How to style and cut a hair weave!

Friends should not let friends wear too much hair!

Ok- So, last night while I was standing in the checkout line at best buy, I couldn't help being entertained by the cashier's excessively thick eyelash extensions that came with a matching head of extremely big hair. This was obviously a lace wig. How did I know? Number one- I have a trained eye, Number two-As I got closer I was able to identify it by the fake part. Ladies, if you're going to wear hair weaves or lace wigs, please try to keep it as natural and realistic looking as possible. Whether you or a friend have applied it and do not know how to tweak the cut to make it look like it's at least growing from your own head, seek the help of a professional weave artist. Anyone can attach a weave or wig to your head that's straight out of the package. However, not everyone can design it in such a way that it looks like your own hair. All weaves and wigs should be customized. They should not be sewn on, flat ironed, and left for embarrassment. You've already spent at least two hours of sewing. Take another 30 minutes to customize the look. "I'm just saying!"

I've listed a few suggestions to finish off a weave or wig that will help you or your stylist (friend) keep it as real looking as possible.

How to style a weave or lace wig

1. On average, 4-5oz of hair will do if your wearing a full head
2. A thin weft is advisable to give the hair a nice light flow without compromising fullness
3. Finish the cut with a razor to soften the ends as opposed to blunt scissor cut
4. Nine times out of ten, the weave will always need some thinning to customize it to your desired look
5. Never feel like you have to use the entire two packages purchased just to get your monies worth. That's one less package you will need to purchase for your next weave.
6. FYI, each packages of hair is usually four ounces.
7. The hair around the face should always be lighter in weight than the back of hair.
8. Color blend and cut blending are crucial when trying to achieve a natural looking head of hair. If one of the two are off, your secret is exposed to the world.

Practice makes perfect!

Note: I searched the internet for ridiculously thick weaves and couldn't come up with any pictures. The model in this photo may be sporting her own hair, but I needed to show an example of what too much hair looks like if it were a weave or lace wig. Koodos to her if its her own :)

On the flip side, I do sell customized hand-made hairpieces for anyone whose looking to achieve a light weighted, natural looking head of hair without the bumps and bulk. My customized hair pieces will not compromise your look and are cut and styled to perfection. 

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