How to Blend Extensions with Short Hair

At ZALA, we absolutely love the difference a luxurious set of hair extensions can make! Clip-ins can instantly update your look, without the fuss or commitment. However, for girls with hair on the shorter side, it can be a little more difficult when it comes to blending. We definitely think the extra effort is worth it! Which is why we bring you our full guide on how to blend extensions with short hair. Read on for fool proof ways of achieving seamless, natural blending!

Short to long hair with ZALA hair extensions

How to Blend Extensions with Short Hair

How Short is too Short?

Before you indulge in a set of our premium quality 100% Human Remy Hair extensions, you need to determine whether your hair is at an appropriate length to suit. So, wondering how to blend hair extensions with short hair by choosing an ideal length? As a general guide your natural hair needs to be at least 10-15cm (4-6 inches) long. This length gives enough hair for the best foundation for the extensions to blend with.

If you hair is around this length, finding a set that is equal thickness from top to bottom is a must for natural blending! Thankfully for shorter hair girls, ZALA’s clip in sets are double drawn and triple wefted. This ensures super thick wefts even at the ends! An equal amount of hair will allow for an overall natural appearance for short hair. Girls with short hair may need to opt for a short length set of hair extensions. We suggest our natural 14, 16 and 20 inch lengths.

Get colour matched!

A dead giveaway with obvious hair extensions is an incorrect color match. Color matching is a must when it comes to blending extensions into short hair! Getting the shade right can be difficult, especially when purchasing online. Which is why we’ve got you’ve covered!

ZALA have a Colour Match Service that’s quick, easy and free to help you choose the perfect colour. Simply upload 2-3 photos of your hair in natural lighting, and a ZALA expert will then match your hair colour to one of our gorgeous shades. Pretty cool, right?

>And if you still can’t find an exact match, remember, ZALA Hair is 100% Human Remy hair and can be safely coloured. Just be sure to steer clear of lightening or bleaching your set! Our hair has already gone through a long dying and bleaching process to get it to our fabulous shades! See our full shade range below:

Your Haircut is important!

If you’ve got shorter hair, your haircut will make a huge difference when seamlessly blending your extensions. When seeking how to blend extensions with short hair, achieving undetectable extensions can be extremely difficult with a heavy, blunt cut.

For a smooth overall look and seamless blending, you may need to thin out the ends of your hair. Consult your hair professional before taking to your hair with scissors! This can be achieved with the use of layers or specific cutting techniques that will help for a more seamless transition.

You’ll find tapered ends will do most of the blending for you. This will create the perfect starting point when blending your natural hair and your long locks! Once applied and brushed through, you’ll instantly have mermaid hair without any harsh lines.

Which hairstyle is best?

Styling is definitely the most effective step when blending extensions with short hair! Your go to style will be loose waves or curls, as this glamorous style helps to blend any unwanted, harsh lines. As a general rule when blending, curls are a fail-safe way of blending any heavy ends for any length hair!

To make those locks look all your own, start curling your hair where your natural hair ends. This will blend any harsh lines whilst looking super luxurious and glam!

ZALA customer wearing her extensions curled for a seamless blend

We hope our guide on how to blend extensions with short helps you achieve that seamless natural look. Now that you know, post your photos to Instagram using #zalahairextensions so we can see your transformations!