For anyone who is looking to add additional length or volume to their hair, extensions are great way to go. Learning how to weave hair extensions yourself can be simple and much cheaper than paying a professional.

If you are looking to add extra volume or length to your hair, you have a few different options. If you are looking to gain additional hair as quickly as possible, though, hair extensions may be your best option. Having extensions put in by a professional can be overwhelmingly expensive. Thankfully, learning how to weave hair extensions yourself is a relatively simple process.

Before you begin, make sure you have a rat-tail comb, thread, a hair needle, scissors, and human or synthetic extensions. Human extensions appear more natural, but they also come with a substantially higher price tag. When you are ready to start weaving in your extensions, first, thoroughly wash and condition your hair. When the hair is completely clean, blow dry it straight, but do not use any styling products or oils. Depending on the exact style you are going for with the extensions, part your hair to match the pattern. That is, part from crown to crown if you are doing a full head of extensions. Part your hair across from the crown to the neckline for partial extensions.

Once your hair is clean, dry, and properly parted, either put each parted section of hair from left to right in cornrows, or is you are applying extensions to your entire head, do the cornrows in a circular pattern around the head. It is essential to make sure that the cornrows are very tight. If they are too loose, the extensions will not stay in place. Measure out the extensions, and cut them so that they fit then cornrows. If you are looking to increase volume, the extensions should be doubled or tripled. At this time, you should also measure and cut the thread and put it on the needle.

Begin sewing each section of hair extensions to the cornrow. This is done by weaving the threaded needle through the thick part of the extension and through the cornrow it is being attached to. To make sure the extension stays firmly in place, make you are you pulling the thread the entire way through. When you are done sewing each extension, tie a knot, and leave a small piece of thread hanging. This will ensure that the extensions can be removed easily. When you're finished, simply style the extensions as desired.