Are you looking for an amazingly versatile hairstyle? Do you want something that is undetectable? If so, an interlock weave is perfect for you! Also known as tree braids, an interlock weave is a great strand-by-strand hair weaving method that uses cornrows as the foundation of the style.
The reason why interlock weaves are so popular is that they offer all the benefits of braiding with the look of hair that flows freely. Sound hard? Interlock weaves can be challenging at first. But, with the proper practice, you can create an interlock weave that is beautiful and virtually undetectable.
Start by making sure the hair is washed and conditioned with a good-quality shampoo. You'll want to make your first part about 1'' to 1 '' thick. The part should be around the perimeter of the head in a circular direction. This hair will be left out to cover and blend with the weave. Since you won't be working with this hair, start in the middle and cornrow both sides back to get the hair out of the way.
Section off a very small piece of hair, parallel to the cornrowed section at the bottom. Take a small piece of this hair and make a section to braid. Start braiding with the client's hair and take a small piece of extension hair and add it to the outside two strands.
Then, you'll want to follow these steps:
1. When you add the extension hair to the outside two strands, cornrow once.
2. Then, pull a piece of the extension hair you just added and move it to the side of the braid. This piece is no longer a part of the braid
3. Cornrow only once and then add your extension hair to the two outer strands of the braid.
4. Cornrow once and pull the extension hair out to the side braid.
5. Cornrow once more and add a piece of extension hair.
While you continue to part around the perimeter of the head, follow those instructions for the remainder of the head. You should be cornrowing in a circular motion. Once you get to the top of the cornrows, you will notice that your interlock weave is nothing more than one long cornrow with hair sticking out the sides. When cornrowing the top of the head, you may want to add extra extension hair to your cornrows for a fuller look.
Once you reach the top, you will have to braid the remaining hair out from the head. Take this piece and work with it as much as possible to ensure the top of the weave is flat. Once the top of your interlock weave is flat, stitch down the remaining braid for a secure hold.
The last step in finishing your interlock weave is to remove the cornrows you created from the outer section, and using your fingers, work to blend the client's hair in with the weave and cover any cornrows that are in sight.
The reason why interlock weaves are so popular is that they offer all the benefits of braiding with the look of hair that flows freely. Sound hard? Interlock weaves can be challenging at first. But, with the proper practice, you can create an interlock weave that is beautiful and virtually undetectable.
Start by making sure the hair is washed and conditioned with a good-quality shampoo. You'll want to make your first part about 1'' to 1 '' thick. The part should be around the perimeter of the head in a circular direction. This hair will be left out to cover and blend with the weave. Since you won't be working with this hair, start in the middle and cornrow both sides back to get the hair out of the way.
Section off a very small piece of hair, parallel to the cornrowed section at the bottom. Take a small piece of this hair and make a section to braid. Start braiding with the client's hair and take a small piece of extension hair and add it to the outside two strands.
Then, you'll want to follow these steps:
1. When you add the extension hair to the outside two strands, cornrow once.
2. Then, pull a piece of the extension hair you just added and move it to the side of the braid. This piece is no longer a part of the braid
3. Cornrow only once and then add your extension hair to the two outer strands of the braid.
4. Cornrow once and pull the extension hair out to the side braid.
5. Cornrow once more and add a piece of extension hair.
While you continue to part around the perimeter of the head, follow those instructions for the remainder of the head. You should be cornrowing in a circular motion. Once you get to the top of the cornrows, you will notice that your interlock weave is nothing more than one long cornrow with hair sticking out the sides. When cornrowing the top of the head, you may want to add extra extension hair to your cornrows for a fuller look.
Once you reach the top, you will have to braid the remaining hair out from the head. Take this piece and work with it as much as possible to ensure the top of the weave is flat. Once the top of your interlock weave is flat, stitch down the remaining braid for a secure hold.
The last step in finishing your interlock weave is to remove the cornrows you created from the outer section, and using your fingers, work to blend the client's hair in with the weave and cover any cornrows that are in sight.
About the Author:
Marquetta Breslin, owner of Braids By Breslin, has been braiding and weaving hair for more than 14 years. For more information on interlock weaves, please visit Marquetta's website.
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