How to attach Weft Extensions

With Hair Wefts, you can create add length and volume to your hair in several different ways. Choose the technique that suits you best – beaded weft, weaving or micro-rings.

This is how

Beaded Weft:

Create a horizontal parting. Measure and cut the weft according to the length of the parting. Secure the ends of the weft by resealing the edges so that the hair does not detach from the weft. Do this with a small drop of glue or with a needle and thread.

Thread the microrings or nanorings onto a loop or hook.

Take a section of your own hair using the loop/hook. You should feel some resistance, otherwise you have taken too little hair on the hook and the hair might slip out.

Press the ring together using the pliers. Press quite firmly. The micro-ring should become almost flat.

Continue to attach the rings along the parting. The gaps inbetween the rings should be about the same as the width of the hair sections you pass through the rings.

Use hair clips to attach the weft along the parting.

Sew the weft with needle and thread to each ring. Thread the needle through the weft and then through the hair between the ring and the hairline. Sew a chain stitch and move on to the next ring.

Release your own hair and brush gently. And you’re done!

Weaving:

Part your hair and take a section of it.

Use this section to braid a tight, French braid.

Start on one side and braid to the middle. Secure the braid with a small transparent rubber band and then braid the hair from the other side.

Measure out and cut the weft so that it fits the length of the whole parting you created. Secure the ends of the weft using a needle and thread to prevent the hair from coming out of the weft.

Then with a threaded bent needle, gently sew the weft onto the entire braid.

Securely attach the ends of the weft.

Repeat for the other pieces until you achieve the desired result.

Microrings:

Create a horizontal parting. Measure and cut the weft according to the length of the parting. Secure the ends of the weft by resealing the edges with adhesive or needle and thread, so that the hair does not detach from the weft.

Use hairgrips to secure the extension of your desired length to your own hair.

Put a microring onto the needle, then open the hook.

Take some of your own hair and some hair from the weft using the hook. Then pull the hair through the microring. (You should feel some resistance, otherwise you have taken too little hair on the hook and the hair might slip out.)

Press the microring together using the pliers. Press quite firmly. The microring should become almost flat.

Step by step guide for beaded weft

Step 1.

Prepare your hair by washing your hair with Detox Charcoal Shampoo only, dry it completely and brush it through.

Prepare the attachment of your weft extensions by having the correct tools ready.

You’ll need pliers, micro or nano rings, loop, needle, thread, pin tail comb, alligator clip + hair clips and a brush.

Step 2.

Create a horizontal parting with a pintail comb and secure it over the parting with an alligator clip to avoid it slipping down.

Measure and cut the weft to fit the length of the parting. Secure the ends of the weft by resealing the edges ensuring that the hair does not detach from the weft. Do this with a small drop of glue or with a needle and thread.

Step 3.

Thread the micro rings or nano rings onto a loop or hook.

Take a section of your own hair and pull through the bead with the loop. You should feel some resistance, otherwise you have taken too little hair on the hook and the hair might slip out.

Step 4.

Press the ring together using the pliers, pressing quite firmly, the micro ring should become almost flat.

Step 5.

Continue to attach the rings along the parting. The gaps in-between the rings should be about the same as the width of the hair sections you pass through the rings.

Step 6.

Use hair clips to attach the weft along the parting, to keep it secure.

Step 7.

For Double layer: Add another layer of weft on top of the beads and secure with hair clips.

For Single layer: Add a weft on top of the beads and secure with hair clips.

Step 8.

Start at one side and sew through the weft and next to the beads, using lock stitch by looping the thread through the loop created by the needle and thread. Repeat until end and secure tightly with a knot.

Tip! Double thread the needle and make a knot in the end of the thread for extra security.

More about Beaded Weft

Beaded weft is a very gentle method for hair extensions or thickening. You can easily sew the weft with a needle and thread into the nano-rings or micro-rings attached to your own hair. The rings are small silicone-coated metal rings that are attached in place with pliers. The rings and thread are available in several colours to match your hair. The method provides a seamless, natural-looking result.

Inserting using the Beaded Weft method

Before insertion, you should wash your own hair with Rapunzel shampoo and conditioner. Avoid using conditioner close to the scalp and do not use styling products. Ensure that the hair is completely dry before insertion.

You will need:
Hair Weft
Hair clips
Loop or hook
Pliers for nano/microring
Nanorings or microrings
Needle and thread

This is how:

1. Create a horizontal parting. Measure and cut the weft according to the length of the parting. Secure the ends of the weft by resealing the edges so that the hair does not detach from the weft. Do this with a small drop of glue or with a needle and thread.

2. Thread the microrings or nanorings onto a loop or hook.

3. Take a section of your own hair using the loop/hook. You should feel some resistance, otherwise you have taken too little hair on the hook and the hair may slip out.

4. Press the ring together using the pliers. Press quite firmly. The micro-ring should become almost flat.

5. Continue to attach the rings along the parting. The gaps between the rings should be about the same as the width of the hair sections you pass through the rings.

6. Use hair clips to attach the weft along the parting.

7. Sew the weft with needle and thread to each ring. Thread the needle through the weft and then through the hair between the ring and the hairline. Sew a chain stitch and move on to the next ring.

8. Release your own hair and brush gently. And you’re done!

Reinserting the Beaded Weft

As your own hair grows, so does the weft. Therefore, you need to move the weft up approx. 4–6 weeks after insertion. This is easy and only takes a few minutes. Make sure that the hair is completely dry when reinserting, to minimise damage to your own hair.

You will need:
Hair clips
Pliers for nano/microring

This is how:

1. Lift up your own hair covering the weft and secure with a clip.

2. Lift up the weft in the same way and secure with a clip.

3. Loosen the strands of your own hair where the micro/nano-rings are attached and let them hang loosely.

4. Hold the micro-ring with the pliers.

5. Open the attachment by grasping the micro-ring at the ends. The ring then takes on an oval/round shape again.

6. Use the tongs to move the ring higher up the section of hair, closer to the scalp, and then press the ring together again.

7. Repeat for all the rings.

8. Release the weft and your own hair again.

9. Gently brush your hair. And you’re done!

Removing your Beaded Weft

Removing your Beaded Weft is easy. Make sure that the hair is completely dry and follow the steps below.

You will need:
Hair clips
Scissors
Pliers for nano/microring

This is how:

1. Lift up your own hair covering the weft and secure with a clip.

2. Carefully cut the sewing thread and pull it off. Repeat for all the micro/nano-rings.

3. Remove the weft from the hair.

4. Hold the micro-ring with the pliers.

5. Open the attachment by grasping the micro-ring at the ends. The ring then takes on an oval/round shape again.

6. Carefully pull out the micro-ring.

7. Repeat for all rings.

8. Release your own hair. And you’re done!

More about Weaving

If you’re going to sew on your hair using the weaving method, you can do so in several ways. If you’re unsure, you can always ask your hairdresser for help and advice for your hair type. Wash your hair with Rapunzel shampoo before insertion, but avoid conditioner and styling products. Allow the hair to dry. It should be completely dry before insertion.

Sewing on your weft

1. Part your hair and take a section of it.

2. Use this section to braid a tight, French braid.

3. Start on one side and braid to the middle. Secure the braid with a small transparent rubber band and then braid the hair from the other side.

4. Measure out and cut the weft so that it fits the length of the whole parting you created. Secure the ends of the weft using a needle and thread to prevent the hair from coming out of the weft.

5. Then with a threaded bent needle, gently sew the weft onto the entire braid.

6. Securely attach the ends of the weft.

7. Repeat for the other pieces until you achieve the desired result.

Styling tip!

As your hair is braided tight to the scalp and then covered with extensions, it takes longer to dry. After washing your hair, you should pay special attention to make sure that it’s actually dry

– a good idea is to section the hair when drying it. This makes it easier to get to the concealed attachments.

Removing your weave extensions

1. Carefully cut the threads that hold the weft in place.

2. Repeat the procedure, parting by parting.

3. Then loosen the rubber bands that hold the braided hair together and brush through it.

More about Microrings

Yon can use microrings to attach your weft. You attach your weft to your own hair using small silicone-coated metal rings that you fasten in place with the help of pliers. The microrings are available in several colours to match your hair extensions. Before inserting the hair, you should wash your hair with Rapunzel shampoo. Avoid conditioner and styling products, and allow the hair to dry thoroughly before insertion.

Attaching your Weft with microrings

1. Create a horizontal parting. Measure and cut the weft according to the length of the parting. Secure the ends of the weft by resealing the edges with adhesive or needle and thread, so that the hair does not detach from the weft.

2. Use hairgrips to secure the extension of your desired length to your own hair.

3. Put a microring onto the needle, then open the hook.

4. Take some of your own hair and some hair from the weft using the hook. Then pull the hair through the microring. (You should feel some resistance, otherwise you have taken too little hair on the hook and the hair may slip out.)

5. Press the microring together using the pliers. Press quite firmly. The microring should become almost flat.

Removing your weft

When removing the weft, use the same pliers as for insertion. The hair should be completely dry. To minimise damage to your own hair, you should never pull on the hair. Follow our instructions to make the process as smooth and easy as possible. It’s a good idea to section your hair in the same way as when you put in the weft.

This is how

1. Hold the microring with the pliers.

2. Open the attachment by grasping the microring at the ends. The ring then takes on an oval/round shape again.

3. Carefully pull out the microring.

4. Repeat for all the sections individually until you have removed all the pieces. And you’re done!

DIY Clip-on set

Do you want to decide on the length of your Clip-on hair yourself? With a weft, it’s possible.

1. Create a horizontal parting where you want the extensions to sit. Measure and cut the weft according to the length of the parting. Secure the ends of the weft by resealing the edges with adhesive or needle and thread, so that the hair does not detach from the weft.

2. Sew the clips onto the weft. Depending on the length of the weft, you will need 1-4 clips per weft. Use enough clips to distribute the weight of the weft as evenly as possible on your own hair.

3. Follow our clip-on guide on how to attach and care for your hair. A clip-on set is a temporary hair extension or thickening, which is used occasionally and should be removed before sleeping, training, or showering.

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