

“Highlights are when you want to make the hair lighter, typically using a hair lightener or a light hair color,” says celebrity stylist and Garnier consultant Nikki Lee. They will blend in as you dry your hair.Which color and type of highlights is right for your hair

Don't worry if the strands look really bright when washing them out.Once you have reached your desired color rinse your hair out completely before adding the shampoo or conditioner provided in your kit.

Check a strand about every 10 minutes to make sure you don't leave the mixture in too long or not long enough. Leave the mixture on your hair for the time stated in your kit.Not doing so will result in dyed ends and brown roots and you will have to start over and go back to the strands that are half-dyed. When applying the mixture to your hair, make sure that you cover all of the strands and saturate them enough that the color will stick.Each kit is a little different so just follow the directions when mixing. Once you have your hair pulled through the holes it is time to get your dye mixture ready.You might want to have someone help you with the back if you don't feel confident that you can make it match the sides and top of your head. In my experience, it is easier to start on top of your head, then go to the back, then go to the sides.Strands that are too thick will cause a large chunk of hair to stand out from the rest. It will look natural to have varying thickness in your strands as long as some aren't too thick. Don't worry too much if the strands aren't exactly even. Using the provided hook begin pulling your hair through the cap trying for all-around even thickness with every pull.Put the cap on making sure it is tight enough that it won't slide around on your head and that all of your hair is tucked in.If you don't part your hair to the side, part it straight down the middle so both sides are even. If you part your hair to the side, do so like you normally do when styling your hair.If you want all-over highlights, plan on pulling hair through each hole or every other hole. Keep in mind that if you only pull a couple of hairs through each hole your streaks might not show up as much as you want them to. The more hair you pull though, the thicker your streaks will be. This will determine how much hair you pull through the holes of the cap.

