I can rattle on about the time and budget required to maintain the sun-kissed look, not to mention how damaging it can be to the hair’s structure. So, imagine my surprise when I discovered that highlights can be achieved safely at home (for a tenth of the salon cost) in less than half the time. I was immediately intrigued. Two things became clear when I asked a hair stylist about at-home highlights: 1.) the kit should be ammonia free, 2.) highlights should be done by a professional. The first piece of advice was easy enough to follow. After over a decade of frying my hair, I didn’t need ammonia, a known beauty offender, adding to its decay. As for the second, I was committed to going rogue and highlighting my hair in the comfort of my own home. With nothing but my own two amateur hands, I was determined to confirm if pricey and time-consuming visits to the hair salon for lighter locks are worth it. By following this guide from one of my go-to hair gurus, Kristin Ess, I not only succeeded in highlighting my hair at home, I look forward to the next refresh. The hardest part of the process was the waiting. I stared at the television through the curtains of my hair while holding my gloved hands up zombie-style. It was uncomfortable until my alarm sounded 30 minutes later, but it sure beat sitting motionless in a salon chair for hours. After blow-drying the damp pieces, I admired my new blonde ‘do.
title: “I Tried Diy Blonde Highlights From Tints Of Nature For 16” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-28” author: “Billy Long”
I can rattle on about the time and budget required to maintain the sun-kissed look, not to mention how damaging it can be to the hair’s structure. So, imagine my surprise when I discovered that highlights can be achieved safely at home (for a tenth of the salon cost) in less than half the time. I was immediately intrigued. Two things became clear when I asked a hair stylist about at-home highlights: 1.) the kit should be ammonia free, 2.) highlights should be done by a professional. The first piece of advice was easy enough to follow. After over a decade of frying my hair, I didn’t need ammonia, a known beauty offender, adding to its decay. As for the second, I was committed to going rogue and highlighting my hair in the comfort of my own home. With nothing but my own two amateur hands, I was determined to confirm if pricey and time-consuming visits to the hair salon for lighter locks are worth it. By following this guide from one of my go-to hair gurus, Kristin Ess, I not only succeeded in highlighting my hair at home, I look forward to the next refresh. The hardest part of the process was the waiting. I stared at the television through the curtains of my hair while holding my gloved hands up zombie-style. It was uncomfortable until my alarm sounded 30 minutes later, but it sure beat sitting motionless in a salon chair for hours. After blow-drying the damp pieces, I admired my new blonde ‘do.
