It’s no secret that braids are the undisputed style of the summer when it comes to hot weather and vacays. But— please hold your gasps of dismay— the flip-over sew-ins may be coming for the title.

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.

This viewpoint is common among women nearing the end of their braided, bantu-knotted and picked rope styles lengthening their getting ready process to hours. It’s also a popular sentiment with those ...