I did this for 3 months my hair did not break off and it grew love this method

It's funny how we always tear each other down as black women. The concerns are understandable but if you don't like the method then don't do. I think this woman is very talented. I'm a fellow hairstylist and I admire you Ms. Meechie. Keep doing what you do. MadAboutMeechie

You can always tell a Pro....they don't even got time nor care to address ignorant comments. That's Meechie. Confident in her craft. Professional. I never got a clear understanding why this technique would be used. I do now.

Some of yall need to watch the video in its entirety before asking questions! She clearly stated that this method is for those who have hair that's too short to grip or for those who aren't braiders!

Im a stylist since 1996 and just let sum people know my baby was born with very short hair, and the time she was almost i decided to take wat little hair she had and make lots of little ponytails. I needed to do this to cause the hair to grow now my daughter's hair is down her back. There is a way to use rubberbands without causing damage to the hair. That is wat we learned in school during our training!!!

5 years later and here I am about to do this because my hair is so soft it slips when I try braiding it myself. Thank you

I happen to like this method. I've seen girls wanting to get a sew in and from the hair being so short or damaged from chemicals, braiding hair doesn't always work. Y'all so worried about breaking of the hair but a braided foundation has ripped plenty of ppl hair out. Meechie clearly states dont do the rubber bands too tight to prevent breakage. Hello!!! what y'all not understanding??? As of hair growth any installation can grow your hair. It's all about how u maintain YOUR hair underneath is what ppl fail to realize. Just because it's a sew in doesn't mean neglect your real hair.

This method isn't a whole lot different from a braided sew in... Hell a braided sew in can take out hair as well.. Especially if the braiding is too tight. And obviously something is working because in the beginning and end of this meechie stated this is the clients second installment. Good job meechie...mothers did this for years to kids hair with no issues.

I NOW can do my OWN sew-in !!!!✨❤️

She is definitely a true hairstylist. I've never seen a rubber band foundation. #realmvp

everyone is saying rubber bands are damaging but my hair grew with them. plus i think it just depends on whos doing it bc sew ins,braids,and relaxers can be damagung

I love this method, it has helped me so much. I'm not a braider at all and this has helped me with my quick weaves and allowed me to install my own sewin's. Thank you so much for sharing this it has helped me expand my skills and do everything I have ever wanted to do with my weave but couldn't because I couldn't braid.

you know it is two different kinds of rubber bands I believe she's using the ones that won't break your hair off I can't remember what they are made of but she is definitely not using the regular ones this lady is a professional she knows wtf she is doing

Tried this last night!!! I absolutely cannot braid and this gave me the ability to do my own sew-in. It took me a while, but I was able to do it with no problem. Saved about $100!

I'm so glad I saw this. I've been wearing toppers for 25 years. My hair is very thin on top and I can't cornrow so I glue. Tired of that method for sure! This gives me another way to install and probably waaayyyy cheaper than buying the human toppers. Thank you for posting this! I appreciate seeing all these great techniques!! Kudos to all!!!

Her hair doesn't look damaged it looks like it's growing out and she hasn't had it trimmed. I had my hair done like this (just the top) It came out beautiful it was like getting a regular sew in.. No break off nothing... You did a great job Meechie...!

This looks so unnecessary. All that extra tension for what. If it's too short, add braiding hair.

Not a bad method at all! If you haven't tried it then you shouldn't speak! I have a head full of hair and prefer this method over braids! It is a little time consuming but the take down is so much quicker than traditional braid patterns, just depend on your hair and how good your stylist is! I've gotten more damage with braids then with the rubber bands

I've heard of this method before, I am a stylist who specializes in natural hair and I must say that yes a stylist must know what they're doing when doing this style because there's triple traction it can go very wrong if installed too tightly. Meechie knows what she's doing, this is not a style for the unlicensed to try. Essential oils prevent breakage, as long as the hair is moist and oiled before, during and after install and one doesn't keep doing this method back to back to back her hair will be fine. She can also lift up her tracks and oil her scalp. Rubberbands only break hair when the hair is too dry and or bands are too tight.

For everyone in the comments with negativity do y'all have a cosmetology license or nah? 🤔

I've been doing this to my own hair for a long time because my hair can't take the braiding. I'm glad to see stylist taking on this technique

These comments are hilarious 😂😂😂 i died laughing

Man you just saved my life!!! I want a sew in but I can’t braid... but I got time and plenty of rubber bands 😝✌🏾 thank you!!

Lmao, some of these folks and they comments are "just entertainment for n*****!" Oh the ignorance of some of these comments. ANYTHING you do to your hair will stress your hair: relaxers, ponytails, sew-ins, quick weaves, adding in braiding hair, braiding your own hair, gel, mousse, combing too much or not combing at all, pressing combs, texturizers, etc. Calm the hell down. 1st of all: IT'S HAIR, IT GROWS BACK. 2nd of all: If you listen to what she said "DO NOT PULL THE RUBBERBANDS TOO TIGHT" there won't be anymore breakage than with anything else you do to your hair. When our kids were little we put the same little black rubberbands, knockers, hairbows, barrettes, clips, etc. in our kid's hair and I'm pretty confident not everyone's children are walking around bald from it. Let's apply the smallest amount of common sense before writing mean comments and attacking people. I can sew the HELL outta some hair, but due to injurying my thumb in a fight YEARS ago, braiding is one of the most painful things for me to do. A technique like this (DONE IT CORRECTLY) would save me time and reduce the pain in my hands. Thank you MadAboutMeechie for sharing. PS I know some bad ass stylists that can't braid worth a shit, but can bang the shit out of some hair, IJS. #WhyYouMad

Its great that she is innovative and has come up with a solution for people who want to do their own sew-ins but cant cornrow, but I personally would use it, simply because of the breakage that could occur. Sew-ins are protective styles so I wouldn't want that many rubber bands causing tension on my hair, especially my relaxed hair. I don't think the rubber bands are the main issue of breakage, I think its how the person takes them out. They may try to cut or rip them out, which would be devastating. It also seems like it will come loose quickly and/or the rubber bands that is holding the foundation could pop! Great job tho. The final result was pretty :)

This s great technique for people with short hair and have hair loss

I love the rubber band method. I can't braid worth a lick in the back, so I cornrow the top and rubberband the back. I also oil my rubberbands in my hair at night, so bands won't get dry and pop my hair out. Thanks for introducing me to this method. It's been a game Changer for me!!

I Love how versatile are hair can be whether natural or straight, weaved or chemically treated. Thank you,@MadAboutMeechie for empowering our industry for young and seasoned stylist of color and for everyone for that matter....Small Business meets Growth and Possibilities! Well done!!

Absolutely Love!!! I can't braid on myself so this would work for me installing a sew in on myself😊

I'VE HAD THIS TECHNIQUE DONE A FEW YEARS AGO. AND I MUST SAY THAT HAD TO BE THE WORST WEAVING TECHNIQUE OTHER THAN BONDING GLUE. FIRST OF ALL I GOT IT DONE HERE AND CHARLOTTE, NC AND I'M NOT GOING TO NAME THE STYLIST, BUT THERE IS A LAWSUIT PENDING. SHE DID MY HAIR LIKE THIS, AND THE RUBBERBANDS CREATED SORES ON MY SCALP. ALSO, WHEN YOU WASH YOUR HAIR, YOU CANNOT THOROUGHLY GET UNDERNEATH THOSE SMALL RUBBER BANDS, THEREFORE WHEN YOU DO WASH THE HAIR, THERE IS A LOT OF DIRT AND LINT BUILD-UP. WHEN I TOOK THE WEAVE DOWN, WHERE THE RUBBERBANDS WERE PLACED, THERE WAS MAD AMOUNT OF DIRT AND LINT ON THE PIECE THAT WAS RUBBERBAND UP. THEREFORE WHEN COMBING OUT THE HAIR, THERE WAS HAIR LOSS. THROUGH EXPERIENCE, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS TECHNIQUE TO ANYBODY.. MAJORITY OF MY HAIR FELL OUT BECAUSE OF THIS. I'M JUST GETTING MY HAIR TO GROW BACK IN SPOTS, THANKS TO HAIR INFINITY. BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS TECHNIQUE.

love the results! She looks stunning! I think she is a great stylist, she did what she could with what she had. it's a demonstration for those girls with the same problem. There's no ugly woman, just need a little magic touch and we all are beautiful ❤

“Girl” you whipped that hair so good even I was yelling. OMG! FABULOUS JOB. And I love the way you secured her own hair underneath. AWESOME, darlin’. Awesome.

This is one of the most natural techniques out there it has been around for a while. I use it for my clients that don't want their hair braided down or when I have a client that has a photo shoot and there is not alot of time to braid the hair.Method was created by Leslie Leland back in 2009 or 2010 owner of Hair Ex studios . You rocked this look Meechie but then you always do .Love it

I think this was beautiful work. Thanks so much for sharing.

Thank you meechie!!! You are the best

I really love your work Meechie

Very interesting. All those rubber bands make me nervous, but still very interesting.

Girl, you're BAD! That's a very good base!

I used this technique in high school years ago when crochet braids first became popular. I never thought to try it for sew ins! Thanks for sharing.

Meechie is the truth! All her videos are the bomb!!!!

These comments got me dead to the bone .😂😂😂 Meechie does celeb hair she doesnt care about yall opinion

Could u imagine how long the take down is going to take?? Chhilleeee......

Omg yes. This came out so nice!!

Yasssss! Her hair looks really good!

I would love to take classes from you! Can you do some closure install videos?

Thanks Meechie! This is a great technique to add to my skills, thanks for sharing. Might I ask what mousse you are using to mold the hair with? MadAboutMeechie

You are definitely one of the best hairstylist ever! Thanks so much for allowing us to see your fabulous work!

Awesome stuff, thank you for sharing Meechie!

Meechie u aint nuttin to mess with girl!

I used to do mine like that back in high school in the late 90's but I connected mine with the thread not rubber bands since they're very damaging on the hair. I wrapped the thread around in the small sections then connected them the same way. The thread was way easier to get out and caused no damage at all.

Meechie is absolutely the best on youtube! Profesional, full of class, and informative. Truly appreciative of her and her skills.

Love your work meechie

but we put rubber bands in little girls hair all the time.....

Would you consider doing a vixen sew in with a rubberband foundation? That would be awesome ...

This is soooo creative, OMG. Kudos, Meechie.

Meechie, you be doing the damn thing. Girl i love your work. God bless you for sharing tips with us.

great technique.. waoo

meechie you better handle your business and walk with an attitude because you doing a damn thing I'm learning so much from you like I said as a hairdresser different tips you can definitely pick up and I had did this actual step before and to see somebody else doing it that's what's up so baby girl I'm proud of you do it black owners do matter

So glad I ran across this video. Will be seeing my wig down like this! Thank you 😊

This is amazing! I love your channel 💖

Them heels 😍

If your hair is too short to braid, don't get a sew-in. If you can't braid; don't do sew-ins. I understand that stylists have to be crafty when a client comes in with no hair and wants a sew-in and a good stylist would suggest alternatives and worn a client of future breakage. But at the end of they day, it's up to the client and if a stylist refuses, they will just find someone else who will.

This is brilliant! Thank you Meechie 💖💛💚💜💙❤

I LOVE YOU FOR THIS! Thanks QUEEN🫶🏾🙏🏾🤸🏾‍♀️

While this IS a very creative way to n***a rig a sew in with short hair, AND shows how much of an innovative thinker Meechie is, her hair was long enough to add some braiding hair and make a true foundation.

Life saver! I dont kno how to braid for the life of me! This really got me happy now i can do some sew ins!!!!!!!

You are the truth loving this install definitely gonna try this technique

I think this just changed my life! Thank you so much for this video!

Doesn't the rubberband break the hair?

yall don't get a headache with those nets being so tight ... oh my gosh no

I'm so glad you made this video.

I've been in the industry for 28 year's, and this is by far the best method, other than braiding, that i really love. Excellent job.

Very time consuming, but great for short hair like someone growing out a short haircut or undercut.

My hair was short like that and I had got a sew in . Add braiding hair , take hair vitamin.. And if you're a non braider meaning your ass can't braid then you don't need to be playing in people's heads and their money ✌🏼️

I love you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for but could never come up with or find! Thanks you so much!

great way to do a sewin on short hair... I did this method about two weeks ago without seeing your video and it came out great, I also use rubber bands on my six year old since she's been two years old and her hair is down to her waist now... you Rock!!!!

How do i make appointment and will you please send me a price list? I need you

My G+ Ladies who luv to do hair and love to learn new techniques...please check out this talented Queen +MadAboutMeechie...my sistah is so talented!!! Thank you so much for sharing Meechie!!

yes yes yessssss this absolutely have helped me figure out a new technique for my sew ins.cant wait to share this video with my Cosmetology classmates tomorrow!

I love your videos Meechie! ❤️💋 This technique helped me a bunch with doing short hair!! Much love from Florida!

Time consuming lol. I wonder what's the price on this method??

her hair is already damaged.....severely! those rubberbands are a bad idea not to mention all the lint that will accumulate in those rubberbands after wearing a sew in for 6 weeks. I'm a firm believer in making sure the clients real hair is healthy first before you put all that tension on her scalp. no shade.

Love this lady!!! I’m praying that you filled ALLLLLLLLLL those booths up gurrrrll.!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

So freaking talented Meechie !

The style is beautiful but that girl needs to let her own hair grow before she goes completely bald and leave the weave alone. Ladies need to stop sacrificing their own here for a weave.

Ok, I'm no expert but something tells me that those rubber bands are a baaaaadddd idea! Rubber bands even at the ends of little girls' plats always result in hair loss when you remove them after sometime. If your hair is too short to braid, go natural and treat your hair right. Wear wigs during the daytime as this growth occurs. I'm sure after about 4 months, you'll be fine to braid your natural hair. I know because this is what I did.

This was an amazing technique ! Thanx so much for sharing ! I will be trying this on someone!

I'm so proud of her omg you've come a long way meechie

Just curious, whats the benefit of doing this?

If yall don't like the method why watch the whole video?

You just saved my life with this technique because it's also a good technique for when you do crochet braids too......I'm gonna try this.....great tutorial!!!!

Omg girl yessss thank you for this thank u thank u

Well that's interesting

Are those rubberbands not causing any breakage or headaches? Looks time consuming.

As always your videos are on point and on time because I just cut my hair. Absolutely will be trying this. God bless you and your talent

You killing them Meechie! Love your work- you inspire me

Can you go swimming with this weave? And after swimming can you do professional wrestling where you pull your opponent up by the hair. Will the weave still stay in place

I have patience but putting little ponytails everywhere.....? awe hell naw lol takes up to much time and her hair was long enough to braid but it still was cute

Thanks Meechie for the new technique.

Thank you for this video, you never disappoint! Your skills are flawless