Natural Highlights For Hair
If you have ever wanted to try something different with your hair but time and money has prevented you from visiting a salon then here are a few tips for you to try at home that will bring out your natural hair color and enhance it!
First thing, is for a few days before coloring you want to make sure you shampoo and deep condition your hair well to ensure its healthiness and then not again until after the coloring process. The natural oils in your hair will give you a uniform result, aid in the color taking hold and ultimately protect your hair.
If you want use, an organic method and you’re a brunette, believe it not, and try coffee to enhance the color of your hair! Make a cup of dark roast or even espresso and once cooled just apply to your hair and leave for 30 minutes. You will be surprised how rich and shiny your hair becomes. If you want some highlights, you can use tea after you have shampooed as a final rinse.
If you’re a blonde or have light brown hair use a strong chamomile tea and apply it when your hair is dry and then shampoo excess off after 20-30 minutes. A fruit juice will also bring out highlights as Cranberry juice will enhance the reds and lemon juice works for blonder highlights. People have even used a cup of boiled chopped walnuts. Once strained, apply to hair and leave for 30 minutes before shampooing, to add some extra shine.
If you plan to use an at-home kit for coloring, you want to remember a few things.
Start always with dirty hair and because it sometime hard to reach every spot, having a friend help is always a good thing as it give you an extra set of hands. Start the coloring application at hairs mid section before working you way to the ends and roots. If you have longer hair this method is essential for success.
When coloring gray use a developer or a softening shampoo first because gray hair can be coarser, less porous and can take longer to process. In addition, it’s advisable to pick a lighter color shade for optimal results and follow the instructions in your kit carefully.
Once you have finished, in order to keep the color fresh and in great condition use, a specially formulated shampoo to ensure the moisture is replenished, as it sometime can be lost during coloring. A regular shampoo is too harsh, can take out the moisture and strip the hair of its color. Filtered water is better on colored hair as it doesn’t contain the elements that can cause damage and always wet your hair first or use a leave in conditioner before swimming as the chlorine can be absorbed into dry hair. Don’t wrap your wet hair or rub to dry it, but instead blot it dry with a towel.
Don’t brush your hair but use a wide toothcomb to reduce breakage. The biggest tip is use a leave-in conditioner regularly to avoid your color from fading and a color enhancing conditioner once a month to maintain the shine and moisture.
