For gals with short hair, clip in hair extensions are the perfect way to cheat your way to long locks. However, it can seem impossible to achieve the seamless blend when it comes to short, blunt natural hair. Well, fear not! We’ve put together our top tips on how to blend clip in hair extensions with short hair to make them look all your own!

 

HOW TO BLEND CLIP IN HAIR EXTENSIONS WITH SHORT HAIR

CHOOSING THE PERFECT SET

The first step is to make sure you pick the perfect shade, length and set for your hair. Choosing a shade that matches your natural hair is a given when blending hair extensions with any length of hair, however it’s particularly important for you shorter haired gals.

ZALA Hair Extensions have a free colour matching service that is super quick and easy. Send in a few shots of your hair in natural lighting and the ZALA experts will colour match you to your most ideal shade.

Once you’re confident with your colour, it’s time to select your length & set. We can’t stress enough how important it is to opt for a shorter length is when blending extensions with short natural hair! Unfortunately, it won’t be so easy to achieve a seamless blend with a 24 inch set. Luckily, ZALA Hair Extensions offer 14 and 16 inch sets which are perfect for girls with short natural hair!

Balance is key when applying clip in hair extensions to very short hair. Which is why we’d  recommend going for the 9 piece set in most cases. This is so the thickness of your extensions match up with your natural hair to achieve a seamless blend!

APPLICATION

Have you ever applied your clip ins and found those annoying short pieces of hair sticking out? Yep, this is one of the most tell tale signs when it comes to hair extensions. Our favourite tip when we’re asked how to blend clip in hair extensions with short hair is the twist! This technique is twisting and pinning down the short hairs at the nape prior to application. This will make sure those pesky little pieces stay out of sight!

Our next top tip is to ensure you’re applying each piece equal distance apart. This makes the sure the extensions are evenly dispersed throughout your hair for the most seamless blend. It’s also important to ensure all wefts aren’t applied too high or low in the hair.

BLENDING & STYLING

Lastly, blending and styling! This step really pulls everything together and blends any harsh lines. Once all pieces are applied, use a straightener/flat iron to blend your natural hair with the extensions and also smooth over any visible kinks. You can finish here for a sleek style, however we love to add some curls to achieve a super natural look!

Curls are a go to when blending hair extensions with short hair to conceal any obvious lines where your natural hair stops and the extensions start. We added some super glam curls with the ZALA Cosmo Wand to our girl Taylor who is wearing a 16 inch Rich Mocha #4 set. Once completely blended and styled, you’d never know she’s wearing extensions!

 

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PUBLISHED 22ND JUNE 2016

Woken up to a bad hair day? Then look no further! We’ve served up these quick hair fixes that are certain to resolve every hair problem! Read on for our go to tips and tricks to say farewell to the most common hair issues!

QUICK HAIR FIXES: FOR DRY, FRIZZY HAIR

Struggling with dry and frizzy looking hair? A quick fix too really boost the shine & moisture to your locks is hair oils! These work wonders in restoring the hairs condition over time and adding some instant life back into your tresses. They also eliminate fly aways and any frizz, too! Our faves are argon and moroccan oils applied slightly to the lengths of the hair. We love hair oils to instantly transform hair.

QUICK HAIR FIXES: FOR FLAT, LIMP HAIR

If you use numerous products and spend hours trying to add volume to your hair with no success, this quick hair fix is the perfect way to boost your locks. Luckily for those limp hair days, there’s ZALA clip in hair extensions! Clip in hair extensions instantly boost volume and add length. The best part, they are super easy to apply and can transform your hair in minutes! ZALA Hair Extensions are also premium 100% human remy hair, which means you can safely style the hair to blend seamlessly and make them look all your own. Finish with some curls using the ZALA Cosmo Curling Wand and your bad hair day will be long gone!

QUICK HAIR FIXES: FOR REGROWTH

In between visits to the salon? There are many quick fixes to hide root regrowth! We’ve done a full post HERE of plenty of ways you can conceal those roots. But our favourite quick tip is to switch up your parting. Switching your part will add some lift to the hair and break up the lines of your regular part, both helping to distract from grown out colour!

QUICK HAIR FIXES: FOR OILY HAIR

Last but not least, a quick fix for oily hair. Is your hair is a little due past a wash and feeling not so fresh? Don’t stress! We’ve all been there! Our go to fix for oily hair is dry shampoo. This miracle product will freshen up your locks by soaking up excess oil in just a quick few spritz. Simply lift your hair and spray underneath at the roots and then gently rub in. Not only does dry shampoo revive dirty hair, it’ll also serve as a great way of adding some volume to your locks!

And if you’re hair is a little too oily to be saved by some dry shampoo, gather your hair back into a high pony or some dutch braids. These styles typically work better with dirty hair as the oils in your hair adds for extra grip & hold!

We hope these quick hair fixes save any bad hair day! Don’t forgot to show us your hair transformations wearing your ZALA’s with #zalahairextensions

PUBLISHED 17TH JUNE 2016

Love styling your hair in a high bun but also love wearing your clip ins for extra thickness? We’ve got you covered! Read on for two techniques on how to high bun with clip in hair extensions.

Nothing’s more chic & sophisticated than a top knot bun! Whether its cute and messy or sleek and sophisticated. We know the struggle of wearing clip in hair extensions whilst creating an up-do, but with these simple tips & tricks, you’ll be able to

How to High Bun with Clip In Hair Extensions – Technique #1

The first method can be applied to all up-dos when styling your clip in hair extensions! Ever wondered how our gorgeous customers create a boxer braid style using their ZALA’s? Here’s how!

Your extensions can be clipped in upside down or vertically! Yep, it’s that simple. This little trick helps  to conceal the wefts and clips in any updo. For a messy high bun:

1. Section your hair as you would when applying your clip ins, however clip your first piece up high and in position where you want your bun to sit. 
   
2. For the high bun style, it’s important all pieces are clipped close together & in the correct position. This will make sure all wefts are hidden and your clip ins are undetectable!
3. Once all pieces are clipped in, brush through any tangles and pull all your hair back into a high pony.
4. Next, take your ponytail, twist and wrap around to create a big messy bun.
5. Secure into place with bobby pins and you’re done!

How to High Bun with Clip In Hair Extensions – Technique #2

The second technique we love to use to achieve a sleek top knot bun is the bun doughnut technique! This trick is super simple and easy.

1. Take a 3 or 5 clip piece from your set of ZALA clip ins.
2. Hook the clips halfway down the side of your doughnut bun and pull all the hair through the middle. To make this easy, twist the hair together and thread through!
3. Once all hair is in the middle, spread the hair around until it completely covers the bun doughnut.
4. Pin the ends of the hair in place with bobby pins so that it all stays neatly in place.
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 with another piece if there are any sparse areas!
6. Once your extension bun is ready to go, tie your natural hair back into a high pony and feed the bun over until it reaches the base of the pony.
7. Like you did with the extensions, spread your natural hair over the bun & pin into place.

There you have it! Exactly how to achieve both a sleek and messy, thick high bun using hair extensions. Don’t forget to show us your looks featuring your ZALA’s with the hashtag #zalahairextensions

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PUBLISHED 15TH JUNE 2016

Say hello to another braided trend! Braided partings! Yup, this is the super cool result when braids combine with your hair part! The style is simple yet statement making. Read on to find out how to achieve braided partings.

BRAIDED PARTINGS

The braided part has been spotted on the likes of Cara Delevingne and Gigi Hadid, for good reason! The look is simple, yet intricate and eye-catching. There are also many different variations on the style! Whether you opt for a classic middle or side part, this braided look is super striking from all angles.

What we love most about the braided partings is that they are surprisingly easy to create! For those of you gals who’ve got the french braid down pat, you’re sorted. If not, we take you through exactly how to achieve braided partings. And as always, practice makes perfect!

 

GET THE LOOK

1. Start by choosing your parting! Use a tail comb to achieve a clean line.
2. Once you’ve got your desired part, create two more partings either side. This will form the section of hair you’ll be braiding.
3. Now, it’s time to create your dutch braid. If you’re not familiar with the technique, it’s similar to your regular braid however you take each section underneath rather than on top. To secure the braid in place, the dutch braid requires pieces from either side added into the section whilst you braid.
4. Repeat this technique until you reach the back of your hair – from here you can continue the braid to the end of the section & secure with an elastic.
5. Finish the look by either leaving your locks straight, adding some curls with the ZALA Cosmo Wand or tying your hair back into a sleek low pony. A braided parting paired with beachy curls is the ultimate hairstyle. Or if you prefer something more chic, have the braid peek through a low bun or ponytail.

What do you think of this new way to part your hair? We are LOVING the trend at ZALA.

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PUBLISHED 10TH JUNE 2016

Don’t have time to style your hair before heading out? These hairstyles for wet hair are quick, easy and will transform your locks to look effortlessly chic. You can style each of these at the beach, after the gym or straight ‘outta the shower.

 

HAIRSTYLES FOR WET HAIR

SLEEK LOW BUN

The first and most simple of these hairstyles for wet hair is the sleek low bun. Take all your hair back into a low pony. For those with thin hair, you can simply twist your locks and wrap around into a bun to secure. For those with thicker hair types, use an elastic to create the low pony then twist and wrap! This style is sharp and will unravel to reveal gorgeous subtle waves once dry!

DUTCH BRAIDS

For those with a little more time on their hands, boxer braids are the perfect wet hair hairstyle to get your locks up and out of your face. And, they look super cool too! This style holds better with damp hair and a little leave in conditioner to smooth down any fly aways. Check out our full boxer braid tutorial HERE.

LOW TWIST PONY

Another super easy style, the low twist pony. This one will take you no more than 2 minutes and looks oh so sleek. Gather your hair into a low ponytail and secure with an elastic. Above the hair tie, split the hair in two to create a gap and wrap your ponytail over and through. This technique creates a chic twist effect which looks just as cool on wet hair.

TWISTED PONYTAIL

Lastly, the twisted ponytail! This ones perfect to get your hair up and completely away from your face. We love the twisted ponytail for a post-workout style! Take your hair up into a hair ponytail snd secure with an elastic. To avoid any comb or brush lines, smooth over your hair with your hand. Next, split the hair into two and twist around each other. Secure the ends with another elastic and you’re good to go! The twisted ponytail will leave your hair with pretty waves minus the frizz!

Which is your favourite? Let us know your go to hairstyles for wet hair!

PUBLISHED 6TH JUNE 2016