A large portion of women have already thought about having their hair with highlights – in fact, many are fans of the style. It is a well-known technique, especially when looking for a change in the look. After all, the procedure is already a beauty classic. But, did you know that there are different techniques, results and tones that you can choose from?
Before deciding whether to play in the world of blondes, it is necessary to research to stay on top of everything on the subject. Thus, you will have the best result. With that in mind, we bring you the best tips and information to help. So, come on ?!
How to make hair highlights
Although it is a process that allows several styles, there is a traditional technique, used by many professionals: it is the cap for lights. Have you heard ?! It is the one made of silicone, very tight and full of small holes.
In addition to it, the specialized hairdresser also uses other accessories: a crochet hook, a brush, hydrogen peroxide and mixing jars. But be careful, all of these materials should only be used by professionals as they have the necessary knowledge to not damage the wires.
So much so that each hairdresser has his favorite technique: some prefer, instead of the brush, to pass the product on the hair with a toothbrush or a hair comb. All of this ends up changing the result. So it is good to talk to the professional to align expectations. Even if you are looking for a platinum or gray-blond hair, you will need a dye. In other words, it is a change that requires monitoring and a lot of decision.
Another essential point that you need to be aware of: your hair needs to be healthy and hydrated. This is because hydrogen peroxide is an agent that opens the hair fiber, that is, during this process, the wires end up losing water and nutrients. If it is dry, the discoloration will make the problem even worse. Once the hair is strong, you can throw yourself in the lights.
Attention: if your hair is virgin, remember to ask the professional to pay attention. That’s because chemical-free wires discolor faster, okay?
Have you analyzed all this? So, now it’s all right to start!
Techniques to lighten the wires
There are countless ways to light the wires. To help you achieve the result you are looking for we will present some of these styles. After all, everything is valid when it is to become its best version, right ?!
Lights
Hair highlights are the most common – and requested – technique among women. The idea is to create very thin strands scattered along the hair, mixing with the natural color of the strands.
Highlights
They are very similar to the lights. However, during the process, the discolored strands are a little thicker, ideal for those who want to adhere to the blond look. This technique is also widely used for those who decide to adhere to the colored threads, since the applied color is more in evidence.
Reflections
If you are looking for a look that walks between the lights and the highlights, this is the perfect method for you. The reflections subtly mix the discolored and natural yarns, without leaving the marked look.
Ombre Hair
The look, which has already become a classic, is nothing more than a soft gradient of blond tones: the root remains with the original color while only the length is discolored – hence the name ‘ombré‘. It is the ideal choice for those looking for a subtle and practical change, since in this technique you do not need to touch up the root frequently.
Balloon
From French ‘balayage‘, the technique illuminates the threads from the root, only in a natural way, since the idea is to bet on up to three tones lighter than the original color. The difference between this technique and the others is in the thickness of the strands to be discolored: they are very thin, as if they were part of the natural hair.
Californian
With a very beachy look, this look is one of the most coveted among women. The discoloration passes well away from the root as it is only half the length down, as if the threads had been burnt by the sun – a good choice for anyone who is not a fan of constant visits to the salon.
Tiger Eye
The fuses tiger eye it has as reference the stone “tiger’s eye” and even the animal’s own eyes. In technique, three different tones are mixed: gold, bronze and brown. It is a good choice for those who want to light brown in a very discreet and natural way.
Splashlight
This look is for those who like daring! Here, only a single strand is made, only horizontally, as if the sun were falling on the hair, like a beam of light. The look can be more marked or smooth, the choice is yours.
Hair with platinum highlights
For those who want to light up the wires and adhere to the loirice once and for all, you can invest in platinum hair. If you were a little confused by this technique, we help!
The platinum look is nothing more than a very light blond, almost white. To achieve this effect you will need to depigment your hair and dye it afterwards. This is because, only the discoloration does not bring the platinum effect, in fact, this process gives that yellowish or orange aspect.
But, after all, what kind of hair color to use to make it blonde? The dye applied on the discolored threads is very light, like the “Louro Claro” or “Pérola”. They are the ones that will cover the yellowish aspect and reveal the beloved platinum.
Hair with honey highlights
Not all who want to lighten their hair are looking for a lighter shade of blonde, especially because it depends on the personality and style of each one, right ?!
Therefore, many women have become adept at honey lights. The technique is very smooth – it lightens a maximum of 3 tones – discreet and less aggressive to the hair.
So much was the success that the style even got its name: lighted brunettes. The idea is to keep the natural brown and add points of light, giving absolute highlight to the face. The great secret of this technique is in the mixture of different shades of honey that, together, give the impression that the hair is like that, like “I was born like this”.
The most coveted – and democratic – tones for this method include golden honey, honey
copper and honey tobacco. Regarding style, invest without fear in Californian locks, babylight and even the lights themselves.
Hair products with lights
Discoloring the threads is a very aggressive procedure for capillary health since, during the process, water and nutrients go away. It’s normal! Therefore, it is necessary to redouble the attention and care with the wires. But, calm down is not that difficult. Just take a look at these tips.
The first step is to invest in the right products. Remember that after any discoloration, the hair with highlights is more exposed, which makes it much more fragile. Therefore, it is necessary that shampoos, conditioners, masks and finishers are suitable for bleached or chemically treated hair. They have formulas rich in moisturizing and nourishing actives, such as coconut oil, keratin, argan, aloe vera, D-panthenol and vitamins.
IMPORTANT: when we talk about hair with platinum highlights we cannot fail to mention the importance of tinting. Over time, the strands lose their white / blond appearance and start to approach yellow / orange, it is normal.
To solve this problem, you will need to include a cream in your routine tinting or de-yellowing. They have pigments that neutralize the yellowish, keeping that tone of salon for much longer. The ideal is to use at least every 15 days, but without exaggeration or your hair may end up with a droplet, that is, with purple pigments.
How to care for hair with highlights
In addition to products suitable for hair with highlights, it is necessary to think about other types of care to maintain the health of the strands.
Frequent Cuts
This is already an old rule for all types of hair, however, it is essential for those who adhere to the lights. This is because, after discoloration, the hair fiber becomes porous and, therefore, more exposed and susceptible to external damage. Result? Dryness and split ends.
Therefore, the ideal is that every three months you cut at least the ends of the hair – two fingers is enough and will not change the length.
Hydration for hair with highlights
Periodically moisturizing your hair is almost a must. Think like this: our body loses several vitamins daily, right? To replenish them, we eat frequently – not least because our bodies are unable to produce them.
The same thing happens with our hair. Every day he is subjected to various situations that cause him to lose water and nutrients. Therefore, hydration should be done at least once a week. Thus, he will always be well taken care of, with shine, movement and, above all, health.
Thermal protectors
Anyone who bleaches the strands has certainly seen their hair go from blonde to greenish. Yes, this situation is recurrent, but normal. When the hair with lights comes into contact with the chlorine in the pool or the copper present in the shower water it happens.
It is that the discolored threads are with the cuticles more open than those without chemical, therefore, more sensitive to the components contained in the water. To prevent this problem, the solution is to use a thermal protector for the hair: it forms a kind of film around the hair, protecting it from external damage.
Don’t forget to stick to it before using electric ones as well. This protection is necessary due to the fragility of the strands, which can end up becoming super dry if not protected frequently.
How to recover dry hair with lights
So far, tips to care for and maintain the health of your hair are not lacking, right ?! But, no one is exempt from the damage caused by discoloration. When hair with highlights is extremely dry, other types of care must be taken.
This is because, more than taking care of the wires, it is necessary to recover them. For this, there are some tips that do not fail. So, come on ?!
Now, more than ever, it is necessary to nourish and rebuild the threads. A great ally for this is the capillary schedule, a care schedule that will help save the hair. This method is divided between hydration, nutrition and reconstruction. To be effective, combine care for whatever your hair needs most.
Another great product is the shock treatment ampoules. They have moisturizing, nutritious and concentrated reconstructive actives that will give that up on the wires. Just pass, wait the time indicated by the packaging and that’s it!
You can also bet on night wetting. Just apply a vegetable oil to all hair – castor oil is very powerful – and go to sleep. In the morning, just wash as usual.
But, if the dryness level is very intense, it is worth passing the scissors no matter how difficult it is to detach from the length. Once healthy again, the hair will grow very quickly, since it is hydrated. A good tip is to pick the wires well – besides ensuring movement, you can remove a good part of the split ends without changing the length so much.
Lights and progressive
You can, yes, combine the lights with the progressive do, however, do not do it at once! The progressive, chemical to smooth the hair, is an aggressive procedure, which alters the curvature of the hair fiber. Combining it with discoloration, which also affects the hair cuticles, can be extremely harmful – and we are talking about hair loss and even chemical cutting. It’s not worth it, right? The ideal is to choose what you want first. That done, wait at least a month to perform the other procedure.
Also keep in mind that if you choose the progressive one before the highlights, it may be that, at the moment of discoloration, they are not as strong as in hair without chemical. This is because, as the cuticles are sealed after straightening, the bleaching chemical cannot fully penetrate the fiber. If you choose the lights first know that the progressive tends to change the tone of the cablink. If possible, do the progressive first and then invest in the hair with highlights.
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