Looking to do something a little different with your hair
color, but not sure about doing an all-over dye job? If you're not
ready to take the plunge with a totally different shade, highlights are a
great way to add some new dimension to your color. But which kind of
highlights will look best on you? This guide, courtesy of
TotalBeauty.com, will help you find out.
First, you'll need to decide if you want highlights, lowlights or both. Highlights bring depth and shimmer to your color, while lowlights offer softness and dimension. Gals with naturally light hair may want to opt for lowlights to soften their color, while brunettes may want highlights for summer that'll give their hair a sunkissed glow.
Next, figure out if you look better in warm tones or cool tones. There's an easy way to test - while standing in the sunlight sans makeup, hold a gold swatch and silver swatch up to your skin to see which one is more flattering. If you're a golden goddess, warm tones are for you - but if silver is your style, you're all about cool.
Remember, if you're thinking about highlights, head to the salon. While you might be able to get away with dying your own hair from a box, highlights leave a lot more room for error when it comes to shade, tone and thickness. Although it's more expensive to head to the salon, you can let a good highlight job grow out for a few months before you need to return, making it cheaper in the long run than a total color overhaul that leaves roots exposed after two weeks.
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