In the best possible way.
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When deciding on a star’s hairstyle for amovie role, the makeup department hasmuchto discuss.
Also: if someone is about to fall deeply, madly, passionately in love with them.
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(We call that a meet-cute, FYI.)
The Trend
The brain behind the name “romcom highlight"s is celebrity hairstylistNicole Kahlani.
“Instead of the contemporarybalayage, these highlights embrace a more nostalgic and playful approach.
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“The result is a look that mirrors the girl-next-door vibeapproachable and undeniably cute.
So, why are Rom-Com Highlights trendingnow?
Because trends are cyclical, of course.
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They represent a certain punch in of beauty, desire, love, innocence, playfulness.
These stereotypes, for better or for worse, end up on screen.”
And honestly,everythingearly 2000sseems to be trending right now (again, for better or for worse).
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“People are rebelling against thebalayage, which is so mainstream now.
Instead, lets do the complete opposite and goback toThe Hills.”
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The Origin of Romcom Highlights
And now, a history lesson.
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From someone who was not onlythere, but crafted our current understanding of romcom highlights from the get-go.
And herMy Best Friend’s Weddinghair.
AndReese Witherspoon’sSweet Home Alabamahair!
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Seriously, check herIMDb: the list goes on.
That… and the fact that audiences had to want to be them a little bit.
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Need some more examples?
The hair had to have a sense of play about it, some movement.
Think a pop of Swedish blonde and a softness at the root.
“I think we just chose something that was soft and approachable.
As for what she thinks about the resurgence of the color/rom-coms in general?
The simple answer, again, is that trends are cyclical.
But there might be something more to it.
“We look to those characters to give us hope for romance, right?
Even if you’re flawed, you’re free to be that.
So, maybe the softness of those highlights can bleed into our real lives, too.
How to Get Romcom Highlights
Makeover sequence incoming.
This will help achieve a natural dark blonde appearance.
Aim for a flatter color without too much warmth or copper tones.
For example, I love using Wella Allumina 8/1, as its undertone is violet,” she says.
“Opt for a striped highlight look, but keep it slim to effortlessly showcase that girl-next-door vibe.”
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Obviously, maintenance is also going to be important.
You have to stay in character, after all.
“Since this is a high-color service, be sure to keep your hair hydrated and usebond-building productsandheat protection.
This color looks amazing when blow-dried straight.”
