Beach weather is finally here! And, as much as we love the beach, it can leave our hair not looking and feeling it’s best. We’ve put together our beach hair care guide for the essential tips to maintain gorgeous and healthy locks <3

BEACH HAIR CARE

TIP #1 – RINSE YOUR HAIR! One of the main causes of dry, damaged feeling hair is salt water. Especially in combination with the summer sun! After swimming, always be sure to rinse your hair with fresh water. This tip is super important for your gals who wear tape hair extensions! Rinsing out salt water will say goodbye to crunchy, dry feeling hair.

TIP #2 – LEAVE IN CONDITIONER! Definitely our favourite beach hair care product is a good leave in conditioner. If you don’t have one on hand, simply dilute your normal conditioner with some water and store in a cute little spray bottle. Keep this summer essential in your beach bag – this baby will come in hand after swimming! Spritz throughout your hair after rinsing to leave the beach with the silkiest locks.

TIP #4 – PROTECT FROM UV RAYS! As much as we love the sun in spring and summer, we can’t dismiss the damage it can do. Much like our skin, the UV rays can be seriously damaging on our hair. Opt for shampoo & conditioners or serums that have UV protectant properties. This will help keep your locks healthy at the beach, so you can lay in the sun for longer without worry!

TIP #5 – COVER UP! Following up from our previous beach hair care tip, provide extra protection with a cute summer hat. Not only is this the perfect summer accessory, it’ll aid in protecting your hair from those harsh summer rays.

TIP #6 – HAIR OILS! Argan/hair oils are a godsend product for the beach months. Along with keeping your locks super shiny, moisturizing hair oils help to nourish your hair after a day at the beach. It’s also the perfect product to fight frizz! Simply smooth over an argon oil over the lengths of your hair for healthy, shiny beach locks.

We hope this tips & tricks for beach hair care help keep your locks looking and feeling amazing. Do you have any beach hair care advice we may have missed? Let us know!

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PUBLISHED 6TH OCTOBER 2015

With Halloween creeping upon us, we thought it would be the perfect time give you a little hairspiration to complete your outfit this year! Whether you like it sweet or spooky, ZALA have got you covered. And of course, ZALA Hair Extensions make all the difference!

HALLOWEEN HAIRSTYLES

CUTE AND SIMPLE CAT EARS

Meow! This super-cute hairstyle is perfect for those of you gals going as cats this year! These little DIY cat ears are adorable.

• Apply a set of ZALA Hair Extensions to lengthen/voluminize those locks! Style as desired.
• Take a flat section from the top of your hair where you want to create your first ear. Back-comb the back side of the section & smooth down the front and side.
• Next, curl from the mid-bottom of the hair and wrap the curl up and fold behind to create the shape of your cat ear. This part can be a little tricky, but just play around till you achieve your desired shape! 
• Secure in place with a few bobby pins and hairspray into place! Pair with an all black outfit & cat-like claws and you’re ready to go.

HALF SKULL, HALF-GLAM WAVES

For those who want to go a little scary this year, but don’t want to completely commit?! This half, half look is perfect. Combining a super fierce half skull makeup look with glam curls.

• Clip in your ZALA Hair Extensions! Our 20″ Quadweft sets would be perfect for this look to achieve maximum volume. 
• Spritz your hair with heat protectant and add voluminous curls throughout!
• Hairspray into place an add some texturizing spray at the roots of your hair to boost volume. And you’re done! Super easy, super glam with a spooky twist. Definitely our FAVOURITE of these halloween hairstyles.

WEDNESDAY/MORTICIA ADDAMS

This final style is super gothic. Inspired by Wednesday & Morticia Addams from the Addams family, this look features long jet black locks paired with a collared black dress. Hair is definitely key for this costume, and our super long 26″ and 30″ sets are ideal!

• Apply a 30″ Jet Black #1B Hair Extensions set to extend your natural hair around your hips! We offer the longest hair extensions available on the market, perfect for these gothic looks. This look definitely focuses around the blackest of black, super long locks.
• Brush through and either style straight or wavy with heaps of volume. Remember, it’s super important to always spray your extensions with heat protectant prior to styling!
• Finish with hairspray and you’re done! It’s really that simple with a little help from ZALA 😉

Will you be trying these halloween hairstyles this year? Let us know which one is your favourite. If you’re in need of long luscious locks to complete your halloween look, head over to shop online today: https://www.zalacliphairextensions.com.au/ Halloween is the perfect temptation to get yourself some ZALA Hair!

PUBLISHED 2ND OCTOBER 2015

Spring races have started! Now that racing season is in full swing, it’s time to get your locks and outfit sorted! We’ve put together the ultimate hair inspiration with these super stunning spring race hairstyles. Finish your look with a fresh set of ZALA Hair Extensions for the perfect hairstyle for the spring races!

Spring Race Hairstyles

STRAIGHT AND SLEEK

Simple and sophisticated. This look the perfect sleek spring race hairstyles. Apply your ZALA Hair to get your hair looking super luscious. Then, part your hair clean down the middle and straighten your natural hair with your extensions to blend. Next, smooth down the front parts of your hair behind your ears. Spritz a strong hold hairspray and brush down to smooth into place. Finish by adding your hairpiece of choice! We LOVE this look as it goes perfectly with an intricate fascinator and won’t overpower your outfit.

LOW-WRAP PONYTAIL

Next is the super pretty side swept low wrapped pony with tousled waves. Apply your set of ZALA Hair Extensions to lengthen and add volume those locks. The super stunning Beginning Boutique model styles our Quadweft 9 piece Honey Beach Highlights #18/613 set! SHOP THE LOOK: The dress HERE and get your own Quadlux ZALA Hair Extensions set HERE

Simply curl your hair, alternating the direction of each section for a natural look. Once curled, tie into a loose, side-swept ponytail and spritz with a texturizing spray. At this point, you can make your pony as un-done as you wish! Loosen and pull out the front pieces. We are loving the imperfection of this spring race hairstyles. For the finishing step, take a piece of hair from the back of your pony and wrap around to cover your hair elastic.

Speaking of revamping your style with a set of premium quality hair extensions and a new outfit, we’ve paired up with the lovely team at Beginning Boutique to bring you a giveaway! Want to have the chance of winning an $100AU Beginning Boutique voucher + a set of our dreamy Quadlux Clip In Hair Extensions? Sounds amazing right! Simply go over to blog.beginningboutique.com2015/10/11/how-to-wear-hair-extensions-to-a-formal-event/ and tell us how you’d wear your hair to your formal event. Winners are drawn on the 23/10/15! Good luck!!

SIMPLE & SWEET UP-DO

 

Beat the heat with this summery, sweet updo. Simplicity is key with spring race hairstyles! Part your hair as desired and twist/tie back to create a low bun at the back of your hair. You can customize this step by braids etc. Add bobby pins to secure and hair spray in place. Pull out short layers to shape your face and add your fascinator of choice to one side! So so simple! This look would also be super cute with a headchain.

We hope this has you spring race ready! Are you in need of a fresh set of ZALA’s? Shop the full range and get $10AU off your order with the code POLISHEDUP at checkout! Outshow everyone with the perfect hair, thanks to a little help from ZALA <3 https://www.zalacliphairextensions.com.au/

 

 

PUBLISHED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2015

Are you guilty of not properly caring for your hair extensions? Don’t worry! You can bring them back to life! ZALA show you how to revive hair extensions. With these super easy 2 steps, you can get those extensions looking as good as new!

How to Revive Hair Extensions

With im-proper or lack of care, your hair extensions can quickly become a tangle mess. But, it’s super simple to get them looking & feeling as new again. Wanting to know how to revive hair extensions? All you’ll need is:

• ZALA Tangle Teaser 
• (and/or) Loop Brush – a soft bristled brush is a must!
• Hair extensions (of course). Your ZALA hair extensions will only become matted and tangle if care for poorly/incorrectly.
• Hair straightener (QHD or similar quality preferred)
• Heat protectant product
• Light hair oil e.g. Moroccan Oil – this is optional 

1. First things first, brushing! This can be the most time consuming step, depending on the state your hair extensions are in. Brush through your set piece by piece. Ensure you are using a hair extension safe brush and you are carefully working from bottom to top. This is the most gentle way of brushing hair extensions, and will safely remove all knots & tangles without causing excess shedding or breakage.
2. Once all knots are completely removed, turn on your hair straightener and spritz each piece with heat protectant. Brush through to evenly distribute product. A good quality straightener such as a GHD will give the smoothest, silkiest results.
3. Run through each piece with your straightener, whilst brushing through with the loop brush. This step really helps bring back their soft and silky feel and leave them feeling good as new! By brushing whilst straightening, you’re ensuring you smooth over each and every strand.
4. To finish, you can smooth over with a very thin film of a light hair oil with your hands. This will smooth down and add that shine you may have lost! Be sure this is a light hair oil, such as the Moroccan Oil Light, as you want to avoid weighing down the hair.

And there you have it! How to revive hair extensions – super easy! Soft, silky and good as new hair extensions. But, don’t be guilty of not caring for your beloved extensions! Avoid this process altogether and keep your ZALA Hair in perfect condition with our Protect Me Bag and ZALA Tangle Teaser

Remember, your extensions will only be in this condition if you have not cared for them properly, let alone at all! Check out our video to watch the transformation:

Will you be giving your extensions a little more TLC with this tutorial? We hope this helps bring back your unloved hair extensions lusciousness. If you’ve got any questions, don’t hesitate to ask our friendly team: [email protected]

PUBLISHED 29TH SEPTEMBER 2015

Spring has sprung! It’s the perfect time to start adding the perfect accessories to those seasonal hairstyles! We’ve put together these amazing spring hair accessories to decorate those locks for the warmer months. Read on for the ultimate hair accessory inspiration for spring 2015.

SPRING HAIR ACCESSORIES

CRYSTAL CROWN

We’ve recently spotted this new trend. Crystal hair crowns! This edgy variation of the headband or flower crown will definitely add a unique aspect to your spring hairstyle. We LOVE the crystal crown for spring and summer months. It also is perfect for the festival season. For those who aren’t digging the crystals, opt for a stone headband featuring your favourite colour!

WRAPPED BRAIDS

This next trend for 2015’s spring hair accessories is the wrapped braid. We think this is absolutely gorgeous. It gives added texture and dimension to your regular plait. The basics of this style incorporates materials and ribbons. Simply wrap the material of your choice throughout your braid to create a super pretty spring look. The best part of the wrapped braid, you can use any material! Be it ribbon, thread, string or lace!

Simply take a bobby pin and wrapped your desired lace or ribbon around the loop. Tie into a knot and place into your hair where you would like it to start. Then, simply braid your hair as desired and watch this wrapped hairstyle come to life!

HEADCHAINS

Headchains are a common favourite accessory for the spring months. But, we’re still not over the trend! Not only are they super easy, they instantly perfect your usual spring hairstyle. Check out our gorgeous headchains and crystal droplets on our website! Headchains are definitely the most failsafe accessories to your spring styles. https://www.zalacliphairextensions.com.au/hair-care-products/

GLITTER SPRAYS

Our next obsession amongst these spring hair accessories falls more under products. However, will definitely have you lusting over the results! Glitter spray! We’ve seen many brands come out with their own glitter sprays. And no, they’re not like the chunky 90’s glitter hairsprays you may be aware of. These glitter mists include nourishing oils like argan and coconut oil. Therefore, these super cute glitter sprays not only add shine and sparkle to your hair, but keep your hair feeling soft and silky. The glitter sprays we love feature a mist of the finest sparkle, so it doesn’t look to harsh in the hair.

Which of these spring hair accessories do you love? Simply apply your ZALA Hair Extensions & pair with your favourite and tag your shots with #ZALAHAIREXTENSIONS

PUBLISHED 25TH SEPTEMBER 2015