Looking out for a change? And further more you are a brunette?
Well, the best option
is to get highlights done in order to shift from
monotone to something different. Like most experts
stylists would insist, highlighting brunette hair is a
good option, rather than going in for a global change of
color. By highlighting the hair one even undergoes a
makeover where appearance is concerned. And this
change is not too dramatic, yet noticeable. However, one needs to keep
in mind certain factors when selecting a shade for highlighting...
These factors include :
The younger lot of brunettes can opt for something rather wild and
vibrant, as long as it blends into their profession. For instance, a
young creative brunette working in the media - production or direction
department, etc., can opt for
celebrity haircuts with bright red highlights.
They can also experiment with fashion shades such as pink and purple.
Again the lighter blonde shades go best on lighter brunettes. This is
because the hair would otherwise look rather course and dry. It will
need a lot of after highlighting care to look soft and smooth.
In case, one wishes to avoid chemical highlighting, then there is a
natural way of getting streaks. One can use lemon juice, combing it
through the hair with the fingers. One then needs to leave this on the
hair for at least half-an-hour and maximum an hour. With continuous use
of lemon juice, the exposed portions with get lighter and lighter over
a period of time. It will appear as thought highlighted at the salon.
Brunette hair highlights would vary according to the style and
length of the hair. For instance those with short, choppy layers can
use the brighter shades of red or blonde. Those with longer hair, and
looking for something more sophisticated then there is the choice of
the gentle honey blonde highlights. Those with medium to long hair can
opt for the shades of copper, auburn and mahogany; as well as the
shades of reddish-blondes.