FAQ'S

Weavers Hair Extensions will work exclusively on every element of your hair – from consultation, hair and scalp analysis, guidance on style and suitability, colour, number of wefts or individual pieces needed to create your overall look, sourcing of quality hair and installing your hair extension.

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Are hair extensions suitable for me?

Hair extensions are perfect for most people. However, there could be factors such as unsuitable current hair condition, hair loss, or hair damage that could prevent extensions from being an option. Should these conditions apply to you, you should have a professional assessment of your hair replacement options before installing either hair extensions..



What sort of extensions  do I use?

Remy Human Hair is the highest grade of real, human hair that is a preferred choice for hair extensions, hairpieces, clips and wigs because it achieves the most natural look. 

 

So what does Remy Human Hair mean?

Remy Hair is considered to be the finest quality of human hair because the cuticles are kept intact and not stripped, like in most other non-Remy hair extensions. Preserving the hairs’ cuticles and aligning them in a unidirectional fashion creates extensions that are completely natural in appearance. This process ensures that the hair remains super soft, shiny, silky and completely tangle-free throughout its lifetime.

 

What is the difference between synthetic and human hair extensions?

Hair extensions made from human hair can be dyed, heated (curled or straightened), styled, washed, and treated like your own natural hair. Hair extensions made from synthetic hair are sensitive to the sun, don’t last as long as human hair, are difficult to style, and cannot blend in as well with your real hair. Expect to pay anywhere from $60-$85 for Synthetic hair extensions, and anywhere from $100-$500 plus for human hair extensions.

 

What are Wefts and Weaves

Sew in Weave Hair Extensions Specifics

When getting a sew in weave you can either opt for a partial weave or a full weave.

A full weave, is where all of your natural hair is hidden under the extensions. This method is particularly popular amoung black woman who with to hide their own hair texture in order to wear silky straight hair. This way there is no need to troubleshoot blending issues.

A partial weave is where you braid 3-5 tracks horizontally from ear to ear. Then the weft extensions hair is sewn on to the braids, integrating there natural hair with the hair extensions hair. 

 

The Benefits of Sewn In Weave Hair Extensions

Sewn in hair extensions is the oldest and most popular hair extensions method in the book. Even with so many new hair extensions methods emerging, the weaves popularity hasn't diminished - probably because of it's many benefits:

• A weave is a quick way of adding length to short or thinning hair. 

• It is a very gentle hair extensions technique. If you take care of your braided hair, your hair will be very healthy when you take it out. 

• A full sew in weave enables you to choose any hair texture and color you choose.

• It last accordingly to ones own natural hair growth..average 5-6 weeks.

Hair weaves are commonly addressed as being a healthy hair extensions technique since your own hair is protected underneath the weave in braids. This way there is not a lot of stress with blending, flat ironing, brushing or curling your natural hair.

What does ‘Virgin’ hair entai

Virgin hair is hair that has not been dyed, bleached, permed, straightened, or chemically treated in any way. Being 100% natural, the cuticle is undamaged which means the hair is protected and less susceptible to damage.

 

What colours are the extensions available in

Hair extensions come in a variety of natural shades of blonde, red and brunette; the most common range being from naturally dark blonde to medium brown. Velvet gives great consideration to the perfect blend of colours and textures to suit your natural hair colour when sourcing hair.

 

Can you add colour/highlights to extensions

Yes.... hair can be matched with your own colour or highlights.

How long does the installation process take?

This depends on the client’s individual requirements, e.g. number of wefts, number of pieces, colour requirements, styling needs. 

However, with hair in good condition, the installations will take an average of;

Weave;   1.5 - 2 hours 

Rings;   2 - 3 hours

Eurolocs;   2 - 3 hours

Shrinkies;   2 - 3 hours

Tape; 1 - 1.5 hours

How much does it cost?

The finest quality hair in the world is in high demand and it commands a higher retail price. However, the benefits of investing in quality hair far outway the cost in the long run and will last longer than inferior hair extensions.

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