Q&A for How to Bring out Natural Red and Blond Highlights

Yes, highlights are permanent in the sense that they won't fade away. However, they do grow out and can be colored over.

Some box colors can lighten your hair up to two levels, but they must be permanent color. This only works on hair that has not been dyed previously.

Yes, saltwater can add highlights or be used to gradually lighten your hair. This works best in combination with sun exposure.

On natural hair colors, vinegar breaks down the pigment slightly, causing subtle highlights. It doesn't work on dyed hair.

Use a combination of 1/2 cup beet juice with 1/2 cup carrot juice on your hair. After that, wash and rinse. As with all treatments, this one requires a week of work for red highlights.

You can try the hibiscus tea method and just spray or rinse all of your hair with the mixture instead of individual strands.

Yes, but lime can be more drying to your hair and scalp, so try using a deep conditioner afterward.

Yes, but not as much as chamomile tea or lemon juice. You would have to make really strong green tea.

You can spray on lemon juice, sit out in the sun for a few hours, then apply some hair oil. Your hair will become lighter after a few sessions.

Yes.

Red hair is a recessive gene, so unless your mom also has red hair in her family, you will likely not have red in your hair.

You'll have to bleach your hair before you do anything, then highlight it.

Yes, you can! Red and blonde highlights can work together beautifully, but it depends on your base hair color and the shades you’re working with. If your hair already has natural red highlights, you might want to go for a blonde shade that complements the warmth of your red tones, like golden or honey blonde. To avoid any harsh contrast, it’s best to go for highlights that have a warm undertone rather than very cool or ashy blonde. A professional stylist can help blend them seamlessly!

The reddish blonde color could be due to underlying warm tones in your natural hair, the dye's formula having warm undertones, or not having enough lift before applying the blonde dye. To achieve a more neutral blonde, consider using a toner or choosing a cooler blonde shade in your next dye session.

Yes, hydrogen peroxide is commonly used to lighten hair. It's a key ingredient in many bleaching products and works by opening the hair cuticle to break down natural pigments. However, use caution as peroxide can be drying and damaging if not used properly. If you're lightening your hair at home, follow up with a deep conditioning treatment.

Use color-enhancing shampoos and conditioners for red hair, try a semi-permanent dye, or use a henna treatment. Avoid shampooing frequently to maintain color.

Try balayage for soft, natural highlights. Choose warm blonde shades like honey or caramel to blend better with dark hair. Gradually lighten your hair to avoid harsh contrasts. A professional stylist can help with seamless blending.

To enhance your natural red hair, use color-depositing shampoo or conditioner for red hair. Consider highlights in shades like copper or strawberry blonde to add dimension. Choose hair care products with color-enhancing ingredients like keratin. Warm-toned highlights generally blend well with red hair.

Check for warm undertones. Red hair has copper or orange hues, while light brown is cooler. Natural light can help—if your hair has a reddish glow in sunlight, it’s likely light red. A stylist can confirm too; just visit a salon and ask them.