Help With Cornrows & Wefts

The pattern of the tracks depends on what you want to accomplish. Some people have their entire head cornrowed in a circle going around their heads with every bit of hair braided, then have wefts sewn on top of that. It's kinda complicated but it ends up looking awesome. BHM board has pictures.

I just have three tracks braided in horizontally all the way across to the hairline with the top one about 2" from the top of my head. The other two are less than an inch apart. She sews the weft on starting at the hairline and goes toward the back of my head, cutting the weft in 2 so she can start the other side in the front also.

When the tracks are too low, they look bad when they start to get loose. It also makes for a fakier look and a possible mullet. Higher up and all the way to your face looks better and lasts longer. This is just my experience, of course. Your mileage may vary.

I don't know, Tigger..sewing the wefts on yourself could be tricky. You need two hands and eyes close up to the track...you might want your friend to sewn the wefts on for you. And you sew them on just like sewing a hem, although most stylists have their own techniques i'm sure. Then when the hair is in, you must have it cut/trimmed/styled so it looks natural and blends with your hair and has some semblance of style.

Edited by Syren123