You’ve got an important event to go to tomorrow, and unfortunately for you, your hair hasn’t been looking good lately. Quickly, you open up your internet browser and type in the words, “how to get amazing hair overnight”.

Indeed, is it possible to get amazing hair overnight?

Technically speaking, it’s not possible to get super drastic results if you’re only giving your body one day to recover from whatever you’ve been submitting it to. But there are some emergency steps that you can take if you really need to get amazing hair overnight.

1. Deep condition before going to bed

Deep conditioners generally work instantly, which makes them perfect for this kind of dilemma. You put some on your hair, leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse it all off. The results are seen immediately: soft, smooth hair that’s free of tangles and easier to manage.

If you really need some emergency treatment for your hair, a deep conditioner is the best way to go. Just make sure to rinse it off thoroughly so as not to leave any extra build-up on your scalp!

2. Sleep with a hair mask on

Sometimes, deep conditioners aren’t enough, and that’s when you need something a bit stronger. In this case, that would be hair masks.

There are plenty of hair masks out there that work specifically in bringing back and locking in the moisture in your hair. You can use both DIY treatments or store-bought ones – the important thing is that it works. Remember, your hair benefits greatly from extra hydration, so choose one that specifically targets your hair’s dryness.

3. Sleep on silk pillows

This is more of a long-term solution to the problem, but it’s also worth a shot. Honestly, you can feel the different just by sleeping on silk pillows for a single night. Silk pillowcases are definitely less harsh than other kinds of pillowcases, and, thanks to the natural way they were made, they don’t have a lot of chemicals that can seep into your hair, too.

If you’re interested in getting silk pillows for your own bedroom, you can take a look at ZALA’s own Mulberry silk pillowcases. They’re handcrafted and handmade from 100% Mulberry silk, guaranteed natural! You can even choose between three equally cute collors: ivory white, baby pink, and charcoal.

Not yet convinced? We’ve provided 11 reasons in this blog why you should try silk pillowcases, so be sure to check it out!

For more hairstyle tips and tricks, feel free to browse through the ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 25TH APRIL 2019

A Guide To Getting Shiny Hair

uller, Do you want to get shiny hair?

We’re willing to bet that most people do. Heck, even we do. Nobody is immune to the charms of sleek, shiny, and silky smooth hair, after all.

If this sounds like you, then here’s exactly what you need: a guide to getting shiny hair!

1. Massage your scalp with Vitamin E

Vitamin E is one of the vitamins that are responsible for healthy hair growth. By massaging it straight onto your scalp, you’re actually helping your scalp and roots grow stronger and stay more hydrated. If you’re stumped on when you can get Vitamin E, it’s actually pretty easy! You can buy soft-gel capsules at any drug store and cut them in the middle to get the liquid out. Apply it on your scalp and gently massage to get shiny hair in no time!

2. Eat healthy

The way you eat has a huge impact on your health, and your health has a huge impact on your hair. If you’re unhealthy, your hair will also show signs of being unhealthy. That means it will be duller, more dry, and of course, less shiny. Unhealthy hair is also prone to breakage so unless you want to get lots of split-ends, you better start adding greens to your daily meal plan.

3. Use leave-in conditioners

Leave-in conditioners are there to provide more moisture and hydration to your hair after your shower. Even when you’re up and about, your leave-in conditioner is locking in all the necessary that your hair needs to look shiny and silky. Use one as often as you wash your hair, since leave-in conditioners are normally used after a bath, anyway.

4. Switch up your hair color

Your hair color can also contribute greatly to how shiny your hair looks. Hair color that’s flat, for example, can also make your own hair look really flat, especially if your hair is straight and thin! You can easily remedy this by using highlights if you’ve got dark hair, or lowlights if you’ve got light hair. The contrast does wonders for your hair, we’re telling you.

5. Use flat iron

We’re not a huge fan of heat so this is going low on the priority list, but we have to admit that using a hair straightener does help make your hair look shinier, especially if you’ve got hair that’s always frizzy and dry. That’s because newly straightened hair tends to reflect light better, which makes it look much shinier than it actually is. So if you need to get shiny hair ASAP, a flat iron is probably your best bet.

For more hair care tips and tricks, check out our ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 21ST APRIL 2019

A Complete Guide To Air-Drying Hair

Heat is your hair’s greatest enemy.

We’ve already lost count of how many times we’ve said that in this blog, to be honest. Heat can damage hair, weaken it to the point of breakage, and make it look dull and frizzy.

But at the same time, heat is almost a requirement when it comes to styling hair. Wanna curl your hair? Gotta use heat. Wanna straighten your hair? Gotta use heat. Wanna dry your hair right after taking a shower? Gotta use– now hold on, just a minute.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t actually need to use a blowdryer if you want to dry your hair properly. Even if a blowdryer may not be able to cause as much damage like that from a curling wand or straightener, it still causes some harmful effects to your strands. After all, hot air is still hot, which still leaves your hair more prone to breakage.

If you’re interested in getting your hair to dry without using heat, here’s our complete guide to air-drying hair.

Air-drying hair: does it work?

The answer to this question isn’t very straightforward, but to say it simply: yes, it can work.

The biggest problem to air-drying, however, is that it often can’t give you the same texture and volume that blowdrying can provide. In that case, your job is to make sure that you can get both of these things, even without a blowdryer.

Air-drying tips and tricks

Air-drying hair isn’t exactly rocket science, so there’s no exact way to do it. There are some general rules that you must follow though, depending on your hair type.

Straight Hair

If you’ve got naturally straight hair, always remember to focus on adding a little body and volume to your hair when air-drying. Most straight-haired people tend to have hair that falls flat, so be quick to remedy this.

What you can do is to carefully brush your hair while it’s still damp from the shower. Leave it for a few minutes until it’s only slightly damp. Afterwards, you can then braid it or wrap it in a bun and until it fully dries. Once you take the braids or the bun off, you’ll have perfectly volumized hair!

Curly Hair

Air-drying curly hair is a little bit different from air-drying straight hair, but that’s only because curly hair takes a longer time to dry. Not to mention, many people with curly hair find that air-drying their curls could lead to frizzy and dry hair that’s just absolutely a no-no.

When you’re trying to air-dry curly hair, remember to start the detangling process right when you’re still in the shower. Apple dollops of conditioner if you need to – it really helps. Focus on the shafts of your hair strands. The goal is to deeply moisturize your thick strands so that your hair will remain soft and manageable even if you don’t blow dry it!

For more hair guides, feel free to check out the ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 17TH APRIL 2019

Avoiding Bad Hair Days

Everyone gets bad hair days.

And by everyone, we really mean everyone. Be it your sister, your best friend that popular girl at school, that lady down the street, and of course, you. We assure you, nobody in this world is exempted from bad hair days.

While we can’t exactly avoid bad hair days, we can at least try to make it better! Here are some tips to doing just that!

1. Wear a headband

Yeah, yeah. We also thought we had already left headbands back in the 8th grade. Kidding aside, headbands can really do wonders during bad hair days! Admittedly, they’re a pretty nice accessory. You know what’s better than plain headbands, though? Silk headbands!

2. Use a cap

Just like a headband, a cap is another great way to hide your bad hair day dilemma. If you want, you can just incorporate the cap into your OOTD! There’s nothing wrong with showing up in a sporty attire every now and then, right?

3. Braid it

One of my personal favorites is to braid my hair when I’m having a bad hair day. Honestly, I’ve been abusing this so much that in college, everyone thought it was my signature look! Bad hair day or not, braids always look lovely, so that’s a plus for you, too.

4. Cover it with a trendy scarf

Cover Hair with a Trendy Scarf — (c) Unsplash

Ah, another way to hide the ugly truth. A trendy scarf is an awesome way to stay in style while trying to hide bad hair though. If you’ve never tried wearing one before, you’re really missing out!

5. Say ‘no’ to heat

When you’re already having a bad hair day, adding more stress to your hair just wouldn’t do any good. So if you know that your hair’s not in its usual condition, it’s always better to stay away from heat tools like curling wands and straightening irons that could further damage your tresses.

6. Wear a hoodie

Aren’t we getting running out of ways to add bad hair yet? Frankly, no, not when we haven’t mentioned hoodies yet! I like using hoodies when I know that my hair isn’t at its tip-top shape but don’t care as much. After all, hoodies are more like emergency last resorts than anything. Going for a walk? Hoodie down. See your crush suddenly coming your way? Hoodie up!

7. Put it in a top knot

A top knot is a simple and extremely easy way to style your hair when you’re having a bad hair day. Just gather all your hair in a single ponytail, tie it around itself a couple of times, and secure with an elastic. All good!

8. Wash quickly

Some bad hair days are caused by hair that’s unkempt or dirty. While we do advise against washing your hair every day, you do know that you still have to wash it occasionally, right? If you haven’t washed your hair in a while and feel like it’s already frizzy, oily, or slightly matted, it’s probably best to wash your hair, like right now.

9. Use dry shampoo

Sometimes, dry shampoo is all you need to add instant volume to your hair. Make sure to spritz some at the roots to freshen them up!

If you’re interested in more hair tips and tricks, feel free to check out the ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 11TH APRIL 2019

3 Treatments For Healthier Scalp

When we talk about hair with our friends, usually we only see the ones that are most obvious. We talk about the hair shafts, the ends, and maybe even the roots, occasionally. But there’s something else that’s equally important that we may have been accidentally neglecting all this time: our scalp.

Here we’ve got three tips to getting a healthier scalp in no time at all!

1. Scalp massage

Massaging your scalp can help immensely in many ways.

For one, massaging, in general, improves blood circulation, which can be helpful in promoting hair growth. Two, massaging your scalp gently with your fingers can help spread out the oils in your hair, helping your hair stay hydrated as well as making the roots much stronger.

You can also use hair oils while massaging to further hydrate your hair. Hair oils are absolutely beneficial to your hair, as they can act like a natural conditioner that encourages hair growth and protects your hair from damages and breakages.

2. Deep condition

Did you think deep conditioning your hair just affects… well, your hair?

Actually, deep conditioning also does wonders for your scalp. Just think about it. Deep conditioners can soften and smoothen your tresses, helping you detangle knots in your strands. Tangled strands are some of the most common reason why there’s pressure on your scalp, as they can pull on the roots and cause breakage.

By removing the source of the problem, you’re also helping your scalp relax more. Plus, you get shinier, smoother hair. Win-win, right?

3. DIY hair masks

Using DIY hair masks every now and then can also help promote a healthier scalp.

One of our favorite things to do is to apply coconut oil directly on our scalp, comb it in, and leave it for a few minutes. Without fail, it always makes our scalp feel so much better than before.

Another one of our favorites is baking soda. This works especially well if you’ve got scalp problems, such as flakes or dandruff. Just mix the baking soda with a bit of water, leave it on your scalp for 5-10 minutes and voila! Goodbye, flakes!

Did you like our tips? With these three treatments, you’ll definitely see (and feel) a healthier scalp in no time at all!

For more tips and tricks, check out our ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 5TH APRIL 2019

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