Hair extensions have long been apart of history, with the earliest evidence having existed in ancient Egypt! Read on as we show you our favourite looks from the long history of hair extensions. These looks are perfect for Halloween!

History of Hair Extensions

Ancient Egypt & Cleopatra

The earliest evidence of hair extensions in human history were found in ancient Egypt which were dated as far back as 3,400BC! The earliest evidence of hair extensions in human history is dated as far back as 3,400BC throughout Ancient Egypt! The ancient Egyptians loved bright coloured hair. They used bees wax and resin to add colour to their hair. Cleopatra was known to use hair extensions, with her favourite shade rumoured to be peacock blue.

For this amazing Cleopatra inspired bright hair look, you can view our tutorial on dying extensions below:

 18th Century France & Marie Antoinette

There is no doubt that Marie Antoinette had some of history’s most iconic hair! Her incredible blonde locks were often thought to be a wig but they were in fact carefully attached hair extensions. Marie Antoinette was known for her extravagant up-dos. She spent hours to achieve her hair signature look. Large hair was significant throughout the French royal court at the time as many women used hair extensions to create the signature bouffant look.

1960s & Brigitte Bardot

In the 1960s hair extensions came back into popularity as women around the globe looked to recreate the hair looks of icons like Brigitte Bardot. ‘The beehive’ was a popular look which required great volume to create desired height. For a modern ‘twist’ on the Bardot look, view the hair tutorial below. This is the perfect 1960s inspired halloween hair.

You can find our great variety of clip in, tape and ponytail shades here.

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Have short hair and want to add volume rather than length to your hair? Look no further! ZALA offers Short Hair Extensions for our customers who want to achieve a thicker voluminous look! Our Shorter hair extension lengths include 12″ sets and 14″ sets in our Clip In Range, 12″ sets in our Tape Range, and 12″ sets in our Ponytail Range for those who want a chic and thick hairdo.

SHORT HAIR EXTENSIONS

Short Hair Extensions are a perfect addition for an every day look, as well as to add thickness and volume to your hair. If you are after a chic lob (That’s a Long Bob) we would recommend wearing shorter hair extensions such as our 12 or 14″ sets if your hair sits around your shoulders.

Add Seamless Volume And Shine

What a gorgeous transformation! This customer achieved a fuller look with thick even ends using our 12″ Tape Extensions in the shade Jet Black #1.

Boost Your Existing Colour

Hair extensions are a great way to instantly add a fresh wave of colour to your own hair. Our Ice Queen Platinum Blonde #60 is perfect for those fresh toned blondes who want to show off their thick locks to the world!

Fill In Uneven Ends

Is your hair breaking at the ends and needs to be evened out? Tape extensions are a perfect solution to giving your hair a fuller and even look. Our customer has transformed her hair completely with our Chestnut Brown #6 Tape Hair Extensions.

Unsure whether you prefer short hair, longer hair, straight or curly? Our Hair extension length guide video will help you make your perfect hair decision:

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