Comments on: You Highlight Up My Life

By: Paige

Paige — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:51:54 +0000

I did my first color at home this fall, too. It turned out ok, but I didn’t do the highlights, which is what I really miss. My hair gal quit doing hair, you see, and I haven’t found anyone else I like and can afford. Maybe I’ll be brave and try the highlight version, too.

By: karen

karen — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:10:56 +0000

Shampooing the color out is not recommended because it strips the color off that you want on. Wait 24 hours then wash- just rinse and condition, it will make the color look better. : )

By: Joyful Days

Joyful Days — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:12:08 +0000

I’m thinking since my natural color is “almost black” that process would not work for me. I gave up coloring and am working on embracing the grays which are multiplying too rapidly, thanks to my children.

By: Life with Kaishon

Life with Kaishon — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:25:32 +0000

I admire your courage : ). I am too afraid to try. Although, after spending $80 today for some highlights to cover my gray, I might have to consider. $11 sure beats $80!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:51:48 +0000

Sun-in is the devil. Turned my dark brown hair into dark orange straw.

I’m whatever is on sale at Wally world cuz that’s how I roll.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:55:34 +0000

I’m a source of amusement to my DD-16 while she watches me get my hair done–I must look particularly outrageous, but tin foil all over my head is probably (part) the reason! I am hoping you’ll share the AFTER pictures, you know, fairly close up, so the highlights will show? Boy, I sound bossy-mostly just hopeful to save $100 at this time of year, lol!

By: Fiddledeedee

Fiddledeedee — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:19:32 +0000

I don’t know about y’all, but I look pretty unattractive whilst coloring my hair. And it seems that I am vain. So, I hesitate to photograph myself and then post the evidence.

But, I need to color my hair this weekend, so maybe I’ll get brave enough to take pictures. For y’all. Because I love you that much.

By: Mrs. Who

Mrs. Who — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:11:46 +0000

Thanks for the info. I had already switched to using L’Oreal myself to save money but was hesitant about switching from professional highlights to homemade ones. The solid hair color just doesn’t look natural, I don’t think, without some highlights. I think I’ll give it a try…

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:05:09 +0000

Okay, so where are the links to share visual evidence of your hair prowess? My hair color sounds pretty similar to yours, and times are tough…spending the $120 for highlights and cut is very painful…To think I might be able to reduce the cost by 90%??? Please share!!

By: Katrina (Callapidder Days)

Katrina (Callapidder Days) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:12:13 +0000

I’ve never had my hair highlighted (or colored for that matter), but I often look at kits like this in the store and try to work up the courage to give them a shot. Your post makes me thinks maybe I can do it.