On the cutting edge of styling, skin weft weaves are a great way to transform your hair. This beautiful weave is virtually undetectable when completed correctly. Unlike other weaving methods, a skin weft weave can be completed over a very short amount of time.
Just like other bonded weaves, you're applying a weft using a bonding substance. However, regular bonded weaves require the weft to be placed on the scalp. A skin weft weave is completed by applying wefts (tracks) of human or synthetic hair to your natural hair by means of a bonding agent, such as bonding glue.
It's very important to remember that just like other bonded weaves, extra care must be taken around heated styling tools. Hot devices such as ceramic irons, crimpers, and curling irons can melt the glue that holds the hair in place.
Skin weft weaves work best with human hair, but synthetic hair can also be used. Human hair is preferred because it's stronger and it can be colored, heat-styled, and wet-set. Some synthetic hair can be wet-set, but if you plan on styling it any other way, you should use human hair. Always make sure to match your natural hair with the color and texture of the extension hair you choose.
Instructions for completing a skin weft weave:
1. If you can, start by straightening the hair beforehand. This is so that you won't have to straighten over the bond. Always start with clean hair. Hair that has oil, products, or gels in it can cause the bond not to adhere properly.
2. Make your first part horizontally at the base of the neck. Measure the weft to the desired length and cut if needed. Apply your adhesive substance to the backside of the weft.
3. Take your weft and place it as close as possible to the scalp, but so that it is still remaining on the hair. Press down to secure the hold.
4. Your next part should be roughly 1/2'' thick. Follow the same directions to place the track on the hair, brushing the hair between the application of wefts to stop the hair from getting tangled. All your parts for the remainder of the weft application should be 1/2'' thick.
5. Continue to do this until you don't have enough hair to part horizontally. When this happens, the remainder of the hair will be used for blending and to create the natural part. Make a part 1-2 inches from the top of the forehead where your client will wear their part. Part the hair as desired. Take the rest of the remaining hair and cover the wefts and blend with the extension hair.
When your skin weft weave is complete, make sure to use extra care with heated styling tools. Ceramic irons and curling irons can melt the glue bond, causing the tracks to slip or fall out completely.
You should expect your skin weft weave to give you 2-4 weeks of beautiful hair when cared for and completed properly.
Just like other bonded weaves, you're applying a weft using a bonding substance. However, regular bonded weaves require the weft to be placed on the scalp. A skin weft weave is completed by applying wefts (tracks) of human or synthetic hair to your natural hair by means of a bonding agent, such as bonding glue.
It's very important to remember that just like other bonded weaves, extra care must be taken around heated styling tools. Hot devices such as ceramic irons, crimpers, and curling irons can melt the glue that holds the hair in place.
Skin weft weaves work best with human hair, but synthetic hair can also be used. Human hair is preferred because it's stronger and it can be colored, heat-styled, and wet-set. Some synthetic hair can be wet-set, but if you plan on styling it any other way, you should use human hair. Always make sure to match your natural hair with the color and texture of the extension hair you choose.
Instructions for completing a skin weft weave:
1. If you can, start by straightening the hair beforehand. This is so that you won't have to straighten over the bond. Always start with clean hair. Hair that has oil, products, or gels in it can cause the bond not to adhere properly.
2. Make your first part horizontally at the base of the neck. Measure the weft to the desired length and cut if needed. Apply your adhesive substance to the backside of the weft.
3. Take your weft and place it as close as possible to the scalp, but so that it is still remaining on the hair. Press down to secure the hold.
4. Your next part should be roughly 1/2'' thick. Follow the same directions to place the track on the hair, brushing the hair between the application of wefts to stop the hair from getting tangled. All your parts for the remainder of the weft application should be 1/2'' thick.
5. Continue to do this until you don't have enough hair to part horizontally. When this happens, the remainder of the hair will be used for blending and to create the natural part. Make a part 1-2 inches from the top of the forehead where your client will wear their part. Part the hair as desired. Take the rest of the remaining hair and cover the wefts and blend with the extension hair.
When your skin weft weave is complete, make sure to use extra care with heated styling tools. Ceramic irons and curling irons can melt the glue bond, causing the tracks to slip or fall out completely.
You should expect your skin weft weave to give you 2-4 weeks of beautiful hair when cared for and completed properly.
About the Author:
Owner & founder of Braids By Breslin, Marquetta Breslin has been braiding and weaving hair for over 14 years. For a detailed instructional DVD onskin weft weaves, please visit Marquetta's website.
