One type of hair weaving style that is sought-after for its beauty and versatility is the interlock weave. Also known as tree braids, an interlock weave is a great strand-by-strand method of hair weaving that will give you a change in your everyday hairstyle.
The reason why interlock weaves are so popular is that they offer all the benefits of braiding with the look of hair that flows freely. Sound hard? Interlock weaves can be challenging at first. But, with the proper practice, you can create an interlock weave that is beautiful and virtually undetectable.
Before you begin your interlock weave, start with hair that has been properly washed and conditioned. Your first part will be around the perimeter of the head and should be about 1'' to 1 1/4'' thick. Don't worry too much if your part isn't even all the way around; this hair will just be used to blend with the finished interlock weave. Go ahead and cornrow this perimeter to get it out of the way.
Start your interlock weave slightly above the cornrowed hair, preferably at the base of the neck. Run your comb parallel to this cornrow to make a part exactly above your cornrow. Start on one side, working your way to the other, and start to braid the client's hair. Add a small section of extension hair to the outer two strands of your braid.
Here's what you do next:
1. When you have added the human extension hair to the two outer stands of your client's hair, cornrow only once.
2. Then, pull a piece of the extension hair you just added and move it to the side of the braid. This piece is no longer a part of the braid
3. Cornrow down once. Then, start all over again by adding the small piece of extension hair to the two outside strands of your braid.
4. Cornrow again and move a piece of the hair to the side.
5. Cornrow once more and add a piece of extension hair.
Continue in this manner, parting the hair in a circular motion as you braid. When you reach the top, your interlock weave should be one continuous cornrow with extension hair coming from the stitches of the cornrow. You may want to make the top a little thicker than the rest of the hair, so add a little more extension hair to your braid.
Once you reach the top, you will have to braid the remaining hair out from the head. Take this piece and work with it as much as possible to ensure the top of the weave is flat. Once the top of your interlock weave is flat, stitch down the remaining braid for a secure hold.
The last step in finishing your interlock weave is to remove the cornrows you created from the outer section, and using your fingers, work to blend the client's hair in with the weave and cover any cornrows that are in sight. - 15634
The reason why interlock weaves are so popular is that they offer all the benefits of braiding with the look of hair that flows freely. Sound hard? Interlock weaves can be challenging at first. But, with the proper practice, you can create an interlock weave that is beautiful and virtually undetectable.
Before you begin your interlock weave, start with hair that has been properly washed and conditioned. Your first part will be around the perimeter of the head and should be about 1'' to 1 1/4'' thick. Don't worry too much if your part isn't even all the way around; this hair will just be used to blend with the finished interlock weave. Go ahead and cornrow this perimeter to get it out of the way.
Start your interlock weave slightly above the cornrowed hair, preferably at the base of the neck. Run your comb parallel to this cornrow to make a part exactly above your cornrow. Start on one side, working your way to the other, and start to braid the client's hair. Add a small section of extension hair to the outer two strands of your braid.
Here's what you do next:
1. When you have added the human extension hair to the two outer stands of your client's hair, cornrow only once.
2. Then, pull a piece of the extension hair you just added and move it to the side of the braid. This piece is no longer a part of the braid
3. Cornrow down once. Then, start all over again by adding the small piece of extension hair to the two outside strands of your braid.
4. Cornrow again and move a piece of the hair to the side.
5. Cornrow once more and add a piece of extension hair.
Continue in this manner, parting the hair in a circular motion as you braid. When you reach the top, your interlock weave should be one continuous cornrow with extension hair coming from the stitches of the cornrow. You may want to make the top a little thicker than the rest of the hair, so add a little more extension hair to your braid.
Once you reach the top, you will have to braid the remaining hair out from the head. Take this piece and work with it as much as possible to ensure the top of the weave is flat. Once the top of your interlock weave is flat, stitch down the remaining braid for a secure hold.
The last step in finishing your interlock weave is to remove the cornrows you created from the outer section, and using your fingers, work to blend the client's hair in with the weave and cover any cornrows that are in sight. - 15634
About the Author:
Marquetta Breslin has been braiding and weaving hair for almost 15 years.For more information on interlock weaves, please visit www.braidsbybreslin.com
