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Hair weaving is a technique used for applying hair extensions. It was created in the 1950's as a remedy for thinning hair and used for adding versatility to a woman's look. It is a look and technique that is popular within the African-American community due to it's convenience and versatility. The hair used in this method can be synthetic or human hair, or a blend of the two.

Background
Hair weaving is a technique created by Canton, Ohio resident Christina Jenkins in the early 1950's. Jenkins went on to patent the technique and begin a hair-weaving salon business called Hair-Weev, Inc. Later on Jenkins traveled to Europe to teach her technique to other cosmetology students.

The technique
Hair weave is the process of using needle and thread to apply hair extensions, either human hair, synthetic or a human/synthetic blend to natural hair. The client '' s natural hair is styled in the cornrow style braided pattern. The extension (track) is threaded threw a hook shape needle then sewn on top of the braids or a weaving netted cap that is placed on top of the braids. Afterward, the hair is styled to the clients liking.