We always love some gorgeous tousled waves at ZALA! They’re easy, super effortless and make the perfect textured style. So, we’ve served you up our guide on how to get tousled waves using the ZALA Cosmo Curling Wand.

TOUSLED WAVES TUTORIAL

1. Start by brushing through your natural hair & extensions to remove any knots & tangles.
2. For added length and volume, apply your ZALA clip in hair extensions. Clip in’s are perfect for those wanting an instant volume boost, without blow drying and using multiple hair products! Tousled waves also look super gorgeous with long, mermaid locks. We love a 20 or 24 inch set styled with tousled waves.
3. Attach the beaded 25mm head to your ZALA Cosmo Wand. The ZALA Cosmo wands has 5 interchangeable wands that each create their own unique curling result. Our fave tool for creating the perfect tousled waves is the beaded attachment. It’s design creates non-uniform curls which achieve this lovely textured look. Remember to always use low to medium temperature settings when styling your extensions.
   

   The ZALA Cosmo Wand 25mm beaded attachment

4. Taking a section about half an inch wide, wrap the hair around the wand and hold for 5-8 seconds. Release the hair and let it cool completely. Continue this method until all hair is curled to tousled perfection.
5. Now it’s time to separate those curls! Use your fingers to carefully run through your hair to give the perfect bed-head texture.
6. Finish with a super light mist of hairspray and give your hair one final tousle with your fingers! And you’re done! It really is that easy to create these gorgeous tousled waves using the ZALA Comso Wand beaded attachment.

 

Do you love the look of tousled waves? Don’t forget to show us your curls created with the ZALA Cosmo Wand using the hashtag #zalacosmowand

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PUBLISHED 11TH JULY 2016

Does your hair seem to be prone to pesky knots & tangles? Never fear! These tips and tricks on how to detangle hair will have you saying hello to smooth, tangle free locks in no time. We’ve also included our expert advice on how to detangle hair extensions, too!

HOW TO DETANGLE HAIR – TIP #1

One of the easiest and least painful ways to detangle matted hair is to do so in the shower! To tackle those knots, apply a super rich conditioner to your locks and leave on for 5-10 minutes. Then, carefully comb through before rinsing. The conditioner will aid your comb to easily glide through the hair and gently detangle. However, we DO NOT recommend detangling your extensions whilst they are wet! The hair is extremely fragile therefore this can lead to excess shedding & breakage.

HOW TO DETANGLE HAIR – TIP #2

Our next tip on detangling hair is technique! Start by detangling at the ends of your hair, working your way up until all knots are gone. To make the whole ordeal a little less painful, It’s also ideal to hold the hair close to the root with once hand, whilst detangling with the order. These techniques along with some patience is definitely key to reduce damage to your locks! So take your time, work in sections from the bottom up!

HOW TO DETANGLE HAIR – TIP #3

When detangling your locks, it’s important to know you’re using the right tool to do so! Although most hair brushes achieve the same objective, some can be more damaging on your tresses. For dry, tangled hair, the ZALA tangle teaser is a serious essential! With soft flexible bristles, this handbag essential carefully remove knots without the damage. And it’s hair extensions safe, too!

HOW TO DETANGLE HAIR – TIP #4

Our last tips aren’t focused on removing knots, but more so preventing them! If you often wake up with a serious case of bed head, braid your hair before bed to wake up with tangle free tresses! And to keep those knots under control, make sure you’re brushing through your locks & your ZALA’s 2-3 times a day.

What are you detangling tips that you swear by?

PUBLISHED 6TH JULY 2016

Curls are our fav go-to style at ZALA! Not to mention the most flawless way to wear extensions! So, we’ve served up a full tutorial on how to curl clip in hair extensions along with some tips and tricks for the most long lasting curl. Read on to see the best way to curl your ZALA’s!

How to Curl Clip In Hair Extensions

1. Plug in your curling wand and set it to a low to medium heat. Our favourite tools for achieving perfect curls is the ZALA Cosmo Wand.
2. Whilst the wand is heating up, brush through your set with a loop brush or ZALA tangle teaser to ensure there are no pesky knots & tangles.
3. Take your first piece and prepare it for styling! The best way to keep your wefts in place whilst styling is the ZALA Protect Me Bag hanger. This little device can either hang or hook onto any surface and keep your extensions in place when styling! Not only does it make curling extensions super easy, it also helps to avoid any nasty burns by keeping each piece secure.
4. Next, spritz with heat protectant and take an inch wide section to wrap around the wand. To demonstrate, we’re using the 25mm wand attachment which creates the perfect, every day curl.
5. Hold for 5-8 seconds before releasing the hair and sliding the wand out from the curl.
6. Now, to set your curls to last all day & night, this next steps important! Spray with a light mist of hairspray and secure the hair in its curled position with a bobby pin. This lets the hair cool and set in this position for super long lasting style!
7. Leave the set to cool for at least half an hour, but overnight is ideal for best staying results! If you’re curling your ZALA’s the night before an event, you can safely store them away in the Protect Me Bag.
8. Once you’ve allowed some time to cool, unclip the hair and apply your set as usual! You can either style your natural hair before or after applying your extensions.
9. After applying all pieces, brush through carefully and finish with one last light spritz of hairspray!

And there you have it! Our full guide on how to curl clip in hair extensions and get the most long lasting curls! Don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel (ZALA Hair Extensions) for even more hair how-to’s and extension tutorials.

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PUBLISHED 1ST JULY 2016

Tight, bouncy curls are the perfect way to vamp up your look! Not only are they super striking, they’re really easy to achieve. This tutorial on how to get tight bouncy curls is the first of our series featuring all ZALA Cosmo Wand attachments and the unique look that each create. So, if you’re wanting to see the ZALA Cosmo Wand in action and how to achieve these amazing tight bouncy curls, keep reading!

How to Get Tight Bouncy Curls – ft. ZALA Cosmo Wand

1. Start by brushing through your hair to get rid of any knots and tangles. Before curling, be sure to use a heat protectant to avoid any damage to your tresses!
2. Apply your ZALA Clip In Hair Extensions for extra length and volume. This style works best on shorter styles but looks beautiful paired with a premium set of ZALA’s.
3. Attach the 9-18mm head to the Cosmo Wand prior to heating up the wand. This attachment is thin tapered which means its perfect for achieving tight bouncy curls. Keep in mind when curling extensions it’s best to use a low to medium heat setting! Luckily the ZALA Cosmo Wand offers adjustable temperature settings to cater for any styling circumstance. 
   

   ZALA Cosmo Wand 9-18mm attachment

4. Taking small sections, wrap the hair around the wand and hold for 5-10 seconds.
5. For extra hold and bounce, pin each section whilst it’s curled and leave to cool in this position. Use a light mist of hairspray to reinforce the style!
6. Once all hair is styled, brush through to loosen and separate the curl. For added texture, use a texturising spray and scrunch the curls with your fingers. To finish, take one last spritz of hairspray and you’re done.

Want to see the ZALA Cosmo Wand in action? The beautiful Amelia Webb shows you exactly how simple it is to get the look, using her ZALA Cosmo Wand 9-18mm attachment! We are IN LOVE with the results.

What do you think of the look? Don’t forget to show us your results using the Cosmo Wand using the hashtags #zalahairextensions & #zalacosmowand.

PUBLISHED 29TH JUNE 2016

All the trends from the 90’s have made a huge comeback! They’re fun, cute & super easy. So, who could complain?! Read on for these easy, blast from the past 90’s hairstyles that make the perfect party or festival look.

90’S HAIRSTYLES

DOUBLE BUNS

Double buns everywhere at the moment! So we thought we’d kick of these 90’s hairstyles with these two cute ‘space buns’. To get the look, use a tail comb to get a clean middle part. Then, pull up each side of your hair into cute mini buns. This is exactly the same as you would your normal high bun, so twist, wrap around & secure with an elastic. Pin back any loose bits of hair and you’re done! For extra points, add some glitter to your part following our glitter roots tutorial. And ta-da! You’re festival ready with these 90’s buns.

 

MESSY PONYTAIL/HALF UP DO

Our next fav 90’s style is the messy pony or half up do, featuring the scrunchie! Yep, do you remember those? This sums up 90’s hairstyles pretty well! To get the look, add some tousled curls into your hair using the ZALA Cosmo Wand. We love achieving lots of texture but switching between barrels! Remember, don’t be too neat as the messier the better! Flip your head upside down and tie up into a high pony with an elastic. Loosen and pull bits for some added texture and finish with a scrunchie! Simple as that, and oh so 90’s.

CRIMPED HAIR

Last but not least, crimped hair! Yep! This trend has made a comeback and has even been spotted on the runway! But, don’t cringe at the thought of fully crimped hair. This look has been brought back in a more subtle, chic way. To get the look, crimp small sections of your locks. As most of us probably don’t have a crimping iron anymore, whip out your straight and create a similar effect by rotating the iron back and forth in a zig zag motion. We love the texture this gives & think it’s absolutely perfect for any 90’s themed parties.

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PUBLISHED 24TH JUNE 2016