FAQ

FAQ

What are genius wefts (aka: hand sewn wefts) ?

Genius Wefts / Hand Sewn:

  • How they’re made: Hair is machine-made first, then hand-sewn together to reinforce the track.

  • Thickness: More hair per weft. Slightly thicker than hand-tied, but thinner than traditional machine wefts. 

  • Look/feel: Still natural, just a bit more structure.

  • Customization: Can be cut without unraveling.

  • Comfort: No return hair (no mustache) at the base of the weft. Don't irritate the scalp and itch. Lay flat to the scalp and can be layered with multiple wefts. 

  • Install methods: Sew-in, beaded sew-in, traditional installs.

How many grams does each pack contain?

All sizes include:

Half pack- approximately (50g)

Full pack approximately (100g)

Each FULL pack of Hand-Sewn Extensions includes ?? wefts while each HALF pack includes ?? wefts. Width of each weft is approx ?? inches long

How many wefts or packs does a full head require?

Typically if you are installing a full head I recommend 2-3 FULL packs. That is approximately (200g-300g). Depending on the length and density of the natural hair. I recommended to use two or more colors to achieve a more natural look.

How often should I purchase new hair?

Totally depends on the type of hair, how you wear it, and how well you maintain it—but the realistic industry guideline most stylists follow is 6-12 months.

Signs it’s time to replace:

  • Hair feels dry, frizzy, or brittle even after deep conditioning

  • Excessive tangling or matting

  • Ends look thin or see-through

  • Won’t hold tone anymore (over-processed from coloring

 What shortens lifespan?

⚠️ Heat abuse
⚠️ Purple shampoo too often
⚠️ Sleeping with wet or unbrushed hair
⚠️ Cheap products with sulfates/alcohol
⚠️ Coloring/lightening extensions repeatedly

Hair Society Pro tip to make hair last longer:

  • Use sulfate free shampoo + deep conditioning mask

  • Blow-dry after every wash (air-drying = matting) especially at the base of the weft. Wet wefts can cause swelling at the base and ruin your extensions.

  • Brush 2–3x daily with an extension brush

  • Wash only 2-3 times a week. Extensions are human hair but not living hair. They lose moisture easily, Washing more than 2-3 times a week is recommended partial washes (where you separate your natural hair from the extension hair where you only wash your natural hair. 
  • Stay away from styling protects with a lot of alcohol. Hairspray can be drying. I recommend dry texture spray.
  • Avoid submerging your extensions in chlorine or salt water (pools & ocean) both can be drying.
  • Sunscreens that RUIN hair extensions

Chemical sunscreens (the biggest offender)

These contain ingredients like:

  • Avobenzone 🚨 (the worst one)

  • Oxybenzone

  • Octinoxate

  • Homosalate

Why they’re bad:
Avobenzone reacts with minerals, chlorine, and hard water and causes:

  • Pink, peach, or orange staining (especially blondes)

  • Permanent discoloration you cannot tone out

  • Dry, fried texture over time

What’s safest for extensions

✅ Mineral (physical) sunscreens

Look for:

  • Zinc oxide

  • Titanium dioxide

These sit on top of the skin instead of reacting chemically—and don’t stain extensions.

Sleeping: Loosely braid extensions at night and sleep on a silk pillowcase to prevent tangling.

Coloring: Coloring extensions may compromise their integrity. If coloring is necessary, use only a demi- or semi-permanent color. Never use lightener or bleach on extensions, and always have coloring performed by a licensed professional.

 

 

 

 

 

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