Highlight your own hair

Save some money now and do your highlights yourself. It takes very little time to know how to go about it but once you do, your game is on. It is a rewarding experience and a fun exercise too.
What is the length of your hair? Medium or short? You will need a kit for hair highlighting that comprises a hook, brush and a cap, then you are all set. If you have a long hair get a kit that has specialized brushes that can slide through your long hair.
Color of the hair highlight, however, depends on the original color of your hair or the color of hair you have. Do not go for a drastically dramatic highlight. Subtle is the key to your highlighting amateur career. Brunettes and dark blondes should choose few shades lighter for highlighting their hair. For black and dark brown hair, go for caramel brown or dark blonde shades to get a natural feel.
Check out the various methods that you can employ to become an amateur hair stylist.
· The cap method: Put the cap tightly and comfortably on your head. Use the hook to pull out thin strands of hair. Start at the front of your head and move backwards. Use every second hole in the cap when you pull out strands of hair. This has to be done because short hair might look blotchy if you pull out strands from each hole. In this method paint on the mixture using the brush. The hair must be completely coated. Use pressure while applying for better impact. The mixture should be evenly applied to hair and not just the surface hair.
· Long hair method: Decide where you want highlights before you start working on your long mane. Start from around your face. Part your hair and style it the way you usually do. Visualize how you want your hair to look. Start once you are done.

While painting, use the mixture as given in the “directions” section of the color container. Load the brush with the mixture and paint evenly on the strands you want to highlight. Use enough color for better effect. Inappropriate color usage would result in shabby highlights.
Sit for sometime patiently, read a book, listen to music or just watch television. Allow the color to settle. Follow the time limit as per the directions. In case you are not happy with the highlight because the strands seem lighter than you want, apply further coating and wait once again.
Wash off your hair. The mixture must be off the hair. Use a highlight-friendly conditioner to help restore moisture without spoiling your highlights.
Once you get the highlights done, check the glow in your mirror. You would be surprised at your own skill. Do not get too excited as you still have to learn to maintain your new hair color. Use shampoos that are suitable for highlighted hair followed by a conditioner. Stay away from the sun or rather cover your hair with a hat or scarf to save your highlights.