One method for weaving hair is called ''latch hook'' weaving. A latch hook weave is a weave that is created by adding extension hair to your natural hair with a latch hook tool. The extension hair is added to the cornrows and kept in place by a small knot.
Sound easy? It is, but there are some things you will need to get before you start your latch hook weave. First, you will need a latch hook tool. A latch hook tool can be found at your local beauty or craft store. Once you have your latch hook, you will then need the extension hair to add to the cornrows. This hair can be human or synthetic, but human hair is preferred because of its natural appearance. No matter what type of hair you choose, make sure you get the best quality possible.
Before starting the latch hook weave, make sure the hair is washed and blow-dried. Any styling products on the hair (such as gels, pomades, and even conditioners) can leave build-up on the hair that can make it difficult to cornrow.
Start by making your first part directly in the center of the head. Your next part will be on either side of the first part, and about a finger's width. This will result in small- to medium-sized cornrows. If you would like your cornrows larger, make your parts slightly larger than the width of your finger. Also, starting your parting in the center will allow you to make the same number of cornrows on each side.
Now that you're ready to begin to cornrow, you may want to add synthetic hair to your cornrows. Doing this will protect the client's natural hair when you're pushing the latch hook through the cornrow. Continue to cornrow until the entire head is finished. To finish, cornrow all your ends to one side of the head. Once you've cornrowed as far as you can, braid down to the ends. Fasten your cornrows by burning the ends and sew the new cornrow you just created back to your original horizontal cornrow.
Now that you have cornrowed the entire head, you can start using the latch hook:
1. Start off by sliding your latch hook under the entire cornrow. For a fuller and thicker look, you can slide the latch hook under just one stitch of the cornrow. Make sure your latch hook is up.
2. Once your latch hook is in place, add your extension hair to the hook. Make sure you fold the hair in half to create a loop on one side before placing the hair onto the latch hook. With the latch hook down, slide the hook back until you have about 1/4''of hair pulled out.
3. You will now have to make your knot. With the hair in place, take the end of the hair and pull it through the side with the loop to secure the hair.
4. Once you have made your first knot, make two additional knots to secure the hair. These additional knots are completed in the same way you made your first knot.
Complete this process until you have added extension hair to all the cornrows in the desired thickness. Once the hair is complete, you may need to clip any stray hairs or extra pieces to make the style look more natural.
If you have any fly-aways, use a dab of gel to combat them. When your latch hook weave is complete, you should not be able to see any of the scalp between the cornrows. You can expect to wait 3-4 hours for a stylist to complete a latch hook weave. - 15252
Sound easy? It is, but there are some things you will need to get before you start your latch hook weave. First, you will need a latch hook tool. A latch hook tool can be found at your local beauty or craft store. Once you have your latch hook, you will then need the extension hair to add to the cornrows. This hair can be human or synthetic, but human hair is preferred because of its natural appearance. No matter what type of hair you choose, make sure you get the best quality possible.
Before starting the latch hook weave, make sure the hair is washed and blow-dried. Any styling products on the hair (such as gels, pomades, and even conditioners) can leave build-up on the hair that can make it difficult to cornrow.
Start by making your first part directly in the center of the head. Your next part will be on either side of the first part, and about a finger's width. This will result in small- to medium-sized cornrows. If you would like your cornrows larger, make your parts slightly larger than the width of your finger. Also, starting your parting in the center will allow you to make the same number of cornrows on each side.
Now that you're ready to begin to cornrow, you may want to add synthetic hair to your cornrows. Doing this will protect the client's natural hair when you're pushing the latch hook through the cornrow. Continue to cornrow until the entire head is finished. To finish, cornrow all your ends to one side of the head. Once you've cornrowed as far as you can, braid down to the ends. Fasten your cornrows by burning the ends and sew the new cornrow you just created back to your original horizontal cornrow.
Now that you have cornrowed the entire head, you can start using the latch hook:
1. Start off by sliding your latch hook under the entire cornrow. For a fuller and thicker look, you can slide the latch hook under just one stitch of the cornrow. Make sure your latch hook is up.
2. Once your latch hook is in place, add your extension hair to the hook. Make sure you fold the hair in half to create a loop on one side before placing the hair onto the latch hook. With the latch hook down, slide the hook back until you have about 1/4''of hair pulled out.
3. You will now have to make your knot. With the hair in place, take the end of the hair and pull it through the side with the loop to secure the hair.
4. Once you have made your first knot, make two additional knots to secure the hair. These additional knots are completed in the same way you made your first knot.
Complete this process until you have added extension hair to all the cornrows in the desired thickness. Once the hair is complete, you may need to clip any stray hairs or extra pieces to make the style look more natural.
If you have any fly-aways, use a dab of gel to combat them. When your latch hook weave is complete, you should not be able to see any of the scalp between the cornrows. You can expect to wait 3-4 hours for a stylist to complete a latch hook weave. - 15252
About the Author:
Owner & founder of Braids By Breslin, Marquetta Breslinhas been braiding and weaving hair for more than 14 years. For step-by-step instructions on creating latch hook weaves, please visit Marquetta's website.
