How to Use Highlights

Many women and men add a little color to their hair when they feel their hairstyle or hair color is getting a little boring. People try highlights of all different colors to change or improve their appearance. Some highlights can truly lighten up someone's appearance, while some can be too bold if not done correctly. Learn how to use highlights properly to lighten up hair or create a different look.

Instructions

1. Wash the hair and use a good conditioner to keep the hair smooth and healthy. Let the conditioner sit on the hair for about 5 minutes to fully achieve the effect.

2. Mix your highlighting ingredients in a bowl and get a little brush for application. Separate the hair with a comb, and starting with the bottom place a piece of tinfoil under each separate section. Make the sections thin rather than thick to achieve subtle highlights, not chunks throughout the hair.

3. Place the highlight mixture on the hair that you have placed on the foil. Make sure you cover every strand fully so that each piece will be highlighted. Repeat the process with the desired sections on the whole head.

4. Fold the foil over each piece you have highlighted and it process for about 10 minutes for full effect. You can see if it is the color the person wants by doing only a few pieces and then checking the color status.

5. Leave the color on if the person wants light highlights. The longer you leave it on, the lighter the color will get. If they want more of a natural look then, check on the hair in 10 to 15 minutes.