Now, let’s talk about if you are already blonde and planning on transitioning to your natural grey color. Just be aware that putting red into pre lightened hair could cause “bleeding” onto your blonde tresses (meaning your blonde pieces can grab the red tone and turn slightly pink). Don’t automatically think Kelly Clarkson streaks when we say highlights and run for the hills towards a balayage.

The highlights do require more maintenance and slightly more frequent visits to the salon but they will allow you to achieve a lighter look. She wants to add some depth to her hair, but she is not ready to make her hair all dark brown. Betty can add some low lights to her hair. This option would also require more maintenance than a traditional color like caramel or brown. Red Hair with Blonde Highlights

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Other processes would involve lightening your whole head, usually more than one time (multiple sessions). One important factor to consider when choosing reading guide strips is the material they are made of. Reading guide strips are typically made of either plastic or metal. Plastic strips are generally more affordable and come in a wide range of colors and designs, but they may be less durable than metal strips. Metal strips, on the other hand, are more durable and are less likely to break or become damaged over time. Size and Shape Traditionally these kinds of highlights would be done around the perimeter of your face to brighten your look a bit. If you do choose an option that is different from your natural color you can get away with all over base color touch ups every other time you add highlights. Someone who wants their hair brighter all over and does not like their natural colored roots growing out would be better off receiving a highlight service than a balayage.

Having highlights that are too thin in very curly hair which is normally worn curly may look too blended. Though the babylights can give you a few extra weeks between appointments, they usually do come at a slightly higher price tag than a traditionally weaved highlight.So, I am going to simply explain the difference. Highlights are lighter than your existing base color, Low lights are darker than your existing color.