Sew-in hair weaves are a popular protective style involving tracks sewn into the scalp to attach to extensions, much like braiding hair.
You can sew extensions in different styles if you choose the weave. Installing them is straightforward, and they can remain in for a while as long as you know how to take care of the weave.
Here are some tips on properly maintaining the style so that it retains beauty, fullness, and length!
What Is A Sew-in Weave?
Deep Sew-in Weave, as seen on the model.
A sew-in weave is a hair extension service consisting of small cornrow braids (anchors) attached to loose or existing hair using a needle and weaving thread.
A sew-in weave can have tracks left out (perimeter of your hair) or can be created with all existing hair tucked in.
Determining your purpose for getting a sew-in weave will determine how you choose to wear your hair.
That is because the kind of sew-in weave you get will depend on what colors, thickness, and lengths are preferred, as that is what determines which type you should get from getting a partial, full head, or closure sew-in.
Care Tips To Maintain Sew-in Weave
Care for your Sew-in weaves to increase their life
Weaves are wonderful, but proper hair care is even better. As women, we pride ourselves on keeping up appearances and would never neglect our hair.
We might pay hundreds of dollars for an install, hoping it will last the recommended three months. Still, many of us either don’t take proper care of nice weaves or our natural scalp braids, so they break prematurely or induce hair loss, damage, and other issues like molding.
So let’s continue and check out the following steps that you must take to maintain your sew-in weave.
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Shampoo Your Sew-in Weaves
Washing your weaves just like you would wash your hair is important. You can do this weekly to remove any oil and dirt build-up.
Some women prefer to co-wash, which is okay, but you will still need to use a sulfate-free shampoo that will remove all the grim and grime and free your scalp dirt.
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Condition Your Weaves
If you have curly hair, you must condition your weave. This helps in defining the curl pattern and detangles the hair quite easily.
It also adds moisture to the hair that was stripped by shampoo.
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Dry Your Sew-in Weaves
When drying your sew-in weave, you can use a dryer to speed up the drying process.
If your braids in the weave tend to remain wet, they risk having a mildew smell that will lead to molding, damaging your hair.
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Use A Satin Pillow / Scarf
A cotton pillow causes friction throughout the night, making you frizzy and entanglement. Thus, it is advisable to use a satin pillow or head scarf at bedtime.
These satin products will help retain moisture and keep your sew-in weave hairstyle soft, smooth and silky.
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Added Moisture In Your Sew-in Weave
After cleansing and conditioning, it’s important to seal the moisture, so your curls are not left dry and brittle.
Use a leave-in conditioner pursued by a few drops of natural oil such as coconut or olive oil to prevent this. When done, smooth the product gently throughout each bundle of your sew-in weave to lock in moisture.
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Make Braids For Nighttime Routine
Braid your hair at night, especially for curly hair women; this is essential in maintaining the curl pattern and defining the texture of your hair.
Use a satin scarf to cover up the hair once you have braided them. And now you are ready for bed!
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Use Minimum Heat
The intent of wearing a weave is mostly to give your hair a break from the heat, but if you wear your natural hair straight, you’ll need to do a quick bobby pin updo at night to avoid daily use of heat.
And if you aspire to big voluminous curls, pin curls are the best way for you to achieve that look! Use only heat if you must, and for your leave out, too; it’s not just about protecting your weave but also about preventing damage to your hair.
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Restrict The Use Of Too Many Products
In the case of weaves and products, more is not always the merrier. When too many products are used in a single sitting, this can hurt your hair, causing it to become stringy, greasy, or covered in product build-up.
Therefore you should use the least amount of products possible to minimize the potential risk of damaging your hair.
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Visit Your Stylist Once A Month
We all love the freedom of flowing locks, but it’s always good to have your hair professionally washed and styled, whether attached to a weave or your scalp. Would you rather look gorgeous with damaged or gorgeous with healthy hair?
Spend $50 for a wash and style service because, in the end, when you look great, you feel great, and we love having silky-smooth healthy looking hair from the luxurious head of hair growth around our roots.
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Take A Break
Sometimes you have to switch things up. Whether it be wearing your hair in a different style or even growing your hair for a while so that you can take care of the health of your own natural locks – both of which will bring an entirely new look and feel to your overall appearance.
It’s important to enjoy the growth results that come from properly taking care of your tresses' condition–whether synthetic or otherwise.
Do’s & Don't Of Maintaining A Sew-in Weave
Do’s
- It’s important to ensure that the products you use on your hair are also suitable for weaves.
- Use a leave-in conditioner or hair protectant on your deep wave sew-in weave in between washes to add shine and body.
- Use products mindfully; only use products made for weaves and wigs.
- Taking care of your hair and scalp health is also important. You can do so by oiling the scalp weekly and ensuring it doesn't go into the weave.
Don’ts
- Don’t overload the weave with too many products. This will add to product build-up that will invariably harm your hair.
- Don’t try DIYs with your sew-in weaves like bleaching, dyeing, or highlighting them. If you want to do any of these things, consult your hairstylist and let them do the job.
- Don’t put any oils or serums directly on the weave. It can weigh it down, making it stringy and damaging the weave or your hair.
Everybody’s sew-in experience would be different. Sew-in weaves take a lot of time and requires equal care to give you the length and look of the hair you always dreamt of!
Hair extensions are the best way to achieve any style or color. Maximize the versatility of hair extensions by treating them properly.
You can check out Indique’s fabulous collection of deep sew-in weaves to give yourself the best.
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