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How Do I Do My Own Hair Highlights?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Have you chosen the color for the highlights?

Have you prepared/worn the protective clothing before starting?

Have you gotten familiar with the basic tools required for hair highlights?

Have you performed a single strand test before starting?

Have you prepared the color according to the instructions?

Have you divided your hair in an even number of sections?

Have you applied the highlights equally to all the sections?

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For highlights, you’ll either need to use bleach or a dye that’s lighter than your hair color, depending on your hair’s color and condition. It's best to aim for a color that is one to two shades lighter than your base color. Going too light can create an unnatural, stripy effect. If you have the option, go for a box that comes with a toner. That's the stuff that can take care of harsh tones, making them appear more natural.

Protect your skin and clothes. Wrap a towel around your shoulders or cut a hole in a plastic garbage bag and pull it over your head. Wear the gloves that come with your kit to protect your hands from the bleach. The last thing you want is a bathroom covered in dye.

Most highlighting kits come with an applicator tool that can be a bit cumbersome if you're new to the dyeing club. If you have the time, use it with your normal conditioner for practice. You'll see how it can sometimes be a bit splotchy or gloopy if you don't get it just so.

After applying the color, leave it to color for a proper amount of time according to the instructions present on the box of the dye. After waiting, wash your hair using shampoo and then apply conditioner and dry afterwards and you will have the perfect highlights.

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