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Get your hair done without spending hours upon hours in the styling chair by adopting the suspension bridge technique for weaving. The suspension bridge technique offers a fast, pain-free alternative to traditional hair weaving techniques – most of which involve hours at the salon and are characterized by uncomfortable hair braids, pulling or adhesives. Make an informed decision about your weave by learning about all of the different methods and techniques available before booking your next appointment. You may just find that the suspension bridge technique is the best one for you.
The Suspension Bridge Concept
Although it may seem baffling to figure out how bridge mechanics affect hair weaving, consider this -- if the engineering concepts behind suspension bridges can suspend bridges that are thousands of feet long, imagine what that same concept can do for your hair! Suspension bridges incorporate strong support cables that are flexible and lightweight, relative to the entire structure, allowing it to move slightly in all directions and withstand potential stresses. The creator of the suspension bridge hair weaving technique devised a method for translating this same idea into a fast, durable method for weaving hair.
Suspension Bridge Weaves
The suspension bridge technique allows stylists to weave hair quickly. The technique uses two pieces of thread that are integrated into your hair. The weave is integrated into that thread, held in place by a series of trusses that created with the thread. The threads grow out as your hair grows, minimizing the time needed to remove the weave and reducing damage to your natural hair.
Suspension Bridge Benefits
Getting your weave on the suspension bridge way takes approximately one hour. The suspension bridge technique doesn't need clips, caps, nets, clamps, rubber bands, pins, hot glue or any adhesive. The technique diffuses stress throughout the weave's foundation, minimizing damage to your natural hair and allowing you to cover large areas. Since it doesn't require braiding, there also are no lumps, giving you an even result with thorough blending.
Who Can Get It
Thin hair, bald spots, natural hair, relaxed hair -- nearly everyone is a candidate for suspension bridge weaving. Since it doesn't require adhesive or harsh chemicals, you won't need to worry about having an allergic reaction. Paashion, the self-proclaimed inventor of the 1 Hour Weave suspension bridge weave technique, offers classes to hair stylists who want to learn the technique and has salons in Atlanta, Tampa and Baltimore.
