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A sun-kissed look sans the pricey salon visit.
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Even better: At-home highlighting kits offer all that sans the pricey salon visit.
The kit also comes with atonerto use afterward, the secret to ensuring a natural- and professional-looking result.
It comes incaramelandchampagne tonesfor darker andlighter blonde bases, respectively.
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It comes with a foolproof applicator and has a quicker processing time than other highlighting kits do.
While it comes in just two shades for blondes, it works on a range of light todark blondes.
(Sorry, brunettes, this one isnt the best option for you.)
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There are plenty of tutorials of people using the product without the cap and still achieving impressive results.
Also nice: The formula is enriched with akeratin complexto strengthen hair bonds.
The brush-on gel uses purple pigments,lemon juice, andhydrogen peroxideto ever-so-subtly brighten and lighten blondes.
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Even better: This kit comes with apurple conditionerto ensure the color is bright and notbrassy.
To achieve the hand-painted look at home, add one of these eSalon Light Sets to your online cart.
And the formula’s bond complex can help strengthen the hair cuticle and tame static, too.
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you oughta spend some time in the sunbe sure to wear SPFto see the effects.
The coconut scent is a nice touch, too.
Two emollients star in this formulasqualane andcastor oilwhich replenish the moisture of the hair.
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Plus, there’s a rattail tip to help you easily section the hair and properly apply tinfoil.
“ensure to leave out your roots and lighten them up as the last section of the process.
Roots lift faster due to the natural heat of our scalp.”
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Ceja says you must frequently check the progress of your hair to avoid overprocessing.
“see to it you’re checking every ten minutes.”
Its not foolproof, but it is helpful.
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Richards says highlights are usually permanent, though they usually stay their brightest for about six to eight weeks.
Chelsea Avilais a contributor at Byrdie who reports on the beauty and fashion market.
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