How To Put On & Remove Sew In Hair Extensions? Weft Extension Install & Care Guide

If you do not like your current look and have realized that it is time to make a change of style, in this article we bring the best option for you: sew-in curtain extensions. We will explain how to place sew-in hair extensions step by step so that you put them on and remove them off yourself. 

How Many Bundles of Sew-In Extension To Use?

Since you do not have much experience in this, it is important that you make sure of the number of curtains that you are going to use, means how many bundles you should buy from a hair company. That choice will depend not only on your tastes but also on the conditions of your hair. That is if what you are looking for is more volume, the most logical thing is to think that you will need more hair bundles. But first, you need to ask yourself the following question: will my hair support the weight of three or four curtains?

Beauty is what is sought, but it should never be achieved at the cost of the health and physical integrity of the person. Therefore, we leave you a guide that you can consider and contrast with your tastes and the opinion of an expert:

• One bundle: it is recommended when you want to achieve volume. So that it is not noticeable, it should be, at most, between 5 and 7 cm longer than your hair.

• Two bundles: they are used only to increase the length of the hair by about 20 cm.

• Three bundles: it is ideal to extend the length by about 30 cm.

• Four bundles: used to add to the hair about 40 cm in length.

• Five or more bundles: this type of work is done when the hair is very short and a very abundant mane is sought.

How To Install Sew-In Hair Extensions?

Putting sewn extensions (extension bundles) is quite simple. It is not laborious and the steps are few and simple. However, it is necessary to gain experience to place the extensions tightly sewn so that they do not end up loosening. We will tell you!

Step 1 - Preparing your hair for sewn-in extensions

Use a clarifying shampoo on your hair to remove any excess oil or product build-up from your hair. The extensions will be easier to apply and will hold better with clean hair. 

After that, use a conditioner. Any type of conditioner is fine, but a light conditioner that doesn't weigh your hair too heavy is ideal. 

You should blow-dry your hair once it has been shampooed. Do not use styling products after it has dried. Make sure it is not wet underneath when you start cutting it for extensions.

Step 2 - Choose where to place the extension

It is important to perfectly delineate the section of hair that will be above to create a straight line in which to sew the weft extension. 

Section depending on where the braided base will go. The braided base is the part where the extensions are sewn.

Step 3 - The Braid

Just below the horizontal line that we have created, we will weave a braid, also horizontally, with a section of hair between 6 and 10 mm thick.

It will really be two braids. One that goes from the left part of the hair towards the center and another that does the same from the right.

Then we just have to join them with a small rubber band, ensuring their fixation.

Step 4 - Sew and sew

With special thread and needles for this work, the extensions are simply started to be sewn to the braid.

We must always stitch from the top and ensure, stitch by stitch, the firmness of the curtain.

Of course, the beginning of the thread and the end must be extra secured to prevent it from slipping through the hair.

Don't forget to start and finish sewing a few millimeters deeper into the hairline so that the extensions won't show when you do your hair.

If you want to put more than one curtain, you just have to create and separate another section and repeat the whole process again. Of course, remember that the width will be different so you must specifically measure each section in which you want to put the sewn extensions.

How To Remove Sew-In Hair Extensions?

Sewn-in hair extensions are easier to remove than adhesive or keratin ones. That does not mean that you undertake such an operation with great care so as not to damage your natural hair.

• 1. The weft extensions are sewn into fine braids of your hair. The braids are done horizontally and thread is used to sew a bundle to each braid. Locate the thread in each braid, cut the knot, and pull the thread to release the curtain. Be careful not to cut your hair when cutting the thread. To avoid this, use a mirror or ask someone else to help you locate the thread.

• 2. If you want to avoid inconveniences when removing it, ask a friend to help you. Since small scissors are used to cut the thread, it is better to have someone help you, so that you do not accidentally cut your hair.

• 3. Repeat the same steps to remove each curtain.

• 4. Disassemble the braids of your hair and style it.

• 5. Once all the sew-in extensions have been removed, wash your hair and apply a quality conditioner that nourishes and detangles your hair well. Gently massage your scalp to help remove any remaining thread. Then comb to loosen any hair that has not been released.

• 6. It is worth applying a repairing mask that acts for a few minutes and leaves your hair looking new.

How to Care For Sew In Hair Extensions？

Sometimes the affection is not enough to take good care of our appreciated extensions, but we can complement it with special products such as shampoos and softening creams for dry or dyed hair, for washing, good masks to apply them, at least once a week, an anti-breaking brush to untangle them and some spray to nourish them and give them shine after combing them.

If you are a professional in the sector, on our website we have selected the best quality Brazilian hair weaves for you to order and receive comfortably at home. And if you are not a professional in the sector but you have fallen in love with sewn extensions, you can also get the ones you like the most here and take them to your trusted beauty center to be placed.