Highlights are when your hairstylist lightens your hair strands to achieve a dimensional, lighter color. They're a great option if you're not looking to change your natural hair color too much and want to work with it instead. Darren Anderson, a professional hairstylist, tells Byrdie, "Great highlights should be layered to produce tonal variations. There should be lights, mediums, and darks to create depth and translucence in the hair."
You can choose from various highlighting techniques, including balayage, micro-highlights, lowlights, and more. Highlights typically last two to three months before it's time to get a touch-up at the salon. They can be more damaging to your hair since they often involve using bleach to go lighter, so if you choose to get highlights, we recommend investing in a treatment like Olaplex's Hair Repair Treatment Kit. This treatment works to nourish and repair your hair while also rebuilding hair bonds to give you long, luscious locks.
