Hair Lingo 101

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Lingo / Education

We use industry lingo—simply meaning industry language—to help you understand exactly what you're buying. From 'wefts' to 'density,' we educate you on the terminology so you can invest wisely.​

Definitions:

• Mink Hair: Pure, natural hair that hasn't been colored or chemically treated.

• Mink hair is soft, thick, and luxurious grade of virgin human hair. It is not animal hair from a mink.

• Very High quality, it has typically undergone co-washing, conditioning, and steam processing to create a uniform, bouncy texture that is ready to install right out of the package. 

• Color: takes to color well, bleach, and dye exceptionally well, often lifting to platinum blonde (#613).

• Texture: Very soft, silky, and uniform in appearance.

• Durability: Can last up to 1-5 years with proper care.

• Raw Hair (Indian): This is the highest quality of human hair available. It is 100% unprocessed, meaning it has not been altered by any chemicals, dyes, or even steam. Raw hair is typically sourced from a single donor, ensuring all cuticles are intact and aligned in the same direction, which drastically reduces tangling and matting. Natural, sometimes coarser, texture that varies slightly from bundle to bundle. Some may have a hint of brown to red coloring mixed in its authentic state. A deeply spiritual  practice where devotees offer their hair at temples South India to show gratitude, fulfill vows, symbolize shedding ego, and seek blessings, with hair being collected, processed, and sold globally for wigs and extensions, funding temples and charities while being a major industry. 

• Weft: A continuous "track" or "Bundles" of hair used to add volume and length.

• Sew-In: A secure method where hair is sewn onto tiny braids for a long-lasting look.

• Closure: A small lace piece that sits at the top of your head so you don't have to leave any of your own hair out.

• Frontal: a specialized hairpiece designed to recreate a natural-looking hairline from ear to ear. It consists of hair strands which blends seamlessly with your skin to give the illusion of hair growing directly from your scalp

• Bundle: A single pack of hair; most people need 3 for a full, glam look.

• Textures: Body wave or  Burmese Curly

• Leave-Out: The section of your own natural hair left out at the top to cover the weave and create a natural-looking part. (U-Part & V-Part Wigs)                                                      

•                                                              Comparison Lingo (Language)

• Weave vs. Wig: While a wig is a removable head covering, a weave is securely integrated into your own hair for a more resilient and long-term solution.

• Weave vs. Extension: While "extension" is a broad term for all methods, a "weave" specifically refers to hair that is woven or sewn into a base (usually braids)

•                                                                    Hair Density Lingo

• In the hair industry, density refers to the number of individual hair strands per square inch on a surface, such as a human scalp, wig cap, or weave. It determines how full or voluminous the hair appears. 

• Density vs. Thickness

• It is common to confuse these terms, but they measure different things:

• Density: The total quantity of hair strands in a specific area (how many hairs).

• Thickness (Texture): The width or diameter of each individual hair strand (how wide each hair is). 

• You can have "thick" individual strands but low density (few hairs), or "fine" strands with high density (many hairs). 

• Wig & Weave Density Scale

• For wigs and hairpieces, density is expressed as a percentage compared to average human hair density (~100–120%). 

• Kash Mink Use:

• 150% Medium-Thick which provides extra volume and body without being overwhelming; popular for daily wear.

• 180% – 200% Thick / Full Creates a lush, glamorous "big hair" effect; ideal for long styles (20"+) or Professional Photography.

• 250%+ Extra Thick Maximum volume, often used for stage performances or celebrity "red carpet" looks.

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