The double waterfall braid <3 We LIVE for braids like this at ZALA! Which is why we take you through the how-to’s of the double waterfall braid! Read on to get the super whimsical style.

 Double Waterfall Braid

1. First things first, get out your ZALA’s! This look isn’t complete without a set of premium quality ZALA clip in hair extensions. Start by removing them from the Protect Me Bag. The Protect Me Bag is the best way to store your ZALA’s to keep them soft, silky and tangle free! This little accessory is super important for protecting against factors such as dust and humidity whilst also prolonging the lifespan on your set! 
2. Apply your clip ins to create the perfect base to the look. We are using a Quadweft 265gr 20 inch 9 piece set in Ice Queen Platinum Blonde #60! Our QUADLUX sets are super thick & ideal to achieve serious braid goals. Brush through your natural hair & ZALA’s to ensure a smooth finish.
3. To begin your braid, start on one side and split your hair into three small sections. Cross both outer sections over the middle, like you would your regular braid. 
4. This is the part where it can get a little tricky! Next, cross the top section over the middle. Before crossing the back section over the middle, include some extra hair like you would a french braid. Then, leave the top part and take a new section of hair next to it to cross over the middle. This creates the waterfall effect.
5. Continue the braid until you reach the other side of your hair, working in a slight diagonal line. When you reach the other side, clip this aside and start your second waterfall braid by repeating steps 3 and 4. 
6. Finish the look by braiding the rest of your hair to the side. When you reach the other side of your hair, combine your two waterfall braids & continue a regular braid till the ends of your locks. 
7. Secure into place with a clear elastic or in a colour similar to your hair. To ensure the look is seamless, it can help to pull out sections if you need to cover any clips/wefts showing. 

We are getting some serious Khaleesi vibes with this look! Show us how you rock your ZALA’s in this super cool waterfall braid style using the hashtag #ZALAHAIREXTENSIONS. If you want to up your braid game, be sure to check out our QUADLUX range. We offer a free colour match service to help you choose your perfect ZALA shade <3

Like makeup, changing your hair colour with the seasons is an unwritten rule. What better excuse is there to switch up your locks. Here are the hues we are loving for this season at ZALA Hair! These Winter hair colours paired with a dreamy set of ZALA Hair Extensions are sure to give you some serious hair inspo!

Winter Hair Colours

Rich Mocha

Stunning Winter locks created with ZALA Rich Mocha #4 Clip In Hair Extensions

When the weather gets cooler, there’s nothing that will brighten up your complexion more than a warm, brunette shade. Embrace the darker side or update your current brunette locks to a gorgeous mocha hue. Get dreamier, longer & thicker mocha locks this Winter with ZALA Hair Extensions. Our Rich Mocha #4 clip in & tape hair extensions are perfect for those who want to delve into these warm hues <3

Icy Cool

This ZALA babe rocks her icy-cool Ice Queen Platinum Blonde #60 set! (on the right)

Want to go for a super edgy shade this season? Platinum locks are for you. Platinum hair is definitely not for the faint hearted, but is oh-so striking and always gives us hair envy at ZALA! We love platinum hues during Winter as they perfectly compliment paler skin tones. Complete your icy Winter locks with a set of ZALA’s Ice Queen Platinum Blonde #60 Hair Extensions. Our #60 has brilliant ashy tones for the perfect Winter tresses.

Bold & Burgundy

On the left, this gorgeous customer wears a set of our Burgundy Red #99J Clip In Hair Extensions!

Burgundy red hair! We couldn’t think of a more appropriate shade for this season. With crisp, Warm hues, burgundy red hair is timeless! We always lust over rich red tones at this time of year. If you’re looking to spice up your locks this Winter, our Burgundy Red #99J Clip In Hair Extensions are the perfect shade! This colour is the perfect deep, red wine red.

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False eyelashes are a makeup game changer! But, with so many different styles, it can be difficult to pick the right pair. We’ve taken out the guesswork and put together our guide on how to choose the perfect false lashes for your eye shape. Read on to determine your unique eye shape and what lash will flatter you the most.

How to Choose the Perfect False Lashes for your Eye Shape

This beauty wearing her ZALA Lash Romance Wingwoman Lashes <3

Almond Eyes

This eye shape resembles an almond, as the name suggests! Being symmetrical, longer than the height and slightly upturned. If this sounds like you, you’re lucky to have the most universal eye shape! Almond eyes suit pretty much all varieties of lengths and styles. Take advantage of your eye shape and play around with different lengths, thickness and shape. Our favourite lashes for the almond eye shape would definitely be THE FAIRYTALE LASH.

ZALA Lash Romance – Fairytale Lash

Round Eyes

Unlike the almond eye shape, the characteristic of a round eyes is almost equal height and width. Although the round eye shape is perfect for doll-eyed look, if you prefer to achieve a more sultry look go for a lash that will elongate the eye. False lashes that are longer at the outer corner are perfect for this! We especially love the WINGWOMAN LASH for those wanted to create a more cat-eye shape!

Hooded Eyes

Hooded eyes are those in which the skin ‘droops’ over the crease of the eye. This makes the mobile lid appear small and is often occurs with age, or genetics. To open up the eye, opt for a lash of medium length and slightly tapered. The BONDI LASH is perfect for hooded lids to frame this eyeshape and create an instant enlarging effect.

ZALA Lash Romance – Bondi Lash

Monolid

Do you have a prominent brow bone with very little to no crease of the eyelid? This is called a monolid and is most commonly present with Asian genetics. The monolid creates a very soft and youthful looking eye. Surprisingly, monolids work well with lots of styles! However, if you want to create the illusion of a crease, short to medium lashes with a criss cross effect are perfect.

ZALA Lash Romance – Wingwoman Lash

Close Set Eyes

Close set eyes are those that are less than one eye-ball width apart. To expand close set eyes, lashes that are winged or tapered are ideal, like the AMICI LASH. By adding the most length to the outer part of the eye, it will create the illusion of wider-set eyes. Half lashes will also be your perfect lash match if you have close set eyes! These are lashes that are half the length of your typical lash band. You can always customise your favourite style of lashes by cutting to create your own half lashes!

ZALA Lash Romance – Amici Lash

Wide Set Eyes

As you might of guessed, wide set eyes are MORE than one eyeballs width apart. Wide set eyes are very striking, however it is important to prevent over-exaggerating this eyeshape. For you wide set eye shapes, go for fluffy lashes that are the longest in the centre like the FEARLESS LASH. This will drawn attention to the centre of your eye and create the illusion of closer set eyes.

ZALA Lash Romance – Fearless Lash

Small Eyes

Distinguished by being smaller than all other facial features, smaller eye shapes have to be careful of not overpowering the area. To do so, small to medium length lashes are ideal like our VALENTINES LASH. False eyelashes with a tapered or winged shape are perfect for creating a big eyed look. It’s important to avoid very heavy, thick lashes as this can make the eye area appear smaller.

ZALA Lash Romance – Valentines Lash

Large Eyes

Lastly, big eyes! Like the almond eye shape, large eyes suite a variety of styles. Again, you’re lucky to have a very versatile eye shape. Given the larger area, big eyes can flaunt super bold, thick lashes! When wanting to choose the perfect false lashes for your eye shape, winged styles will look super pretty. But at ZALA, we love the BAD BLOOD LASH lashes on large eyed beauties for an ultra striking look!

ZALA Lash Romance – Bad Blood Lash

We hope this guide helps you find your perfect pair of lashes and make the most of your eyes!  For a full range of 100% Mink and 100% Human Hair Lashes, shop the ZALA Lash Romance Range HERE. Premium quality lashes to suit every occasion! 

PUBLISHED 29TH MARCH 2016

There’s nothing worse than curling your locks to find they’ve all dropped after an hour! If you find your hair just won’t hold a curl, don’t stress! We’ve put together the ultimate guide on how to make curls last longer.

How to make curls last longer – Prep your hair!

You’ve got to start with hair that’s perfect for curling! Prepping is a must for long lasting curls. Start with day or two old hair for the best results! A curl will hold better on hair with some natural oils, rather than squeaky clean tresses. This is usually the rule with most hairstyles, as freshly washed locks are often too slippery to hold a style. Choosing to curl 1-2 day old hair will means your locks are more ‘mouldable’ and therefore the perfect texture for styling.

How to make curls last longer – Use curl enhancing products!

You can’t expect your hair to curl on command without a little help from style enhancing products! The essential products for long lasting curls are lightweight styling creams, heat protectant and hairsprays. These products contain key ingredients to help hold a style as long as possible! Always be sure to spritz your hair with heat protectant prior to styling, and spraying a light mist of hairspray post-curling!

How to make curls last longer – Choose quality styling tools!

Choosing the right tools is key for long lasting curls! Once the hair is prepped with the correct products, it’s also important to tailor your styling tools. This means selecting a high quality curling wand, and the ideal barrel size. For curls that hold, we love the ZALA Cosmo Curling Wand Spiral & 25mm Wands! It’s best to opt for a smaller size barrel as this will create a tighter curl and hold the shape for as long as possible.

How to make curls last longer – Let them cool!

Last but certainly not least, let your curls set in a curled position! This is our favourite tip when we’re asked how to make curls last longer! After wrapping the hair around the wand and holding for 5 seconds, remove the wand & keep the hair in a curled shape. Then, clip the hair in place close to the roots of your hair and allow to cool completely. This is similar to the pin curling technique! By letting the hair cool before releasing, it will ‘set’ in that position and make your curls last much longer!

These tips on how to make curls last longer will be sure to give you the curls of your dreams! What are your favourite curling tips & techniques for curls that last all day and all night long? Let us know! Don’t forget to check out the 5 in 1 Cosmo Curling Wand HERE.

Regrowth. The pesky reality of dyed hair! If you’re in between visits to the hair dressers, don’t stress! These tips on how to hide regrowth will bide you some time and get you through your unfortunate hair predicament!

How to Hide Regrowth – Switch up your parting!

Your hair’s part plays a big role in covering up regrowth. Try parting your hair in a zig-zag fashion, or even a deep side part. By breaking up the lines of your regular part, it will help to distract from any root regrowth! Switching your parting also helps to add a little extra lift to the root of the hair. Added volume and height is ideal when hiding regrowth!

How to Hide Regrowth – Keep it clean!

One of the main factors that accentuates regrowth is greasy roots. Excess oil makes your tresses appear much darker and flatter, which in turn creates the look of more obvious roots. Oh no! Make sure your locks are nice and clean if you’re wanting to disguise any regrowth. As a kinder option to your hair, opt for a good dry shampoo! This will not only soak up any excess oils, but also aid in creating the look of a more even colour.

Hide to Hide Regrowth – Up the volume!

Volume is essential for downplaying roots! Much like our previous tips, flatter hair results in more obvious regrowth. So, to combat this, opt for volume boosting products and hairstyles! Once your tresses are freshly washed, add in volumizing products to the roots of your hair. Then, for added body, flip your hair and blow dry upside down! This little trick adds tonnes of volume at the roots <3 To hide any mismatched colour, we love styling our hair in big waves using the ZALA Cosmo Curling Wand 32 mm barrel!

How to Hide Regrowth – Coverups!

Last but not least, do it yourself coverups using makeup! Yup, that’s right! Your everyday makeup products will come in handy for this hair dilemma! We absolutely love this genius tip for concealing regrowth. Use a powder in the colour that suits your locks and brush over your roots! For blondes, a translucent or light coloured powder is perfect! Or for brunettes and red heads, a touch of bronzer or dark matte eyeshadows. And if you’re feeling really lazy, just throw on some accessories like a cute hat!

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