Learn How To Do A Full Head Weave
If you’re looking for an undetectable weave that will give you outstanding versatility and options for styling, then look no further than a full head weave. A full head weave is a weave in which all of the hair is cornrowed, and tracks are then sewn in to the cornrows to create a natural look.
Before starting your full head weave, the hair should be washed and dried thoroughly. Make sure to moisturize the scalp as well, since the hair will be in braids for an extended amount of time.
The first thing you will do is part the hair around the perimeter of the head starting at the neck and finishing in almost the same place. Make your parts in the front as small as possible for a less detectable full head weave. Once you have finished your part, cornrow with synthetic hair. Do this until you reach the top of the head and aren’t able to part the hair around the perimeter anymore.
This type of cornrowing is called a ‘beehive’ pattern because the cornrows resemble a bee hive when completed. Keep cornrowing the hair until you have a piece on the top that you can’t part as you have been parting the rest of the hair. Take this piece and part it down the middle, then cornrow to the very end to finish your circle. This cornrow should extend out from the head.
Take your small braid on top and coil it inside of the cornrows. Be very careful when stitching this piece down; you want to make the top as flat as possible. If you’re using a closure piece, it’s a good idea to attach the piece before applying the tracks. This is so that you won’t have to gage the size of your closure piece when you get to the top. Sew in the closure around the perimeter of the piece.
The first track you will apply will be on the first cornrow you made at the nape of the neck. Measure the track from ear to ear and sew the track onto the cornrow. Cut any of the excess track that may be remaining. Your next part will be in a ‘U’-shaped pattern, from temple to temple. Continue in this manner until you can’t apply the wefts in a ‘U’ shape anymore.
Once you’ve reached this point, you need to start applying your tracks in an ‘L’ shape, alternating sides until you reach the top. When you reach the closure, try to get your tracks as close as possible to the sides of the piece. You may be left with a small section behind the closure piece that a normal-sized track would be too big for. If so, just cut some smaller tracks and sew them in until you have no extra space remaining.
You may notice that your weave looks a little messy when you’re finished. This is totally normal and can be corrected with a little TLC. Brush out any tangles or bumps with a vented brush and part the hair to cover any tracks that could be visible. To combat pouf, use some foaming wrap or setting lotion to work through the pouf. If the hair is wet, wrap the hair with a barbering strip and dry for 10-15 minutes under a commercial dryer.
Brushing and styling may be necessary after the hair is dry. Also, you may want to cut the hair to remove any stray fly-aways. Once this is finished, you can style as desired.
Caring for your new full head weave is easy! Just treat it like you would treat your normal hair.
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