How are Hand-tied Wefts Extensions Made?

If you’re a fan of sew-in extensions, you might be curious about the process of creating hand-tied weft extensions.

Many clients are keen to understand the specifics involved in crafting hand-tied wefts, including the quantity of hair required and the details that make the extensions appear both natural and comfortable. To determine the appropriate specifications for your hand-tied wefts, such as the width of each weft, the total number needed, and the density of hair within the weft, it’s important to have an understanding of the sewing process.

By reading our comprehensive guide, you will gain insight into the process of making weft hair extensions and learn where to place orders for them. This knowledge will help you make informed decisions about customizing extensions to suit your preferences and needs.

Creating Hand-Tied Hair Wefts from Bulk Hair:

Hand-tied wefts involve collecting strands of hair in a uniform row and securing them onto a specially designed base, ready for sewing. These wefts are popular for sew-in extensions, where they are attached to a fine braid that encircles the head.

This method is gaining popularity due to its comfort and the natural appearance it offers. If you’re considering this technique, you might wonder about its safety and the process involved in creating the wefts.

Concerns about hair health are minimal with hand-tied weft extensions, as they don’t require glue or high-temperature methods that could potentially harm your natural hair.

In terms of their creation, the process of transforming bulk hair into wefts is intricate. Let’s explore in detail how hand-tied wefts are crafted.

Essential Tools for Crafting Hair Wefts:

1. Specialized Weaving Thread: Select a thread that matches the hair strand color. It should be fine enough to blend seamlessly into the hairstyle while also being strong enough to hold the hair securely without tearing during sewing.
2. Scissors: These are essential for cutting the weaving thread to the desired length and for dividing a single line of hair into multiple pieces as needed.
3. Weaving Sticks: These specialized tools are used in the process of creating hand-tied wefts. The thread is pulled over these sticks during weaving.
4. Sewing Machine: A crucial tool for reinforcing the ends of the wefts (to prevent hair from falling apart) and for stitching individual lines together to form a complete weft, as per customer requests.

With these tools, you’re equipped with the necessary knowledge to create hair wefts.

Selecting the Appropriate Hair Type for Wefts:

When creating hand-tied hair wefts, choosing the right hair type is crucial. At Hera Hair Beauty, we recommend the following options:

1. Virgin Slavic Hair: This is premium quality natural hair, ideally suited for clients with thin, soft, or delicate curls. Virgin Slavic hair bundles are unprocessed and undyed, offering an excellent choice for those who prefer natural hair shades.
2. Russian (Dyed) Hair: This type has a slightly denser texture and is available in various structures (curly, wavy, or straight) and colors. If the desired shade is not readily available, this hair type can be dyed to match your preference. It’s important to have a skilled colorist perform the dyeing to ensure the quality of the strands remains intact.
3. European Hair: Known for its density, European hair is often chosen for machine-made wefts and suits those needing thicker strands.

All three types of hair undergo gentle processing methods designed to preserve the integrity of the hair cuticles. This careful treatment ensures the longevity of your hairstyle.

Creating a Hand-Tied Weft for Hair Extensions:

1. Setting up the Weaving Sticks: Begin by attaching cotton weaving threads to the hand-tied weft-making sticks.
2. Selecting the Number of Threads: Decide on the number of threads to use for the weft – typically 2, 3, or more. The standard choice is to weave with 3 threads. Keep in mind, the tighter the threads are pulled, the more rigid and less flexible the weft becomes.
3. Choosing the Weaving Technique: Opt for a suitable weaving technique, which can be in 1, 2, or 3 turns. A single-turn weft is the most common and results in a thicker and denser weft. Conversely, two or three turns will produce thinner wefts.
4. Weaving Process: For a single-turn weft, pull 3 threads on the weaving sticks. Begin weaving the strand underneath the bottom thread, then under the second thread, and finally under the top thread. To finish, tie off the weft with a special knot at the end of the weaving.

This guide covers the basics of hand-making a hair weft. For those with thicker hair, machine weft extensions may be a more suitable option. You can learn about creating machine wefts in one of our specialized blogs.

The Process of Sewing Hand-Tied Wefts:

Initially, a hair technician creates a single continuous row of hair on the weaving sticks. Once this single track is complete, it’s carefully removed from the sticks. The technician then trims this track into sections of the required width. These ends are reinforced using a sewing machine for added durability.

The next step involves stitching these individual tracks together. This is done to attain the desired density of the weft or to conform to specific client requests. By carefully sewing multiple tracks, the technician ensures that the final weft meets the necessary specifications in terms of both thickness and appearance.

FAQs on Making Hair Wefts:

1. Optimal Hair Thickness for Wefts: The appropriate thickness, which includes the weight, length, width, and number of wefts, is tailored to each client’s individual needs and specifications. These details should be discussed with the hair technician prior to sewing.
2. Appearance vs. Reality of Wefts: If a weft appears thinner in images but denser in reality, it’s often because individual lines or tracks have been stitched together to provide more volume and density as per the client’s request. However, if necessary, a densely sewn weft can be unstitched to separate the tracks.
3. Cutting Hand-Tied Wefts: Unlike machine wefts, hand-tied wefts should not be cut, as it can lead to damage and shedding. Precise measurements for the desired number of wefts, their width, and hair density are crucial to avoid such issues.
4. Length Loss During Sewing: For machine wefts, about 2 inches (5 cm) of length can be lost during sewing. Hand-tied wefts have a smaller length loss, typically between 1-1.5 inches (2.5-4 cm). The loss varies depending on the weaving technique used.
5. Impact of Incorrect Weft Parameters: If a weft is made without following the client’s specific parameters, it can be challenging or impossible to fit comfortably on the head. Accurate measurements of the head’s circumference are essential for creating wefts that are both comfortable and discreet.
6. Time Frame for Sewing: The time taken to sew a weft depends on the hair technician’s schedule. Generally, creating a weft from 100-200 grams of hair can take up to two weeks from the order placement.

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