How to Prep Your Hair for a Quick Weave Slay

December 23, 2024 Mikey Moran

It doesn't matter the texture, length, or color.

If you need something done in less than two hours, a quick weave may be the best option.

I know what you're going to say, "Charlie, I can't take that glue."

That would be a concern for me as well. 😔

However, there are products and techniques that a stylist uses to prevent your hair from being touched by the glue, which is also known as the molding technique for quick weave extensions.

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What Is the Molding Technique?

When it comes to molding the hair, it's about making sure the hair is flat and creating a flat, hard surface to prevent the hair from being touched by the glue.

Depending on the length of the hair, you can either braid the hair down or use Ampro gel and Robert Diamond Bond Protective Shield to start the molding process.

There are so many different ways to do this process depending on your new hair salon approach, and none of them are incorrect as long as you are protecting the hair.

Below are the tools that you will need for the molding technique:

Rattail Comb
Ampro Gel
Wrap Strips
Gorilla Snot
Stocking Caps
Spritz
Robert Diamond Bond Protective Shield Scissors
Hair Glue (White or Black)

I'm sure that we've all invested hours in watching YouTube videos. One of my go-to for a quick weave slay is MadaboutMeechie!

Madaboutmeechie uses gorilla snot to make sure the hair is flat instead of using gel or a protective shield.

As I watched the whole video, I realized that it works for her, but always use what makes you comfortable when molding the hair.

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Rules for Molding Different Hair Lengths

Molding short bob hair is a breeze!

When it comes to long hair, you have two options: molding the hair while it's braided or putting the hair in a ponytail. Guess what?

I'm going to show you how to do both!

Once you get the flow of the process, you will eventually find different ways to SLAY your quick weaves.

Steps to Slay Short Hair

The hair must be washed and conditioned.

I also recommend trimming the client's hair.

Step #1

If there's leave out, remove the hair, braid it down away from the hair that's being gelled down

Step #2

Begin the molding process while the hair is wet or dry.

Step #3

Once the hair is molded, wrap strips are placed on it for extra protection to ensure no glue gets on it.

Step #4

Place the stocking caps on the client's head.

One or two, whichever you prefer

Step #5

Spray spritz on the stocking cap (your preference) just for the extra hold.

Step #6

Put the client under the dryer for an hour or until the hair is dry.

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Steps to Slay Long Hair

Step #1

The hair must be washed and conditioned.

I also recommend trimming the client's hair.

Step #2

If there's leave out, remove the hair, braid it down away from the hair that's being gelled down

Step #3

Dry the hair for the braid down.

Step #4

Make sure the braid foundation is braided, small, and flat.

Step #5

Place the Ampro gel or Robert Diamond Bond Protective Shield on the braids to begin the mold.

Step #6

Place the wrap strips on the braids.

Step #7

Put the stocking cap on the client.

One or two, whichever you prefer

Step #8

Place the client under the dryer until the hair has completely dried.

Step to Slay with a Ponytail

Step #1

The hair must be washed and conditioned.

I also recommend trimming the client's hair.

Step #2

If there's leaveout, remove the hair and braid it down away from the hair that's being gelled down.

Step #3

Comb the hair back as if you were doing your hair in a ponytail.

Step #4

Once the hair is in a ponytail, take the remaining hair, fold it up, and gel it down.

Step #5

Place the Ampro gel or Robert Diamond Bond Protective Shield on the braids to begin the mold.

Step #6

Place the wrap strips on the braids.

Step #7

Put the stocking cap on the client.

One or two, whichever you prefer

Step #8

Place the client under the dryer until the hair has completely dried.

Step #9

Once the hair is dry, remove the access stocking cap from around the client's head.

Step #10

Start placing your Private Label Hair Extensions in sections of the head.

Step #11

Once the extensions are in the head, unravel the leaves and begin to style the hair.

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Using the Right Bonding Glue

Just a friendly reminder: if you're using blonde hair to do a quick weave, it's best that you use white bonding glue.

The reason for using the white bonding glue with the blonde hair is for the closing process, and if the bonding glue mistakenly touches the blonde hair, it can be removed easily.

The white bonding glue is in your local beauty supply store. We all know to use black bonding glue when it comes to jet black hair or any darker color hair extensions.

The reason for that is the closing process. When getting a quick weave with no hair out, you have to close the top of the head.

If you use black bonding glue for blonde hair or white bonding glue on black hair, you will see the residue.

Why work harder when you can work smarter? I promise that if you follow this simple step, you will succeed!