Sew In that Stays Put

Hi all. I have been wearing a sew in now for over 2 months and its still snug with no slipping! I also have fine, caucasian hair. I know some people have tried sew ins and had problems with them not staying in and becoming loose too soon.

I am going in on September 22nd to get a full take down and re-sew. It feels like it could go longer but I think after about 10 weeks I should have the dead hair removed and wash my natural hair and scalp really well.

I have been wearing 3 single wefts of Russian. The hair is still soft and tangle free as when it was first installed back on July 7th.

When Im back, I will post exactly the method she is using on me that is working so well for others that have fine hair. I failed to find out on the initial install. All I know was it involved string and rubber bands.

Are you sew-in girls able to wear higher ponytails?

malibu wrote: Krimsa, that is snug! I wonder if it's the same technique as what Mokipono did on her youtube video? How much do you pay per track?

I dont think I ever saw that video. Yeah Malibu, it’s really holding up well. I don’t know though if my natural hair is quite as thin as the ladies that have had complaints about sew ins though. It’s a fine texture but I have a fair amount of hair if that makes sense. It’s just ratty and looks like hell lol.

I did get one tightening (not a complete take down) in early August. I just got that done because I was in an area of town with a lot of salons that worked with weaves. I was in paradise and knew that wasn’t going to happen again soon in New England so I got it tightened lol.

But that’s still dam good to go this long. It feels tight. The initial install was $100 for 3 tracks. I’m going back to her now and she’s only charging $25 for the re-do. She’s fast as lightning, yet makes the sew in feel really secure. I had a little pain but it goes away.

I have been able to wear high ponytails as well as up dos. My only limitation is myself as I can’t style very well lol. But as far as concealment of wefts, no problem. To me, it’s easier than the bonds because those snag in the ponytail. They also will start slipping if you put too much tension on them. At least that’s been my experience with bonds.


Edited by krimsa - September 13 2007 at 6:17am

I have no way of getting behind myself to try to take one. I can show you a similar photo of how they look now if you want that. The lady in this photo has the exact same type of hair and weft I am wearing now. Basically all it looks/feels like is a grown out ridge.

I got the tightening done in Florida by a place called "Paradise Braids". She didnt take anything down but seemed just to tighten using new rubber bands and thread again. She did not sew the wefts together but just tightened each one seperately. She said I could go another month but then would need a complete take down.

Thats some nice Russian alright! Like butta! She had about $3000 worth of hair on that table hehehe. No just kidding I dont know.

I cant really take photos because, well quite frankly i have no one here that can take them for me. Its so sad. lol. i guess i could try holding the cam and sort of lifting up the hair but its all black and dark and it will reflect off and you wont be able to see anything i bet. It would be different with blonde but even then, weaves blend so well. Imagine trying to take a photo of a black, slim, band against dark hair!

I disliked GL and those bonds. They felt like rice in my hair. Weaves are just softer and less noticeable in my opinion. I feel more connected to it.

Ooo I'd really like seeing this one.
The first install I ever got was sew ins and it took them a week until it started hurting and knotting.
How often did you wash your hair?
I'm really curious about this one.

Angie, your sew ins were hurting and knotting after a week? I don't understand why they would knot up. Do you mean the hair was poor quality? I wash my hair twice a week with poo and conditioner. Krimsa, you're right it's good to keep the conditioner away from the braid. I never think about it, lots of conditioner goes there