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Hair weaving is a where hair either synthetic of original human hair is tied on to existing hair to build up volume. Another name of this procedure is hair integration. Firstly the existing hair is made into a semi-corn rowed style and the new hair is tied into the corns. It should be noted that this method is almost always done where the user still has enough hair in that area so that secure anchorage of new hairs can be tied on and not cause unnecessary strain to the old hair.

The main benefits that hair weaving does is to enable people with thinning scalps to maintain a high concentration of hair even in balding areas. The normal ratio of fake hair to real hair should not pass 3:1 meaning only a maximum of fake hairs should be tied onto a real hair. This is to ensure that the fake hair does not put too much pressure on the real hair and cause the anchor hair to fall out instead. Both men and women have used this hair loss treatment with much success and it can fill up most of the areas of the scalp that are suffering from thinning.

Another benefit of hair weaving is the ability for it to look more natural compared to either wigs or toupees as the fitting is done more precisely compared to either wigs or toupees. Hair weaving is done semi-permanently and isn’t meant to be taken out. Instead much like bonding it is meant to fall out over time. When you find that your fake hair is falling out then its time to book another session at your hair specialist for another round.

The bad point about hair weaving is that it can contribute to your hair loss if not done properly. Many people have had their hair loss problems compounded when their “hair specialist” mistakenly puts too much pressure on the existing hair causing it to fall out prematurely. It is very important that the hair specialist know what the strength of an individuals’ hair is before he/she continues with the treatment. Overstressing the current hair can cause more problems than good

Another bad point is the cost associated with this type of hair loss treatment. The initial cost of getting synthetic hair tied down to your existing hair is quite expensive. This is because it is an extremely laborious job and has to be done by a professional so that not additional damage is done to your remaining hair. On the bright side it is a one off cost with no maintenance costs. You will only need to go back to your hair specialist when most of the synthetic hair drops off and you need a freshening up.

As with other hair loss therapies there are high quality hair weaving products and there are low quality hair weaving products. The lowest quality products are hairs which come in strands of 2 or 3 per small bundle and have a little string attached to them which can easily be tied on to your real hair. These types are made from synthetic fibers but unfortunately can’t replicate the proper flow, pattern and color of natural hair 100%. The next step up is to use normal human hairs that have been prepped for use either by straightening, coloring and treating them to look very close to what you most people need. You will then treat that hair to the same color and texture as your. Although this is a good step up from the synthetic option it still isn’t 100% successful and a trained eye will be able to tell the difference. The best option is to opt for “virgin hair” which is also human hair but hasn’t been treated but only washed. Only few hair specialists will provide this expensive option as it requires them to hold a lot of stock of different hair types. Your hair will be matched to a “virgin hair” type and those that are almost exactly the same as yours are then attached without coloring or treatment. This is the best option as the hair is as good as natural.

Overall compared to the rest of the hair loss treatments the use of hair weaving has been proven to be very successful however can be a bit more expensive in the long run as you need regular “touch-ups”. The look is very close to 100% if you choose the right combination of hairs for the weave.