If you've ever had a hair weave completed at a salon, you know you will be waiting a while. Whether it's waiting for the stylist to finish their previous client, or you're waiting in the salon chair, you're going to be waiting. Don't you wish there was a way to cut your salon time almost in half?
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.
A quick weave is very similar to a regular full head weave except that you don't cornrow the hair to attach the extensions to. If you have ever had your hair cornrowed in preparation for a weave, you know how time-consuming this task can be. A quick weave is begun by gathering all of the client's hair at the nape of the neck. Then, with the help of gel, all the hair is slicked back to form a canvas to apply the tracks to. When the canvas has been created, the client sits under a dryer until the canvas is as dry as possible.
Sitting under a dryer is the longest task in a quick weave. Once the hair is dry, hair weaving tracks are applied with an adhesive substance. The tracks are measured to the desired length; then, they are cut if needed and placed on the canvas. Then, once the bond is dry, the hair is styled as usual.
Before you run out and make an appointment for a quick weave, remember:
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. Quick weaves should only be completed by a salon professional. Make sure your stylist has experience with quick weaves, as they can be challenging for the beginner.
3. Choose a style that is low-maintenance, because you don't want to end up with a style that you can't take care of. Remember, quick weaves cannot be put into a high pony tail because it can cause additional stress to the bond on the far left and right side of the track.
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.
Completing a quick weave usually takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours. Factors that can increase the amount of time needed to complete a quick weave are the stylist's experience with quick weaves and the amount of natural hair used to form the canvas. Don't forget: removing your quick weave will reveal a lot of extra build-up and residue from the gel, so make sure to wash with a clarifying shampoo. Don't forget to follow up with a deep conditioning treatment! - 15343
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.
A quick weave is very similar to a regular full head weave except that you don't cornrow the hair to attach the extensions to. If you have ever had your hair cornrowed in preparation for a weave, you know how time-consuming this task can be. A quick weave is begun by gathering all of the client's hair at the nape of the neck. Then, with the help of gel, all the hair is slicked back to form a canvas to apply the tracks to. When the canvas has been created, the client sits under a dryer until the canvas is as dry as possible.
Sitting under a dryer is the longest task in a quick weave. Once the hair is dry, hair weaving tracks are applied with an adhesive substance. The tracks are measured to the desired length; then, they are cut if needed and placed on the canvas. Then, once the bond is dry, the hair is styled as usual.
Before you run out and make an appointment for a quick weave, remember:
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. Quick weaves should only be completed by a salon professional. Make sure your stylist has experience with quick weaves, as they can be challenging for the beginner.
3. Choose a style that is low-maintenance, because you don't want to end up with a style that you can't take care of. Remember, quick weaves cannot be put into a high pony tail because it can cause additional stress to the bond on the far left and right side of the track.
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.
Completing a quick weave usually takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours. Factors that can increase the amount of time needed to complete a quick weave are the stylist's experience with quick weaves and the amount of natural hair used to form the canvas. Don't forget: removing your quick weave will reveal a lot of extra build-up and residue from the gel, so make sure to wash with a clarifying shampoo. Don't forget to follow up with a deep conditioning treatment! - 15343
About the Author:
Marquetta Breslin, owner of Braids By Breslin, has been braiding and creating beautiful weave styles for more than 14 years.. For an instructional DVD onquick weaves, please visit Marquetta's website.