The effortlessly chic half up bun is super on trend right now! Haven’t heard of or seen the style? ZALA are here to show you! We love this super easy style being a trusty up-do without saying goodbye to the length of your long locks! As a continuation of the bun revolution, this half up top knot is the ultimate lazy girl’s hairstyle. Read on for why we love it and how to sport the look!

 

With celebrities such as Ariana Grande and Candice Swanepoel nailing the look, it was sure to trend amongst girls around the world. The half up bun is catching on as the super trendy half up top knot that takes minutes to achieve! And the best part – it’s just as easy as it looks to create. We love the half up bun at ZALA as us hair extension addicts can wear our clip ins with this style too! Here’s our how-to on the ultimate messy up-do:

 

How to achieve the Half Up Bun

 

1. If you’re planning on wearing your extensions for luscious length, first things first is to apply your ZALA clip-ins! In order to hide the wefts, make sure you’re clipping in leaving enough space between your scalp and the top section of your hair. We want it looking as natural as possible, which means no wefts or clips showing!
2. This step is optional, but if you want added texture, beachy and messy waves will compliment the half up bun perfectly.
3. Time to section your hair! We suggest taking a section a third of the way from the top of your hair (around ear level or above). Create a cute little bun and secure with an elastic. Another reason why we love the half up half down bun is because of its versatility. You can rock it at any level!
4. Loosen it up! Pull bits from the front and spread apart the bun with your fingers to create the results you want. We think the messier the better here at ZALA, but it’s completely up to you! For added texture, add some cute little plaits in the lengths of your hair for pretty and intricate detail.
5. Hide the excess pieces of the bun by wrapping around the elastic or securing with bobby pins. Don’t spend too much time on this! Remember, the aim of the game is supposed to be effortless and messy.
6. Finish with a light spritz of hairspray or sea-salt spray and you’re done!

 

For a super simple, fail-safe hairstyle that looks effortlessly cool, the half up bun’s got your back! Giving the best of both worlds, it’s easy to see how this loose and casual style has quickly caught on to be super on trend!

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PUBLISHED 7TH MAY 2015

Experiencing matting? Do your hair extensions end up in knots and tangles? Whether it’s product build up, your climate, or (lack of) general maintenance, knots and matting can be a real issue. Not only is this frustrating, it can be damaging, too! That’s why we thought we’d cover all you need to know on how to stop hair extensions from tangling! Read our tip and tricks to find out how to banish those dreaded knots and tangles to keep your luxurious locks looking and feeling their best.

How to Stop Hair Extensions From Tangling

 BRUSHING

Now we know this may be the most obvious, but brushing your extensions is a super important tip on how to stop hair extensions from tangling. With the main culprit being your care and maintenance, lack of brushing, or brushing incorrectly can cause serious damage to your wefts.

If there’s one way to keep your clip-in extensions in their very best condition, it’s regular brushing! How often is regular, you may ask? We typically recommend 2-3 times a day making sure you’re working from bottom to top to avoid matting and breakage.

And to say goodbye to knots and tangles whilst preventing your extension’s from shedding, ZALA’s Tangle Teaser or Loop Brush will be your new best friend! With individual teeth and soft bristles for super quick and gentle de-tangling results. These holy-grail hair brushes are perfect to brush through knots with no breakages and damage.

STORAGE

If we were to ask you where your hair extensions are stored right now, we bet more than a few of you would be hesitant to tell! Keeping your hair extensions in a drawer or shoebox does not suffice as proper storage, ladies! Storage is one of our top solutions when we’re asked how to stop hair extensions from tangling.

To stop your hair extensions from mattes, knots and tangles, our Protect-Me Bag neatly stores away your extensions in a sleek and classy carrier. With a cute ZALA hanger, the Protect Me Bag is the ultimate storage technique for tangle free extensions. By properly storing your beloved clip ins, we can guarantee you’ll experience way less knots and promote long lasting, smooth and silky hair extensions. Love!

PRODUCTS

To rid your extensions of knots, it’s definitely worth taking a look at the products you are using. Dry hair = more tangles. Like your natural hair, the better the health, the better the condition! To keep your clip ins looking and feeling smooth and silky, we recommend applying deep conditioning treatments packed with plenty of moisture to hydrate the hair.  

On a similar note, opt for a shampoo and conditioner free of sulfates when washing your extensions, as ingredients like alcohol and sulfates are known to dry out hair extensions.

As hair extensions lack the oils your natural hair produces, products such as nourishing hair masques and oils will keep your extensions free of tangles! Better yet, indulging the hair in hydrating products will leave your locks soft, and silky smooth.

And there you have it! How to stop hair extensions from tangling in three easy steps! We can guarantee, proper brushing, storage, products and general maintenance for your extensions will banish those nasty knots!

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PUBLISHED 6TH MAY 2015

Knowing the best hairstyle for your face shape is an imperative beauty step, as certain styles and cuts can either make or break your look. Struggling to find what will flatter your face shape the most? We’re here to guide you through how to flaunt and distract certain features to find the most flattering style for you!

The Best Hairstyle For Your Face Shape

Long/Oblong

If you’re face is much longer than it is wide, you’re an oblong face shape girl! To distract from the length of your face shape, steer cleer of long, sleek hair! And if you’re a lover of long locks, layers will be your new best friend! Layered length and short layers that frame the face with break up the length from being drawn straight up and down. Pair this with a side part and voluminous curls to perfectly round off the face! Bangs/fringes are also the perfect way to break up that length, helping distract from an oblong face and create the look of a much more balanced shape.

Oval

For those of you who have oval faces, we envy you! An oval shape face is the most versatile when it comes to styling your locks, so you’ll pretty much suit any look. However, we still want to show some love to the oval face shape too. A couple hairstyles that will flatter you the most: medium length, side parted hair will accentuate your cheekbones. Layers will also look gorgeous on your oval face shape!

Round

If you’re a round face shape girl, the trick is to elongate the face. Straight, long and sleek hair will slim down the face to create the illusion of more length. Pair this with an on-trend centre part, and you’ve got a super-flattering style to streamline the face. Fancy shorter hair or are a little more daring? Go with a pixie crop cut with volume at the crown. The added height defines the best hairstyle for your face shape!

Heart

Do you have a wide hairline and a pointed chin? You’re a heart shape! Girls with heart shape faces should aim to soften features with face framing layers and waves. This will give the illusion of rounder, softer features. To distract attention from your sharp features, try a long-bob or ‘lob’. Not only is this style super trendy, it’s perfect for the heart shaped face as it distracts attention from your sharp features. 

Square

Looking for the most flattering style for your square face shape? Soften those angular features! Much like the heart shape face, a collar grazing long bob will slim the face whilst disguising your strong jaw line. A lob will also elongate the face to balance out your square shape! Girls with square faces should opt for textured, layered hair and style with waves to balance out and soften angular features. 

If you still don’t know which of the above shapes your face is, check out this cute little guide at https://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/11/finding-your-face-shape/!

Are you long, oval, round, heart or square shape? We hope our guide on finding the best hairstyle for your face shapes encourages you to play around with your look! Trust us, you’ll be suprised how much it can flatter your features! And at the end of the day, if you love a certain style, then we say – go for it! It’s all about what you’re comfortable wearing and what makes you feel your best!

 

PUBLISHED 4TH MAY 2015

There are few beauty ‘transformations’ that are as drastic and intimidating as going from brunette to blonde. Taking a lot of patience and care, this lightening process can be pretty costly too. If you’re wanting to take on the look without compromising your hairs health, then we’ve got the ultimate guide for you! Read on for everything you need to know on how to go from brunette to blonde.

How to Go from Brunette to Blonde

 

The preperation

As this process is not for the impatient or faint-hearted, you need to be confident you’re prepared to go through several sittings and paychecks to achieve the best possible outcome. Not only this, you also need to keep in mind your hair’s condition. Your previous dying history and current colour will determine what your hair can handle when taking the leap to blonde.

Plan ahead! Wondering how to go from brunette to blonde is one thing, your desired colour is another. An extremely important factor pre-lightening! Often, a drastic change in hair colour can wash you out, so you’ll need to find out what will be the most flattering shade of blonde before taking the plunge. Play around with makeover apps or wigs to see what best suits your complexion. This will dictate your quest to blonde locks!

The process

Let’s be real, there’s no healthy way of going dark to light overnight. Unlike Kim K’s dramatic bleaching, achieving healthy blonde locks takes babysteps!

If you’ve got a bit of blonde ambition, don’t rush into it! Go slowly and lighten gradually. You will be able to get used to your lighter locks AND keep your hair happy and healthy in the process. There are several ways of making the change:

• Add balayage highlights –  this will give a gradual lightened effect to the hair, keeping it looking natural and sunkissed. We’ve got the perfect extensions to suit this look with our Balayage Clip In Extensions

• Dye your overall colour 1-2 shades lighter and add highlights throughout the hair for depth. This step will be repeated until your desired shade is achieved!

Want to know our best tip on how to go from brunette to blonde? Scrap the box dyes and home bleaching and consult your hair stylist for professional advice. If you’re going to take the leap, their expertise will provide a hair plan to minimise the damage on the way. We really can’t stress this enough! Discuss a plan with your colorist, they will recommend the best option for you!

The product 

Maintenance is key! Although blondes may have more fun, the upkeep of their hair is definitely not as care free.

For both in between visits to your hair salon and once you’ve achieved your desired shade, we recommend using plenty of hydrating products. Hair oils and deep conditioning treatments will add moisture back into your newly lightened tresses along the way! One of our favourite hair oils at ZALA is the amazing Moroccan Oil, which can be found here on our website. This stuff is definitely a holy grail product!

For general maintenance of those blonde locks, we suggest spacing out washes girls! And for when you are washing your hair, opt for shampoos and conditioners specificially designed for upkeep on blonde colours. This will keep your tresses looking vibrant and healthy! If your hair is feeling dry and dull, look for products containing keratin and oils as these ingredients are the perfect fix to chemically treated or damaged hair.

If you’re just taken the plunge and are looking for the perfect shade of extensions to match your newly lightened locks, be sure to check out our clip in or tape extension range! 6 gorgeous blonde shades that will add both volume and length to complete your beautiful blonde locks. We absolutely LOVE our Honey Beach Highlights #18/613 in 24″ for a natural variation of blonde highlights. Check out the full colour chart here.

Are you planning on going blonde soon? We hope our guide on how to go from brunette to blonde will make the journey much smoother! 🙂

PUBLISHED 29TH APRIL 2015

We’re always on the look out for hair inspiration for our ZALA girls. Especially with the coming of the new season. If you’re after a style so quick and simple, yet with a polished and perfected look, we’ve got you sorted! Today, we bring you the wrapped ponytail! So stylish and sleek – this style will have you looking runway ready in minutes.

How to Achieve the Wrapped Ponytail

Products and tools:

• Hair elastic/tie
• Bobby pins
• Hairspray or texturizing spray (optional)

 

Get the look:

1. It’s always important to start with a good base! Start with blow dried or ready-styled (curled or straightened) hair and brush through to remove knots and tangles. Second day hair will hold this style well!

2. Gather your hair into a pony tail and secure with an elastic. We recommend using an elastic similar to your hair colour so it’s completely undetecable! This will create the foundation to this effortless look. We love the wrapped pony as it can be worn in a high, medium or low style. It really works at any level!  At this point, loosen or pull layers out to frame the face for a deliberate messy/laid back vibe.

3. Creare more ‘kick’ to your pony by taking a section from the underside of your ponytail and begin to wrap it around the elastic. Get creative!: Braid the section for intricate and pretty detail. We love this plaited version seen on: https://www.hairromance.com/2013/11/braid-wrapped-ponytail-tutorial-on-the-freckled-fox.html

4. To secure that wrap, either fix with bobby pins or thread the end section through the elastic.

5. Finish with a spritz of hairspray for a sleek look, or add some texture to that pony with a sea salt spray.

 

Helpful tip: If your bobby pin has failed you and your wrap is slipping, backcomb the end of the section you are wrapping around your pony before securing. This will create extra grip. If you’re still struggling to secure this style, wind the remaining hair around one ‘prong’ of the bobby pin.

And if you still can’t seem to get grip or want the look without visible pins/clips, check out the video below for a bobby-pin free wrapped ponytail:

And, thats a wrap! Our oh-so-simple guide to the wrapped ponytail. We are loving this effortless look at ZALA, as it works on so many levels. From a messy, laid back variation of the standard up-do, to a sleek and polished nightime style. As you can see, the variations are endless!

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PUBLISHED 24TH APRIL 2015