Every day we are told what we should be doing to make sure we keep our skin healthy and our beauty routine looking perfect, but what are the most common beauty mistakes so many of us make?

Removing makeup

Removing our days make up before bed is so important. We need to let our skin breath and we need to ensure we have unblocked any pores to ensure we don’t break out!
How to remove make up properly:
Begin by using a gentle face pad and remove any visible makeup. This never completely removes all make up and certainly doesn’t cleanse the face so secondly wash your face with a face scrub and remove all the excess makeup.

Shaping your eyebrows

Every beauty blogger and meme can tell you, “don’t let someone with bad eyebrows tell you what to do!” Eyebrows are not only the first thing we can see when looking at someone, but they can do so much to change your look! They have the power to make you seem slimmer in the face or like you have lived in a cave for the last year. They have full control over our appearance whether we like it or not.

how to shape eyebrows

How to shape eyebrows

It’s best to seek out a professional for the initial brow shaping. After all, no one wants wonky brows
Remember the golden rules: only ever pluck 1-2 hairs at a time before stepping back and surveying your work. And always follow the natural curve of the brow – don’t force a shape. Finally, thin brows are unflattering so aim to keep them as full as possible.

Beauty products and expiry dates , they do go bad!

Found that old blush that Grandma Betty gave you in 1999? No. It is not “still good”.
Not only does the consistency of products like foundation become a little less than perfect, they can also create serious infections due to build-up of bacteria’s!
This is one of our huge and common beauty mistakes we think we can get away with.

When is it time to bin particular products?

Mascara- when we pump our mascara wand into the product, we are oxidising it and therefore letting bacteria grow in the tube. Having the same tube of mascara for a long time allows that bacteria to grow and therefore become harmful. It can lead to eye infections which are NOT pretty!
Eyeliner and lip liner pencils- Pencils are great, as sharpening them really does remove any unhygienic bacteria that is sitting on them. Sharpen them a little just before most uses and this should prolong their life!
Foundations- Foundations are resilient and last around 12-18 months. Just watch out for changes in colour or texture or if it no longer gives the coverage it once did.

Treat your mane

Our hair goes through A LOT! Dying, bleaching, being tied back being teased, getting caught on handbag straps! We should take the time to say sorry at least once a fortnight with a really nourishing mask or oil based treatment. Spend the day at home, catch up on some emails and put a facemask and hair mask on all day. Just let it soak in and do all the hard work! Don’t let this be one of our common beauty mistakes, this is a luxury ladies!

Moisturise moisturise moisturise!

One of the most seen common beauty mistakes! Give your thirsty skin some moisture! Our skin is out in the open a lot in Summer and we find ourselves putting more lotions on than in Winter. We barely look out our legs let alone remember to lather them up with a rich moisturising lotion. Moisturising skin will help prevent stretch marks and keep it looking youthful so get to it!

MOISTURIZER!

PUBLISHED 19TH JUNE 2014

Signs of Low Quality Hair Extensions – What To Look Out For

Hair extensions are becoming increasingly popular as a way to add length and volume to your hair. We have compiled a quick list of some signs of low quality hair extensions. So watch out!

SIGNS OF LOW QUALITY HAIR EXTENSIONS

There are a few basic, yet key indicators that you can use to determine the quality of hair extensions.

Colour/Shade – It’s essential that you find hair extensions that match your natural hair. Low quality hair extensions are often available in completely single-toned shades, which can look unnatural one some hair types. Highlighted sets help blend any tone variations which is why all ZALA hair extensions are designed with a multi-tonal technology. This ensure seamless natural blending once applied!
Thickness. One of the main, tell-tale signs of low quality hair extensions is thin ends. Most sets with a poor composition have many short hairs throughout the set, which will cause the ends to appear ratty & unhealthy. Although many people prefer a layered look, if you are purchasing hair extensions that tapered to a point, this often indicates low quality. All our sets at ZALA are double drawn to ensure super thick and healthy ends.
Texture & feel – Synthetic extensions are more coarse than human hair, and also tangles more easily which can create problems when you are wearing your extensions. They cannot be curled or styled which does make it difficult to achieve seamless natural blending. We always recommend investigating in premium quality 100% Human Remy hair for the best results!
Price range – This does lead us to expected price ranges, for synthetic hair, you shouldn’t be paying more than $60- $80 and for human it can range from $120-$500. There are however different grades of human hair. At ZALA we use the highest professional AAA & AAAAA grade hair for our products. This ensures thick, healthy natural extensions which blend discreetly.

It’s important to know what to look out for when purchasing hair extensions, if you really want the most seamless natural results.

PUBLISHED 15TH JUNE 2014

Hair extensions for thick hair VS hair extensions for thin hair

When ordering your set of clip-in extensions from ZALA hair, our customers have two options of thickness. The question is: should you buy the 5 or 9 piece set? Well, we can help you decide which ZALA set is best for you! Do you need hair extensions for thin hair or do you need hair extensions for thick hair? ZALA has it covered!

5 piece hair extensions set for thin hair

Questions you need to ask yourself:

– Is my hair fine or thin?
– Does my hair thin out on the ends?
– Do I want the convenience of applying fewer pieces?
– Do I want a natural everyday look?
– Will my hair struggle to hold more than 5 rows of hair extensions?
– Will I be wearing the extensions at the same length as my natural hair to create thickness?

If you answered YES to most of these questions, then the 5 piece set is ideal for you! This is a set of hair extensions for thin hair. This 5 piece set is designed for ladies with a fine hair type. This is because you don’t want any risk of your hair extensions being visible through your hair. If your hair is not thick enough to cover more than 5 pieces, then it will be tricky to apply up to 9 rows in your hair at once.

Our 5 piece set of hair extensions for thin is the same high quality as our 9 piece sets in terms of hair quality and thickness per piece. Simply just fewer pieces!
Our 5 piece set WILL NOT be enough hair for ladies with medium – thicker hair. These sets have been thought out carefully and tried on many girls in order to find out the perfect amount of pieces for each hair type.

9 piece hair extensions for thick hair

Questions to ask yourself:

Is my hair consistency quite thick?
Do I have a lot of hair?
Do I have a blunt haircut?
Is my hair all one length?
Do I want a full look?
Am I going to an event (Wedding/ formal/ Ball) where big curls or an updo is being created?
Am I creating much more length?

hair extensions for thick hair

If you answered YES to most of these questions then the 9 piece ZALA set is perfect for you! This set is a set of hair extensions for thick hair. They are specifically designed for ladies with medium to thick hair. This is because you want your hair to blend smoothly all the way to the ends without seeing where your natural hair ends and your extensions start. Thicker hair can hold more pieces, therefore, it won’t be an issue wearing up to all 9 rows.

Special Event

If you are planning on buying a set of ZALA extensions for a special event such as a Wedding or formal and you are going to your hairdresser to have them styled, it is absolutely recommended to go with the 9 piece set. This is because your hairdresser will be able to play around with teasing your hair and little tricks to ensure they stay covered and undetectable throughout the whole day.

If you are wanting to create big, full curls then you want enough hair to do so, therefore, our 9 piece set is best for this. Hair extensions for thick hair are not easy to come by at a great price like ZALA’s so you can be confident you are receiving a great product. We also offer Quadweft 20 & 24-inch sets for those with medium to very thick hair or who desire ultimate volume!

It may seem tricky deciding which one to go with for some. If you are unsure, we usually recommend going with the 9 piece set. This way you can use the pieces you need and save the rest for later. However, if you are especially torn, don’t hesitate to drop us a message and ask! Send through some photo’s via email or Facebook and we would love to help!

Email [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/zalahairextensions
Instagram: @zala_hair_extensions

PUBLISHED 1ST MAY 2014

Best Hairstyle for Face Shape

Hair trends, colours, and styles change faster than you can say “breaking the bank” but the most important thing to remember is to stick to hairstyles that suit YOU! We’re talking about the best hairstyle for face shape.

So what’s the best hairstyle for face shape?

Well, there are some simple rules to be guided by to ensure you have the best hairstyles to suit your face shape!

Hairstyles for round faces

Long hair is perfect for round faces as is creates length to the face. Giving your hair shape around the face will create beautiful soft layers however try and keep them sitting a few inches below the chin or longer.

Soft side swept bangs will create gentle movement and shape and is a great hairstyle for round faces. Try and avoid harsh straight bangs so you don’t create an even rounder face.

Creating soft waves aiming outwards from the face and starting around the chin is a great easy style to create and will frame the face beautifully.

Kirsten Dunst has a naturally round face. This is perfect evidence on the importance of choosing the best hairstyles for round faces. As you can see, the left image totally enhances Kirsten Dunst’s round face in comparison to the right image where you can see how the added length and soft texture lengthens and works really well.

Hairstyles for square faces

Square face shapes have many options when it comes to finding hairstyles for square faces. Many famous faces today have a strong, angular jawline which looks great with a wide range of hairstyles and takes the best photographs. Lucky you!

Top celebs like Keira Nightly have a serious square face however always pull off the perfect hairstyles for square faces. Long bobs all one length ending a few inches below the jawline will add style and elongate rather than widen the face, which is the best hairstyle for face shape!

Hairstyles for long faces

Creating volume and shaping around the face with layers will widen the face and bring the attention up to the eyes. You want to avoid slicked down, dead straight styles with no shaping as this will bring the eyes downwards and elongate your face more.

Celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker are known for their long faces however by ensuring that they keep their styles big and curly and not too long, this will ensure that flat hair will not enhance any long faces. Curly or shaped hair are great hairstyles for long faces.

When asking yourself what’s the best hairstyle for face shape, the most important thing of all to remember is to be confident and happy with your look. There is no point in following all the “rules” if you are not comfortable with the results. So stick to your decision and love yourself!

PUBLISHED 28TH APRIL 2014

STEAL HER STYLE- Beyonce hairstyles

We are stealing the style from Beyoncé and sharing it with you ladies! We are clawing through any boundaries and sparing nothing to get YOU the hairstyle secrets of Queen B!

And the winner for best hair ever award goes to….QUEEN B

Beyonce’s hairstyles should have its own spot in the dictionary in our opinion:

Beyonce hairstyles
adverb
The best achievable or imaginable of its kind. The ultimate “strong woman” look, which is envied and replicated among teens and women World Wide.
Used in a sentence: I wish I was Beyoncé with an awesome Beyonce hairstyle.

Beyoncé, like most celebrity icons, changes her hair regularly. Short to long, blonde to black. It is hard for the average girl on the average hairstyle budget to keep up. We say, choose one of your favourites and stick to it!
Whether you go for a classic B style with big golden curls or a Darker vixen look. You know it will be fab because, well, Beyoncé did it!

Beyonce hair colour:

Beyonce with Platinum blonde hair
Beyonce’s hairstyles, including her hair colours, are ever changing. Although she usually comes back to her signature shade, she has ventured from Platinum to black and everything in between.
While we think the trendy platinum shade looks pretty and almost a little quirky, you can almost see the damage it has caused taking her hair this light. We are glad this colour didn’t hang around too long and Bey still has hair!

Beyonce rocking platinum blonde locks

Beyoncé with blonde hair
Taking it just a couple of shades darker does wonders for Beyoncé’s hair. It brings depth and variation while giving her skin an incredible glow. Don’t be afraid of warm shades, it can be more complimenting than you think! Queen B is known for her classic big, golden curls. Framing her face gorgeously and the warm blonde colour complimenting her skin tone to a T.
Beyoncé is sure to keep her blonde shade warm to avoid any harsh contrasts and to keep her naturally dark hair as healthy as possible while bleaching.

Beyonce hairstyles, her signature colour

Beyonce with her signature colour

Beyoncé with brown hair

Here is Bey with a rich chocolatey brown hair colour. Great for a warm winter look or to give her hair a well-earned break from bleach! This chocolate brown hair colour is still very complimenting and natural looking on her.

B with natural rich brown hair

Beyoncé with Dark hair
Dark brown is not a familiar shade for us to see on Beyoncé. It’s a deep, cool shade of dark brown and we have to say, she looks pretty smokin’ with this different look.
She was sure to keep in one or two light flicks of colour in there to add a little depth.

Beyonce styling super dark locks

Beyonce hairstyles:

Big signature waves

Classic B hairdo

Long and sleek straight hair

sleek straight hair

Super curled

Looking fierce with wild hair

Steal Beyonce hairstyles and looks and guarantee yourself an amazing new do! Beyoncé likes to keep mostly natural and classic colours and styles so they are looks everyone can try at some stage!
Visit www.zalacliphairextensions.com.au to get yourself some big hair and add some extra length and volume with ZALA clip in hair extensions!

PUBLISHED 7TH APRIL 2014

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