I have done weaves this way many times.  We had a thread going about this method a couple of months ago I think.

Overall, I think it puts too much tension on the hair.  I don't do weaves this way anymore.  I have also seen breakage from where the links are in the hair.

Metalgirl, what method would you recommend for applying wefts.  I don't want to put stress on my own (fine) hair.

Also, can you tell me where I would find a toutorial on the micro tube application...a friend emailed me and I know this was discussed I believe even a link was posted (a toutorial) but I can't remember where it was.

Thanks :)

Thanks  Zapevaj  

can you please explain what you mean when you say "hair going through each row of the weft"  is this still the braid method. 

I found (for me anyway) with the braid method I did loose some hair (brakage) but recently I had the hand tied wefts put on with microtubes but the tubes were not sewn on the weft. Just the weft hair and my hair drawn through the tube. 

I think you are right though...If too little hair is drawn through tubes (or holding weft on which ever way applied) it is too much stress on the hair

Thanks for your help.

I  agree, that the more hair you can draw through the ring the better.  It's just that usually the client who wants this has thin hair, so that's where the stress comes in.  I really think that the links cause breakage.

Lately, I have been applying wefts the way is sounds like Skye is applying them.  A few days ago someone here posted a link on the EZ Weave where you thread the link onto the wefted hair and pull the clients hair through with it and clamp down.  I like this method also because one of my clients has suddenly developed an allergy to the metal link.

Metalgirl, the other good thing about doing it this way is the number of tubes used is significantly less.  For me, maybe 8 rings per weft (tubes are doubled up on the ends of each weft only for extra security) and I only wear 3 wefts, because my natural hair is very fine and thin.

If you find any neat tricks metalgirl please let me know :)

Does anyone know that link from EZ Weave....concerning the method of application that metalgirl is referring too (above)?

I would be interested in looking at it.

Thanks

Ok...so I just got back from a class(Literally) What we did is make a row with the tubes. Like Kalika said, shrinkies (cut in half) would be good, too. You then take your weft and make a half hitch ( I guess thats what you call that stitch) all the way across the "base" you created. Make sure you stitch through the section of hair secured by the ring. Stitsch trough it at least twice before going to the next. The key is making sure your edges are stitched down.

I'll do a demo tonight after dinner...I promise!

   To answer your question Zapevaj,

 I have not had any breakage this time but I did when small braides were used as tracks and wefts were sewn in.  Actually the way it is done now,  there is very little space between the microtubes, a little more hair is in each tube. I have noticed that a lot of times when using the micro tubes very little hair is used per tube so many more tubes are needed  (I am counting the number I have per track as I am typing this  LOL) Ok, On the one I am feeling now ( at the back of my head) I have 9 tubes but add two more  because both ends have two tubes on them not one.  I have had pretty good luck so far.  I do feel them just to make sure that my hair is still attached to my head..Yep! so good so far.

Also, because the hand tied weft is so thin, it does stay real close to your head (but it should not pull). 

On a regualr weft you would have to sew them on the weft itself, because the weft is thicker so it wouldn't sit flat against your head.

I am having my hair redone on Friday and I am going to look at trying something a little different though.

EZ weft link:

http://www.ezweft.com/tips.html - http://www.ezweft.com/tips.html

i apply wefts a bit differently so i thought this would be the place to share it,

first i measure the width then i use clips to hold it in place,

then i take a small section of clients hair from above the weft, and a small section from behind the weft, then i loc it together. can also be used with shrinkies.they stay in real well and come in for tightening about every 4-5 weeks. I currently have in  my own head, about 4 wefts and 50 individual strands.

if hair is real slippery, i have made what i call plugs to fill in the loc for added thickness to prevent slippage.

i take  some strands like i would pretip, and pre tip the entire strand coating it with glue, then after it dries, i cut it in the same size as the loc and insert it in and it stays real nice and tight, sorta like a "plug".

Thanks Metalgirl for the EZ link. :)

Tangles, that is a really good idea..the hair above and behind...I think I am going to try that one...thanks  :)