English descriptions of commonly used hair extension terms

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Machine Weft

Hair that is processed on a track at the roots. This can be attached through sewing, micro-links technique, or by applying clips. BRIJON recommends the micro-links technique as an effective installation technique that is safe for the customer’s own hair. BRIJON triple stitches its wefts so that the hair is stronger and prevents shedding. The width of the weft depends on the length of the hair, as the weight is always 100 grams. So, the shorter the weft, the wider it is and the longer the length of the weft, the shorter the width. On average, the wefts have a width of 4.5 – 5 feet (or 1.5 meters).

Microlink Technique

This application technique is used to connect hair extensions to the customer’s own hair through attaching and clamping down on rings. Using a Pulling Needle, the hair extension and the customer’s own hair is threaded through a ring and then locked secure using pliers. This technique is used with BRIJON’s i-Tips and Machine Wefts. BRIJON offers a Toolkit which includes some of the key tools required to do the application.

Microrings

These rings are used as part of the microlinks application. Hair extensions and the customer’s hair are inserted into the rings, and clamped down to hold the hair extension in place. These rings are smaller than the other rings (Copper Rings and Silicon Rings) which customers may prefer. BRIJON offers three different sizes and four different colors (black, brown, beige and blonde) for its microrings.

Natural Hair

Term used to describe hair that is natural and comes from a living being, as opposed to synthetic hair that has been manufactured. Many vendors claim their hair is natural which could denote that the hair comes from animals as well. BRIJON uses only 100% human hair for all of its hair extensions and does not use any synthetics or animal hair which is of a much lower quality.

Perm

A permanent wave, commonly called a perm, is the chemical and/or thermal treatment of hair to produce waves, curls or straight hair. In cosmetology, it is termed a type of curl reformation of the hair. BRIJON provides four “permed” styles (Body Wave, Deep Wave, Jackson Wave and Yaki) that have been processed through a very delicate thermal treatment that does not damage the quality or integrity of the hair. The hair will maintain its wave, while not using damaging chemicals to produce the waves.

Pliers

Special hair extension pliers are designed to perform various functions in the application of hair extensions. For micro-link extensions (i-Tips, Wefts), the rings are closed shut using the pliers. For fusion extensions (Keratin Tips), pliers can be used before or after applying EX Keratin Bond Remover when breaking the keratin as part of removing the hair extensions.

Polishing Milk

This cream is designed to add shine and smoothness, and control frizz. BRIJON’s EX Polishing Milk is specially formulated to repair and replenish your hair and eliminate frizz and flyaway. Enriched with silk protein, aloe vera and panthenol-vitamin B5, it repairs split ends and provides a vibrant shine, control and smoothness.

Pulling Needle

A stainless steel needle used as part of the microlinks application. The rings are placed on the needle and threaded in order to capture the hair extension and the customer’s hair within the ring. The ring is then clamped shut using pliers to secure the hair extension on the head. BRIJON offers a pulling needle as part of its microlinks Toolkits that also include pliers, and a ring remover (which is optional).

Razor

A razor can be used to shape and style hair extensions after installation. BRIJON recommends using the EX Hot Razor that allows the stylist to easily cut and style the hair extensions with minimal effort. This razor helps to create the perfect styles so the hair extensions will blend perfectly with the customer’s own natural hair.

Reconstruct (aka, Repair)

Process of replacing the strengthening and elastic components of hair depleted through chemical processes, abusive styling, or environmental damage. BRIJON offers the EX Reconstructor spray which is designed to address these types of issues.

Remy Hair (Remi Hair)

Remy human hair signifies that all cuticles remain intact and run in the same direction from root to end. The cuticles protect the hair from damage and prevent it from tangling and matting. Remy hair behaves exactly like your own hair and can be washed, blow-dried, curled, flat ironed, colored and permed while maintaining its original beauty and vitality. BRIJON uses only 100% Remy hair in all of its hair extensions assuring the customer of the highest quality, longest lasting hair extensions. Also referred to as Remy Human Hair, Remi Human Hair, Bohyme Hair, Bohyme Human Hair, Bohyme Remy Hair or Bohyme Remi Hair.

Satin Pillowcase

Soft pillowcase that enables your hair to move freely while sleeping. BRIJON offers a container that includes two satin pillowcases.

Scissors

Are a cutting instrument having two blades whose cutting edges slide past each other. After hair extensions are installed, it is very important to cut and style the hair extensions. We recommend using BRIJON’s Hot Razor as it is ideal for styling, while scissors can also be used in certain areas to complement the Hot Razor.

Shampoo

Is a hair care product used for the removal of oils, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants and other particles that gradually build up in hair. The goal is to remove the unwanted build-up without stripping out too much that would make the hair unmanageable. BRIJON offers a very high quality shampoo called EX Shampoo (with Aloe Vera and silk proteins) that is specially formulated to strengthen and repair cuticles, remove tangles, and leave your hair soft, healthy and manageable. This shampoo works perfect with hair extensions, but can also be used with colored hair, damaged hair and all other types of hair.

Shedding

Is the consequence whereby hair falls out of the hair extension (after combing, showering, etc). This is one of the biggest concerns of hair extension customers. BRIJON uses a triple stitched weft and very strong keratin to help prevent shedding. Shedding, however, is natural and there will always be some shedding with all types of hair. In fact, people shed approximately 100 pieces of their own hair per day.