Wefts
In lesson 3 of current trends hair with Emma, we were learning how to apply switches, wefts and hair pieces. At first Emma showed us the difference between each one and what they were used for. She then showed us how to apply each one and the different styles you can do.
I went on to apply a weft to my model Rebecca Krassismenou's hair to add length to create a long fishtail plait.
I chose the colour that best matched Rebecca's hair out of a box that had limited colours in. I found the black/dark brown worked best and picked out a few different sections of wefts to apply.
I brushed them all out and make sure they werent tangled or knotted and then lay them out ready to work with.
I then brushed Rebecca's hair making sure it was also smooth and knot free. I applied a setting lotion so that it would stay where i styled it and kept smooth and clean without baby hairs. I then pulled her hair back and brushed it into a tight, slick pony tail in the middle of the head, making sure there were no lumps or bumps and the hair was smooth and sleek. Once i was happy with the pony tail, i used hairspray to smooth in some of the smaller loose hairs to make sure there were no fluffy bits and then began applying the weft.
I started by wrapped one section around the pony tail and pinning it in place at the end, tucking the pin into the hair so that it wasnt visible. I continued to do this until i felt that the length added was thick enough. Once i was happy i pinned the final bit in place and then took a small section of hair and wrapped it around the hair band in order to cover the wefts and band to make it look natural. I again pinned this in place. When i was happy i started on the fish tail plait.
I split the pony tail into two equal sections and then began from the right side, taking a small section from the back, bringing it over and then tucking it behind the other strand of hair. I repeated this all the way down until i got to the end. I then tied it in place and pulled out some of the sections to make some more even and to make it look slightly messy.
I went in with the finishing touches making sure there were still no fluffy or stray hairs, smoothing it down and then styling it over one shoulder.
I was really happy with the end result and think it was a really pretty and effective look. I think the weft look natural and blended with Rebecca's natural hair and really made the look better by adding that extra length needed.
I feel i could possibly have done it neater but i am making progress with this and it is alot better than some other styles that i have done.
Health and Safety
1. Make sure all my equipment and brushes are cleaned properly so as not the spread anything from one client to another.
2. Make sure that my pin tail comb is safely down or tucked into my palm whilst not being used so as not to accidently stab myself or others.
3. Make sure my hands are washed and clean before starting the look.
4. Make sure my hair is away from my face.
5. Make sure I dont have any excessive jewellery on that could catch, cut or scratch my model.
6. Make sure all my products are layed out properly and neatly so as not to cause a hazard.
7. Ensure there is nothing on the floor that can be tripped or fallen over and all bags and coats are away.
8. Make sure I am wearing shoes with a closed toe so as if anything is dropped it doesn't cause damage to the toes.
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