Low vs High Quality Hair Extensions

On the hunt for the best quality clip in hair extensions? Want to see the real difference between low vs high quality hair extensions? Well we have brought you our FULL comparison on low vs high quality extensions! While both sets of hair extensions are advertised as the exact same length, thickness and grams however there is no doubting the difference in quality & composition. Discover the truth about cheap hair extensions now!

Packaging

Low Quality

The cheaper extensions were lower quality right off the cuff with packaging defaults including:

• No protection in transit
• One use, disposable packaging which cannot store your hair extensions
• Plain/cheap look and feel
• No guides or information included

High Quality 

At ZALA we care about quality from the get go and therefore ensure our packaging is luxurious and high quality. This includes:

• Luxe design, look and feel with high quality materials used
• Maximum protection in transit including multiple layers and bubble wrap
• A reusable protector perfect for storing your extensions
• Free gifts + a complete hair extension guide included with each order

Thickness 

Low Quality

Thickness is the major point of difference between the two sets and makes a world of difference when applied. As you can see the low quality set has:

• Thin and stringy ends
• A higher percentage of short hairs
• No consistent thickness
• Looks ratty, unnatural and cheaper

High Quality

At ZALA, we take quality seriously and quality equals thickness! Our extensions boast:

• Thickness right to the ends for a healthy and voluminous look
• A very low percentage of shorter hairs
• Consistent thickness throughout
• Seamless and natural look

Quality and Feel

Low Quality

The lower quality set do feel cheaper and the difference in luxury is clear.

• Often not 100% human hair
• Tangle and shed very easily
• Dry and lacklustre hair
• Rough/course feeling due to damaged hair being used

High Quality

ZALA hair is all about luxury and these sets are:

• 100% human remy hair
• Less likely to tangle
• Soft, silky and shiny
• Thick and healthy

Blending

Low Quality

• Barely extends the hair
• Bulky wefts look top heavy and ratty at the ends
• Do not blend, no seamless look

High Quality

• Consistent length and volume throughout
• Undetectable wefts
• Seamless and natural blending

Wear and Design 

Clip in

Low Quality

• Lare bulky clips
• less hair per piece/more to apply
• Single wefted pieces

High Quality

• Small and discreet clips
• More hair per piece and less to apply
• Triple Wefted pieces for more hair

Tape

Low Quality

• Cheap, poor hold adhesive
• Can require additional tools for application

High Quality

• High quality strong hold adhesive
• Lasts up to 8-10 weeks in the hair

Check out the video guides to low vs high quality hair extensions below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeJ7a-BfPmQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdCFrUNslPo&t=1s

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