Twelve gorgeous ways to highlight your hair

There is a reason why hair highlights will always be in trend, no matter what. They are also a tried-and-true way to enhance your look without much commitment. Also, some strategically-placed highlights can make thinner hair strands look thicker. But apart from this, the most wonderful thing about hair highlights is their versatility. Yes, they suit every hair and every hair type. But, being a girl, I understand that there is always an initial confusion over whether to go for vibrant colors or do something very natural. At times, we also think of going with babylights, balayage, or lowlights. In that case, you wouldn’t want your hairstylist to make the decisions for you. So, just bookmark this page because we bring to you different ways to highlight your hair!

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1.)   UMBRELLA LIGHTS:

The umbrella highlights are in trend these days because they create two different looks in a single style. Hairstylists liked umbrella lights because Kylie Jenner made them look sexy in a commercial. Umbrella lights help in highlighting some depth and volume to your hair. Just ask your colorist for face-framing baby lights atleast two shades lighter than your base color.

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2.)   WISPY LIT BRUNETTE: So, if you are looking to update a deep color without showing too far from dark vibes, then a wispy lit brunette is your way to go. This look pops of lighter highlights concentrated mostly on mid-lengths through ends of the silhouette. The highlight in this should not be lighter- than two levels of your base color.

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3.)   COLOR ENHANCEMENT:

In this process, you simply add tone-on-tone highlights to make your natural color look even richer. It is a gorgeous alternative to an obvious; contrast between your highlights and your base color. It makes you look young and vibrant too.

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4.)   BOMSHELL BLONDE:

Bebe Rexha looks super-hot in the bombshell blonde. She did this without doing a bleaching tone for a super sexy look that is multi-dimensional. Ask your hairstylist to do darker shades on the roots and hairline along with an ashy tone all over.

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5.)   BRIGHTLIGHTS:

These days, people are going for bright colors even more than ever. In this hair highlight, just go on adding a vibrant dash of neon orange, sapphire, or fuchsia to your existing bleached strands. These bright lights are a hit. If there is a color in your mind, make sure that you share it with your colorist who will understand your desired look.

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6.)   SQUARE BALAYAGE:

 The balayage hair highlight is not to give you a subtle look. In this highlight, just pull back or down your hair, and ask your hairstylist to paint solid or chunky pieces in place of a traditional, soft balayage.

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7.)   MIDLIGHTED BLONDE:

This highlight is very natural because of its neutral, cool, and warm tones. The base hair color will play as a lowlight in the cool-tone world. The midnights will be the warmer pops, and the highlights will be neutral. This highlight is super customizable for anyone who wants to go lighter.

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8.)   GLOSSY AND WAR, HIGHLIGHTS:

A warm and glossy hair feels very rich and healthy. Just ask your colorist to highlight your hair with a dark gold on your base color. Make sure that you bring in a photo because it gets difficult to describe your hair color with words.

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9.)   DARK BROWN OMBRE:

A subtle ombre on dark brown hair makes you look super stylish. So, gone are the days when high-contrast gradients were in the fashion. Just dark brown shade all over the transitions into subtle chocolate brown pieces from mid-lengths to ends, make you look subtle yet classy.

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10.)  RIBBON HIGHLIGHTS:

This highlight will make you fall in love with yourself. Highlights, but with no highlights. Yes, the tone and texture of the highlights look so natural together. Although, some might opt for ribbon highlights to get the bolder and chunkier look. But, that is your choice!

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11.) CLASSIC WITH A TWIST:

 Chunky and deep whiskey hair highlight steal the limelight. These hair highlights work on dark skin tone because it is not overly warm or light. When you are lifting dark hair, it can be more brassy or dingy. But still, it looks super-classy.

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12.) MIXED TONES:

The subtle accents of light tones can brighten up your skin tone. It adds interest to an ordinary solid shade. So, you can stay light and add warm tones at the same time.

So, whichever shade card you choose, make sure that it enhances your style and personality. Whichever shade you choose, carry your hair highlights with confidence and steal the limelight!