Light Up Your Hair

Get ready for summer and put some light in your hair. No matter what color your hair is highlights can put some spark and shine into your hair. Your stylist has professional products that are gentle on your hair and the techniques to give you just the right amount of light to brighten your look for the season.

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Not Just Blonde: You’re not limited to just blonde highlights. Caramel, gold, beige, and platinum are popular choices. Be daring with hot colors like pink, blue or purple. Red with hot colors shot through it is an edgy look sure to turn heads. If you want a bit more subdued look then try a base of platinum blonde with pastel highlights woven through it. The look is subtle yet stunning. Your stylist can add depth and movement to medium or dark hair with beige, caramel and golden highlights.

Frame Your Face or Get a Sunkissed Look: Frame your face with chunky highlights. Shots of color around your face give your complexion a lift and draws attention to your features. Give your hair a sun kissed look with small highlights woven through it. Highlights are a great way to camouflage and blend gray. No matter what your haircolor, your stylist can help you select the right highlights and placement for your hair style and lifestyle.

Treat Your New Highlights Right: Highlighted hair does require some special care. Professional products are much gentler on your hair than over the counter brands, but still can be drying to your hair so be sure to use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. If you use a flat iron or curling iron to style your hair, use a protective product to keep your hair healthy and shiny. Ask your stylist which products she recommends to protect your new highlights and keep them looking fresh.

Maintenance: As with all color services you will need an appointment about every four to six weeks to maintain your look. So get ready for summer and capture the sun with profession highlights.

Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Out of town appointments welcome.

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