Question re: Redken Crystals (William?)

> I highlighted my hair for several years, and the last> two years resulted in heavy damage. I started using> Redken Shades EQ (William's good advice) to take it> back to my natural color (dark strawberry blonde) and> stopped getting highlights to give it time to> "heal". In the last 4 or 5 months, my hair> has made a dramatic improvement...it's shiny and> healthy, and the breakage I had from the> over-processed highlights has almost completely grown> out. Here's my question: Would I be foolish to risk> ruining my healthy hair by trying highlights once> again? My (new) hairdresser is suggesting using a cap> instead of foiling, and using Redken Crystals> (something I haven't tried before). I always heard> foiling was less damaging...is this true, or is a cap> just as good if it's done correctly? I really miss> having blond highlights, and everyone keeps asking me> why in the world I went darker...that it makes me look> older. =8( Any advice or suggestions would be greatly> appreciated!To Debi:I am glad that you liked my suggestions about the 'ShadesEQ' color back for your damaged hair, and that it worked well for you. Try 'Shades Above with the lightening crystals' for a sutle 1-2 levels of lift with still great condition for your hair. Also if this is not enough lift for your desired look, have your stylist use an 'oil type' bleach to lift the color and tone with Shades EQ for great results. AS far as the cap versus the foils either method works well if properly used. Please pass along my compliments to your stylist for a job well done for the duration of your 'healing period.' william