Linkies Track Weave Hair Extension Tutorial - Doctoredlocks.Com

There are many benefits to using linkies for all of your weaving applications.. First you're, going to be able to provide a quick installation with maximum coverage. You're, also going to be able to provide a stable base row.. What that means is that there's not going to be any slippage. So if you've ever had a braided installation that slipped out over time, you'll know what I'm talking about.. Lastly, you're gon na be able to control the tension at every single link in the process.. To begin you're gon na need linkies in a color that matches your root layer or slightly darker.. You'Ll need a microneedle.. You'Ll need closers., A weaving needle and thread. And, of course, your extension hair. To begin you're going to thread your rings unto your needle. Carve off a section of hair with your needle.. That is about an inch wide and about a third of an inch deep.. Make sure you don't have any cross hairs. Next carve that section into two. From this point forward, I'm gon na call these legs. Gon na pick up your first leg and slide a ring unto the natural hair. Next you're gon na go down through that linkie and Pick up the second leg of hair. Gon na pull that so that it creates an'x'. By holding the two legs. Out. Then adjusting the tension. Make sure that it has a little bit of movement so that it's not super tight to the scalp. And we're gon na flatten that into place.. You wan na have a little bit of play in there to make sure it isn't. Gon na be too tight., Remember, you're, also gon na be sewing on top this. So it's really important. Ok. You're gon na take over the neighboring section. Again inch wide by a third of an inch deep. Make sure. There'S no cross hairs. Split that section into two.. Pick up your first leg., Pull it into the ring., Go back down through the ring. Pick up. Your second leg. Hold the legs away from the center., Adjust the tension with your closer and close. Continue this until you've created your entire base row.. The next step is to create your linking row. Pick up the two legs. Slide. The link onto the first leg. Go back down through the link. And pick up that second leg. Again you're creating an'x'. Just you did in the first row. Use your closing tool to adjust the tension. And crimp that into place.. Again, you should have a bit of movement. Continue to link neighboring sections until you've completed your linking row.. The next step is to apply your extension hair. You're gon na cut your weft so that it fits just beyond the base. Row. You're also going to add a coverage layer. That coverage layer needs to be slightly shorter than your main extension piece.. To begin lock these rows, together with your weaving thread., You want your top extension layer to extend beyond your coverage layer. So that these ends create a nice smooth transition. Go underneath your base, row., And also underneath your thread. Since we'll be going out to the ends. You'Ll wan na pull your first leg underneath so that it doesn't stick out. Start at the interior. Work. Your way out towards the ends. Then work your way back towards the interior of your weft.. When you get to the second end, do the same: thing. Pull the leg, underneath. And sew out to the edge. Sew until your edge is secured. And then do a couple stitches back towards the interior.. This will allow your knots to remain on the inside and not at your transition. Points. To tie off first create one simple knot., Then, with your needle go underneath the weft and pull one of the legs of thread around. Using these two legs of thread. Do several knots to secure your weft. Clip away any remaining thread.? This can be used for accent panels or for a full installation. Continue until you have finished your desired style.