Hair Extensions For Volume

Having longer hair means you can try out more gorgeous hairstyles. Sadly, even long hair can’t save you if your hair’s too thin or limp to hold up your hairdo well.

Nowadays, there are various hair treatments that you can undergo if you want to have long, flowing, voluminous hair. These treatments will give you more hair strands per hair follicle, which will give the appearance of thicker hair. However, not everyone’s lucky enough to undergo these treatments.

The perfect alternative? Using hair extensions for volume.

Using Hair Extensions for Volume

While hair extensions are mostly known to instantly extend your strands, they can also be worn to make your hair more voluminous. And if you’re unsure which hair extensions would be best for your #HairGoals, then this list is for you.

1. Clip-in Extensions

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Widely used for many reasons, Clip-in Hair Extensions are usually the first choice when choosing hair extensions. They’re very easy to apply and remove, even if you decide to go the DIY route.

You only need half an hour of additional time to have bulkier and livelier hair. It’s also a great option for beginners since you don’t need much knowledge, time, and effort in order to get the job done.

2. Tape-in Extensions

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As the name implies, Tape-in Extensions are hair extensions that use tapes to get attached to your hair. A thin strip of your hair is sandwiched in between two pieces of tape-in extensions and laid flat against your head and as close to the roots as possible.

Because tape-ins use adhesives, you can easily cut longer pieces to make them into shorter pieces, depending on where you want to apply them. This gives you enough flexibility when adding volume to your hair. They’re also much easier to hide since the tapes themselves lie flat on your scalp.

3. Halo Extensions

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Halo Hair Extensions aren’t attached to your strands in any way. Instead, it sits on a very thin and almost invisible wire that you wear on your head like a headband. Also, it only takes a minute or two to wear. You can even hide the wire underneath the top section of your hair to make it completely unnoticeable.

However, unlike the other types of extensions on this list, halos offer limited customizability. If you have thinning hair on certain portions of your head, such as the top, you won’t be able to concentrate the additional volume on just that part.

4. Ponytail Extensions

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Ponytail Hair Extensions, like the name implies, are made specifically for ponytail hairstyles. It’s a variant of the clip-in extensions that are perfect for clipping onto your own hair’s ponytail.

While the classic pony is a go-to hairstyle for many people, more volume would mean more life to your ponytail hairdo.

As you can see, there’s no need to worry about not having enough volume to pull of that dream hairstyle of yours. Thanks to hair extensions, you can instantly transform from drab to fab!

For more hair extensions tips, don’t forget to check out our Zala blog!

PUBLISHED 23RD DECEMBER 2020

Clip-In Hairpieces For Volume

Does your hair look pitifully thin when you tie it in a straight ponytail? Do you get a cute Xi?ob?o instead of an elegant Dàb?o when you tie your hair in a bun? Or do you get a fishtail that’s barely there when you try to put your hair in a braid?

Think your hair is lacking in length and volume? In this article, we’ll tell you how to use Zala’s clip-in hairpieces for volume!

Adding Volume To Your Hair

Don’t worry, we know full well the pains of not having thick hair. After all, having less hair volume than desired can really hamper your style.

Since you have less to work with, you tend to have fewer hairstyle options too. Plus, most of the hairstyles you do get to try out don’t look as nice as you imagined them to be. Even when you tease your hair in an effort to make it look more voluminous, it just falls flat back a few hours after.

At this point, getting some sort of professional hair treatment or therapy may have already crossed your mind. But this requires a significant investment of your time, effort, and finances. For most people, the preferred solution is one that’s instant, easier to pull off, and less expensive.

So how about investing in volumizing hairpieces, specifically clip-in hairpieces, instead?

Using Clip-In Hairpieces For Thicker Hair

Hairpieces are not just for additional length. You can also use them to add volume to your hair to give more fluff and life to your hairstyle. Whether for everyday volume or for pulling off gorgeous hairstyles on special occasions, you only need to put them on and style your hair, less even if you styled the hairpieces beforehand.

What Are Clip-In Hairpieces?

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Clip-in hairpieces, as its name implies, are hairpieces attached to a base made of lace or fabric with clips attached or sewn. Because you can just clip them on and off whenever you want to apply or remove them, wearing them is quick and easy.

You don’t have to plan your days ahead, thinking about adjusting how active your activities are when you’re wearing them because the hairpieces, and the volume, is only as permanent as you want them to be.

They require less of your time, effort, and finances over the long run. You can buy them, have your hairdresser style them to match your hair, and then you’re good to go. You can now have more voluminous hair instantly just by wearing clip-in hairpieces.

No worries about hair damage, too. They don’t need any chemicals or heat to apply, which means there’s no chance of ruining your hair or scalp.

Additional Tips When Using Clip-In Hairpieces

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If you have short hair and you already like your length but just want a bit of volume, you can use pieces that are closer to your current length. Zala has 12″-14″ clip-ins that can add volume to your crowning glory without being needlessly long.

Another tip is to tease your roots after applying the clip-ins. Simply backcomb your hair slightly to lift your hair at the roots. Aside from making your hair look bigger and more voluminous, teasing the hair also gives the clip-in hairpieces additional hold and grip if your hairpieces tend to slip especially if you have fine hair.

If you still feel that something’s lacking, you can also opt to use volumizing products to make your hair strands look even thicker. Lastly, avoid shampoos and conditioners that have sulfates, parabens, or other harmful ingredients that can make your hair look flat and dull.

Clip-In Hairpieces For Volume

Clip-in hairpieces are an easy and affordable way to give your hair and hairstyle more bulk, more volume, more life.

Did you enjoy this article? For more hair tips and tricks, don’t forget to check out our Zala blog!

PUBLISHED 3RD DECEMBER 2020

One Piece, 5-Piece, or 9-Piece Clip-in Hair Extensions for my Wedding?

There’s a reason why we call a lady’s hair her crowning glory. And on her most special day–her very own wedding–this beauty should be the centerpiece of the entire ceremony. As such, special care should be shown and taken for your hair on your wedding day. After all, every lady deserves the most beautiful hair on this once-in-a-lifetime event.

That said, do you think your natural hair can’t pull off your dream look? In this article, we’ll tell you all about clip-in hair extensions and how you can use them to spruce up your wedding day hair!

Using Clip-In Hair Extensions For Weddings

Clip-in hair extensions can be the answer to your quest for a more extravagant hairdo to wear on your special day. Typically already worn for special occasions and even as everyday hair if you’re more hair-conscious, hair extensions are a great way to add volume and length to your hair and make it more flexible to styling.

If you’re considering wearing hair extensions on your big day, clip-ins are some of the easiest to wear, even for total beginners. You can either apply them yourself or ask your hairstylist to put them in.

Here at Zala, there are three different types of clip-in hair extensions that you can purchase. You’ve got one-piece, five-piece, or nine-piece clip-ins. The number you should use depends on your hair thickness. It won’t be good for your wedding hairstyle if your strands can’t conceal the wefts or the extensions just don’t look natural on your hair.

One-Piece Clip-In Hair Extensions

The best thing about one-piece clip-in volumizers is that there’s only one piece. You only have to clip-in a hair extension once, just in that area from your one ear to the other, and you’re good to go.

With Zala’s One-Piece Clip-Ins, you get instant length, volume, and buoyancy to your hair without much effort. This is typically good enough for you to pull off the hairstyle you’ve been coveting for your wedding day.

Available in 14 inches, 16 inches, or 20 inches, this is your lightweight and comfortable solution to flat and dull wedding day hair.

Five-Piece Clip-In Hair Extensions

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Most clip-in hair extensions are available in five-piece or nine-piece bundles. However, if your hair is on the thinner or finer side, five-piece clip-in hair extensions would be the more appropriate choice over the nine-piece bundle.

Because it’s important that the wefts are well-hidden under your hair for that more natural look, finer or thinner hair can typically only conceal five-pieces of wefts. Still, you can be assured that five-piece clip-in hair extensions will already be enough to give your hair more length and volume to work with for a perfect wedding hairdo.

Nine-Piece Clip-In Hair Extensions

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If you already have thick hair, using only five pieces on your hair may not change your current thickness and volume that much. Luckily, we also have nine-piece clip-ins, for those who want more pieces.

Medium and thicker hair types can hide and hold more wefts. This makes them more suitable for nine-piece clip-ins.

Additionally, you need as much hair as possible to obscure your own ends to achieve the voluminous, natural look. If your extensions aren’t as thick as your natural hair, it will look evidently thinner at the bottom, making it painfully obvious you’re wearing extensions.

Clip-In Extensions on my Wedding Day

Part of choosing the right hair extensions for you is selecting the right number of pieces for your hair extensions. Just as the color of your hair extensions should match or complement your natural hair color, the thickness of your hair extensions should also be appropriate to your natural hair thickness.

Once your hair transformation is complete, it should look as natural as possible. You can’t afford to have hair strands awkwardly sticking out or weft clips obviously standing out. You deserve to look your absolute best on your wedding day, which means your hair deserves the best clip-in hair extensions on them as well.

For more hair tips and tricks, don’t forget to check out our Zala blog!

PUBLISHED 25TH NOVEMBER 2020

Clip-in Hair Extensions for Short Hair

There are no limits as to what a woman can do with her hair as long as she feels completely confident with her choice. Various hairstyles can bring out the character and aura of the person, which is why it’s no surprise that they can significantly increase a woman’s confidence and style.

But what if a sudden change of plan occurs and you immediately regret trimming your hair short? Do you now have to deal with your shorter hair length until it grows back?

In this article, we’ll discuss clip-in hair extensions for short hair!

Hair extensions to the rescue

Luckily, hair extensions can be easily incorporated and customized to your preference even with short hair. Hair extensions add depth and length to your hair and thus technically gives you limitless hairstyle options.

Selecting the right hair extensions

While the creative freedom that comes with using hair extensions is potentially limitless, there are still some factors to consider when choosing the ideal hair extensions for you.

Although the focus of this article will be on clip-in hair extensions, we should first take a look at the other common types of hair extensions.

Tape-in Hair Extensions

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True to its name, all you have to do to apply tape-in hair extensions is to tape them to your hair. It’s applied to the root using adhesive, which ensures that it doesn’t fall off.

Halo Hair Extensions

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Halo hair extensions are named for their halo-like figure atop the wearer’s head. Since it only sits on top of your hair, these extensions are guaranteed to cause 0 damage to your strands.

Weave-In Hair Extensions

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Weave-in hair extensions are sewn into your hair using a needle and thread. This type of hair extensions is highly recommended for people with thick hair.

Clip-in Hair Extensions

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Finally, we’ve got the star of this article: clip-in hair extensions! This is one of the most accessible and affordable hair extensions in the market right now. A regular set usually comes with 5-9 pieces of clips where several wefts are attached. All you have to do to apply them to your hair is to simply clip them in. Simple, right?

Choosing the best clip-in hair extensions for short hair

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Now, how do you choose the best clip-in hair extensions for your short hair? Before we start though, keep in mind that your short hair has to be at least 3 inches long for extensions to work.

Length

Hair extensions don’t just lengthen your hair, they also hide the stages of hair growth depending on where you place them.

You can buy clip-in hair extensions in different lengths and you can go as short or as long as you’d like. It’s best to go for a length that will perfectly blend with your hair.

For instance, 16 inches long is typically recommended to make room for adjustments. If you don’t want to add a lot of length, you can also just opt for 12-14 inch extensions.

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Material

100% human hair extensions, like the ones we have here at Zala, offer more freedom when it comes to customization because it’s strong enough to withstand heat-styling and chemical treatments. These types of extensions also look more natural, blending perfectly with your short hair.

Color

Clip-in hair extensions come in a variety of colors, from Jet Black to Platinum Blonde. For a more natural look, the color of your extensions should be as close as possible to your natural strands.

Having a hard time deciding which color to go for? Head over to our Color Match page and have someone help you pick out the right color!

How to apply clip-in hair extensions

Before we start, always remember that proper treatment and conditioning should be done beforehand to ensure that your extensions are safe to attach to the natural hair. This is not only for hygienic purposes but it also ensures the longevity of your extensions.

Divide your hair by separating half of your hair using a clip, securing it in place. This is in preparation for the clip-in hair extensions.
Add one piece to your hair and secure it in place.
Bring down some strands from the separated half. Clip another piece into place.
Continue doing this until all the pieces have been clipped in.

Having short hair is a matter of preference. One minute you might be confident with your new hair but after a while, you might crave another hairstyle in which your current hair lacks the length to pull off. We’re just as thankful as you are that those hair extensions exist!

PUBLISHED 13TH NOVEMBER 2020

Synthetic vs. Human Hair Clip in Extensions

Purchasing anything for the first time, be it gadgets, furniture, or hair extensions, can be overwhelming. Nowadays, there are so many options out there in the market that can cloud your judgment when you’re interested in purchasing something.

Synthetic vs. Human Hair

Choosing which type of hair extensions to buy is no different. There are plenty of options that offer a wide selection of colors, lengths, and thicknesses. You also have to choose what material you want the hair extensions to be made of. Synthetic or natural?

In this article, we’ll compare the two main types of clip-in hair extensions, synthetic vs. human hair, based on several factors.

Synthetic Hair Extensions

Synthetic hair extensions are made from plastic fibers that are made to look like human hair.

Performance

When it comes to performance, synthetic clip-in hair extensions tend to hold up better in warmer climates. Unlike real human hair, which tends to become dull under hot weather, synthetic hair extensions don’t get frizzy or dry.

Styling

Synthetic hair products aren’t easy to style. In fact, it’s not even recommended to style them at all. Since they’re made of plastic fibers, they can burn or melt if you try to use any heat-styling tool on them, such as curling wands, straightening irons, or even just a plain blow dryer.

Time

Synthetic hair extensions are great for people who don’t have the extra time to style their hair. They’re meant to stay the way you bought them, which means if you bought them curly, wavy, or straight, they’re going to remain that way.

Chemical Treatments

Do keep in mind that, ideally, synthetic clip-in hair extensions should never undergo chemical treatments. For instance, applying hair dye to your hair extensions may cause irreparable damage. If you want to change its color, you have to use paint spray or diluted colored shampoo.

Price

For many people, the most important thing they look at when buying something is the price. This is also one of the biggest differences between synthetic hair extensions and human hair extensions. Synthetic clip-in hair extensions are typically cheaper than human hair extensions because it’s easier to manufacture plastic fibers than to collect human hair.

Human Hair Extensions

As its name implies, human hair extensions are made from 100% real human hair, typically collected from donors.

Performance

If you’re looking for realistic hair extensions, look no further than human hair extensions. Human hair extensions look and feel like natural hair, because they are.

That said, this does make them vulnerable to the same things that the strands on your head are vulnerable to, like heat damage. It’s not unusual to see human hair extensions become dry in warmer, more humid clients. In these cases, it’s recommended to protect your extensions with a UV protectant to avoid further damage.

Styling

You’re free to style your hair extensions whatever way you want. You can use a straightener or a curler, you can make it wavy, you can braid it to your heart’s content. Just like your real hair, there’s no limitation to the things you can do to your human hair extensions. Just remember not to use heat styling products all the time! They may cause damage to your extensions in the long run.

Time

If it comes with the upsides of real hair, that means it also comes with the downsides. Unlike synthetic hair, it can take you some time to style your clip-in hair extensions. Even straight extensions can become wavy if you sleep on it the night before or don’t store them correctly.

Chemical Treatments

If the ability to do chemical treatments, like dyeing or bleaching, is important for you when purchasing your clip-in hair extensions, you should definitely go with 100% human hair. They’re typically durable enough to withstand treatments. However, keep in mind that your warranty could get voided if chemicals on your extensions.

Price Range

100% human hair extensions are oftentimes more expensive than synthetic extensions. After all, manufacturers have to carefully attach strands together to create the extensions, which takes a lot of effort and time.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are many factors to consider before making that final purchase. It would be best to weigh up your wants and needs, pros and cons, and the negotiables vs. non-negotiables.

ZALA Hair Extensions

Here at Zala, we offer a wide range of hair extensions, including clip-ins, tape-ins, and halos, in various shades and lengths. Make sure to check out our online store to browse our products today!

Choosing the type of clip-in hair extensions for you can be overwhelming, but we hope this synthetic vs. human hair extensions article helped you decide which one you should buy! If you want to read more hair articles, don’t forget to visit the ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 11TH NOVEMBER 2020

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