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Weaving Hair: Interlock Weave
One type of hair weaving style that is sought-after for its beauty and versatility is the interlock weave. Also known as tree braids, an interlock weave is a great strand-by-strand method of hair weaving that will give you a change in your everyday hairstyle.
With tree braids, or an interlock weave, you can enjoy all the advantages of having braids, plus the look of free-flowing hair. Sound like what you're looking for? Even though interlock weaves can be discouraging to the beginner, there is a simple technique for doing them. With enough practice, you will be able to have an undetectable and beautiful interlock weave.
The hair should be washed and conditioned thoroughly before beginning the style. Your first part will be in a circular direction around the perimeter of the head, and should be no more than 1 1/4'' thick. This hair will be used to cover and blend with the weave, so you can cornrow this hair to get it out of the way.
Now you're ready to start your interlock weave! Start by sectioning off a small piece of hair that is parallel to your cornrow. Start on one side of the part and make a small section that you will start your cornrow off with. Begin cornrowing the client's hair in that same circular direction. Pinch off a small piece of extension hair from the pack and add this piece to the two outside strands of your braid.
Once you've done that, follow these instructions:
1. When you have added the human extension hair to the two outer stands of your client's hair, cornrow only once.
2. Once you have cornrowed down once, remove a small section of the extension hair from the braid. Move it to the side or hold it out of the way with a butterfly clip.
3. Cornrow only once and then add your extension hair to the two outer strands of the braid.
4. Cornrow again and move a piece of the hair to the side.
5. Cornrow once more and add a piece of extension hair.
While you continue to part around the perimeter of the head, follow those instructions for the remainder of the head. You should be cornrowing in a circular motion. Once you get to the top of the cornrows, you will notice that your interlock weave is nothing more than one long cornrow with hair sticking out the sides. When cornrowing the top of the head, you may want to add extra extension hair to your cornrows for a fuller look.
When you're on the last braid at the top, braid it out to the very end and stick this braid into your existing cornrows, making the top as flat as possible. Sew the cornrows in place to secure.
When you have completed your interlock weave, you will need to remove your cornrows from your first part and blend and style the hair. Using your fingers to gently brush through the hair will help you to blend the client's hair with the weave and cover any visible cornrows.
About the Author Marquetta Breslin has been braiding and weaving hair for almost 15 years.For more information on interlock weaves, please visit Marquetta's website, www.braidsbybreslin.com.
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