Leave Out Sew-In
- Potentially damaging
- Requires you to leave out a section of hair in the front
- The leave-out will be manipulated with heat, or can be braided or twisted for curly installs
- On the damage scale, I would rate a leave-out 7/10
During the humid summer months, your hair may revert to its natural state, and applying heat is crucial to your sew-in blending well.
Frontals
Recently, during this new decade of wigs couture, lace fronts have been on the rise. “Frontals” are wigs that must be plucked and dyed to your liking. They are installed using a glue adhesive and are many women’s favorite protective style.
When done correctly and installed over a wig cap, frontals pose no risk to your hair. Many people use extra precaution and choose to install a glue-less unit secured with a sticky band underneath their wig.
Regardless of hair health, frontals may be your best option to preserve your natural hair health underneath your install. On the damage scale, I rate frontals a 2/10 being the least damaging.
Installs For Your Hair
Without the proper research, you may damage your hair, especially if you do not intend to go to a professional. At-home installs of Quick-weaves have left women’s natural hair in shambles, filled with dried-up glue that is difficult to remove, and improperly installed sew-ins have left women balding in some areas of their scalp.
Whichever type of installation you choose, you need to be sure to do your research before. It is important to know all the risks before determining what install is right for you!