Traditional Sew In
Everything you need to know about our traditional sew ins at Hair Extensions, Inc.
Traditional Sew In
Also known as a Natural Sew In or Basic Sew In Weave, we braid majority of the hair down with about 15% of your natural hair left out to cover the tracks. We then sew a weaving net to your base to give a firm, even foundation to sew. Our high quality human virgin hair is then secured onto the base with needle and thread. After the hair is installed, it is blended into your natural hair, layered, and styled one of four ways. We leave the hair in it’s natural state, make it bone straight, give you beachy waves or beautiful romance curls.
Benefits of A Traditional Sew In
- Keeps hair protected
- Protective style encourages hair growth
- Allows for your natural part to show while leaving out very little hair
- Hair is reusable
Who are traditional sew ins for?
This method is for beginners or those who are low maintenance.
The best type of hair you can purchase is pure virgin remy hair so for that, we suggest our Luxe Virgin Hair or HD Virgin Hair. With either of these lines, they can easily last a year or more if you care for them properly. If you like hair color, we can lighten them to any shade or color them to any tone. Check out our store to see all of options we have available for your installation.
How many bundles do I need for a traditional sew in?
If you are wearing 18″ or shorter, 2-3 bundles will suffice. For 20″ to 24″, 3-4 bundles depending on how full you like your hair. And for 26″ or longer, 4-6 bundles is needed.
How long does the installation take?
A traditional sew in usually takes Ree about 2-3 hours from start to finish. This is for a basic sew in with 3 bundles. Please check out sew in price list for costs for additional services and bundles which will require more time.
How long do traditional sew ins last?
Traditional sew ins last 6-8 weeks on average with maintenance appointments done bi-weekly.
How much does a traditional sew in cost?
Our traditional sew in starts at $315 which includes
– 3 bundles of our Virgin Hair Collection in 12/14/16
– Deep Cleansing Clarifying Wash
– Intense Conditioning Treatment
– Blow Dry
– Braid Down
– Installation
– Blending Layers
– Polished Style (Silky Straight, Beachy Waves, or Bombshell curls)
Traditional Sew In FYI
Risks
If done properly, traditional sew ins will not damage your hair. What damages your hair poor maintenance, styling tools, and excessive pulling of your own hair. Excessive scratching can cause sores, bumps and scabs. The weight of the hair extensions can cause stress where the tracks begin. This is especially true for finer hair. If this occurs, you will have to get your extensions redone more often to prevent any damage.
Side Effects
Because of the braids in the foundation as well as the sewing, the first day or so of a sew in can result in tightness and temporary headaches. A simple pain reliever before installation and before bed can alleviate some of the tension.
Maintenance
Maintenance on your sew in is required every two weeks with tightening done at 4 weeks. If you have 1 fingers width of regrowth, then tightening is needed. Keep in mind that tightening is just resewing your tracks in a different way to add more tension. It will never be as tight as the original sew in. The only way to get it as tight as the original sew in is to remove and reinstall it.
Removal
When it time to remove your traditional sew in, our removal process ensures that your natural hair is protected. We gently remove your extensions, unbraid your hair, and detangle your hair. Click here to review our entire removal process.
Pictures of Traditional Sew Ins
