A well maintained weave can give off a structured, well polished, and classy look. Weaves that are styled well, reflect an attitude that the wearer pays a lot of attention to detail, spends time on maintenance, and puts effort into looking great. Braids give off an easy going carefree vibe. Braids convey an impression that the wearer pay attention to the big picture; they value their relaxation time and like to kick back when they get a free minute.
Braids can be done in a variety of styles. Some people feel weighed down by the weight of braid hair extensions. On one hand, braids can be bulky at night and get in the way of a comfortable nights rest in some cases.
On the other hand, weave styles can be itchy and hard to dry thoroughly; especially after working out. It all boils down to your personal level of comfort. Both styles protect your natural hair from the elements. I became very educated in the weave world: 1 buy human hair for longevity; 2 wear a net to protect your braids from the yarn; 3 the longer the hair, the thinner the hair on the weft.
Always go for more bundles for the hair to look thick. Yeah, I knew my stuff. I could sew them in as well. However, my braiding skills are not the best so I would always get it done by a good friend of mine. The pros of weaves: amazing retention and very low maintenance to the middle of your head. My hair grew a lot when I would rock weaves. I could keep one in for months before my scalp became unbearable. I now know that is not a good thing.
But I could. My hair would never mat up and any shedding came from the fact that I had not run a comb in my hair for months. However, the cons: itchy scalp, destroyed edges, and my hair underneath smelled foul. I would always leave the front of my hair out to blend my weave to my hair. Once I dropped perms, I found myself flat ironing the front of my hair so much that there was barely any hair there.
I was literally burning off the front of my hair. My scalp would dry out and still retain a lot of dirt. Especially, since I am extremely active. This also attributed to the smell. I should have worn a gas mask when taking my hair down. I loved wigs. The idea of changing your hair consistently without actually damaging your hair was the best thing. I also learned how to make my own wigs. Remember that weave hair, yeah I turned it into a wig.
It took forever to get right. But when I finished it, oh what an accomplishment. I also never made another one after that. Too much time. I wore an asymmetrical bob pictured above , red and black hair, big curly hair, long hair, light brown and black hair, etc. In total I have about 8 wigs. They are low maintenance and gave me the option of changing it up consistently. Also, since I put my hair in cornrows, my hair was easy to maintain underneath the wigs.
I had the ability to moisturize consistently and my hair grew more so in the wigs than the weaves. I could still do my regimen of co-washing and shampooing. I would take them off nightly to allow my scalp to breathe and so I could maintain my hair. Closure with Middle Part Braid Pattern This beehive braid pattern is used for closures placed in the center of the hairline to create the perfect middle-part.
Middle Part with Leave Out Braid Pattern This braid pattern is perfect for those who are looking to wear an install with a middle part and some natural hair left out. Closure with Side Part Braid Pattern This braid pattern is great for wearing a full protective style and can be switched to either side.
Lace Frontal Braid Pattern This simple braid pattern is the perfect fit for a lace frontal. DO shampoo, condition and deep condition your hair beforehand. Check out our braiding tutorial videos on our youtube channel here. No matter which sew in weave braid pattern you plan on using, take the time to take care of your hair and scalp to ensure a smooth braiding and sew-in experience!
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