I have a very clear memory of begging and bartering with one of my friends to help me remove my sew-in weave during my college days. My $300 extensions would be ...

First things first: Sew-in weaves are a process where your natural hair is braided down into cornrows, says Nash, and a needle and thread are then used to sew down hair extensions onto the braids.

Not all hair transformations are created equal – in fact, some are far easier to achieve than others. Opting for an elaborate updo, dying your hair the season's It-colour, or braving the chop are all ...