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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Hair Weaving: Quick Weaves

By Marquetta Breslin

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.

If this sounds like a hair weaving problem you face, then quick weaves can be a great alternative for you. Quick weaves provide all the luxury and beauty of a normal weave, but take half the time to complete. What this means for you is that you get same beautiful weave you're used to, but you don't have to spend hours in the salon to get it.

The beauty of a quick weave is that it's just like a full head weave. Well, minus the full head weave. Unlike regular full head weaves, a quick weave does not require you to cornrow the natural hair. Instead, the hair is formed into a slick, flat canvas for the wefts to be applied to. The canvas is formed by slicking the hair straight back with gel. Once this is complete, the client must sit under a dryer until the hair is perfectly dry.

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.

Here are some facts on quick weaves:

1. Make sure you choose the highest quality of extension hair possible. Because your natural hair is slicked back and kept ''underneath'' the tracks, your extension hair will determine how your finished style looks.

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. 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. When it's time to take your quick weave out, always try to see a salon professional. If you think you are able to take the quick weave out yourself, make sure you're using high-quality bond remover. Always follow label directions exactly; not doing so could damage your hair.

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.

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