Sew-in is one of the most stable methods we work with. But it does not suit everyone, and it is better to know that before you book than afterwards.
Here is what speaks for the method, and what speaks against it.
You want a result that stays put
The hair is sewn onto your own braids and stays there – through workouts, travel, long working days and an active everyday life. You do not have to worry about anything coming loose during the day.
You want to avoid glue and heat
Sew-in needs no glue, tape or heat to attach. The weight is spread evenly along the braids instead of sitting on individual strands, which is why we often recommend it for sensitive hair.
Your hair type works – most do
Straight, wavy, curly and Deep Wave hair all work, as do fine, normal and thick hair. The braids are laid to follow your scalp and the way your hair falls, and the amount of hair is adapted to what your own hair can carry.
You want to style freely
You can curl, straighten, blow-dry and wear your hair fully or half up. Use heat protection, just as you would on your own hair.
When sew-in is not the right method
This is at least as important:
- You want to be able to take the hair out yourself whenever you like – then clip-on is a better choice.
- You do not want braids as a base, for comfort or because you often wear your hair high.
- Your own hair is too short to braid securely.
- Your scalp is sore right now. In that case we would rather wait a few weeks.
In those cases we look at keratin bonds, micro weft or clip-on instead. The full comparison is in our overview of hair extension methods.
The short answer
Sew-in suits you if you want a stable, natural result, a gentle method, long wear and volume with a soft fall – and do not need to take the hair out yourself.
Book a consultation
We go through your hair before anything is put in, and we will tell you if we think another method suits you better. Book a free consultation with us in Stockholm or Uppsala, or browse our real-hair hair wefts and Weft Hair in the online shop.