Can you cut a weft?

Please note that because they are tied they cannot be cut to any desired length, you have to purchase them at the correct length. If you cut hand-tied wefts they will unravel, so if you do cut them it is important to seal the ends with a strong liquid glue such as our Liquid Tape!

Can you cut machine sewn wefts?

Plus, you can cut machine sewn wefts with less shedding, making it easier to apply them. Never synthetic, always stylish!

Does cutting wefts cause shedding?

It is advisable to avoid cutting the weft during an install, simply because it unravels a bit at the seam, causing some shedding. If cutting is required for styling purposes, your stylist should seal the wefts back properly where the hair was cut.

What does it mean to seal wefts?

Sealing simply refers to reinforcing the hair extension wefts with glue to erradicate shedding altogether. By sealing the wefts as soon as you receive the extensions, you safe-guard the weave against excess shedding making them last longer.

Why is my weave shedding so much?

Shedding Weaves Are a Result of Poor Quality

If you just installed your hair extensions and they are already shedding there really isn't much that you can do. The culprit of shedding is not buying hair that is properly wefted and processed at the factory.

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Can I cut a hand tied weft?

Please note that because they are tied they cannot be cut to any desired length, you have to purchase them at the correct length. If you cut hand-tied wefts they will unravel, so if you do cut them it is important to seal the ends with a strong liquid glue such as our Liquid Tape!

Are weft extensions bulky?

For the Experienced Extensions Wearer

The reason hand tied wefts felt lighter is because they are! The wefts are much thinner with less weight pulling on your natural hair.

Which is better hand tied or machine weft?

Machine wefts are typically more durable than hand-tied wefts. Because of their manufacturing, machine wefts can be sized and cut according to your client's head, where hand-tied extensions cannot. Machine wefts also provide more thickness with fewer wefts due to their density.

Can hair extensions be cut in layers?

After the hair is roughly trimmed the extensions are removed so they can be layered and thinned out. Layering the extensions is easy to do once you know how to properly position the scissors.

Can you reuse weft hair extensions?

It can be reused within the time but not for any time longer than half a year. Good quality hand-tied extensions can be reused and reused many times if they are of outstanding quality.

Can you cut bundle hair?

Bundles can be installed by a hair stylist or you could put them in yourself. They come in 1 really long weft, rolled into the shape of a bundle. Some choose to cut the bundle into manageable pieces while others prefer sewing the bundle into a braided base, by folding it back and forth.

Do you have to seal your wefts?

Sealing your wefts is guaranteed to be the best way to prevent your hair from shedding. If your hair has been installed for a while, you may need to have your hair re-wefted professionally first.

How do I stop my weave from matting?

Why is my hair thinner after extensions?

“Most of the damage from extensions comes from traction or pulling on the hair follicle,” says Dr. William Yates, a hair-loss expert based in Chicago. “Over time, this damage to the hair follicle can cause hair loss that can be permanent.” Yikes. This type of hair loss is known as traction alopecia.

How much hair do you lose after extensions?

Hair extensions are a great way to add extra volume to your hair or enhance your natural length, but they are often surrounded by one question – do hair extensions cause hair loss? The short answer is no – by themselves, hair extensions do not cause hair loss.

How much hair should you lose after extensions?

When using extensions as part of your hair loss treatment your hair will shed in just the same way as it does without them. There is an acceptable amount of hair shedding which generally equates to approximately 20% of the hair originally used to apply each extension.