No Longer A Thing of The Past
Before frontals and full lace wigs, when sew-ins were out of range in your budget, a quick weave was your go-to.
While the style was sometimes frowned upon because some people assume every hairstyle consists of cheap hair and the assumption that the glue or bonding products severely damaged your hair, it has made its way back into mainstream beauty.
What Exactly Is A Quick Weave
A quick weave is a bonding method for your hair and hair extensions.
It is the process of gluing weave down to a cap and creating styles that are quick, yet quality and providing the look of a sew-in. Once your hair is molded or braided, depending on the length of hair, you place the cap over your hair, and the styling begins.
Some of the popular quick weave styles are bobs, 27-piece short styles, full curly styles, and long straight hair with bangs. While most people will argue that a quick weave does more damage than good, this isn’t always true. With the advances in the beauty world and new beauty products that come out every day, it’s possible to have a quick weave that will keep your hair protected underneath.
Stylists learn precisely what products to use and how to be sure that the glue and bonding won’t spill beneath the cap and cause severe damage.
How to Know If A Quick Weave Is Right For You
This hairstyle won’t be on every lady's “must-have” list.
But for some, it’s a convenient style that will provide the look and feel of traditional hair extension services and save money at the same time. When deciding if a quick weave should be your next style, there are a few things that you need to take into consideration: What’s your budget when it comes to hair services? How good are you with maintaining quick styles? How healthy is your hair when it comes to products like glue and bonding?
While there are other things to consider, these are critical questions to ask yourself before moving forward. Quick weaves are appealing but they are not for every woman, and it’s okay, to be honest with yourself.
How to know if a quick weave is right for you, keep reading below and if you identify with any descriptions, get ready to book your next appointment.
#1 You enjoy the versatility of hairstyles, but nothing lasts long with you
You love to switch your hair up.
You’re the type of woman who has a bob one day, and within the next week, you have braids. And two days later... you have inched down your back. Versatility is critical and one of the most fun things about hair extensions, but the cost can sometimes burn your pockets, so that’s where the flexibility and price point of a quick weave comes in.
Most quick weaves cost half the price of a sew-in and probably less than that, which is excellent for your constant switch-ups. You don’t like the commitment of having hair sewn in or having to sit down for too long to get a simple style.
A quick weave will be your best friend and go-to hairstyle when making your next appointment with your stylist.
#2 You don’t have much time to dedicate to sitting in the salon chair.
We get it; you’re a woman that’s on the go and spending your whole Saturday afternoon in the salon chair is not your idea of a good time. With most quick weave styles, you’re dedicating no more than an hour in the chair.#3 You’re a DIY type of person
The great thing about quick weaves is that everyone can do them, no matter your skill level when it comes to doing hair.
All you need are a few items, and you’re able to create the style you want to rock for the next 2-3 weeks. With everything accessible on platforms like Youtube, it’s not a problem to find a quick tutorial that will help you slay your hair within 45 minutes.
#4 You don’t mind the messiness of hair glue.
It’s just glue; it’ll come out with a bit of conditioner and lots of self-care.
If this sounds like you, then a quick weave won’t be a hassle. Most women despise the hairstyle simply because of the mess it makes while you’re doing it and the leftover mess in your hair.
The clumps of glue in your hair can be disheartening when taking your hair down and if you’re not careful, you can do some severe damage.
A few things to take into consideration:
- Always use conditioner to soften up the glue and to make your hair more comfortable to take down, if you don’t have conditioner, hairspray also works.
- Don’t get scissor happy and think that cutting the glue out will be an easy fix; you don’t want clumps of glue and clumps of hair.
- If this sounds like it’ll be too much to handle, then it’s best to stick to your hair or the traditional sew-in. However, if you’re a “no risk, no reward” type of gal, then a quick weave will be a walk in the park for you!
A Quick Weave is Just Right For You
If you’ve identified with one or more things mentioned above, then a quick weave is the right style for you.
There’s nothing wrong with getting the traditional sew-in or even rocking a full lace wig from time to time, but the commitment is sometimes too much. Outside of the dedication and versatility, a quick weave can serve as a protective style and help you take care of your natural hair for weeks at a time.
A quick weave comes in handy when you no longer want to put heat on your hair or when you don’t have the patience or time to deal with your natural hair.
There Are Always So Many Styles to Choose From
It’s like being a kid in a candy store with a quick weave.
You can rock a short style today and have long inches the next day. Depending on the way you glue your cap down, you can turn them into wigs and wear them time and time again, depending on the quality of the hair.
Quick weaves will always be in style.
