5 ZALA Accessories You Need To Try Now

Having high-quality hair extensions is good, but having the right accessories to keep them in good condition for a long time is better. As an investment, knowing how to take proper care of your ZALA Hair Extensions is very important.

With this, here are 5 ZALA Accessories you need to try now for a better haircare experience!

1. 4-in-1 Cosmo Curling Wand

Styling your hair the right way is absolutely necessary if you want to keep your hair extensions for a long time. One way to blend your hair extensions through styling is by curling your extensions together with your natural hair, effectively hiding where your own strands end and where the hair extensions begin.

Designed especially for use on ZALA Hair Extensions and even fragile or color-treated hair, the 4 in 1 Cosmo Curling Wand has clip-free curling heads that are easy to use. There’s no need to worry about heating your hair too much because the heat settings can be adjusted between 130°C (226°F ) to 220°C (428°F). The ceramic barrels are also infused with tourmaline to lock in moisture and add shine to your curls. It also has frizz control technology to help reduce the frizziness in your strands.

As its name suggests, the Cosmo Curling Wand also has three other barrels aside from the curling one. It has two (2) straight barrels, 18mm and 32mm, and an adjustable 18 – 32 mm tapered barrel. The wand also comes with a free heat defense glove.

2. Tease Me Brush

If you’re a fan of hair care and hairstyling, then you’ve probably heard the phrase “tease your roots” more than once before. Like with styling, teasing your hair is also a must so that you can make your hair look more voluminous and more lively. Of course, you’d need a teasing brush for this.

Compared to traditional teasing brushes, Zala’s Tease Me brush has multi-length bristles that allow the user to lift volume and even the hair itself without causing breakage. This makes it one of the best Zala accessories you need to try now.

3. Protect Me Bag & Hair Extension Travel Carrier

Proper care of your hair extensions to keep them in good condition longer includes a proper casing where you can put your hair extensions when you’re not using them.

Zala’s Protect Me Bag & Hair Extension Travel Carrier is the perfect casing choice for your ZALA Hair Extensions. The zipper is also located at the front so that it’s easier to open and close the storage area. The carrier also comes with a hanger to make sure that your hairpieces are secured and not getting tangled during your journey.

The bag can comfortably fit all lengths of hair extensions, which means it can be used both as a bag for your hair extensions and a carrier for them when you travel.

4. Silky Storage Pouch

If you think the Protect Me bag is a bit too big for you to carry around when you travel or too space-occupying at your vanity area, you can opt for Zala’s Silky Storage Pouch instead.

Because it’s a silk pouch, you can rest assured that it won’t cause friction on your extensions, even if it rubs against the strands. This, in turn, prevents tangling and damages. The case also looks very premium, with the chicness, class, and care that your hair extensions deserve.

5. Tangle Tamer

Combing your hair whether it’s wet or dry becomes a heartbreaking moment when you see your hair fall on the comb. The main cause? Hair breakages are due to the wrong brush or comb.

With ZALA’s Tangle Tamer, you can peacefully comb out the tangles in your hair without worrying about causing more damage to your hair and hair extensions. The detangling hairbrush features individual teeth that can quickly remove all the pesky knots on your hair.

Plus, it’s compact and handbag-size so you can bring it anywhere. It’s also safe to use regardless of your hair type.

Having hair extensions applied to your hair is not the end of the journey. You can still give more life and love to your crowning glory by doing a few more steps to make sure that your hair extensions are properly cared for and maintained with these 5 Zala accessories you need to try now.

For more hair tips and tricks, don’t forget to check out our Zala blog!

PUBLISHED 17TH DECEMBER 2020

6 Hair Accessories To Avoid

You may not admit it or even realize it, but hair accessories can instantly make or break a hairstyle. Depending on what accessories you choose, you can level up your look – or ruin it entirely.

That said, it’s important to note that not all hair accessories are good for your hair. Actually, there are some that you should think twice before using. In this article, we’ll list down some of the most common hair accessories to avoid!

1. Cotton Scrunchies

Okay, before you panic, let us first that we absolutely love scrunchies as well. They’re so convenient to use and simply hassle-free.

However–and this is an important part–scrunchies can dry your hair out quicker than you could even imagine. This is even worse for curly-haired girls, who tend to have drier hair in general. By using scrunchies every day, you’re basically letting all the moisture get sucked out of your beloved strands.

In other words, while using them occasionally isn’t an issue, you should try to limit the times that you’re using them. In fact, it’s best to stay away from them entirely and just switch straight to silk scrunchies instead.

2. Elastic Bands

Oh, this one hurts just as much as the last item! Elastic bands are honestly some of our favorite accessories out there, mainly due to how easy and convenient they are to use.

But just like with cotton scrunchies, they have a downside to them that you should be wary of as well. To say it simply, wearing elastic bands too tightly on your strands can cause irreparable damages and breakages. By doing this for a prolonged period of time, you’re practically hurting your hair follicles and discouraging further hair growth.

If you’re going to use hair elastics, make sure not to tie them too tightly around your strands. You should also be very careful when removing them from your hair, as your hair shaft may snap if you pull too hard. Also, there’s nothing wrong with giving your hair a break every now and then.

3. Barrettes

We don’t care how cute or gorgeous those barrettes may be – metal and hair is simply not a good combination.

Here’s our problem with barrettes: one, poorly-made barrettes tend to have sharp parts that could possibly cause your hair to break or even cut your scalp. Two, all barrettes have a metal clasping mechanism that can be very damaging to your strands. No matter how careful you are, it’s impossible to avoid breakages every single time.

There’s not even a good reason to use barrettes other than the fact that they look good, so take our advice – if you’re going to pick only one of these hair accessories to avoid, it has to be this.

4. Metal Combs

Metal combs are not exactly accessories, but it’s best to avoid them anyway. As mentioned above, metal shouldn’t really be going anywhere near your strands.

What if the metal had sharp parts? What if there was rust? There are so many what ifs, it’s simply too much trouble for little pay-off.

Not only can metal combs cause damage to your strands, they can hurt your scalp as well. Obviously, you wouldn’t want that, so if we were you, we’d just shove all metal combs to the bin.

5. Hair Jewelry

We get it, jewelries can make any woman feel absolutely fabulous. We love them as well, if only to spice up an otherwise plain outfit.

Jewelries on the hair? Why, few things can make us feel more like a princess than something as simple as that. There’s just something about wearing hair jewelry that make us feel more gorgeous than ever before.

But hair jewelry can have negative consequences too. Many of these hair accessories can tangle, snag, and break your beloved tresses. Of course, once your strands are broken, there’s no fix other than just letting them grow back.

6. Hair Pins

Just to clarify, yes, hair pins are an absolutely necessary part of anyone hairstyling routine. But this article is about hair accessories to avoid, not which hairstyling tools you shouldn’t use. And there are certainly some rules you have to abide by when you want to use hair pins.

For one, it’s best to avoid metal hair pins, which you shouldn’t use unless they’ve got rubber tips. Two, if you had no choice but to use metal hair pins in your hair styling, you should never use it while you’re using a hot blowdryer. The heat could cause the pin to warp into your hair, causing damage to your strands. Three, you should never wear hair pins to bed, as this can cause breakage while you’re asleep.

Now you know the 6 hair accessories to avoid, or at least be wary of. Remember, your hair deserves the best!

For more hair tips and tricks, don’t forget to check out our ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 9TH AUGUST 2020

6 Must-Have Hair Tools At Home

How do you style your hair? Do you use special tools? Or do you just let your hair go, au naturel?

Honestly, it’s always much easier to style your hair when you’ve got all the essential tools to get the job.

That’s why in today’s article, we’re listing down the 6 must-have hair tools that every girl should keep at home!

1. Styling comb

A styling comb is, without a doubt, the most important tool you need to style your hair at home. It doesn’t need to be extra special, nor do you need to spend a lot of money on it. The only requirement is that it has a pointed tip so that you can create that perfect part.

2. Hairbrush

You need to use the right hair brushes if you want to style your hair properly. Contrary to popular belief, brushes aren’t created equal and they actually have different tasks when it comes to hairstyling.

For instance, a round brush can help you brush your hair while retaining its waves or curls, giving it a nice volume. A paddle brush is better suited for straight-haired people who want to keep their hair sleek and smooth. If your hair easily tangles, you may also need to prepare a detangler before styling your hair.

You can read more about different types of hairbrushes in this article.

3. Hairdryer

A hairdryer is probably the most essential out of all the must-have hair tools for women who work in the office.

Hairdryers, like the name suggest, can help you dry your hair faster and easier. The only caveat is that they also tend to dry out your hair, which as you know, is never a good thing. Too much hairdryer use, along with other heat-styling tools, is also associated with dehydrated and frizzy hair.

That said, if you have proper hairstyling habits, you shouldn’t be too worried either. Based on a study conducted in 2011, using a hairdryer at a distance of at least 15 cm and with continuous motion can greatly minimize the possible damage.

4. Hair curlers

If you enjoy donning wavy or curly hairstyles, you have two main options for temporary styling.

The first option is to use traditional curlers, which usually take a lot of time to set but are generally harmless on your strands. The second option is to use a curling iron, which only takes a few minutes at most. The only downside is that it’s a heat-styling tool, which means that frequent usage and misuse can lead to damaged hair.

If you want an easy-to-use hair curler that is guaranteed safe and gentle on your strands, try out our ZALA 4-in-1 curling iron.

5. Flat iron

Just like a curling wand, a flat iron can help style your hair faster and easier. The only difference is that a curling wand results in curls, while a flat iron typically results in straight hair. We say typically because believe it or not, a flat iron can be used to create curls as well.

Just like the previous two heat-styling tools listed here, make sure that you use a protective serum before using a flat iron. Also, only use it when absolutely necessary and try to avoid it as much as you can.

6. Pins or clips

If you’re doing hairstyles yourself at home, there’s no way you can’t have pins or clips at arm’s length. Pins and clips are the best way to section off your hair, secure a bun, or support an updo.

They may be small, but they’re incredibly helpful no matter what style you may want to achieve.

Must-have hair tools at home

These 6 tools will definitely help you out when you want to style your hair at home. Which one do you already have?

Do take note that you should be careful about using heat-styling tools like hairdryers, curlers, and flat irons often. Before you use them, you should first put on some protective serums in order to minimize all possible damages to your strands.

Did you like this article? Feel free to check out more hairstyling tips and tricks at the ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 15TH JULY 2020

How To Blend ZALA Hair Extensions On Short Hair

There are plenty of reasons why someone might want to use hair extensions. It could be because they want to add more volume to their hair. It could also be because they want more length.

Unfortunately, many people with short hair can attest that blending hair extensions isn’t that easy. In fact, for many short-haired people, especially those with blunt cuts, it can be quite challenging. That’s why, in today’s article, we’ll teach you how to blend ZALA hair extensions on short hair!

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The biggest problem that short-haired people encounter when they’re trying to blend their hair extensions is making it appear as natural as possible. After all, when done wrong, wearing hair extensions when you’ve got short hair can make it look like you’ve got a mullet, which is just a no-no for most people.

Blend ZALA Hair Extensions on Short Hair

1. Personalize your hair extensions

The first thing you have to do is to make sure that your extensions are personalized specifically for you. This means that you should first have your ZALA hair extensions cuts and styled to match your hair perfectly.

You can do this by taking the extensions to your favorite hairdresser. Tell them that you want it to look seamless on your hair. Most hairdressers have some kind of technique that they can use to make both your hair and your extensions to become more compatible with each other.

2. Tie the bottom layer of your hair

One of the most tell-tale signs that you’re wearing hair extensions is if there are tufts of short hair showing at the bottom. To prevent this, simply tie the bottom layer of your hair. You can also do a flat bun and pin it securely against your head just to ensure that it won’t show.

3. Make it into a braid

Another tip is to make the bottom layer into a braid. Similar to the one above, you should also pin it against your head. This will not only hide the short layers of your hair, but it will also help reduce the bluntness of your short haircut.

4. Use a curling iron after adding the extensions

This tip is especially helpful if your hair extensions and your real hair aren’t a 100% color match. On short hair, this is super noticeable, but on wavy or curly hair, it simply looks like you styled it that way.

5. Stack your wefts

If you don’t want to curl your hair after adding in the extensions, you can also just simply stack each weft on top of the other. The good thing about this is you can do this with just one color and you can also do it with two colors. This method both hides the bluntness in your cut and also creates additional volume to your hair.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are plenty of ways to blend ZALA hair extensions on short hair to make it look as natural as possible.

For more hair tutorials, don’t forget to check out our ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 15TH JUNE 2020

Hair Accessories That We Love

Hair accessories are a must-have for every woman, not just as a way to keep our locks in place, but also as a way to make our crowning glories even more dazzling.

Here are some of the top hair accessories that we love, in no particular order!

Hair elastics

Hair elastics are small stretchable accessories that you can use to tie your hair in small sections. If you loved putting your hair in pigtails when you were younger, then you’ll know just how important hair elastics are. They’re also good for braided hairstyles, especially those that are plaited down your back.

Headbands / hair bands

Headbands, also known as hair bands, are the go-to hair accessory if you want to keep your hair away from your face. Plus, you can use it to subtly change what your face shapes like as well. For example, if you have a long face shape, you can also use a headband to divert the attention away from your forehead and to your pretty eyes instead!

Scrunchies

We all love a good hair scrunchie! Whether it’s for putting our hair in a low ponytail just to keep it tidy, or for tying our hair up in a high ponytail when it gets too hot, scrunchies are a long-haired girl’s best friend. This was a staple hair accessory in the 90’s and it’s pretty obvious that it’s not going away anytime soon.

Hairpins

Hairpins are something you should never ever run out of at home, as so many hairstyles need hairpins to make them look tidy. Have you ever tried doing a rounded Dutch braid without hairpins? Disaster. What about a complex updo that should last all day? Without a hairpin, even your hairspray can’t save this one.

Barrettes

Barrettes always look so neat and pretty – just like your own hair when it’s got a barrette on it. We especially love using barrettes for half updo styles since it always manages to add an ‘oomph’ to our hairstyle without being too flashy.

Flower crowns

Flower crowns are the perfect way to achieve a boho look, especially if you’re donning your just-got-out-of-bed look. We just love how they’re so simple and yet so dreamy at the same time!

What about you, what’s your favorite hair accessory? Feel free to comment below! And for more articles, don’t forget to check out our ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 6TH OCTOBER 2019

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