The latch hook weaving technique is used to attach single strand hair extensions on to cornrows using a crochet needle. Over the past 10 years that I’ve spent as a hairstylist, I would recommend the latch hook weaving technique to those who are looking to change-up their hairstyle temporarily. It’s also a great hairstyle for those who do not want to bother with blending their natural hair in with their weave or fooling around with bonding glue. There are many different types, textures and styles of hair that you can use with a latch hook weave.
Bulk Human Hair
Bulk human hair in any texture, such as deep wavy, curly or straight, can be used to do a latch hook weave. Human hair extensions has the best versatility among any other hair extensions, because you can use hot irons, wash and style the hair as often as you like.
Bulk Synthetic Hair
Bulk synthetic hair can also be used to do a latch hook weave and it too comes in many different textures. Additionally, the hair comes pre-styled, but it’s not as versatile as human hair. Therefore, you will not be able to use really hot irons on the hair or you’ll risk melting it completely and washing it may cause it to form into a tangled mess.
Kanekalon hair
Kanekalon hair is also a good choice of hair extensions to use to do a latch hook weave because the hair comes pre-styled and doesn’t need a lot of maintenance. Kanekalon hair is a mixture of kanekalon and synthetic fibers, which mimic human hair. However, kanekalon hair cannot be used with hot irons or around heat in any way, as it will melt faster than an ice cream cone on a sunny day. Additionally, you cannot wash this hair as it tangles easily when in contact with water.
Wefted-Hair
Hair extensions that comes on a weft or seam are the traditional type of hair extensions used with sew-in and glue in weaves. However, you can also use them with the latch hook technique. To use wefted-hair extensions for a latch hook weave, you must first cut the hair from the weft. This allows you to use your favorite hair extension texture as your latch hook weave. Just remember that once you cut the hair from the seam, there is no going back.