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Category: Hair Talk
Forum Name: Hair Color
Forum Description: The tricks and tribulations of changing your hair color
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Printed Date: July 18 2025 at 8:42am
Topic: Home Highlights
Posted By: Ally<3
Subject: Home Highlights
Date Posted: December 27 2007 at 3:55am
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So I have a full head of salon highlights, some of the highlights are lighter than others, and some are really dark blonde. My question is, is it a good idea to buy a home dye, or streaking kit, and pin up my hair and do random highlights with say, a pastry brush? Granted I'll do a strand test and all. I feel like it would be doable. Has anyone ever attemped doing their highlights like this? Is it harder than imagined, and easy to screw up? It's weird cause I would never put one through my whole hair, but this just seemed like a cool idea. Also, would it affect the dye my hairdresser puts in next time? It would probably damage my hair, too right? Thanks for responses. <3 |
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Posted By: Rebekah
Date Posted: December 27 2007 at 6:19pm
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A pastry brush I haven't tried, but I have used a mascara wand. That works okay. I find the best thing is to use my fingers...believe it or not. Then wrap the little strand up in foil. I am not sure what color your colorist is doing, the highlights may or may not be visible depending on the amount that you do. If you get them too light though, and the colorist uses an ash green dye on your hair, they may turn green. However, it will fade. I like L'Oreal Excellence Creme lights--it's formulated to be used on already dyed hair. Hope this helps.
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Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: December 28 2007 at 12:45am
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I think it should be ok. I have tried this with my brown hair and it's not as easy.But if your hair is already blonde then they will blend better. ------------- |
Posted By: Ally<3
Date Posted: December 28 2007 at 4:54am
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Thanks guys. Do you wear gloves Rebekah? I still don't know if I'd be able to them neat enough. Heh.
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Posted By: Rebekah
Date Posted: December 28 2007 at 10:57am
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Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: December 28 2007 at 6:03pm
Sometimes I dont
Then I get little white spots on my fingers. I cant grab the hair as easy with the gloves on though. ------------- |
Posted By: Ally<3
Date Posted: December 30 2007 at 2:40am
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I'm so unsure whether I should try this. Which dye should I use? And how should I do the strand test? Thanks so much.
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Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: December 31 2007 at 12:46am
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Well,dont pick a highlighting kit that says stuff like "dramatic" or "frosting"
those are most likely to be the ones that lighten ALOT and are high lift for darker hair.
I'd chose one that says "subtle" highlights.And try to pick it so the colors on the box are close to what you have now.For instance,some will say for light brown to dark blonde.Others will say for light blonde to dark blonde...
If you do it,keep an eye on the color.Highlighting kits (in my opinion) tend to lighten faster then dyes.So you may not need to leave it on the whole twenty minutes or whatever.
When you do a strand test,just pick one chunk of hair,maybe in the back or underneath so if you dont like it,it wont be noticable. ------------- |
Posted By: Ally<3
Date Posted: January 01 2008 at 4:28am
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I'm going to make an appointment at the hairdresser, and after if I think I want lighter highlights I'm definitely going to try them myself. If I wasn't bleaching I'd have no problem with dying my hair at home, I did it for about a year. Grr blonde is so annoying.
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Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: January 03 2008 at 12:02am
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Let us know how it works out Ally ------------- |
Posted By: Ally<3
Date Posted: January 03 2008 at 4:45pm
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Will do. I will try L'Oreal Excellence Creme lights, as per Rebekah's suggestion. For a strand test, do you mix the whole amount or just a little bit? ------------- |
Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: January 03 2008 at 7:04pm
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I would do just a little in a seperate container so you dont waste the product.
make sure to put equal parts of the color and developer though. ------------- |
Posted By: Ally<3
Date Posted: January 04 2008 at 8:07pm
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Doesn't it go off once you open it, though?
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Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: January 05 2008 at 1:55am
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I dont think it does...I think it is only activated after mixing it together (most say something in the instructions about throwing it away after it has been mixed and set out for an hour or something)
I have done it like that many times and it was always fine. ------------- |
Posted By: Ally<3
Date Posted: January 05 2008 at 6:06pm
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Thanks julesyjul88. I'm so excited to try this! ------------- |
Posted By: Rebekah
Date Posted: January 05 2008 at 10:54pm
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I don't use the whole box, I mix a bit of bleach and save the rest for later. Works fine for me!
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Posted By: Ally<3
Date Posted: January 06 2008 at 12:14am
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I've never mixed bleach (though my mum did for me when I was about 13) should I just follow the directions on the box and I'll be fine? I don't know anything about protein fillers, but would it be a good idea to use one as well (mixed with the bleach?) ox ------------- |
Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: January 06 2008 at 4:01am
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I dont know about using a protein filler WITH bleach.You could use it before bleaching though,sorta like a pre-treatment. I think the directions say to put it on damp hair and leave it on about 15-20 minutes.
When I use the protein filler I usually mix it with color or use it before coloring.It helps the hair accept the color better.
It may help make hair stronger before bleaching though. ------------- |
Posted By: Ally<3
Date Posted: January 07 2008 at 4:25am
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Can you make a rec? I'm so clueless and don't fully understand what they are or how they work.
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Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: January 07 2008 at 6:31am
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Ok,the protein fills in weak spots in the hair,making it stronger,so it's less likely to get damaged when coloring or bleaching.
It also helps the hair to accept color evenly (great when changing colors so you dont end up streaky-like)
This is what I have,it's called neutral protein filler by COLORFUL.
Here are the directions as written:
insures marvelous color results.Equalizes hair porosity for even color absorption and development.Repairs previously damaged protein bonds.Protects hair against new chemical damage.Adds body,volume and lusterous shine.
When tinting:
Apply one to two ounces to towel damp hair for 20 minutes.
Blot excess from hair,DO NOT RINSE.apply color as usual.
Can be used as an excellent reconstructing conditioner simply by diluting it with one third water.You'll be amazed by it's performance.
So...I would use it maybe the day before you bleach.Since you arent coloring,you can use it as the reconstructing conditioner,or I'd leave it on 20 minutes and then rinse.
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Posted By: Ally<3
Date Posted: January 17 2008 at 1:03am
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I did the highlights! Subtle but noticable. The colour is good too, I was sort of expecting orangey tones, but they turned out nice and pale. I'm totally going to do it again. I see potential addiction. LOL
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Posted By: Hal
Date Posted: January 17 2008 at 7:45am
| Do you have pictures.. .it woudl be nice to see your results..... |
Posted By: paper
Date Posted: January 17 2008 at 9:40am
Thats great Ally 
Yes, highlights can be addicting! ------------- |
Posted By: Ally<3
Date Posted: January 17 2008 at 11:28pm
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Currently sitting here with more bleach in my hair, lol, I love it. I might post a picture when I get it how I like it. I'm scrared od brassiness though, I'm toning like crazy but is there anything else I can be doing? ------------- |
Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: January 19 2008 at 5:30pm
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Ally this thread inspired me.I was gonna wait until spring and color my hair,but decided to he11 with it and put in some highlights last night.(the kind you brush on with the wand) They are also subtle,but it's amazing how much better it looks! I'm going to keep gradually adding some in until I have light red and blonde highlights all over.Definitely addicting!Thanks for starting the thread that got me thinking and made me decide not to wait.I was really getting bored with my hair,LOL...
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Posted By: Ally<3
Date Posted: January 19 2008 at 6:21pm
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Aw that's great julesyjul! It is so fun to be able to control where they go, as well. We'll enjoy this addiction together, lol. ------------- |
Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: January 21 2008 at 3:45pm
It's a fun addiction. I'm going to do some more in a week or two.
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