How To Highlight Your Hair: A Step-By-Step Guide

Introduction

Are you tired of your plain, boring hair? Adding highlights is a fun and easy way to switch up your look. However, not everyone can afford to go to a salon to get their hair highlighted. In this tutorial, we will be teaching you how to highlight your hair at home using affordable products.

What You Will Need

Before we get started, here is a list of what you will need: – Highlighting kit (with a brush and gloves) – Hair clips – Old t-shirt – Timer – Comb – Hairbrush

Step 1: Choose Your Highlighting Kit

There are many highlighting kits available at drugstores and beauty supply stores. Choose a kit that is specifically designed for your hair color. If you have dark hair, choose a kit that is made for dark hair. If you have light hair, choose a kit that is made for light hair.

Step 2: Prepare Your Hair

Put on your old t-shirt and gloves to protect your skin and clothes. Part your hair down the middle and section it into four parts using hair clips.

Step 3: Mix the Highlighting Solution

Follow the instructions on the highlighting kit to mix the solution.

Step 4: Apply the Solution

Using the brush that comes with the kit, apply the highlighting solution to your hair. Start at the roots and work your way down to the ends. Be careful not to apply too much solution to one section of hair.

Step 5: Time It

Set a timer for the amount of time recommended in the instructions. Be sure to keep track of the time to avoid over-processing your hair.

Step 6: Rinse Your Hair

Once the timer goes off, rinse your hair thoroughly with warm water. Be sure to remove all of the highlighting solution from your hair.

Step 7: Condition Your Hair

Use the conditioner that comes with the kit to condition your hair. Leave it on for the recommended amount of time and rinse it out with warm water.

Step 8: Style Your Hair

Use a hairbrush to comb out your hair and style it as desired.

Step 9: Maintenance

To maintain your highlights, use a color-safe shampoo and conditioner. Avoid using hot tools on your hair too often, as they can cause damage and fade your highlights.

Step 10: Enjoy Your New Look

Congratulations, you have successfully highlighted your hair at home! Enjoy your new look and show it off to the world.

FAQs

1. Can I highlight my hair if it is already colored?

Yes, you can. However, be sure to choose a highlighting kit that is made for colored hair and follow the instructions carefully.

2. How often should I highlight my hair?

It depends on how fast your hair grows and how noticeable you want your highlights to be. Generally, every 6-8 weeks is a good time frame for touch-ups.

3. Will highlighting my hair damage it?

Highlighting your hair can cause damage if done improperly or too frequently. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and use a conditioning treatment to keep your hair healthy.