By doing highlights the strategic placement can give stunning results. It can make you look younger and more radiant. Highlights can create dimensions, and create the look of the hair looks and feels more solid.
Thankfully it's been a lot of hair highlights products that can be easily used at home, without having to worry about getting bad results.
The most essential step in home highlighting is picking the
right shade. "If you have darker hair, you want to choose a more neutral
color. If you have medium-toned hair, you can go a little lighter, maybe even
golden or sun-kissed," says Gibson.
The rule of thumb when selecting a shade: one to two shades
lighter than your natural base color is always a safe bet.
Placement of the highlight is equally as important.
"When you're highlighting, always think about what feature you want to
bring out and highlight it," says Gibson. "If you have bangs,
highlight them so that you bring emphasis to your eyes. If you have a little
bit longer bang, or a side sweep, make sure to highlight in the front so it can
bring out the cheek bone," he adds.
Tips and Warnings
- Use conditioner, shampoo and styling products designed specifically for colored hair to keep your hair healthy and retain the color.
- For the best developing and color do not shampoo your hair the day you highlight. The natural oils in your hair will help protect it from the chemical process and keep it healthy and shiny.
- For a natural, sun-kissed look, apply the highlights to the top layer of hair only.
- Read the instructions on the box carefully. Not all at-home highlighting kits are the same, and they require different processing application techniques and times. Conduct the suggested strand test to determine the exact processing time for your hair.
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