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  • Question
    What color highlights are best for fair skin?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    This depends on your hair and eye color, but cool tones tend to work best. Try ash blonde or platinum for light base shades. For darker colors, silver or wheat are flattering highlights.
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    Can you lighten your hair with box color?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    If you are using a box highlighting kit, the dye should be strong enough to lift most colors. It's best to test a strand on the underside of the hair before completing a full head application.
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    How much does it cost to put highlights in your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Highlights at a salon can range from under $100 for a few foils to over $300 for a full head. To get an accurate estimate, book a consultation with the colorist you plan to use.
  • Question
    After bleaching my hair, should I use a permanent color for red dye?
    Community Answer
    No, because you might regret the color. Use washable hair chalk or washable dye and see how you like it, then use permanent dye.
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    After applying bleach, is it important to keep the bleached hair away from the natural hair until it is rinsed?
    Community Answer
    If you're doing highlights, yes. You should section your hair and wrap the sections you're bleaching in foil so that they cannot color the rest of your hair.
  • Question
    Are there any natural ways to make my hair golden from black without market products?
    Community Answer
    Unfortunately, you'll have to artificially dye your hair for that radical of a switch.
  • Question
    If you want the highlights to fade into your natural hair, how would you apply a gradient to the bleach?
    Nora Ahsan
    Community Answer
    You could make the consistency a little runny and put it in a spray bottle and spray it in your hair. You could also use a cotton ball to dab the bleach in your hair but before, put on gloves and spread a little petroleum jelly along the hairline.
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    What color hair is best for Indian skin tones?
    Nora Ahsan
    Community Answer
    Red is best for Indian skin tones. Purple would also look very nice.
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