How To Do A Quick Weave?

Hairstyles are the best way to change your look, and if you need something fast and multi-functional, a quick weave may be the perfect solution.

What Is A Quick Weave?

A quick weave is a trendy hair styling method that provides a quick, cost-effective, and creative way to experiment with your look without making a permanent decision. The new technique involves solid and clean bonding glue treatment between the extensions and your scalp, placing it on top of the hair.

So, the quickness and the low labor give the style its name “quick weave.”

In this guide, we are going to help you out with everything that you need to know regarding how to do your quick weave, including detailed steps, tips, and solutions to common issues.

Now, let's get started!

What You Need for a Quick Weave?

Before you start, check the tools and products you have at home first, and make sure you have the following on hand:

• Hair Extensions
• Protective Wig Cap
• Bonding Glue
• Scissors
• Hair Dryer
• Hair Clips
• Molded Gel or Styling Gel
• Leave-in conditioner and Serum
• Wide-Tooth Comb and Brush
• Heat Protectant Spray

Now that your tools and products are set, the next section will put you through the steps to achieve a quick weave.

How to Do a Quick Weave by Yourself?

By following these simple steps, you can have your gorgeous quick weave hairstyle.

Step 1: Prepare Your Natural Hair

The first step of the way to securing a quick weave with zero flaws and making sure our natural hair looks just as good is to prepare our natural hair properly:

1. Washing and Conditioning: First, washing and conditioning your hair is recommended. That's because clean hair is a perfect choice for the weave process and guarantees that the cap sticks to the head properly. So, remove dirt, oil, or product build-up from your hair entirely to make the weave installation smoother.
2. Leave-In Products: After washing, leave a conditioner and serum on your hair to hydrate and protect it from UV radiation. If your hair is usually tangled, add an anti-frizz serum.
3. Dry Your Hair: After this step, make sure that your hair does not have any moisture in it. Any moisture can interfere with the glue, causing the hold of the extensions to be affected.
4. Flatten Your Hair: When natural hair is strand-stretched (as flat as possible), and the glue is put on it, the overall result looks smoother, and the weave is quicker to put on. In the case of longer hair, try doing a cornrow braid hairstyle. Remember to do some leave out to blend hair weave with your natural hair, you can do it in the middle or side, all depends on your desired hairstyles.

Tip: The use of a hooded dryer has the potential to significantly reduce the drying time and, at the same time, ensure uniform results.

Step 2: Apply the Protective Cap

After preparing your hair, you can then proceed to put on the wig cap.

1. Place the Cap: By covering your hair with the wig cap tightly, you can rest assured that all your hair is indeed tucked underneath and the cap is covering your whole head. The cap serves as a barrier between your hair and the glue, preventing the latter from damaging your hair.
2. Secure the Cap: Next, if needed, secure the cap using hair pins or glue so that it doesn’t move unless you let it during the application procedure.
3. Cut Excess Material: If you notice that the cap goes over your hairline, trim carefully any material to make it look more natural after the weaving is done. And cut off the leave out part wig cap also.

Step 3: Begin Attaching the Hair Extensions

Having your head donned with the cap now, you may apply the hair extensions to the cap.

1. Measure and Cut the Wefts: Take your first weft and measure the width of the section, starting from the nape of your neck. Cut the weft to fit this section exactly.
2. Apply Bonding Glue: Gently apply a thin layer of bonding glue onto the weft with the help of a suitable bonding adhesive. Beware, however, if you spill too much, the excess will penetrate the cap and be attached to your natural hair.
3. Attach the Weft: Beginning at the lower part of your neck, place the glued side of the weft on the cap and make gentle, upward motions to attach it. For a few seconds, keep it still to make sure the stick is intact.
4. Repeat the Process: Get a measurement, cut, and attach the wefts, moving up from the back of your head to the sides of your head. Each weft must be placed close together so that the result is a natural and seamless one.

Tip: Use a hair dryer on a low setting to warm the glue and dry it quickly, ensuring that it sticks well.

Step 4: Style the Weave

Now that all the extensions are in place, it is time to style your quick weave.

1. Shape and Cut: Release your creativity using scissors to cut and shape the additions in whatever way you want. Since you can create long layers, add bangs, or trim the length of your hair to your face shape and style preference, you can have a united hairstyle.
2. Use Heat Tools: Heat styling tools like a flat iron or curling iron can be used to achieve a more styled finish. Always use heat protectant spray on the extensions first so the extensions do not get damaged.
3. Blend the Extensions: Make sure that the extensions are well blended with both the cap and your natural hairline to achieve a realistic effect.

Tip: To achieve a more natural look, you may consider blending leave-out (a small section of your natural hair left out of the cap) with the extensions using a flat iron or curling wand.

Step 5: Finish and Maintain Your Look

Bringing your quick weave out looking fresh and beautiful should be your goal.

1. Apply Hair Products: To attain shine and tame frizz, apply a light wax or oil as a hair treatment to the extensions. The use of the product sparingly is preferable because it may cause the extensions to become flat and lose their shape.
2. Protect at Night: Keep your hair from friction and tangling by wrapping it in a silk or satin scarf at night. The scarf will help keep the style of your weave and prolong its life.
3. Limit Washing: Let your quick weave not be washed for a week at least to keep the adhesive intact and make the extension remain in place.

Tips for Beginners

If you are a beginner, these tips will be additional instructions for you to achieve the best results.

1. Invest in Quality Hair Extensions

Opt for hair weaves that are of high quality. This will significantly enhance the look and durability of your quick weave. The best quality hair is also easier to style and mix with natural hair.

2. Take Time to Read Through the Steps

For beginners, it is good to take some time before doing a quick weave on your hair and read the steps over again. Going through it over and over again will help you achieve good results without making lots of mistakes along the way.

3. Use a Mannequin Head

Doing it on a mannequin head is an improvement not only for this hairstyle but for all your hair techniques. Plus, it will help you get comfortable with the quick weave process and make it easy.

Common Issues with Quick Weave and How to Counter Them

Here are some common issues you might encounter with a quick weave and how to address them.

If your extensions are loose or have come off, it could be because the hair is too oily or wet.

Make sure the hair is dry and well-oiled before applying glue to the skin. You might also try a stronger adhesive or apply more layers of glue for a guaranteed secure hold.

Whether your quick weave is bulky or unnatural is most likely the result of non-uniform wefts or an unsuitable cap fit.

Make sure you place each weft as close as possible and do not shift them around unnecessarily.

Your quick weave is probably heavy due to excessive extensions or a thick head of hair underneath the cap.

Opt for using fewer wefts or simply making your natural hair very flat before applying the cap. You'll see a difference in the weight and get a beautiful result.

Conclusion

Quick weaves are a great option for people who want to achieve different styles without taking much time and at a low cost.

This guide gives steps and tips to help you create a lovely quick weave that looks natural and lasts for weeks. Just keep in mind that practice is the king. So, don't be afraid to try different things and find out what suits you best.

If you have any other questions about how to do a quick weave, leave them in the comment section below and we will be happy to answer them for you.