different types of hair weaves in texture, there are eight types of weaves, including a straight hair weave, a body wave hair weave, a water wave hair weave, a loose wave hair weave, a curly hair weave, a deep wave hair weave, a kinky curly hair weave, and a kinky straight hair weave.

The following part will provide an explanation to you in detail.

(1)A straight hair weave:

A straight hair weave refers to a weave that is sleek, smooth, and timeless, possessing no bends, or a few weaves.

(2)A body wave hair weave:

A body wave hair weave refers to a weave that has an S-shaped pattern throughout the hair, which features uniform and loose waves, providing you with an elegant and timeless appearance.

With its loose and relaxed textures, a body wave hair weave can blend well with many hair patterns.

(3)A water wave hair weave:

A water wave hair weave refers to a weave that mimics the look of water ripples, which has a natural and wavy texture, providing you with a voluminous, attractive, and gorgeous appearance.

(4)A loose wave hair weave:

A loose wave hair weave refers to a weave that has soft, relaxed, and flowing waves, which can provide a natural, voluminous, and effortless appearance for you, adding bounce, volume, and movement to your overall look.

(5)A curly hair weave:

A curly hair weave refers to a weave that has bouncy ringlets or spirals, usually ranging from loose loops to tight corkscrews, which can provide you with a full, voluminous, and gorgeous appearance.

(6)A deep wave hair weave:

A deep wave hair weave refers to a weave that has a tight S-shaped curl pattern, which has a full, luxurious, and beautiful texture, providing you with a voluminous, bouncy, and effortless appearance.

(7)A kinky curly hair weave:

A kinky curly hair weave refers to a weave that mimics the natural texture of Afro-textured hair, which has a full, soft, and fluffy texture, providing you with a natural, voluminous, and gorgeous appearance.

(8)A kinky straight hair weave:

A kinky straight hair weave refers to a weave that has a coarse and fluffy texture, mimicking the straightened state of naturally blow-dried African-American hair, which can provide you with a natural, voluminous, and unique appearance.

6. What are the different types of hair weaving techniques?

(1)Sew-in weaves:

Sew-in hair weaves refer to a type of hair weave that is applied by braiding your natural hair into cornrows, and then sewing hair extensions onto the cornrows with a needle and thread.

(2)Tape in weaves:

Tape-in hair weaves refer to a type of hair weave that is semi-permanent, which is applied by attaching thin strips of hair to your natural hair, providing you with a natural and seamless appearance.

Generally speaking, tape-in hair weaves are pre-taped with medical-grade adhesive, which can reduce the use of heat or tools during the installation.

To tell the truth, you are required to turn to a professional stylist for help, making the tape-in hair weaves blend with your natural hair seamlessly.

(3)Clip-in weaves:

Clip-in hair weaves refer to a type of hair weave that is temporary, which is attached by snapping small clips into sections of your natural hair.

Unlike tape-in hair weaves, the installation of clip-in hair weaves doesn’t require any adhesive or a professional stylist.

That is to say, you can install or remove clip-in hair weaves easily at home.

(4)Cold fusion hair weaves:

Cold fusion hair weaves refer to a method that uses small beads or links to attach the weave to your natural hair, which can also be called micro beads/links weaves

Without using any glue or thread, it is less harmful to your natural hair.

(source: Eltoria)

(5)Hot fusion hair weaves:

Hot fusion hair weaves refer to a method that uses a keratin adhesive to attach the weave to your natural hair, which can also be called keratin or bonded extensions. 

Generally speaking, hot fusion hair weaves will use a fusion hair iron to melt the keratin base, and then wrap it around a small piece of your hair.

(source: SierraElaine)

7. How to choose the hair weave correctly?

When making the choice on hair weaves, it depends on your requirements and preferences.

For those prioritizing lifespan and versatility in styles, the human hair weave is a more suitable choice, allowing you to restyle it as your own hair.

If you have a tight and limited budget, the synthetic hair weave is a more budget-friendly and cost-effective choice for you.

(1)Budget.

First of all, you should take your budget into account.

Just as it has been mentioned before, a hair weave can be made of human hair or synthetic hair.

Compared to a synthetic hair weave, a human hair weave is more premium and high-quality.

However, if you don’t have enough money, maybe a synthetic hair weave is a more cost-effective choice for you.

(2)Appearance.

Secondly, you should consider your desired appearance.

When it comes to hair weave, it has many different textures, providing you with a different appearance.

For those searching for a smooth, sleek, and timeless appearance, a straight hair weave is an excellent choice.

For those prioritizing volume and dimension, maybe a curly hair weave is a more suitable choice.

(3)Maintenance.

As we all know, different types of hair weaves require different maintenance.

For example, a curly hair weave requires more maintenance than a straight hair weave.

Therefore, if you don’t have enough time to maintain your hair weave, maybe a straight hair weave is a more suitable choice for you.

(4)Versatility and flexibility in styles.

Fourthly, a human hair weave is more versatile and flexible in styles than a synthetic hair weave.

If you want to have more options in styles, a human hair weave is a more suitable choice for you.

(5)Comfort and breathability.

As we all know, a human hair weave is more comfortable and breathable than a synthetic hair weave.

For those prioritizing comfort and breathability, a human hair weave is the perfect choice for you.

(6)Your demands and preferences.

Last but not least, you should also take your personal demands and individual preferences into account.

Conclusion:

After reading this blog, you must have a more comprehensive and systematic understanding of the hair weave, which can help you make a better choice on it.

What’s more, you have also learned how to choose a hair weave correctly, which can save you money and energy.

In conclusion, when deciding on the hair weave, you should not only consider the budget, your desired appearance, maintenance, versatility in styles, and comfort, but also take your demands and preferences into consideration.

It’s my pleasure if this blog can really address your concerns and problems about the hair weave.

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