Highlights are the most-used technique for women with a lot of grey hair, since thanks to the blonde shades, the grey hairs are perfectly hidden. <\/span>\nYou should return to the salon every 40 days to touch up your highlights, so that\u2019s why if you have a lot of grey hair, I\u2019d recommend not choosing a shade lighter than 8 to keep them hidden until your maintenance.<\/p>\n
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Now that you have a better idea of what color to choose for your highlights, it\u2019s time to get the materials you need.<\/p>\n
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Materials<\/h2>\n
Like I said in the beginning, this is an affordable technique because it doesn\u2019t require a lot of materials.<\/p>\n
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Once you\u2019ve chosen the shade, you can go to the hair care store or pharmacy to get everything you need.<\/p>\n
You can buy the kit dye, as long as you make sure that the peroxide it includes is 20-volume and no stronger.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t apply anything stronger!<\/p>\n
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You can also buy the materials separately.<\/p>\n
The tube of dye and the 20-volume peroxide.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t forget latex gloves to apply the dye. If you apply the dye with your bare hands, they\u2019ll be stained for days.<\/p>\n
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How to darken your highlights step-by-step<\/h2>\n
Once you have everything you need, you should start to prepare your hair.<\/p>\n
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Step 1<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nBrush your hair, completely detangling it. Make sure that there are no knots left.<\/p>\n
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Step 2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nDampen your hair.<\/p>\n
Does it seem weird to apply dye to damp hair?<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Like I told you in the beginning, this technique is different from normal color application. Remember that we\u2019re not looking to dye all of your hair, just darken the highlights. For this technique to work, you need to apply the mix to damp hair. <\/span>\n <\/p>\n
Step 3<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nPrepare the mixture.<\/p>\n
Mix the entire tube of dye and 20-volume peroxide in a plastic container.<\/p>\n
Mix until well-combined.<\/p>\n
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Step 4<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nApply the dye to all of your hair from root to tips.<\/p>\n
You can do it with a dye brush or with your hands like it\u2019s a hair mask (with gloves on, of course).<\/p>\n
Be very careful to apply it to all of your hair, don\u2019t leave any part uncovered.<\/p>\n
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Step 5<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nLet the mix sit for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n
ONLY 20 MINUTES, NO MORE.<\/p>\n
If you want, you can check on the color every 5 minutes to see if your highlights\u2019 color is changing how you expect it to.<\/p>\n
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Step 6<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nWhen the time is up, rinse with lukewarm water and wash your hair with your normal shampoo.<\/p>\n
Dry with a blow dryer on medium heat and apply a few drops of anti-frizz serum.<\/p>\n
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That\u2019s it! Your highlights are already darkened without having to further damage your hair in any extreme way.<\/p>\n
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5 keys for not ruining your highlights<\/h2>\n
I want us to go over the key aspects for this technique to make sure your highlights end up looking perfect.<\/p>\n
Remember that any error in your choosing of the materials or in during the application process could influence the results.<\/p>\n
Here are the 5 keys for this technique<\/p>\n
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\n- <\/i> Choose the correct dye <\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Don\u2019t darken your hair more than two shades. If you do, you\u2019ll lose the effect of your highlights. <\/span>\n
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