Before you pay for that Brazilian hair bundles, do you ask the stylist or seller how many Brazilian bundles you need for a sew-in?
This is a question stylists deal with every day, and it is never-ending.
Sound like an easy question to answer.
While the correct answer will be how long, voluminous, or type of weave; the exact number of Brazilian hair bundles for a sew-in depends on a lot of factors.
One of which is the style; for example, a 10-inch bundle of the same weight with a 30 inch looks bigger because it is shorter. The longer the weave, the fewer the hair that makes the bundle and the more hair bundle of that length you will need to achieve the same look and style with someone using a shorter length Brazilian weave.
Wow, that was some math, either way, the required number of Brazilian hair bundles you need for a sew-in depends on some factor we will discuss later on in the article.
A little hair knowledge will see you through, let’s go!
Factors to consider when choosing hair bundles
Asides from the style of choice, the first factor you must consider when buying a Brazilian hair bundle for a sew-in is the length.
The length of the hair bundles
This word length when it comes to hair bundles confuses a lot of people.
When you go shopping for Brazilian hair bundles, you will notice the strands of hair are attached to an upper thick side – this is the weft. If you pay close attention, you will also notice that the bundle is rolled around like a spiral before it is held together with the band or brand tag.
Now, the shorter the length of the hair bundles the more weft it has, the longer the hair; the smaller the wefts.
In order words, a shorter straight Brazilian bundle of 12 inches will obviously have more hair than a longer weft of 30-inch straight Brazilian bundle of the same weight.
Remember – the longer your choice of Brazilian hair bundles, the shorter the wefts and the more you will need for a sew-in.
So, a short hairstyle like a bob will take two hair bundles with lengths ranging from 8 inches to 14 inches, you will also need the same amount of hair bundles for a leave-out (this is a hairstyle where part of your hair is not plaited to give a more natural look) or a closure (where you add an extra patch of hair in the front to create a natural hairline).
So by two bundles, we mean you can choose an 8 inch and a 12-inch, a 10-inch and a 12-inch for your hair. The fact is regardless of your choice of length, you need just two bundles for a short style, a leave-out or a closure.
However, if you are going for longer-length hair bundles in the range of 14-inch to 22-inch, you will need three Brazilian hair bundles to make the style pop.
While choosing three hair bundles in the length of 12, 16 and 18 inches or 14, 16 and 18 inches will allow the desired style to pop and even give you some volume, you have to be very mindful when choosing lengths like 20, 22 and higher inches.
This is because while you might get the desired style out of three Brazilian hair bundles, it will lack in volume and your hair will look scanty. In other words, the longer (longer) the length of your hair bundles, chances are you will need more than three bundles to achieve the same look a 16-inch, 18-inch and 20-inch will give you.
Summary, you need two, three, or four hair bundles of various lengths depending on the style, but if you want a fuller look, you need more hair bundles to achieve that.
For example, if your style will take two bundles of 18 and 20 inches Brazilian straight hair bundles, for a fuller look, you can double on the longer bundle.Hair Texture
Texture has to do with the physical appearance of the hair –it can be silky straight, curly, wavy, and afro or whatever choice you make.
Now the fact is, the more texture a bundle has, the denser it is. Hence you can create a fuller look using fewer hair bundles than a straight hair bundle.
So what we are trying to say is a style that will take 3 to 4 straight Brazilian bundles will take less for a curly Brazilian hair bundle.
And another point to note is, that while you need more Brazilian straight hair bundles to cover the sew-in area; due to the texture of the bundle, you can get away with gaps using short wavy or curly texture hair bundles because the volume covers up any mishaps or “grey areas”.
So to conclude this, the denser the hair bundles the lesser hair you’ll need except if you want full, and-in-your-face kind of hair, otherwise, less is more with textured hair.
The Size of your head
How big is your head?
Funny, but it is very necessary when buying the desired bundles for a sew-in – size does matter.
So your friend is rocking a full head of hair with two hair bundles, but you try the same thing, and it doesn’t look good on you!
Well, the bigger your head, the more hair bundles you will need, and the smaller the head size, the fewer the hair bundles you need for your sew-in.
Measuring your head size
So the average adult has a head size of 22 inches in circumference, which is the distance around your head.
Place the measuring tape in the front, close to your hairline, holding it down, take the other end around your head and back to the starting point, and record the measurement.
The result should be from 22 inches through 22.5 inches to 23 inches for larger heads.
Still holding one end of the tape at the temple close to the hairline, extend the tape backward across the middle of the head to the nape of the neck. The average adult is 14.25 inches through 14.75 inches or 15.5 inches for larger heads.
We aren’t done yet.
Place one end of the tape where the hairline passes behind your ears, extend the tape across the head to the other ear and jot the measurement down, the average adult measurement is 13.5 inches through 13.75 inches to 14 inches.
So knowing your size will determine how many Brazilian hair bundles you need for the style of choice.
Remember, regardless of the standard number of hair bundles required for a sew-in, the style plays a crucial role too.
Frontal or Closure
Although we have discussed this in how the length affects the number of bundles but just to be clear, if you are adding a closure to your hair during a sew-in, it affects the number of hair bundles required.
The closure comes in different sizes; a 4 by 4 frontal closure, for example, takes up just space in the front of the forehead.
With the frontal closures, two Brazilian hair bundles will do just fine or three bundles for added volume.
However, a lace closure, on the other hand, is wider than the regular 4 by 4 closure. Some extend from ear to ear to create the illusion of a natural hairline. With this type of closure, you will use fewer Brazilian hair bundles for your sew-in except at the back for volume; so three for normal or 4 for fuller hair with factors like style and length, texture play a crucial role.
Closure or Frontal – Number of Hair bundles required
What is the required number of hair bundles with hair closure in place?
We have repeated this over and over in the text above, but for detailed clarity, we will go further to add some rules of thumb to the section to give you a clearer and better understanding of the required number of Brazilian hair bundles you need with a closure.
Usually, two to three Brazilian hair bundles are the requirement you need for a sew-in that will include the length and volume of a hair bundle ranging from 8 inches to 14 inches.
No questions asked as you will get excellent hair at the end of the sew-in.
However, when the client requires a hair closure, the number of bundle requirements changes due to the style and the addition of a hair closure.
The regular size closure is the 4 by 4 inches (that is the closure or patch of hair that will be added to the hair is sewn on a mesh material that is 4 inches in length and breadth).
A little math never hurt anyone.
With a 4 by 4 closure in place, you will need two or three bundles of between 8 inches to 14 inches long. You will need 3 or more bundles of 14 to 20 inches long with the same closure and about 5 or 6 bundles of 22 to 26 inches and above for fullness and volume with that same closure dimension.
So basically the longer the Brazilian hair bundles the more you’ll need for a 4-by-4 closure.
What is the number of Hair bundles required for a frontal?
Before we go into details on the number of Brazilian hair bundles you need, let’s define what a frontal closure is and the types available on the market for a sew-in.
What is a frontal?
A frontal is a type of closure that gives women a natural hairline instead of the olden days perming of the front hair or leave-outs.
Frontals are usually in dimensions of 13 by 4 inches in length and extend from ear to ear for a full natural-looking hairline.
Now because of their length and the space they occupy on your head, it also changes how many hair bundles you need when you go for a sew-in.
Do you know the bundles you need for a full-frontal sew-in?
The regular frontal goes from ear to ear, and it is usually 2 to 4 inches wide covering more space on your head than a closure.
If you are using a Brazilian hair bundle in the lengths of 8 inches to 16 inches or 18 inches; then two bundles will do just fine for a regular sew-in.
However, if you are tweaking up the style or looking for volume, then three bundles will suffice perfectly with a 13 by 4 inches closure.
For ladies who want longer hair, three bundles of 20-inch, 22-inch and 24 inches should give you the style you want conveniently, but if you are going with longer lengths; say a 24-inch, 26-inches, and 30-inch, then four hair bundles with the longest length doubled will create a fuller and finer finished look.
When we say doubled, we mean if your bundles of choice are 24, 26, and 30 inches, you should do a 24-inch, 26-inch and two-30 inches to cover the back and create a voluminous feel and look.
However, you can also decide to use only a 24 inches hair bundle to get the same excellent effect that three different bundles of various lengths will give you.
So, three-24 inches long Brazilian hair bundles will work just fine for you with a 13 by 4 inches frontal.
Summary, three bundles is the required number with a frontal 13 by 4 inches, but if you want fuller, bigger and bolder, then 4 bundles are okay for the style and look you are trying to achieve.
NOTE
One common mistake to avoid with frontal is getting a frontal that is longer than the hair bundles you sew in your hair.
For example, getting a 12 or 14 inches frontal with an 8, 12 inches bundle is not right. The bundles are in layers of 2 inches apart, so the right way is to choose bundles longer than your frontal.
What is the Bundle Requirement for a 360 frontal?
A 360 frontal is a closure that goes around the circumference of your head, giving you more versatility with styling your hair and a more natural look and hairline.
Although it cost more than a frontal, people prefer it because of the unlimited number of styles you can do with it being a part of your hair and a 360 frontal allows for ventilation into your scalp unlike other types of closure.
How many bundles does it require for a sew-in?
Before you think about the number of bundles, when purchasing a 360 frontal, remember to purchase the same hair as the bundles you’ll sew in so that you don’t get too much contrast.
Since with a 360 frontal on the head the only area opened is the top circumference of the head, on average with length, texture and size of head been factors to consider, you need 2 to 3 hair bundles to fill up space.
For straight Brazilian bundles in the lengths of 20 inches and above, 3 to 4 bundles of hair will do just fine.
For shorter curly or wavy hair, you will need fewer hair bundles because they have more wefts and more hair which creates a fuller natural-looking hair.
With that said, bundle requirement for the 360 frontal depends on the style, hair type, and volume needs of the client, but if you just want a partial sew-in, then you will use fewer bundles.
Points to remember
- The shorter the bundles the denser and fuller it is, hence the fewer the bundles required for your sew-in.
- The longer the bundle length, the scantier the hair, hence the more hair bundles required to do a sew-in.
- The length and size of the closure affect the number of bundles you need to sew in.
- Double up on the longest bundle length to add volume and give your finished look a more natural and finer look
So there you have it, we hope that you have learned something about bundles and sew in. When choosing the required bundles you need with Brazilian hair bundles, remember to tell the stylist if you will be adding closures and which type you are choosing.
Guess we can ask the question again, how many bundles do you need for a sew-in?
We are glad you can answer that question now, no more arguing with your stylist about why you have thin hair after fixing a 24-inch, 26-inch, and 28-inch with a 4 by 4 closure.
