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What can I use to lowlight my bleached blonde hair?

Ashley Adams
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Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.

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You could use a deeper shade of blonde or a light brown shade to lowlight your hair.

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What colors should I use to lowlight white or grey hair?

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Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.

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Is your entire head grey/white? If not, have you considered dyeing the hair that is grey/white to match what ever other natural color your hair is? From there, you'll have flexibility to choose from blondes, browns, and auburns.

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How do I lowlight my hair and blend it to make it look more natural?

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Make sure you use the veining technique, which mixes up thicknesses and makes highlights thinner toward the root and thicker by the ends.

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I am trying to put lowlights in my friend's hair that has been bleached blonde. Do I need a filler first, or can I just go ahead with them?

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If it's extremely light, you should use filler. It will keep it from turning a yucky gray/green color.

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How do I pick the right hair color for me?

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You could try all the basics, like light brown, dark brown, blonde, red, or black. See which one you get the most compliments on and what suits you the best. You could also ask a professional's opinion.

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Can I touch up roots and do lowlights at the same time?

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No. They must be done separately.

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How can I keep the dye from the hair I don't want lighten?

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Section the hair.

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What colors should I use when lowlighting light grey/white hair?

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If your hair is naturally blonde use different shades/tones of blonde-gray. If you're a natural brunette use espresso. If you're a redhead use shades of blonde and brown.

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Should I remove the foils before I rinse the color out

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Yes. The foils will only get in the way of washing your hair. If you leave them in for the directed amount of time, they should be fine to take out to rinse your hair.

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I have blond hair but the roots are half gray. How do I add lowlights?

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A beauty supply store should have the color you need. Match your hair closest to the color it has.

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