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 is approximately (two wefts each in 30" Width), while each HALF pack is (one weft 30" in Width ). Allowing you to customize the width to yourself or your client. 

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.