Like all kinds of trends out there, hair trends also tend to come and go. Sometimes trends cycle back and return, while other times, we see them once and never hear about them again.
However, there are some special hair trends that are so timeless, they simply don’t disappear, no matter how long it’s been. In today’s article, we’re featuring 5 hairstyles that will never go out of style.
Natural curls
Natural curls will always be in, in a way that no other hairstyle can be. They’re extremely versatile and fun, full of potential. Long or short, loose or tight, curls can instantly spice up any outfit. If you want to give yourself a fresh look but you’re not sure what exactly you’re aiming for, well, natural curls can probably do the trick.
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Shaggy Hair
You may not be a personal fan of this hairstyle, but you have to admit, it’s a total classic. It was trendy about 30 years ago and to this day, a lot of people still don it in their everyday look. Its timelessness is mainly due to the fact that it’s so easy to match to practically anyone. Regardless of your face shape, there’s a good chance that this hairstyle will fit your features. It’s very low-maintenance as well, which is something we all want and need in this ever-busy world.
Layered hair has always been ‘in’ though this specific style has often been referred to as “The Rachel” – an allusion to Jennifer Aniston’s character, Rachel Green, in the longtime hit series Friends. Her character popularized the layered look, which is basically the universal trick to having volumized and defined locks. They can easily transform any boring hair into something fab, and that’s saying something alright.
Bangs are quintessential “new look” for anyone who wants to freshen up their styles without completely changing their hair. Truly, it’s a quick and easy way to get a fresh new look completely. Of all the styles though, we gotta say that blunt bangs are some of our favorites. They’re typically easy to pull off, though you may have to give it some time in your morning routine to make sure that it’s properly placed for the rest of the day.
If you want something that’s simple and yet elegant at the same time, go for side-swept bangs. Like all bangs, they’re an easy way to refresh your image without actually changing much about your hair. They’re also a great way to highlight your cheekbones and add a little more ‘oomph’ into your appearance. Indeed, side-swept bangs will never go out of style. Just look at Reese Witherspoon who has donned them for years!
Have you been constantly switching the brand of your hair products because it seems like the previous one just made your hair more damaged? Are you one of those people who impulsively buys a shampoo and then usually regrets the decision because it didn’t deliver its promise of shiny, sleek locks?
It’s difficult to know which products are right for your hair, especially when you don’t even know what hair type you have. Just like skin, hair has different types, too. And surprisingly, straight, curly, and wavy are not the only types out there.
But, how will you know what hair type you have? We listed down below a few factors that will help you in identifying your hair type, and the good thing is, you can test these out yourself!
Hair Diameter
One of the easiest factors you can test out right now is your hair’s diameter. Hair diameter is the width of each individual strand. This test does not take in account the amount of hair you have on your head.
To start the test, simply take one strand of hair, feel it with your fingers, and then lay it flat on a table. If you can barely feel your hair strand with your fingertips and if you can barely see it on the table, then you have thin hair. If you can slightly feel and see the strand, you have medium hair. Lastly, you have thick hair if you can definitely feel the hair and if it’s visible on the table. Simple, isn’t it?
Hair Density
If hair diameter determines the width of an individual strand of hair, hair density is the amount of individual strands you have on your scalp. You can test this out but simply using a mirror!
To do this, take your hair’s front section and put it to the side. If you can see parts of your scalp through the section, then you have thin hair. If you can see your parts of the scalp but still have a good amount of hair, you have medium hair. And if you barely see your scalp at all, you have thick hair.
Hair Structure
Hair structure is one factor that looks at the thickness of hair, which determines how well it will react to different hairstyles, products, and even heat. Just like the earlier factors, your hair’s structure can fall into these categories: fine, medium and thick.
For this test, you will be using a single sewing thread. Take a strand of sewing thread preferably the same color as your hair and lay it flat on a table. Then, take a strand of your hair and put it beside the thread. If your hair is thinner than the sewing thread, then you have thin hair. If it looks thicker than the thread, then you have thick hair. If it’s anywhere in between, you have medium hair.
Hair Porosity
We’ve all heard about needing moisture for hair to make them softer and silkier, but did you know that not all types’ hair can absorb moisture properly?
Hair porosity looks at the hair’s ability to absorb moisture. Higher porosity means your hair can absorb moisture while lower porosity means that your hair does not absorb moisture easily. Knowing your hair’s porosity will help you in buying the right products. No more impulsive buying, okay?
To know your hair’s porosity, just take a single strand and put it in a bowl of water. If your see that your hair has sunk to the bottom, this means that your hair has high porosity. If it floats just below the bottom of the bowl, this means your hair has normal porosity. If it floats at the top, then your hair has low porosity, which means it cannot absorb moisture easily.
Hair greasiness
Countless magazine articles have told us that you should not wash your hair every day to avoid frizz. But what about those with oily scalps? Should they follow this tip, too?
Hair greasiness is a factor that looks at the oiliness, or lack of it, of your hair. Not only does it help you in identifying your hair type, it also helps you to know how many times you should wash your hair in a week. The oilier the hair, the more showers you need to take.
You can know if you have an oily scalp or not simply by using a tissue paper! To do this, wash your hair thoroughly and let it air dry. Take your piece of tissue paper, do a patch test on the top of your scalp, and then inspect the amount of oil it accumulated. You have oily hair if there is a greasy patch on the tissue. If there’s slight greasiness, then you have normal hair. If there is close to none, you have dry hair. If some parts of your hair are not but oily but some are, then you are dealing with something that’s called combination hair.
Hair elasticity
Hair elasticity is a factor that looks at the strength of your hair. The stronger the hair, the healthier it is.
To know your hair’s elasticity, simply take a piece of wet hair and then stretch it. If it can significantly stretch returning to its normal state, then your hair is highly elastic. If it stretches a bit but breaks after a while, your hair has medium elasticity. Lastly, if your hair breaks right away, then your hair has low elasticity. This means that your hair needs additional treatment to bring it back to a healthier state.
Curl Pattern
1 No curl pattern
2a Straight at the stop but slowly curls at the bottom, easy to straighten
2b The curls have more volume than type 2A, follows a well-defined S shape starting at the middle of the strand
2c The curls are more noticeable compared to 2A and 2B; follows a well-defined S shape
3a The curls are shiny, big, and loose
3b The curls are springy, voluminous and compact but can also get dry
.3c The curls differ in circumference, sometimes ranging up to the circumference of a pencil.
4a The curls are coiled into an S shape
4b The curls have sharp angles resulting into a slight Z shape
4c This curl pattern makes the hair look fluffy but it also has the most shrinkage. It is similar to 4b but due to the very tight zig zag pattern, the pattern is not noticeable.
We’re hoping that this guide of hair factors will help you in identifying your hair type. No more unnecessary spending on products you don’t actually need!
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s safe to say that for most people, things haven’t been going quite as planned. A lot of people have been forgoing many things, including overseas travel, hangouts with friends, and even trips to their favorite salon.
If you’d like to try your hand at styling your own hair, you’re very much free to do so. In fact, a new hairstyle or hair color could even be good for your emotional and mental health during these uncertain times.
To help you out, here are some of the best hair colors for midyear 2020, featuring some of the best photos from ZALA hair extensions users on Instagram!
1. Honey Blonde Hair
Honey blonde is a color that’s perfect for pretty much anyone. It looks great on any skin tone, it can be worn in any season, and it’s absolutely easy to maintain. We love how it’s been rising in popularity this 2020! Just take a look at Arika below who’s donning 24″ ZALA Tape-Ins in Honey Blonde!
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2. Caramel Mocha
If you’re a brunette who wants to add some brightness to your hair without necessarily going blonde, you should definitely try out the color caramel mocha. This shade is usually gotten by using a combination of foil and balayage. You can also get ZALA Clip-in Hair Extensions in Caramel!
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3. Orchard Red
Red has also been getting increasingly popular this 2020, especially darker shades like orchard red. This shade looks like a cross between red and brown and it looks very spectacular but not too overbearing. Think Zendaya’s rich locks.
While we don’t have orchard red here at ZALA, you can also try our 20″ Clip-in Hair Extensions in Burgundy, which is less brown but is still a wonderful dark shade of red.
One of the best midyear hair colors of 2020 is chocolate brown, a deep and rich shade that’s perfect for those with a warmer or neutral skin tone. To make this color look much better and fuller, you can also add in highlights and full-body waves. Need more volume? Take a look at our ZALA Clip-in Hair Extensions in Dark Choc Brown!
Believe it or not, one of the best hair colors for midyear 2020 is as effortless as effortless can get. Just let your roots grow out and you’re done! Maybe it has something to do with the fact that everyone’s too preoccupied with the current health crisis to care much about their roots, but isn’t it amazing how people can turn a supposed weakness into a strength?
It’s no surprise that classic blue made it to this list, considering that it’s the Pantone color of 2020. The only issue with this hair color is that it’s fairly hard to maintain and that it requires a lot of bleaching, especially if you’re coming from a dark color like dark brown or black.
Ah, June. For almost every woman who’s getting married or who has ever gotten married, a wedding is one of the biggest and most important days of their life. What better way to show that than through an amazing hairstyle?
Indeed, no wedding day image is complete without the perfect bridal hairstyle. In today’s article, we’ve listed down some of the best June bride looks this 2020!
Braided half-updo
Crowning braids already existed way before Daenerys Targaryen ever donned them on Game of Thrones, but we can’t deny the influence that the Mother of Dragons had on this classical June bride look.
We especially love this braided half-updo variation. It manages to capture the whimsical fantasy of a wedding day, don’t you think?
Soft, textured updos are some of the most common June bride looks you’ll see, not just in 2020, but also in general. Simply put, this is a classic tried and tested hairstyle that is pretty simple to recreate but very elegant when pulled off properly.
If you want to make it even more romantic, it wouldn’t hurt to add more braids on volume in the form of additional hair extensions.
Who says you can’t have sleek and straight hair on your wedding day? Although it’s certainly not the traditional choice for a wedding day, we’ve seen this 2020 from prominent models like Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner that sleek and straight can make a nice impact too. It’s modern, it’s effortless, and it’s more laid back than any other hairstyle out there.
That said, you have to keep in mind that in order to pull this style off properly, your hair must be in perfect condition first. Flyaways, breakages, and split ends are definitely a no-no!
If your hair is already short, to begin with, you have two options for achieving the best June bride looks for you. One, you either use hair extensions to add some length, or you rock what you already have. Though it may seem like ther\e isn’t much that can be done with short hair, actually, when styled well, they can completely add a new flair to your bridal ensemble.
For instance, you can do a short and curly hairstyle for a daring yet still classical look. Make sure to use a good hairspray to keep your curls on for the entire duration of the event.
You’re probably not going to need hair extensions with this hairstyle, but we do recommend that you use ZALA’s 4-in-1 Cosmo Curling Wand for your curling needs!
Low ponytails
High ponytails are for those days that you want to exude confidence and energy, but low ponytails? Honestly, there’s something so feminine and soft about them that we simply can’t keep them off our list of best June bride looks this 2020.
If you want more volume for this effortlessly chic hairdo, you can braid some sections of your hair before tying it all back just above your nape. You’ll find that the effect is rather romantic.
We’re now halfway through 2020! Sure, we’ve had a really crazy last few months so far, but you know what this means, right? It’s the time for the newest roundup of our favorite hairstyles right now.
Regardless if you’re just looking for something to spice up your looks or if you’re simply tired of your current one, these new hairstyles will definitely give you a fresh new take on life.
Natural hair
What can we say, there’s just something so sexy about natural hair. Maybe it’s got something to do with the fact that most people haven’t been able to visit the salon recently, but hey, we’re happy that natural hair is getting a lot of love these days. Rather than the super made-up, super styled hair that we were used to seeing before the pandemic, some experts are saying we may start seeing natural hairdos a lot more soon.
Natural hairstyles aren’t just back, old-school kinky curls are back too. And to top it all off, curly bangs are also looking very hot right now. Curl specialist Lauren Moser, who also owns the salon Hair Lab Detroit, says that the first step to achieving curls that are perfect for your face is to simply work with your natural texture. For instance, if your hair has naturally tight S-curls, have your stylist do internal layers to give you the appearance of weightlessness and texture. If you have coily and kinky hair, you don’t need this anymore since your hair already has the necessary volume to make the style work.
Long hairstyles simply aren’t very 2020, at least according to Harry Josh, a celebrity hairstylist who has already styled the likes of Hilary Swank, Miranda Kerr, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Josh notes that the short hair trend will probably stay for the duration of the year, as even famous models Karlie Kloss and Kaia Germer are already donning super chic short hairstyles.
Once again, 2020 sees the revival of the short hairdos of the late 1990s, such as this 1990s-inspired chop. Although most people view short hair as rather high-maintenance, hairstylist and salon owner Dani Everson says that it doesn’t always have to be this way. As a matter of fact, 90s hairstyles tend to be very low-maintenance, since this was back in the era where people didn’t overuse styling products and tools yet. Everson has another helpful tip: if you want to make it the most low-maintenance hairstyle as possible, ask your hairstylist to simply “enhance” your natural texture.
Hilary Duff’s bangs are certainly giving us the 70s vibe, and in a very feel-good way. Nikki Lee, the co-founder of Nine Zero One salon, is the one to thank for this amazing throwback look. She explains that instead of doing full bangs, they instead decided to do ‘curtain bangs’ that “sweep to both sides” of the face. The result looks very similar to the fringe bangs that were popular a few decades ago. We’d definitely love it if it could make a full comeback this 2020. But be warned, according to stylists, this hairdo isn’t very easy to maintain!
Jennifer Aniston’s character in the classic sitcom Friends, Rachel Green, remains to be a very iconic character to this day. For good reason too. Her hairstyles may have switched more than a dozen times during the series’ 10-year-run, but each one was very memorable. We simply can’t help but add her styles to our list of favorite hairstyles right now. Adel Chabbi, hairstylist and owner of Adel Atelier, believes that it’s time for Rachel’s timeless styles to go back to life this spring 2020.
Did you like this list? Hopefully, we gave you some nice ideas for your next hairstyle. For more hairstyle ideas, don’t forget to check out our ZALA blog!
