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May 12, 2014
Tori Z.
Hi cuties, I'm going to be giving myself hightlights at home. should I use bleach or a box dye? And how should I do it? Foils, a cap, or just put it on sections of the hair?
thank you
May 12, 2014
Tori Z.
May 12, 2014
Alli P.
Well anything other than bleach is considered a lowlight, and you said you're doing highlights, so I'm assuming you'll want to use bleach. If you are, I would use a cap only because if you don't do the foil correctly, you'll get nasty bleeds everywhere.
May 12, 2014
Tori Z.
Should I use a bleach powder or a box bleach.
May 12, 2014
Alli P.
I would go with powder.
May 12, 2014
Tori Z.
okay thank you.
May 12, 2014
Alli P.
You're welcome! Good luck.
May 12, 2014
Tori Z.
Any tips for dping it? and does using the cap come out even and looking good?
May 13, 2014
Traci P.
I had my mom do my highlights (at home) with a cap and powder bleach when I was young and loved the way they turned out! You might want to have a friend come over to help you get the back of your head though.
May 13, 2014
Tori Z.
Okay, thanks. and should I pull it through all the holes in the cap or only some? I want a lot of blonde.
May 13, 2014
Tori Z.
And how bad do you think it will damage my hair?
May 13, 2014
Alli P.
That's up to you how many holes you decide to pull your hair through. If you do all of them, it'll look more like almost all-over color, and not just highlights. I would maybe do every other or every others two holes. Every time you do something to your hair, it damages it. When the wind blows, it damages it. You'll be fine. Just take care of it properly, and it will survive.
May 13, 2014
Roz X.
Ahh..bleach weakens the hair shaft which causes breakage. It's drying..so I'd advise against doing it at home.
May 13, 2014
Tori Z.
thank you!