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How do you close a hair weave?

Closing a hair weave involves securing the wefts (tracks of hair) to your natural hair. Here are the general steps to close a hair weave:

1. Gather Your Materials:

- Weave hair of the desired length and texture

- Thread and needle (curved or blunt)

-Bobby pins or clips

2. Secure Front Section:

- Start with the front section of your weave. Part your natural hair into a horseshoe shape from ear to ear.

- Clip the rest of your hair out of the way.

3. Cornrows:

- Braid your natural hair into cornrows going toward the back of your head.

- These cornrows will serve as the base for attaching your weave.

4. Attach the Weave:

- Take a section of your weave hair and match it with the width of the cornrow.

- Place the weave section under the cornrow and bring it over the top.

- Fold the edges of the weave section under, creating a pocket around the cornrow.

5. Sewing the Weave:

- Thread your needle with a double thread. Knot one end of the thread securely.

- Starting at the back of the head, insert the needle under the weave section into the cornrow.

-Bring the needle back out through the weave and cornrow, forming a loop.

- Pull the thread to tighten the loop and secure the weave.

6. Continue Sewing:

- Continue sewing across the entire width of the weave section.

- Move forward with subsequent weave sections, repeating the process.

7. Secure the Sides:

- When you reach the sides, gradually angle your sewing towards the back.

-Make sure to secure the edges of the weave neatly.

8. Secure the Back:

- At the back of the head, join the two sides together by sewing one or more cornrows.

-Make sure the back is closed securely to prevent slipping.

9. Bobby Pinning:

- After sewing, use bobby pins to secure any remaining loose hair onto your cornrows.

- This ensures that the weave stays in place.

10. Styling:

- Once the weave is closed, you can style your hair as desired.

- You can add curl, waves, or straighten the weave to match your preference.

11. Maintenance:

- Regularly inspect your weave for any loose threads or shedding.

- Take care of your natural hair underneath by moisturizing and oiling your scalp.

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