Low Luster vs. Medium Luster Hair

by Gloria Kelley

The luster of hair refers to the “sheen” of hair or how light reflects from the hair, which gives the strands its glossy or shiny look. High luster hair will typically feel silky and look very shiny. Most people with fine or silky natural hair strands will opt for the high luster hair because of its high sheen and silky texture. Most Indian, Chinese, and European hair are high in luster.

(From left to right): High luster hair, medium luster hair, and low luster hair

Kelley Tresses high luster hair, side view and back view

Medium luster hair is not too shiny but has a natural or average amount of sheen to reflect the natural look of most women hair. Medium luster hair is the most popular amongst my clients because it matches effortlessly with natural-curly hair once pressed, or those with relaxed hair. It is also low maintenance when it comes to styling and everyday wear.

Kelley Tresses medium luster hair side view

Versatile sew-in with Kelly Tresses medium luster hair

Traditional sew-in with Kelley Tresses medium luster hair styled

Versatile sew-in with Kelley Tresses medium luster hair straitened

Versatile sew-in with Kelley Tresses medium luster hair

Low luster hair has the lowest amount of sheen, it will look and feel coarse. Low luster hair is rare, but it also blends the best with the 4b and 4c hair type which is kinky and coarse. Filipino hair and Russian Fede hair come in medium luster and low luster. Filipino and Russian hair tend to be more expensive than Indian and Chinese hair because of its rarity. The hair strands are also thicker in diameter per strand; therefore the hair looks fuller.

Kelley Tresses low luster hair (compared blown out and naturally curly)

Kelley Tresses curly low luster hair (compared straitened and naturally curly)

Kelley Tresses low luster hair natural wavy

Versatile sew-in with Kelley Tresses low luster hair, straightened

Interested in exploring the medium or low luster hair? Book a consultation and stop by the salon in South Florida to find which luster and texture would work best for you and blend seamlessly with your natural hair.