Whats the difference between a highlight and a lowlight?
Quite simply, a highlight lightens and brightens the hair, while a lowlight darkens and deepens it. Think blond, gold and chamomile tones for highlights; reds, plums and aubergine shades for lowlights. Usually, two or three colors are used throughout the hair for a multifaceted, shimmering effect – any more than that and the hues can lose their contrast and look a bit muddy. Which hair types are best for highlights and lowlights? Actually, any length, style or condition of hair can benefit from highlighting or lowlighting. Whatever your natural color, you shouldn’t go more than three or four shades lighter or darker, as the results will be too harsh and unnatural. Will highlighting or lowlighting damage my hair? No. These days, colorists often use semi-permanent vegetable dyes so there’s no damage to hair. Even when permanent colors are used, the process plumps up the hair cuticle so it instantly looks thicker and fuller. In any event, you should always add a conditioner to help mainta
