Hair Fashion: Hair Style Do’s And Don’t For Black Hair Highlights
An overview of tips and tricks for black hair types, including the do’s and don’ts of proper hair care and highlighting techniques.
Hair care is much like that of face and body maintenance. A task propels you into territory you never realized existed. Particular gels can make your hair stand on end. A good leave in conditioner will relax your hair, keeping it soft and smooth. The important thing to decipher, when it comes to the proper treatments of your hair, is what kind of hair you have. For instance in the scope of this article, we will deal with the topic of highlights on black hair. There are some disadvantages to even considering highlights for darker shades of hair. First off, it is not always certain that the colors you choose will be the proper ones. Black hair shows everything. The color you go with will show up very noticeably. You want it to be subtle, not extravagant.
If you have tried to do a home coloring kit, and the end effects are less than appealing; do not seek to fix it on your own. This will end in results that are even more disastrous. See an actual stylist. Furthermore, before even considering a perm, or highlights for that matter, seek the aid of a stylist, and see what their expert opinion might be. If you do attempt to repair the damage, then you might weaken the chances of damage control from a salon representative.
Also, keep in mind the style that you are going for after you get the highlights. You want a flattering look. Here are some simple dos and don’ts if you are seeking to add highlights. Also included are tips for styling your hair.
Do: go to a salon and stylist for a proper color. You and the highlights will be together for a long time. So, schedule a session with the stylist to go over exactly what you envision, and come to agreement on the finished product.
Do not: get a home coloring kit and expect that you have chosen the right color just by the picture on the top of the box. More often than not, the results are off by quite a bit.
Do: remember that for every level of color that you want to take lighter than your natural color, your hair will grow drier. It is an absolute must that you deep treat the hair to prevent the breaking and dryness of your hair.
Do not: expect the product to do all the work. Simply adding it to your hair will not treat the hair. For instance, when using a leave in conditioner, you must massage it into your hair, making sure to reach the ends of the hair follicles, and massaging the chemical in so that the product touches each strand of hair.
Do: seek a stylist when wanting to take your hair three shades lighter or more than the natural color.
Do not: just trust any store bought kit if you want the results to be a very natural looking style.
When styling highlighted black hair, try to go for the sleek, wet look. Spike it up or slick it back. This makes for an attractive and fun spirited look, while keeping you young and hip. If your hair is long, use a blow dryer to sweep the hair down to one side, causing a rippling, wavy effect. It will show off the color scheme and create a sexy ambience around you. Use a light pomades or hair gel to hold the hair in place. Hairsprays can be good, but should not be your first choice. For curly, black, highlighted hair, keep the hair tussled and stray from using hairbrushes, as they tend to loosen the curls. If you are going for a curly haired look, then take some gel and fist it into your hair, tossing the hair about in a scrunching motion. The curls will form slowly and hold up with the proper application of product. The thing to keep in mind is that a stylist is ultimately the right way to go. They have the experience to take a novice and turn them into a stunning individual. Hair care can be expensive, but you wanted to look good, so pay the price, and enjoy the results.
Written by David Hernandez – 2002 Pagewise
