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BEAUTIFUL HAIR HIGHLIGHTS AT HOME

HIGHLIGHTS consist of selecting small or thick hair strands of hair that are then lightened at least 2 shades lighter than the rest of your hairs. Highlights should compliment your natural color or artificial color. Highlight color should be selected 3 shades lighter then the rest of the hair color. The object of the highlightening is to give a sun-kissed look and to bring depth and light to your overall color.

1)use a clarifying shampoo to shampoo your hairs atleast two days before coloring.

2)never shampoo the day you color.

3)check the expiration date on the packet of the highlight package and once you mixed the color use it right away.

4)toss out the brush that comes in the box and buy flat 1/2 and 1/4 inch acrylic brushes. These brushes used by artists are available at art supply stores (they will give better control and more natural looking results).

5)make sure you have on hand a pair of good,tight fitting latex gloves.

6)start from the back of your head and work forward. By working from back to front, you won't smear the pieces in front by having to reach over them to do the back.

7)Apply the highlights only to the top layers of your hairs. By leaving the hairs underneath alone, you will create depth and a sun-kissed look that will look completely NATURAL!!!

- By Suhana Asif