If you have ever had a weave completed in a salon, you know that time is of the essence. You often spend time sitting at the salon waiting for your stylist to finish their last client. Once she's done, you may have to wait another 1 to 3 hours just to get your hair relaxed, cut, and styled.
Sound familiar? Well, my friend, a quick weave can be your ticket to shorter time at the salon. A quick weave usually takes about half the time to complete as a regular weave does. With this in mind, a quick weave can also be one of the most beautiful weaves you've ever had.
What's great about a quick weave is that it's just like a full head weave, with the exception that you aren't spending all that time cornrowing. Instead, the hair is slicked back flat with gel, forming a canvas. The weft extensions are applied to this canvas. The hair is gathered in the back, at the nape of the neck, while the client sits under a dryer until the canvas of the quick weave is dry.
Sitting under a dryer is the most time-consuming portion of a quick weave. Fortunately, when you're done, your base is ready to have the wefts applied using a bonding adhesive. The tracks are measured to the client's head and placed on the canvas. Once the bond is dry, the hair can be styled in many different ways.
If you're thinking about getting a quick weave, keep these facts in mind:
1. The type of extension hair that you select will determine how your finished style looks, so make sure you pick the highest quality extension hair possible.
2. Since quick weaves can be challenging with little or no experience, make sure your stylist is aware of how to complete a quick weave and that they have experience in applying quick weaves to other clients.
3. You should choose not only a beautiful style for your quick weave, but also one that is low-maintenance. Since your extension hair makes your weave, you don't want to choose an elaborate style without knowing how to take care of it. Ask your salon professional for styling tips on the particular style you choose.
4. For removal of a quick weave, it's always best to let your stylist do the work. If you feel confident in removing it yourself, always check the quality of your bond remover. The better quality bond remover you use, the easier the bond will release, and the less glue residue will be left behind. Make sure you always follow the instructions provided on the bond remover.
The actual process of completing a quick weave can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the amount of natural hair you have and your stylist's experience with quick weaves. When the quick weave is removed, there will be a lot of excess build-up on the hair from the gel. This is a good time to wash with a good-quality clarifying shampoo and follow up with a deep conditioning treatment. - 15359
Sound familiar? Well, my friend, a quick weave can be your ticket to shorter time at the salon. A quick weave usually takes about half the time to complete as a regular weave does. With this in mind, a quick weave can also be one of the most beautiful weaves you've ever had.
What's great about a quick weave is that it's just like a full head weave, with the exception that you aren't spending all that time cornrowing. Instead, the hair is slicked back flat with gel, forming a canvas. The weft extensions are applied to this canvas. The hair is gathered in the back, at the nape of the neck, while the client sits under a dryer until the canvas of the quick weave is dry.
Sitting under a dryer is the most time-consuming portion of a quick weave. Fortunately, when you're done, your base is ready to have the wefts applied using a bonding adhesive. The tracks are measured to the client's head and placed on the canvas. Once the bond is dry, the hair can be styled in many different ways.
If you're thinking about getting a quick weave, keep these facts in mind:
1. The type of extension hair that you select will determine how your finished style looks, so make sure you pick the highest quality extension hair possible.
2. Since quick weaves can be challenging with little or no experience, make sure your stylist is aware of how to complete a quick weave and that they have experience in applying quick weaves to other clients.
3. You should choose not only a beautiful style for your quick weave, but also one that is low-maintenance. Since your extension hair makes your weave, you don't want to choose an elaborate style without knowing how to take care of it. Ask your salon professional for styling tips on the particular style you choose.
4. For removal of a quick weave, it's always best to let your stylist do the work. If you feel confident in removing it yourself, always check the quality of your bond remover. The better quality bond remover you use, the easier the bond will release, and the less glue residue will be left behind. Make sure you always follow the instructions provided on the bond remover.
The actual process of completing a quick weave can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the amount of natural hair you have and your stylist's experience with quick weaves. When the quick weave is removed, there will be a lot of excess build-up on the hair from the gel. This is a good time to wash with a good-quality clarifying shampoo and follow up with a deep conditioning treatment. - 15359
About the Author:
Owner and founder of Braids By Breslin, Marquetta Breslin has been braiding and weaving hair for over 14 years. For step-by-step instructions onquick weaves, please visit Marquetta's website.
