Tips and Tricks for Highlighting and Coloring Hair

If done correctly, hair highlighting can certainly sparkle your personality. Hair coloring can do wonders as you can create brand new colors and attractive shades and become the center of attraction.

The reason why many women run away from hair coloring is that they think that one must be an expert to get it right. That's not true at all, hair coloring is pretty simple and you can do it all by yourself at your home without bearing the hassle of going to a hair salon and paying loads of money to them. Nevertheless, I still recommend you have a bit of consultation from an expert just be on the safe side.

If you aspire to do hair coloring at home, we have assembled some tips and tricks that will help you in successfully applying colors to your hair.

1. Buy Premium Quality Products

If you are a regular user of hair color products, then you might be aware that there are plenty of hair color products available in the market. There are both chemical and natural ingredients available for the said purpose. But if you want quick results, then you must buy professional hair color product from an authorized beauty products store. You can find beauty products from a Medical store, or from Superstore. Before selecting, look on the expiry date to make sure that the product is still usable.

2. Buy Lighter Hair Color Product

It is recommended by most of the hair experts and hair artists that you should buy a color that is about two shades lighter than your hair. The lighter product will provide an attractive look to your hair that will be visible without a tawdry display.

3. Read and Follow The Directions

Not only for hair color products but for the use of any kind of cosmetics and drugs, it is recommended to read and follow the directions carefully. If you are applying hair highlights then read it yourself. If you are having another person who helps you to apply color, you should ask that person to read the instructions from the pack. It is very important if you don't have time to read, then don't take a chance; do it some other day.

4. Wash Your Hair a Day before With a Regular Shampoo

In order to have the best results, wash your hair 24 hours prior to the application as it will give you clean hair for a color. Don't wash your hair on the same day you plan to color your hair as this will cause some issues with the highlighting product. Don't apply any type of hairspray, mousse or any other products on your hair after washing your hair.

5. Use Proper tools

Using proper tools will increase the chances of a successful hair highlighting process. To apply highlights into your hair, buy latex gloves to protect your hands, acrylic brushes from the art supply store and a plastic hair cover. After completing the tools, the next step is to apply hair color. Some hair experts suggest that you should begin from the back of your head and then go the front and sides.

Conclusion

Highlights can be a little damaging if not treated well at the time of applying and after the coloring process. If you have decided to highlight your hair, be sure to completely rinse away all the residue of the product after the recommended time. Wash your hair with a regular shampoo and condition your hair properly. On daily basis provide good care to your hair by using the best hair products.