Lace vs Silk Closures

In regards to lace and silk closures; This is just a quick post that could possibly help others in their search for the right procedure. What is a closure? A closure is the top piece use to close the top of a full weave. This top piece sold at Beauty Supply Stores, is most commonly made of mesh with wefts of tracks sewn round and round in a circular pattern to create a seamless effect. A skilled stylists can also create this same effect using weft hair, however the most professional look is to simply purchase this top piece. There is also an invisible part closure sold in most Beauty Supply Stores that is new on the market. This closure is simply a closure made of wefts and mesh with a part that allows the hair to show the scalp parting. Closures can come in many forms, lace and silk closures seem to be gaining popularity on the market right now. 

Lace vs silk is all about personal preference. Some people don't like lace because the material is to thin some people don't like silk because it is too thick. This will definitely have to be a decision your stylists or whomever is installing your weave will make. No matter which one you choose the most important factor is that it is put in to look natural. So she (your stylist) must tell you which one she is capable of working with so that she can put it in to look as realistic as possible. 

Silk Closures are made of a thicker fabric than lace. Some people prefer silk because the fabric will look as if the hair is growing from your scalp and the base is thick enough to hide the braids underneath. Silk Closures normally run light in color so you may have to tint the fabric to match your skin color or use foundation that is the color of your skin in the parting area. Some silk closures give a thicker appearance than lace around the hair line leaving a line of demarcation. 

Lace Closures are thinner and give a more flatter and seamless attachment especially when glued around the perimeter of the hair line to blend in with your skin. It can also be sewn down without glue by a skilled professional. Some people believe that you can see the braids underneath the lace when looking directly at the unit so wearing a flesh colored stocking cap is sometimes recommended. 

Another concern when purchasing a lace closure is the knots being too dark. If the knots are too dark at the root of the base then the unit will not look as realistic. Bleaching the knots is recommended to give a more realistic look, the objective is for the hair to appear as if it is growing from your scalp.

How to Wear Hair Weave/Wefts

1	Attach hair wefts with clips 1. Measure the desired length of the wefts and cut. Note that you should stop the wefts at least ½ inch away from your hair line for coverage. 2. Sew the clips on to the hair on each side of the weft. If you are dealing with a very long weft you can attach an extra clip at the center.
2	Attach the hair weft using micro rings 1. Part your hair and place a microring onto the hook. 2. Attach the weft below the part. 3. Take a section of the weft and of your own hair and thread them through the microring. 4. Pinch the microring.
3	Attach hair weft extensions using glue 1. Make a section in your hair where you want to attach your weft. 2. Cut a hair weft section to the desired length. 3. Apply glue to the weft and to the hair under section. 4. Attach the weft by pressing it firmly against your scalp.
4	Sew a hair weft onto a braid 1. Makes two horizontal sections in your hair, leaving a section of hair loose in between them. 2. Braid this section and secure the braid using a rubber band. 3. Thread the curved needle. 4. Sew the hair weft onto the braid.