How to Make Hair Extensions Look Real
Ever wondered why some hair extensions look super noticeable while others are completely undetectable in the hair? It’s all in the quality and how you wear them. Make sure you’re in the know with our top tips on how to make hair extensions look real. This guide will help you avoid any hair extensions mishaps and get the perfect blend.
How to Make Hair Extensions Look Real
QUALITY
One of the most important tips on how to make hair extensions look real is to invest in quality. The most obvious of hair extensions are cheap, bad quality hair. To achieve the most natural looking hair extensions, it’s important to get a premium quality set. At ZALA, we use 100% human Remy hair, which is key for getting the most real-looking locks. ZALA hair is soft and silky, and all the cuticles remain intact to face the same direction. This means the hair will blend undetectably with your natural hair texture.
COLOR MATCH
Choosing your perfect shade is important to make hair extensions look real. One of the most tell-tale signs of hair extensions is getting an inaccurate shade. So it’s essential to get your exact shade for the perfect blend. We’ve made it easy at ZALA with our quick & free color matching service. Simply send in a few photos of your hair in natural lighting and one of our color experts will recommend your perfect match. With over 20 shades available, you’ll be sure to find your ideal color. And if you’ve got a more unique shade, never fear! ZALA hair extensions can be safely toned & dyed.
LENGTH & THICKNESS
Nothing gives away hair extensions like poorly blended hair! This all comes down to the set you choose and determining how many grams of hair you’ll need for your specific hair type. Choosing the ideal length not only depends on the look you want to achieve, but also the length of your natural hair. Girls with shorter hair types should opt for a set that isn’t too much of a drastic change.
For those with fine/thin hair, a smaller amount of pieces will achieve the most natural look. This will make the wefts/clips undetectable once applied. For those with medium to thick natural hair, more pieces will be required to match the natural thickness of your own hair. This ensures seamless, natural blending once applied.
APPLICATION
Once you’ve chosen the perfect shade, length, and thickness, it’s time for application! Proper application is essential to make hair extensions look real. ZALA’s 5 and 9 piece designs were created to be layered throughout the hair and fitted to the shape of the head for the most natural look. Watch our full guide on how to apply the ZALA 5 piece set and 9 piece set for seamless application. For tape extensions, don’t miss our full application guide HERE.
FITTING/CUTTING
Although ZALA hair extensions are ready to apply straight from the pack, cutting or layering your extensions is another option if you’re having difficulty blending. The goal is to create a beautiful blend between the extensions and the natural ends of your hair. If you don’t know how to cut extensions to look natural, we recommend taking them to a professional to blend with your natural locks. Specific cutting techniques such as layering can be done by a stylist to perfect that personal, unique look.
STYLING
Lastly, styling! It’s important to know how to style hair extensions to look natural. Make sure to have your natural hair styled to match your extensions so they are completely undetectable. For example, girls with naturally wavy hair may want to style their ZALA extensions to match. The other option would be straightening your natural hair to blend. Curls are definitely a go-to to ensure your natural hair blends perfectly with your extensions. Not only do they disguise any harsh lines between the extensions and your hair, they look super pretty too!
And there you have it! Our foolproof guide on how to make hair extensions look real. Say goodbye to badly blended hair extensions and hello to seamless, dreamy locks!
