Hair Extension Jargon Explained

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If you’ve always wanted to invest in your first set of hair extensions, but the terminology sounds confusing, don’t sweat it – we’ve got you covered. Hair extensions are so fun to wear, but unless you’ve had a full walk through or have already read up, you might not know where to start.

Whether you’re a complete newbie and have no idea where to start or you’re an extensions wearer but not too sure what it all means, we’ll change that in no time. From the types of hair available to the forms it comes in, read on to be in the know.

Get the low down on common hair extensions jargon you’ve probably hear or seen before, right here. Read up girls – you’ll be up there with the pros in no time!

Remi or Brazilian Hair

First up, let’s talk about human hair types. Both Remi Hair and Brazilian Hair are 100% human hair. Remi is typically the highest quality hair for extensions and looks the most natural. It’s often known as cuticle or virgin hair and is not stripped at all – it has hardly any processing.

Brazilian hair is another highly bought hair type, because it has a natural look about it too – as does Indian hair. Typically, it’s silky and smooth and moves well – but it’s not virgin like Remi hair.

Blended Hair

Blended hair is usually a mix of human hair and other hair – such as animal or synthetic. It’s usually cheaper than Remi hair and it usually wears well for a longer period of time. It styles well and still has a soft touch.

Clip-In

Clip-in hair extensions are exactly what you’d expect – hair extensions that clip in! They come in a range of sizes, with some wider and some individual pieces, to be able to fit around the scalp naturally. They’re the least permanent type and can be added in and removed at any time.

Bonded

Bonded hair extensions are a type of hair extensions that are glued in. They can be done in salons, but you can also buy pre-bonded hair extensions to apply at home with a heat connector. Although the idea of ‘gluing’ them in might sound harmful, it’s not – most bonding agents are natural and Hairtrade’s use Keratin. They’re more permanent than clip-in extensions but not as long-lasting as a weft or weave.

Tracking

Weft or weaves are usually the type of hair used when the tracking method is applied. Sections of the weft or weave are applied to the hair by being sewn in. Sometimes, only a few tracks are needed, because larger sections of hair are used at once. Tracking is the longest lasting style of hair extensions, but they can be a little tricky to maintain.

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