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QuestionHow much does it cost to sew in hair extensions?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Rates vary a lot but they are usually at least a few hundred dollars. You will get a more accurate idea of rates in your area by calling a few salons.
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QuestionAre sewn in hair extensions bad for your hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.They can be, especially if your hair is fine or if you leave the weave in for a long time. To minimize damage you should always give your hair a few weeks between applications to rest.
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QuestionHow is a hair weave attached?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.A weave is attached to cornrows using a curved needle. It is literally sewn into your natural hair.
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QuestionHow long do hair extensions last?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.They can last up to 8 weeks depending on how frequently you wash them and how well you take care of them. Take good care of your extensions to make them last longer. If they start to pull on your hair or slip loose, you should take them out.
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QuestionWhere do you buy the needle? Is there a certain type? Is there a certain type of thread?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.You can purchase a needle at a craft store. A regular sewing needle is fine, but it needs to be long and curved with a blunt end to protect your fingers and scalp. Regular sewing thread is fine.
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QuestionHow long can extensions stay in your hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.I'd recommend changing them every 6-8 weeks or so to account for growth at the root and shedding. You'll notice that they'll start to feel looser.
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QuestionBut how do you just stick the needle through the hair?Community AnswerWhen you put the needle in the braid, all you have to do is just put it underneath. However, make sure you don't poke into the skin. Then, just keep going over and under.
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QuestionHow do I know I have picked the right sew-in?Community AnswerThe most popular types are the full sew-in (which has a closure so no hair is left out), the vixen sew-in (a combination of real hair and weave) and the partial sew-in (where some of your hair is left out at the top and blended into the weave). If you like to manipulate your hair in buns, ponytails, etc., then a vixen sew-in is best for you. If you want you hair to be protected and don't mind whether your weave is straight or in curls, then a partial or full sew-in is right for you.
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QuestionShould I use cotton thread or polyester?Community AnswerPolyester thread is sturdier than cotton, so you may want to go with a polyester thread to make your extensions last as long as possible.
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QuestionWhen using regular sewing thread, do I just thread it like the regular thread? Or should I use more than 1 strand to thread?Community AnswerYou can use one or two threads depending. Just thread it like you usually do. If you mess up you can always take it back out and restart.
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QuestionWhat is the recommended age for this?Community AnswerAbout 12 to 13 years or age would be good, as long as the child is okay with it.
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QuestionCan I sew them into straight hair?Community AnswerYes, you can sew extensions into straight hair as long as the extensions are straight as well.
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