Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Tina Marie…they all wore beautiful full hair extensions. In fact, fake wigs or pieces go back to the Georgian Times. Ask your mother or even your grandmother, they will confirm this unshakable truth. We no longer wish for our hair to grow longer or hope that it is possible to have short hair one day and return to a longer natural length the next. The truth is that a woman with short hair can have long hair and a woman with long hair can have short hair!! And the best of course is that it is not permanent, but TEMPORARY. Get 10 fabulous facts you need to know about hair weaving that you probably didn’t know.

Below are some TRUTHS about weaves to help you in your personal quest for hair satisfaction:

1. All women wear knits! Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, and any other ethnicity you can think of.

2. The fabric is an accessory, not a necessity. Even those of us with adequate amounts of our own hair LOVE to accessorize with weave!

3. The fabric comes in all sorts of colors.

4. There is one continuous weave: Synthetic Hair, Synthetic Blend, Yaki Hair, Human Hair, Virgin Hair, Virgin Remy Hair.

5. It’s not just an Asian (mainland) business model. For those interested in knitting with a business sense, there’s room for all of us.

6. Ladies are not left at the mercy of bad tissues that cause breakouts and scalp shedding. You have options!

7. Your hair must be at least 3 inches long for a sew-in weave. The length of your hair does not matter if you are going to get a bonded weave.

8. You can shampoo your stitched fabric every two weeks, or as needed. You cannot shampoo a bonded fabric.

9. If you’re thinking of transitioning to all-natural, weaves offer some of the best styles, both long and short. This is because they give your hair a break.

10. You can leave your weave in for 6-8 weeks as recommended if you are trying to grow your natural hair. The maximum is 4 months, if you have a complete weave, the weave may still look good.

If you’re considering a new style, going natural, or just want a new look, use these 10 Great Facts About Weave Hair Extensions so you don’t spend a fortune and don’t know what’s growing on your head.