Terminology Guide
Hair Extensions in German: Tape Hair Extensions, Real Hair, Human Hair and Weft Explained
In short: “Hair Extensions” translates to German as Haarverlängerung, “Real Hair” and “Human Hair” are Echthaar, “Weft” is Tresse, “Tape-in” is Tape, and “Fusion Bonds” are Keratin-Bondings. We offer all of these at EchtHaar Direkt, made from 100% real hair and produced to your specifications, in every length from 40 to 130 cm, from straight to curly, in over 70 colours or as a custom colour matched to a photo. Prices start at 191,00 € for 100 g of Tape Extensions in 40 cm.
Nearly every third search that reaches us is in English: hair extensions, tape hair extensions, real hair extensions. Behind these are German customers who know the terms from videos and shops. Here is the translation, word by word, along with what each term means for us.
The terms at a glance
| English | German | At EchtHaar Direkt |
|---|---|---|
| Hair Extensions | Haarverlängerung, Extensions | all methods, 40 to 130 cm |
| Real Hair / Human Hair Extensions | Echthaar Extensions | 100% real hair from Vietnam, no synthetic hair |
| Remy Hair | Haar mit Schuppenschicht in eine Richtung (Wurzel zur Spitze) | with us, all hair has cuticles aligned in one direction |
| Tape-in / Tape Hair Extensions | Tape Extensions | Tape Extensions: Normal, Mini, Invisible, Invisible Mini, Long, Invisible Long, Double Side |
| Fusion / Keratin Bonds / Pre-bonded | Keratin Bondings | Bondings, strands from 0.3 to 1.4 g |
| Weft / Hair Weft / Sew-in | Tresse, Haartresse zum Einnähen | Human hair wefts: Machine, Flat, Genius, Feather, Butterfly Weft |
| Tape Weft | Tape-Tresse | weft with adhesive strip instead of stitching |
| Clip-ins / Clip-in Hair Extensions | Clip-in extensions | Clip-ins: normal, Invisible, Seamless, U-Clip |
| Halo / Flip-in | Haarband zum Auflegen | selectable in the Clip-In configurator as “Halo / Flip-In Band”, as its own method or as an add-on (+7%) |
| Wig / Topper / Ponytail | Perücke, Haarteil für den Oberkopf, Pferdeschwanz | Wigs, Toppers, Ponytails made to measure |
| Bulk Hair / Raw Hair | Rohhaar, loses Haar zum Verarbeiten | Raw Hair |
| Color Ring / Color Swatch | Color ring with original strands | Colour Ring for comparing against your own hair |
Real Hair, Human Hair, Remy: what they mean for quality
Real Hair and Human Hair only tell you one thing: it is human hair, not synthetic fibre. That includes heat styling, and nothing more. Remy refers to hair where all cuticle layers point in the same direction, from root to tip. As a result, the hair does not tangle and has a natural shine. However, the word is not a protected seal, and any shop may use it. What matters is what lies behind it: if the cuticle layer is disordered, the hair feels dull after just a few washes, no matter how “human” it is called.
With us, every set is real hair from Vietnam with cuticles aligned in one direction, made to order after you place your order: you choose length, quantity, texture, tip fullness and colour, and for a custom colour you receive a photo of your strands for approval before shipping. How to recognise good hair and why “Remy” alone proves nothing is explained in our guide Real Hair Quality and Remy.
Tape Hair Extensions: the most searched term
Tape-ins are two ultra-thin mini wefts with an adhesive surface that enclose a strand of your own hair like a sandwich. No heat, no keratin. That is why they are the first choice for fine hair: the weight is spread over a surface rather than concentrated on one point. The adhesive bond lasts 4 to 8 weeks, after which the tapes are renewed; the hair itself lasts 1 to 2 years with good care. The types from Normal Tape to Invisible Long Tape are explained in the Tape Extensions Guide. 100 g in 60 cm costs 267,00 €.
Fusion Bonds, Keratin Bonds, Pre-bonded: all bondings
In English, keratin bondings are called Fusion Extensions, Keratin Bonds, U-Tips or Pre-bonded Hair, depending on the shop. What is always meant is the individual strand with a keratin tip, which is attached to your own hair using heat. In the shop, they are listed under Bonding Extensions. With us, the strands come in weights from 0.3 to 1.4 g: the finest for the temples and fine hair, the heaviest for lots of volume. The bond lasts 8 to 12 weeks until it is moved up, and the hair lasts 1 to 2 years with good care. When bondings are better than tapes is explained in the Method Comparison.
Weft, Sew-in, Machine Weft, Genius Weft: the wefts
Weft is the English word for a Tresse: a long border of hair, gathered at one edge at the top, which is sewn in as a full row (sew-in). The names Machine Weft, Flat Weft, Genius Weft, Feather Weft and Butterfly Weft describe the edge, from robust and machine-stitched to extremely thin and hand-drawn. The stitching lasts 6 to 8 weeks, and the hair lasts 1 to 2 years with good care. All five types and their differences are covered in the Weft Guide. Butterfly Weft and Invisible Tapes are also available from 100 g.
What “130 g”, “24 inch” and “extra long” mean in German
English shops often count in inches and pieces: “24 inch, 7 pieces”. We measure in centimetres and grams, because only grams tell you how much hair actually arrives. 24 inches are roughly 60 cm, 30 inches roughly 75 cm. Our lengths go up in 5 cm steps from 40 to 130 cm, well beyond what is sold as “extra long”. The Length Preview shows where each length ends on the body, and the Quantity Chart shows how many grams you need: for fine hair 100 to 125 g, for normal density 125 to 150 g, more from 65 cm length.
For customers who prefer to read in English, there is our page Extra Long Human Hair Extensions. Orders are always placed through the same configurator, in German, with prices in euros.
Buying hair extensions in Germany: how we do it differently
We are a purely online shop based in Ludwigsburg, with no salon. Every set is made to order after you place your order, so there are no standard packages, only your own combination: method, quantity from 100 g, length, texture from straight to curly, tip fullness, and either one of over 70 colours or a custom colour matched to a photo for a small surcharge. Production takes 10 to 14 working days, or 12 to 16 with a custom colour. Items from Available Immediately ship within 1 to 3 working days. Shipping within Germany is free, and you can pay by PayPal, credit card, Apple Pay, bank transfer, or Klarna invoice and instalments. If you are looking for a stylist to fit your extensions, you will find one under Find a Stylist.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Hair Extensions” mean in German?
Haarverlängerung. In everyday German, people simply say Extensions. The term covers all methods used to attach external hair to your own hair: Bondings, Tapes, Wefts and Clip-ins.
What is the difference between Real Hair and Human Hair Extensions?
None. Both mean real hair, that is, human hair rather than synthetic fiber. What matters most for quality is the cuticle layer: all strands facing the same direction, so the hair does not tangle. “Remy” describes exactly that, but it is not a protected seal.
What are Tape Hair Extensions?
Tape Extensions: short wefts with an adhesive surface that enclose a section of your own hair from above and below. No heat is needed. The tapes need to be renewed every 4 to 8 weeks, and with good care the hair lasts 1 to 2 years. With us, from 191,00 € for 100 g in 40 cm.
What does Weft mean in extensions?
Weft. A continuous hair strip that is sewn in as a row or attached with tape. Machine, Flat, Genius, Feather and Butterfly Wefts differ in their edge.
How long do Hair Extensions last?
There are two numbers: the attachment lasts 4 to 8 weeks for Tapes, 6 to 8 weeks for Wefts and 8 to 12 weeks for Bondings. The hair itself lasts 1 to 2 years with good care and is reused when the extensions are reattached.
How many cm are 24 inches?
About 60 cm. 20 inches is about 50 cm, and 30 inches is about 75 cm. We produce lengths from 40 to 130 cm in 5 cm steps.
Where does the hair come from?
From Vietnam. Each set is made according to your specifications, and if you choose a custom color, you receive a photo for your approval before shipping.
Conclusion
Behind the English terms are the four methods you already know: Tape, Bondings, Wefts, Clip-ins. More important than the name are real hair with an intact cuticle layer, the right amount in grams, and a length that suits you. With us, you put all of this together yourself, up to 130 cm, in over 70 colors.
