Download Article Show Download Article It's hard not to be jealous of those models in hair commercials as they swing, flip, fluff and generally show off their long, thick locks. Adding hair extensions can give you the longer, fuller hair you crave. If you're good with a needle and thread--or willing to learn--you can sew in hair extensions.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX You can make sewing hair extensions easier by making a cornrow so you can attach them. First, grab 3 small and equal amounts of hair from where you want to create your cornrow. Crisscross the strands of hair over each other to create 1 braid and then secure the end with a hair tie. To attach the extensions, cut a piece of extension about 48 inches long and thread 1 end through the eye of a curved needle and center the needle on the strand. Slide the needle underneath the cornrow and bring it up. Then, insert the needle into the front of the extension, below the seam. Make a knot by inserting the needle through the loop on the last stitch and pulling it tight. For tips about how to calculate how much hair you’ll need to sew in your extension, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 592,715 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How are weave hair extensions done?The extensions used for a weave are gathered at the top and fastened together to create a hair piece. You'll take the sealed portion of the extension and weave a needle and thread into the area where the hair seals together. Then, you sew the extensions onto the tracks to secure them in the client's hair.
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