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Get The Look: New Year Hairstyles

The year is about to end in worldwide irony. So much happened in the passing year–a global pandemic that isn’t done with us yet, controversial elections, and destructive wars among a few–shaking the world to its core.

By now, we’ve long been done with 2020 and we’re so ready to welcome the new year with all the resolutions we’ve been piling up since the first quarter.

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5 New Year Hairstyles

Ready for a fresh start in 2021? Here are some new year hairstyles to match your outlook for the wonderful year ahead!

1. To be mentally stronger

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2020 has been a mentally taxing year. It’s no wonder that a stronger and more resilient mind and heart are part of our new year’s resolutions.

Where best to start than at looking the part, right? Having one side of your hair slicked back by tight braids add an element of chicness that not only makes you look powerful, but feel powerful as well. Besides, there’s something about braids that has always been charismatic.

2. To be more mature

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The coming year signifies another chance to bounce back from failures and benchmark on successes. We wear the weight of our years and all that we’ve learned from them, both good and bad, in our eyes.

And to emphasize the eyes, the window to the soul, the hairstyle should not cover them. Ponytails do that, and a little help from clip-in hair ponytails can instantly result in a livelier, more vibrant pony.

3. To be more creative

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If you want to use your right brain more, you’re absolutely welcome to start the year with a bang. Just imagine: colorful highlights would look so good with colorful fireworks in the background.

According to the Chinese zodiac, metallic gray and aqua blue are the lucky colors for next year. You might want to consider having these two tones in your highlights if you want to exercise your creative freedom with your crowning glory.

If you’ve colored your hair and hair extensions and think the color seems too warm, you can always use Zala’s Cool Down Hair Extension Toning Shampoo to neutralize the unwanted golden hues and keep your hair a lucky color much longer.

4. To be more outgoing

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Pigtails usually look cute on little girls, but not so much on adult women. Or at least, that’s what some people think. There’s really nothing wrong with wearing a hairstyle that exudes active, outgoing, and friendly vibes, regardless of your age.

Bubble pigtails is a twist to the cutesy pigtails that you can easily pull off without giving the feeling that you’re trying too hard to look young. Reveal your inner child with this cute but timeless hairstyle!

5. To slow down and relax

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If you’ve had a long year and would rather skip all the excitement at the start of the year, this is the hairstyle for you. Twin French braids – good enough for your downtime session while drinking wine and watching the new year’s countdown on TV.

This hairstyle is also very easy to pull off. Just section your hair into two parts and French-braid both. It’s pretty enough for an elaborate New Year feast with family and friends yet casual enough to let you make some noise when the year ends at midnight.

New Year Hairstyles 2021

If your New Year’s Resolution list is longer than this, you don’t have to worry. You have 365 days to pull off 365 hairstyles to look the part.

Of course, it goes without saying that you shouldn’t just look the part, you should also do your part in making 2021 the best year of your life so far!

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

PUBLISHED 27TH DECEMBER 2020

How To: Fun Christmas Hairstyles

What better day to do magic with your hair than the day of cheers, Christmas! Whether it’s a lazy Christmas morning in front of the fireplace with your loved ones while drinking tea and eating cakes, or a social Christmas night with friends sipping champagne and tasting caviar, there is nothing merrier and more cheerful than this season.

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5 Fun Christmas Hairstyles

Luckily, there’s a perfect hairstyle out there that can express what a wonderful time of the year this is for you. Here’s our list of fun Christmas hairstyles!

1. For the socialite formals

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With the holidays keeping you busy enough with decorating the house or buying and wrapping gifts, you might not have time to have your hair done in an elaborate hairstyle, let alone choose one.

A slick back high ponytail is chic enough to pull off for a high-class Christmas event, yet still simple enough to go with any style. You can even wear ponytail hair extensions to make your pony bigger and longer, thus more elegant. A thin shiny headband on your head or a pearl clasp on your pony would also look perfect for this season’s vibrant spirits.

2. For the less formal parties

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As an eternal classic with tens of styles to choose from, braids are a good option for a party hairdo. Regardless if you’re having a garden party with friends and family or a beach party with acquaintances, you can never go wrong with braided hairstyles.

The braided halo is one such hairstyle–not too fancy, but always classy. And since your hair is kept up in a neat braid, you won’t have to always sweep your hair away from your face or over your shoulder, allowing you to just enjoy the holiday cheer. If a fishtail is too difficult for you, a regular three-strand or a dutch braid can suffice.

If you want to add a more Christmas vibe to your halo braids, you can use small red and green flowers as accessories. Just make sure not to add so many that your halo braid will look like a wreath instead!

3. For the highlight event

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The great thing about top ponies is that they don’t care about the celebration, they just look good for any occasion. This makes it perfect to wear to your annual Christmas year-ender. After all, the messy top pony can match whatever you choose to wear and however you choose to celebrate.

Plus, since it’s a hairdo that’s messy on purpose, you don’t have to worry about your hair not looking good while swaying waltz with that cute guy from the office.

4. For that chill fireplace day

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After an exhausting Christmas night where you share an overly sumptuous meal with your loved ones, it’s no surprise if all you want to do is to just chill at home in front of the fireplace.

Perfect for lounging about, the loose half french braid is a romantic and relaxed hairstyle that you can wear both indoors and outdoors. It’s not so tight that it pulls on your scalp, making it a very chill hairstyle indeed. To make it more Christmassy, you can also use a ribbon to tie it in place.

You can also wear halo hair extensions to give your hair more length and volume. It only takes a few seconds, a minute or two at most, to wear so it’s not a hassle to your chill day.

5. For a holiday downtime

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With everything that’s happened this year, you deserve a day to slow down and relax to the lull of the jolly festivities around you.

Just take a small section on the top of your hair, enough to prevent any side hair from falling on your face, and knot it into a bun. It’s the perfect hairstyle for just sitting on the sofa and watching your favorite soap opera on TV as you eat ice cream straight from the tub.

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Did you like our list of fun Christmas hairstyles?

Regardless of how you spend your Christmas, there will always be a hairstyle that can suit you. No need to be anxious about it though because Christmas is a time to be grateful and merry. So let your heart–and hair–be light with peace, joy, and love!

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

PUBLISHED 21ST DECEMBER 2020

Top Wedding Hairstyles of 2020

There are so many things that need to be arranged for the wedding – the bridal hairstyle might seem to be the last thing on the wedding checklist that needs to be minded. However, there’s the saying that a bride is the most beautiful on her wedding day. So for this to be true, choosing the right wedding hairstyle is definitely of utmost importance.

In today’s article, we’ll show you some of the top wedding hairstyles of 2020!

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Top Wedding Hairstyles of 2020

Wedding hairstyles for 2020 can range widely from traditional to experimental. With hairstyle trends for all occasions becoming more and more inclusive for anything and everything, almost nothing is off-limits for bridal and wedding arrangements.

From the pretty waves and curls to the elegant sleek styles, to the messy buns and soft hair tendrils framing the face, we’ve got them all here. Bring on the wedding bells, as these ultra-feminine and chic hairstyles will certainly make you want to walk down the aisle as soon as possible.

#1 Beach Waves

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The soft, big curls are very easy to wear on any occasion, including weddings. It’s a very effortless look that can emphasize the bride’s own natural beauty. If you have bangs, you can curl them away from your face for a windy effect.

Perfect for garden and beach weddings, waves look particularly great when done in a bohemian fashion. For a more natural look, you can use the Zala 4-in-1 cosmo curling wand to add loose curls here and there.

When styling your bridal waves to make them look more luxurious, less is actually more. Keep it simple by adding a minimally-designed headband, a delicate crown, or even just studded earrings. If you find that your veil is sufficient enough to complete your look, there’s no need to try to add more.

#2 Sleek and Straight

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Having sleek and straight hair would complement a more modern and elegantly themed wedding. Although straight down hair is typically an everyday hairstyle, it’s a seemingly effortless sleek look to don on your wedding day.

However, to keep those baby hairs from sticking out and hair strands from straying to your face, you have to put in effort in taking care of your hair beforehand and making sure the hair products you apply will last.

Afterwards, you just have to part your hair in the middle and tuck your hair behind your ears and you’re modernly luxe to go. Bold makeup and statement earrings will surely complete the look.

#3 Textured Updos

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Updos are the most common way to hold up the veil and other hair ornaments you put in your hair. It also keeps your hair out of your face for the entire duration of the wedding ceremony and the reception.

Whether you prefer messy buns, ruffle french twists, the royal-ish chignon, or tousled braids, you can personalize your updo with an assortment of twists, braids, and texture. With the right hair accessories, you can walk down the aisle perfectly capturing the romantic mood of the wedding.

As a classic wedding hairstyle choice, you can also consider leaving a few, soft tendrils of hair to frame your face for a more defining upstyle. Additionally, since hairdos like these tend to be more on the romantic side, the hair accessories you wear should also exude the same vibe. 

Some examples of suitable hair accessories include small pins or a medium-sized comb to hold your veil in place. If the focal point of your hairstyle is in the middle, you can also try wearing exaggerated earrings to balance the look.

#4 Low Ponytails

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Having your hair tied low will keep your hair out of your face and still leave enough room for more styling to your hair. You can keep your hair in a pony braided, wavy, or sleek, whichever one you like best.

One tip is to make the hairstyle have more ‘oomph’ is to emphasize your crown with a bit of teasing. The rest of your hair can be pulled back just above the nape of your neck and styled in braids or bundles. Effortlessly chic and very gentle, the simplicity of this type of hairstyle allows for the attention to mostly be on your natural beauty.

Wedding Hairstyles of 2020

There’s not much time left in 2020 and with everything that has happened in the world this year, a lot of people are opting for smaller weddings or ceremonies.

However, that doesn’t mean you have to shortchange yourself on something that only happens once in your life. Of course, as the bride, looking your best on your wedding day is still of utmost importance!

For more wedding hair inspiration, don’t forget to check out our ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 27TH NOVEMBER 2020

Using Halo Hair Extensions When Attending A Wedding

We all deserve to look our best, regardless of the occasion. But of course, if you’ve been invited to a wedding, then you’ve got all the more reason to dress up.

However, sometimes you may not have enough time to grow your hair out before attending the wedding. An easy-fix solution you might want to consider is halo hair extensions.

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Using Halo Hair Extensions When Attending A Wedding

Unlike other hair extensions, halo hair extensions are not physically attached to your hair. It just sits on your head, with an invisible or clear thin wire wedged on your safe zone to hold it up. This wire resembles a halo, hence the name.

Benefits of Halo Hair Extensions

While other kinds of hair extensions require at least a half-hour or so to apply and remove, halo hair extensions can be worn and removed in under a minute.

Because of its application method, this type of extension doesn’t do your hair any damage. It just sits on your head effortlessly, without straining your hair or stressing your scalp with heavy clips or sticky tapes. You might even forget you’re wearing it because it’s so light and comfortable on your head.

Typically, these extensions can last for 6 months up to a year, possibly even longer with proper care. This means that you can still wear it again on other dress-up occasions you get invited to in the future. 

Halo Hair Extensions Wedding Hairstyles

Are you thinking of using halo hair extensions when attending a wedding? Here are a few hairstyle inspirations that you can incorporate in your personal style!

1. Laidback Waves

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Frame your face (and makeup) with loose curls and throw them over your shoulders. Regardless of what variant you choose, like mermaid waves, vintage waves, and textured waves, this is a very versatile hairstyle that you can wear to more than just a wedding.

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You can also aim for a boho look with floral or butterfly accents for a garden wedding. If it’s a more modern event, pearl pins can help make your waves look more classy.

2. Curly Pony

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Collect your hair in a ponytail to keep it out of your face for that fresh, relaxed look. It also helps you to avoid sweeping your hair back over and over again during the wedding ceremony.

3. Low Half Pony

You can both draw attention to your face and show off your long hair with a half ponytail. A simple accessory like a ribbon can further accentuate your dress, plus you don’t have to worry about accidentally revealing the hair extension wire.

4. High Pony

Contrary to popular belief, you can actually wear your halo in a high ponytail without revealing the halo wire.

However, the best to do this is to remove the wire band from your halo hair extensions first. Tie your hair into a high ponytail, making sure it’s firm and tight. With bobby pins on both ends of the halo, push one into the ponytail, wrap your halo around it and then secure with the other bobby pin. Let down the remaining strands and tie them into your ponytail to hide all the bobby pins.

5. Messy Bun

Who says you always have to look super put-together at a wedding? A messy bun is a great way to show off your natural beauty while looking effortless. This works for both a high bun and a low bun. It’s easy enough for the low bun, but for the high bun, you have to do the same steps as in wearing a halo in a high ponytail and then tie your hair in a bun from there.

Attending A Wedding With Halo Hair Extensions

Preparing for a wedding as a guest does not require as much as preparing for it as a bride. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look your best. You never know, wearing a halo hair extension to rock an attractive hairstyle might just make you the next bride.

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

PUBLISHED 17TH NOVEMBER 2020

Quick and Easy Melbourne Cup Hairstyles

With the nation-stopping Melbourne Cup quickly cantering towards us, it’s time to get out your hats, fascinators, headbands, and favorite hair accessories! You can match these with your clothes so that you’re ready to gallop with the nation on this event that we all know and love.

Here are five quick and easy hairstyles that you can rock during this long yet fun race day.

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#1 Soft Beach Waves

You can never go wrong with just having your hair down and styled in soft beach curls. Whether you’re wearing fun headbands, cute fascinators, or simple hats, your curls will definitely be in style and in perfect match for your chosen accessory. 

Plus, beach waves embody a feminine look that never goes out of style. It’s also flexible enough to match whatever style of clothes you decide to wear to the event – casual, semi-formal, and more.

#2 Braids

Keep your hairdo in a fashionably complex style by braiding your strands. You can braid your hair in various ways, like the classic plait, the timeless french braids, the more formal dutch braids, or the feminine waterfall braids.

You can also tuck your hair behind your head or put them over your shoulders. Either way, it’s easy to wear a simple hat or fascinator above your head to give your hairstyle more creativity.

Or you can also bring out your inner princess with crown braids and don a cute but royal-looking headband or small hat.

#3 Edgy, Simple Ponytail

Tying your hair into a high ponytail is probably the simplest hairstyle of them all. But, with a bit of a tweak and the right fascinator, you can turn this simple ‘do into a sleek and chic style that can pretty much complement the different types of outfits you’re considering wearing on race day.

If you prefer a more voluminous hair rather than the usual slick back pony, you can tease your crown hair before tying it up, or use the Zala Ponytail Extensions for extra volume.

The best thing about high ponytails is that it’s very easy to redo when you’re feeling all tired and haggard from the day’s activities. Also, since it’s not at all obtrusive to your race day hair accessory, you can confidently wear your statement hats, fascinators, and headbands while still maintaining your hairstyle.

#4 Slick Back Straight

If you’re going out on race day wanting to look more serious and formal than fun and casual, you can also keep your hair just slicked back and straight. That’s not to say you can’t style it up with a wide-brimmed hat, a huge fascinator piece, or a netted fascinator, of course.

Straight hair also looks best if you want to wear a statement headpiece that will do all the talking for your hairstyle. Since there’s nothing going on with your hairdo, the focus of your hairstyle will go directly to your headpiece, whether it’s royal and formal or large and extravagant.

#5 Braided Ponytail

Braided ponytails are a romantic twist on the classic ponytail. Luckily for you, they’re very easy to do. You only have to make a couple of braids at the top of your head and tie the rest of your strands in a ponytail.

You can also spice up the fun and carefree vibe of this hairstyle by adding cute accessories like flowers, ribbons, or even scarves.

Quick and Easy Melbourne Cup Hairstyles

Regardless of the hairstyle you choose and the accessory that you decide to wear, it’s important to remember that your style for the Melbourne Cup should always be comfortably fashionable. It’s going to be a long day, so an uncomfortable hairstyle will just hamper all the fun you could possibly enjoy.

We hope you have fun at the Melbourne Cup! Did you like any of these Melbourne Cup hairstyles? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

For more hairstyle recommendations, don’t forget to check out our ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 1ST NOVEMBER 2020
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