What You Need To Know Before Getting Your First Sew-In

Before you choose and buy your hair, understanding hair color is crucial. Wearing two different hair colors is a dead giveaway that you're wearing a weave, so picking the right hair color for your human hair is important. Private Label Extensions explained that everyone's natural hair is made of multiple colors instead of one solid dye. That said, when picking out your weave, don't eyeball it. Head to a colorist instead and dye your hair to the color of the extensions.

When wearing a weave, you may forget to take care of your hair underneath, but that's a big no-no. A sew-in protects your hair only if you wash and condition it. And, if your hair is deprived of moisture and maintenance during those four to six weeks, you may develop traction alopecia, Cosmopolitan notes.

Lastly, pick the right professional. Countless horror stories from celebrities cannot stress the importance of picking a professional hairstylist (per Stylecaster). Unfortunately, not everyone can install a weave, and that's okay. So if your friend says she can do it for a low-cost price, maybe don't listen to her.

A sew-in can be a beautiful and versatile style if done right. Luckily, you now have all the answers. The only thing left is for you to head to the salon.