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What is hair weaving?

It’s the science of weaving or braiding human or synthetic hair to the roots of existing
healthy hair so that it grows along with natural hair
thus giving the impression of a thick growth. It’s also called hair integration or hair intensification. It’s a procedure appropriate for people with thinning hair. It’s not something that requires a hospital visit; it’s usually done in salons as a temporary procedure.

How does it work?

Two or three shafts of hair natural or synthetic are woven into the root area. Some of the natural hair is woven or braided together to act as an anchor
to which the add-on tufts are sewn
woven
knitted or glued. The extensions have to be repositioned every five or six weeks as the natural hair grows out.

Sounds Complex.

It is. Apart from the sheer tedium of repeated ‘surgeries’
the procedure stresses the existing hair as well. Also
keeping the scalp and hair clean is a problem
as vigorous washing could loosen the new hair. The American Hair Loss Council advises the procedure only for people with plenty of healthy hair
and that too
for periods not longer than a few weeks. A patch test is essential to ensure the person undergoing the procedure is not allergic to any of the adhesives or implants used.

Implants for the hair

A non-surgical implant is the dressed-up term now used for a simple procedure that has been upgraded over the years. Actually
a non surgical implant describes the attachment of a hair system to existing hair with surgical glue
and subsequent trimming to ensure the add-ons blend with natural hair.

What about more long-term solutions?

Hair Graft. This is the most popular surgical method
but it can be done only on people who are partially bald. The results are permanent and can be achieved in four or five sittings. The procedure involves removing hair follicles from the back of the head (where the growth is the most persistent) and implanting them on the pate. This hair grows naturally
requiring no follow-up action. It’ll never resemble a thick mane
but it’s presentable.

Tissue Expansion

It involves implanting silicon balloons with hair bearing skin on either side of the head. The implants are inside the skin over the ears so that the hair bearing part of the head expands. The expansions are then re-grafted in front of the head
so the hair appears to grow naturally from there.

This calls for two surgical procedures
one at the time of implantation and the other for re-grafting.

Any drawbacks to the surgical procedures?

There may be swelling
bruising or mild pain inhibiting normal activity for a couple of days after the procedure. There may also be numbness on the back of the neck
from where a strip of skin is removed. Also
it’s important to remember that individual hair types and characteristics- such as wavy or curly hair- affect the results.