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Base
Base
This is the material, or combination of materials, that forms the foundation
of a system. Hair is added to the base to create a hair system.
POLYURETHANE
Often abbreviated to “PU”, this thin, flexible base material is used for solid bases or around a system’s perimeter. Very thin polyurethane may be referred to as “skin”.
POLYURETHANE WITH GAUZE
PU reinforced with threads of gauze, enabling hair to be tied into it. This is one of the most preferred types of PU as it is thin yet durable.
POLYURETHANE WITH SILK
PU reinforced with silk, enabling hair to be tied into it. It is a thin yet strong material.
POLYURETHANE WITHSTRETCH NYLON
PU reinforced with a stretchable nylon stocking material, enabling hair to be tied into it. The nylon gives the system flexibility and longevity.
CLEAR POLYURETHANE
Without gauze or mesh for knotting, this is the clearest yet most delicate form of PU. It is extremely light and natural-looking. Clear polyurethane densities include: ultra-light grade, extra light grade, light grade, and a graduated grade that transitions from ultra-light to light grade.
POLYURETHANE-COATED
Also known as poly-coated, this is the most durable PU and often used along a hair system’s perimeter and at the tape tabs/patches for bonding.
SWISS LACE
A delicate, pliable lace material for a natural-looking appearance. It is primarily used to create lace front hairlines and breathable center base areas. When worn with special adhesive, it is almost undetectable.
FINE MONO
Also known as M mesh, this nylon mesh base material is the preferred material for durability. It has a finished edge of either polyurethane or
ribbon, or it is folded and stitched. Fine mono will fray without this finished edge. This material cannot be attached with adhesives.
FINE WELDED MONO & SUPER FINE WELDED MONO
This fine or super fine welded monofilament base material has excellent contour capabilities and needs no finished edge. It is primarily used to create lace front hairline and breathable center base areas. It is more durable than Swiss lace.
material components
ANTI-SLIP
A rubbery silicone material that is much softer than PU and does not yellow over time. Anti-slip works with the body’s heat to cling to the scalp. Anti-slip cannot be bonded.
SINGLE SILK MONO
Silk-like material is smooth against the skin. Lightweight and sheer with a natural appearance. Ideal for sensitive scalps.
STABILIZING THREADS
Added to Swiss lace areas to help structure the system’s contour and shape.
SWISS STRETCH NET
A delicate, stretch material for comfort and a natural appearance.
WORKING MATERIAL
Excess material with no hair at the front of the hair system, also known as or unvented. This excess material allows technician to affix the product
safely to a canvas block head for styling or other customization processes.
Hair
VENTILATION/VENTED/ VENTING METHOD
Process used to attach hair to a system with either knotting or V-looping.
KNOTS/KNOTTED/KNOTTING
This term refers to how the hair is tied/vented onto the base material.
INVISIBLE KNOTS
Hair tied to the base is virtually invisible and appears to be growing directly
from scalp. Also known as bleached or colorless knots.
MICRO KNOTS
The hair is attached to the system with a very small knot, resembling natural hair growth.
V-LOOPED
Hair is inserted into the base and brought back through. The base is then sealed with polyurethane to secure the hair. There are no knots, giving a natural appearance.
UNDER-VENTED
Also known as under-venting, hair is sewn along the underneath side of the
system to hide the edge.
FREESTYLE™
Hair is vented into the base in a way that allows it to be combed or parted in any direction, much like bio hair. Freestyle hair allows you to change the part to the right, left or center.
BIO HAIR
This term refers to a client’s own natural hair.
DENSITY
Refers to the number of hairs inserted into a hair system. Ranges from extra light to extra heavy.
HUMAN HAIR
All American Hairlines systems are made with 100% fine quality human hair.
REMY HUMAN HAIR
This subtype of human hair is aligned with the hair all going in the same direction to emulate natural hair growth.
EASTERN EUROPEANHUMAN HAIR
A specialty type of Remy human hair with a silky texture. Our 100% Eastern European Human Hair systems have the cuticle intact. “Eastern European” denotes genetics rather than geography. The hair structure is finer, flatter, smoother, and more desirable. Our exclusive Eastern European hair has undergone a slow color lift process to maintain the hair’s integrity.
types of Hair systems
system
Short for “hair system”. Also referred to as a unit, toupee, hairpiece, topper, top-of-head or graft. American Hairlines offers top-of-head, ¾ cap and full wigs systems.
top-of-head
This is the smallest type of hair system. Our most popular size is 8×10 inches, however American Hairlines offers various base options to accommodate a client’s coverage needs.
INTEGRATION
This type of hair system is also known as a pull-through base or open-base. The system is integrated with the client’s own hair to create fullness.
¾ CAP
The size of this hair system falls between a top-of-head and a full wig.
FULL WIG
This size hair system covers the entire scalp.
bonding
NON-SURGICAL HAIR REPLACEMENT
Hair systems that do not require a client with hair loss to undergo any kind of surgical procedure.
BONDING
A process by which a hairpiece is affixed to a client’s scalp.
PERIMETER BONDING
The outer edge of the system is adhered to the client’s shaved hair.
FULL HEAD BONDING
The entire system is adhered to the client’s scalp.
OPEN FUSION TECHNOLOGY™
American Hairlines’ patent-pending design. The client’s hair is drawn through fusion points around the system perimeter.
