When you go to your colorist, do you tell them you want highlights that are 20 shades lighter than your natural hair color in one inch chunks… or take a piece of your favorite fruit and say I’d like my hair to look like this?

Adding a little punch of color to your hair is fine, but banana and cherry should be left for the fruit.

Unless you look like a fashion model (and can get away with doing whatever you want because your body and face are so hot no one’s looking at your hair) think of using colors that your hair might naturally be when it comes out of your head. If you want highlights, you may want to consider using two of three colors (in small sections) so that it all blends together. It also tends to look better when the roots start to show.

Let’s also touch on root products for a minute. There are many companies who make products to touch up in between color. I actually don’t mind seeing a little root on someone with highlights because it looks like you were at the beach for the season and your summer hair is just growing out (although, you still don’t want it to get out of hand. Four inch roots are just plain ugly). If you have grey roots, buy one of these products. You’re covering your grey for a reason(to look younger!). If everyone can see that you have grey roots, it defeats the purpose.

Revlon’s Roux, Tween Time Hair Color Stick is a great, inexpensive product that you can find all over the internet. I know someone who’s tried other mascara-like products and found this to work the best)

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