September 15, 2008

Trends in Hair Highlighting

Hair highlighting, by definition, means to emphasize the focal point of the haircut. It has become a popular trend among Indian males and females. Indian hair usually ranges between jet black and dark brown and this range of dark colors have inspired people for hair highlights. Hair highlighting looks funky and sophisticated, adding depth, dimension and attitude.

Many people confuse Hair coloring with Hair Highlighting but that's two different ways of adding beauty to the natural hair. The terminology hair coloring implies to coloring of the entire hair and highlighting means coloring only a few strands or a band of hair. Hair colors can be of various shades ranging from dark blonde to lighter shades but hair highlights are usually brighter shades with a metallic tint.

Highlighting dark hair with lighter shades is the most wonderful way to accentuate the natural texture and color of the hair. Dark hair will look most graceful with light brown highlights that give a tint of gold or red as it contains lot of red that is invisible. It usually requires the initial use of bleaching that makes the hair coarse, dry and frizzy. Spa treatments, smoothing shampoo and conditioners are required in order to regain the original texture.

Brown hair is versatile in terms of huge selection of hair highlights. A combination of colors can be used for highlighting. Brunette, strawberry blonde, red, copper and golden tones are the most common options for highlighting brown hair.

Generally people browse through various fashion magazines, internet, and visit parlors to get the latest hair highlighting ideas. Some tips for highlighting the hair:

• Limit the exposure to sun because sun lightens hair colors

• Don't apply lime juice.

• Highlights should only be 2 or 3 shades lighter than the natural hair color.

• Consult a professional for the best shades of color.

• Red shades should be avoided for pink toned people.

• Olive toned people should go for low lights.

• Always do a test before applying the final color.

• Highlights should be done from back to front.

Today several home highlighting hair kits are also available in the market with everything needed to produce a hot look for your hair. These kits are very economical and easy to use. Many people who are busy with their daily hectic schedule prefer these kits as it can be used at their own convenient time produce good results.

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