Do highlights ruin your hair?

Highlights and coloring -- Highlights and semi-permanent dyes aren't as damaging as bleach, but they aren't without consequences, Mirmirani says. They can also change the inner structure of the hair, causing a lackluster look and dryness, especially if you frequently color to hide roots or gray hair.
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Does getting highlights once damage your hair?

"If you're doing a single process or subtle highlights, the damage will be minimal, and you may not even notice, but if you are going platinum or heavily highlighting your hair, you can feel a lot of damage being done," she says.
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Should I highlight my hair or not?

Highlights are an ideal option if you have a great base hair tone, and don't want to amend your natural hair color too much. Highlights are often the introduction to hair coloring since they enhance your hair by adding streaks that are a shade or two lighter than your natural color.
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Why you shouldn't highlight your hair?

Dye Can Cause Hair Loss

According to Dermatology Times, hair loss from permanent dyes is technically hair breakage, but can happen in such quantities that it looks more like loss. Harsh chemicals in permanent dyes can make hair brittle and more breakable, especially over time.
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Do highlights cause permanent damage?

Does coloring or bleaching your hair damage it forever — like, forever forever? In short, the general consensus among the celebrity hair colorists I consulted with is that, yes, dying and bleaching your hair permanently alters the integrity of your hair.
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Can highlights thin your hair?

3. Lightening Too Much. A few highlights are OK, but you should shy away from doing anything too drastic. "Never lighten fine hair too much because it will take away from the depth of the hair, causing it to look even thinner," says celebrity colorist Michael Boychuck, of COLOR Salon in Las Vegas.
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How can I get my natural hair back after highlights?

"The best way to grow out your natural color, especially coming from a highlight or balayage look, is to have your colorist gloss down your hair back to the natural level of the roots to allow the natural root to blend as it grows," says IGK Hair Care founder Chase Kusero.
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What are the disadvantages of highlights hair?

Even though it's only in sections, highlights can dry out hair. Darker roots will eventually appear, necessitating a trip to the salon (or a trip to the drug store for a fresh application). Highlights will naturally fade over time and are more likely to fade after long stretches in the sun.
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What age is appropriate to get highlights?

Gentle (10 volume or less), deposit only, color (which means that you are simply adding color or darkening the color) is okay for kids over the age of 9 or 10. Highlighting or lightening hair (20 or 30 volume hair color) should be reserved for children after puberty.
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What age should you have highlights?

"I really don't think it's safe to dye or bleach a child's hair until after puberty, and ideally not until their late teens — at least 16," advises Dr. Sejal Shah, M.D., a New York-based dermatological surgeon.
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Do highlights make you prettier?

Highlights can accentuate eye color, bring out cheek bones, and even slim faces. They show off the lines of your hair cut, create depth and the illusion of fullness. They are a great introduction to hair color — and, despite what you've heard, they work for all hues.
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Do highlights make hair look thicker?

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“A little color can be added to the scalp and make roots look thicker,” Rivera says. Highlights can also add dimension to your hair, making it appear thicker.
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Do highlights blend after a few washes?

"Unfortunately, toners only last a few shampoos and as they rinse out, highlights can look muted or dull. This can make the allover color look less fresh than when a client has just left the salon," Baumhauer said.
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What not to do after getting highlights?

Don't wash your hair too often. The highlights are affected by just water, too, and using the product too often can stress your hair beyond its limits. Also, avoid excessive rinsings; just tilt your head back and let the water run through your hair for several minutes to get the shampoo and conditioner out.
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Are highlights better than all over color?

Price and harshness are two other things to think about for highlights and all-over color. All-over color is usually cheaper than highlights because it takes less time and work. Highlights also are more likely to damage your hair. Many of the formulas for highlights contain bleach, which dries out your hair.
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How do I stop my hair from breaking after highlights?

Tips to hydrate
  1. Olive oil. A few drops of olive oil can go a long way to give your hair some life. ...
  2. Coconut oil. Coconut oil can also work to seal your hair and prevent protein loss. ...
  3. Argan oil. ...
  4. Almond oil. ...
  5. DIY hair masks. ...
  6. Rice water rinse. ...
  7. Avoid heat styling.
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How often do girls get highlights?

Four to eight weeks is the standard amount of time between salon visits, but even that is a big window. The highlights that require the least amount of upkeep start only a shade or two darker than your natural hair color and fade into a lighter color toward the tips of your tresses.
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How can I naturally lighten my hair?

Natural bleaching agents like apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, chamomile tea, or cinnamon and honey can lighten hair gently and naturally with minimal damage. Rinse your hair in a solution of warm water and one or more of these lightening agents, then sit in the sun to dry.
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What is Balayage hair?

Simply put, balayage is a highlighting technique that doesn't use foils. Instead, your hair colorist will hand-paint color directly onto your hair, creating more natural, blended, sun-kissed color.
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Which is more damaging highlights or balayage?

Although they can both damage the hair, in the long term, balayage is more damaging because you have to use a higher developer and layer the lightener more in order to achieve the desired result.
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Is highlights or balayage better?

"Highlights are often placed much closer to the scalp and applied in specific sections while the balayage process includes a graduated painting the color onto the hair in random sections," says Rivera. If you are looking to add non-uniform chunks or sweeps of color, balayage is a better option.
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What is better streaks or highlights?

So, what is the difference between streaks and highlights? The main difference is that while in highlights thin slices of hair are taken to color them, streaks involve thicker volume of hair. Though highlights are sleek, streaks give bolder appearance to the face.
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When should you stop coloring your hair?

How Do You Know When It's Time to Discontinue Hair Coloring for Clients?
  1. Their Hair Begins to Feel Dry or Brittle. Most traditional hair dyes will not cause severe damage to your client's hair. ...
  2. Gray Hair Returns in Less than Two Weeks. ...
  3. Their Scalp Becomes Irritated or Itchy. ...
  4. They've Dyed Their Hair Until It's Nearly White.
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Does bleaching your hair damage it forever?

Bleach damage is as cumulative as it is permanent, and your ends will be less equipped to survive it every time. Avoid excess brushing and harsh shampoos.
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Does bleaching your hair make it grow slower?

It's no secret that bleach breaks down the natural protein in hair, making it more susceptible to breakage — in fact, the higher the volume of bleach applied to your hair, the more likely it will break off, ensuring that your hair (at least the bleached parts) won't grow.
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