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English descriptions of commonly used hair extension terms
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fantasy Colors |
These represent very bright colors that are oftentimes used as highlights for customers. These are especially popular for special occasions such as Halloween, Christmas, etc. and are becoming more and more part of the mainstream style with all ages of clientele. They may also be referred to as fancy colors, party colors or funky colors. |
| Finger Protectors |
Rubberized protectors that are typically worn on the index finger and thumb to protect the stylist’s fingers when applying fusion bonded hair extensions. These are typically worn as part of the fusion application where heat is being applied to melt the keratin and then pressed or rolled to connect the hair extension to the customer’s hair. Although these are not required, they do protect the customer’s fingers from being burned. |
| Fringe |
This represents the hair that falls over the forehead, and may also be referred to as “bangs”. |
| Fusion Iron/Connector |
A Fusion Iron/Connector is designed to melt keratin when applying Keratin Tips (keratin bonded hair extensions). They can also be used to melt the keratin when applying extensions with replacement tips, keratin pearls and grains. BRIJON offers fusion connectors that have a temperature range between 100º C and 220º C and the heating plates are made of lightweight Teflon. It is important to apply the heat so that the keratin bubbles, but to not to overapply the heat as this may damage the keratin. |
| Fusion Technique |
This is the technique used to connect keratin tipped hair extensions to the customer’s own hair. Typically, the keratin is melted using a fusion iron or fusion connector, and then connected to the customer’s own hair. The bond can then be pressed flat to connect to the customer’s hair or can be rolled into a cylinder. This is the most popular technique for applying hair extensions. |