noun
weft
A strip of hair joined along one edge for use as a hair extension.
The stylist sews a weft onto my braids for extra fullness.
Etymology
The weaving word transferred to hair joined in a strip. Its attached edge lets the group of strands function as one extension unit.
More examples
- She chooses two wefts that match her natural hair color.
- Clips along the top edge hold the weft in place.
- This weft is too wide, so the stylist trims it.
Forms
weft · wefts
Similar words
- extension
- Covers added hair generally, not necessarily joined into a strip.