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    So, I've got a few feet of wefted hair, now I just need to know how to put it in! I only need it to last between shampoos- my main reason for wanting to sew rather than clip it in is so that I can not worry about whipping my hair around on stage- with the clips, they pull really hard on the spot of attachment, and sometimes feel like they're going to come out.

    Anyone done this? I looked it up a bit, it seems I have to put in a horizontal cornrow and sew it to that...is that right? How do you do the cornrow? I'm a bit lost.

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    Default Re: Sewing in your own extensions

    Aussiepunkshocker can answer this for you.She did her own extensions.
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    Sorry mine were dreadlock extensions - they're done differently, just sewn in on the ends of my own dreadlocks...

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    Default Re: Sewing in your own extensions

    I glue mine in myself, ya I know its bad for your hair but I preffer to do this.


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    Default Re: Sewing in your own extensions

    Quote Originally Posted by aussiepunkshocker
    Sorry mine were dreadlock extensions - they're done differently, just sewn in on the ends of my own dreadlocks...
    Oh well,I tried,LOL.
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    Crap! Oh well, I'm not busy today, maybe I'll experiment!

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    Ive been looking for a way to buy the pre-glues tipped individual extension that heat to small strands of your own hair so I can do them myself. I will never pay 2000 for great lengths done in a salon, but I have found that glueing really damages my fine blonde hair so what Ive been doing in the meantime is tieing my hair into a miny half-ponytail, then clipping the extensions on to the row of hair I tied back. This sounds vauge and Im not sure how to discribre this but Ill try;
    I make a horizontal part across the back of my head, usually from behind my ears. Taking a small 1 inch peice of hair I pull one from each side into a half-pontail if you will, and I secure it with small plastic clear rubber bands pretty tight and secure . Then clip your hair clip onto that it will ack as a temp cornrow for me without the braiding and pulling. I just unclip after work and it seems to work for me. Maybe you could try that?

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    If you only want it to last between shampoo you shouldn't sew them in you should clip (I know, I heard you), TRUST ME, if clipped in right they will stay in.

    Each row should reach around (say from ear to ear) loosely, with one clip on each end and one in the middle-back. You can use more clips than that on a row but it's not necessary.

    Tease the hair (almost ratty) with hairspray and a comb in the spot where you're going to clip them in, that's what keeps 'em there.

    I use three rows, one at the top, middle and a shorter length row at the bottom. The top row works best if you clip starting about 1-2 inches down from the middle of your head and about an inch in from the hair line, that row should look like a U-shape if you were looking down at the top of your head, with a clip in the middle of the strip (towards the back)

    Glue works but you'll end up pulling out your hair, especially if you remove them when you shower.

    How were you cliping them in that didn't work for you?

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    Default Re: Sewing in your own extensions

    Hmmm....the problem with sewing them in is that you seem to have straight fine hair that won't stay cornrowed once you wet it. Straight hair slips out when wet. I know this because I have sewn in extensions and I attempted to do my blonde friend's hair and the tracks (cornrowed part) slipped apart. Try going to a professional who specializes in sewn in extensions.

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    I would do the glue-in ones if I were you. Optimist is right, the track & sew method doesn't last long on your hair texture. Braiding the hair into tight cornrows does stress the scalp and hair, and can cause breakage as well.

    Bonding glue is cheap ($2 at the supply store) and if a friend is not availible, you can glue in the wefts yourself. If you feel it's not for you, a bit of conditioner or oil, and a little massaging will break down the bond and remove the wefts. Good Luck!

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    I may try the gluing at some point; today, I tried the elastic band method mentioned above.

    Used 6 little clear orthodontic-style elastics to tie off a horizontal section in the middle of my head (6 small ponytails all the way around), and then sewed the weft above the elastics, using a slip stitch. So far it feels great! Really secure, and I can barely feel the weft when I run my hand over my hair and scalp! If the elastics start to loosen, I'll tighten them: that should keep everything secure for a few days, anyways.

    It took me 30 minutes in front of the TV to sew the weft in (did it by feel), and I did a trial run of taking them out: it took less than 5 minutes. I expect I can cut putting-in time down to 15 minutes.

    All in all, I'm happy so far!

    Oh, also, can't tell at all when I hang my head upside down.

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    Default Re: Sewing in your own extensions

    with thin, fine hair, they sometimes braid in some synthetic braiding hair into the cornrow to make it stronger.

    if you know how to frenchbraid then you may be able to do a cornrow. scarlett i have to say you are in for an ordeal if you are going to try to not only cornrow your own hair, but also sew it in yourself. you have to use a curved needle, hold the weft against the cornrow, and sew it on really tight. it's going to be hard! good luck and let me know if it works out!
    Oh, I musta took a wrong turn at Albuquerque.


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    doh! didn't read all of your last post before i replied....cool sounds like you worked it out!
    Oh, I musta took a wrong turn at Albuquerque.


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    Default Re: Sewing in your own extensions

    Scarlett
    That sounds great glad its working for you too. It seems to be the best temp way Ive found, though I never tried sewing it, I think I will!!

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    Default Re: Sewing in your own extensions

    scarlett could you possibly post a pic so i can see what it looks like, the section that's sewn in i mean. i'd like to try it but i'm not sure if i'm picturing it right, the section that has the rubber bands....

    edit--also, did it hold up ok when you washed it?
    Oh, I musta took a wrong turn at Albuquerque.


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