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One method for weaving hair is called ''latch hook'' weaving. A latch hook weave is a weave that is created by adding extension hair to your natural hair with a latch hook tool. The extension hair is added to the cornrows and kept in place by a small knot.

The basic supplies you will need to complete a latch hook weave are the latch hook needle and extension hair. There are many reputable dealers of high-quality human and synthetic hair, so make sure you do your research before making a purchase (especially if you're buying online). You can get the latch hook needle at your local beauty supply store or craft store.

Make sure that all the hair is washed and dried with a blow dryer. Products such as conditioners, gels, and pomades can leave reside on the hair and make it difficult to complete the latch hook weave. Make sure the client has none of these products on their hair before starting to cornrow.

Start by making your first part directly in the center of the head. Your next part will be on either side of the first part, and about a finger's width. This will result in small- to medium-sized cornrows. If you would like your cornrows larger, make your parts slightly larger than the width of your finger. Also, starting your parting in the center will allow you to make the same number of cornrows on each side.

Adding synthetic hair to your cornrow will not only protect the hair; it will make it easier to hide the ends of the cornrows. Cornrow all your parts until the head is completely cornrowed. Cornrow all your ends to one side and braid down to the ends. Secure the loose end by burning it or using a rubber band. Sew your end to the cornrow to keep the ends off the neck.

Follow these easy instructions to complete a latch hook weave, once all the hair is cornrowed:

1. Start off by sliding your latch hook under the entire cornrow. For a fuller and thicker look, you can slide the latch hook under just one stitch of the cornrow. Make sure your latch hook is up.

2. Take some of your extension hair and fold it in half, placing the hair under the hook. Pull your latch hook back through the cornrow. The latch hook should be down in order for you to slide the hair back through. Only slide the hair out just enough to work with about 1/4''.

3. You will now have to make your knot. With the hair in place, take the end of the hair and pull it through the side with the loop to secure the hair.

4. Make two additional knots by taking the end with no loop and placing it through the loop and pulling to secure.

Continue this process until you have added extension hair to every cornrow, remembering to double-knot after you make your first knot. Once the latch hook weave is finished, you can clip any stray hairs that stick up from the weave.

You can expect your stylist to take anywhere from 3 to 4 hours to complete a latch hook weave, and don't worry: when a latch hook weave is completed properly, the space between the cornrows is undetectable.