At Home Highlighting is a serious money saver. I'm a fan of highlights, especially since I embarked on a journey to grow out my hair to get rid of all the dye. The problem there is roots, of course, as my natural color reveals itself. Highlights are a way to take care of that problem without dyeing my whole head. I prefer at home highlighting kits because I just can't justify spending that much money at the salon. Between the Better Half, my mom, and myself, there are three people who have gotten really adept at the whole DIY highlighting thing, so I'm set! If you're interested in doing it yourself as well, here are several at home highlighting kits I've tried and loved!
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1. L'Oreal Color Experte Express Easy 2-in-1 Color + Highlights
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Price: $11.99 at drugstore.com
This is a great at home highlighting kit if you do want to incorporate all over color as well. You get the base color of your choice – and there are a ton – and then a mix for highlights that match the base color. I really like this kit, but you have to be careful with the highlights themselves. My only con is that you have to time them really carefully, or else your streaks will turn out a bit brassy.
2. Clairol Nice 'n Easy Hairpainting
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Price: $8.79 at drugstore.com
This version of Clairol is mainly, but not exclusively, meant for blond highlights. It's a great summer choice if you're looking to go the streaky route. There are other colors, though, and if you prefer painting to caps or spatulas, this is definitely a great choice.
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Clairol Nice 'n Easy Hairpainting is a great product for those who want to add highlights to their hair without visiting a salon. It is easy to use and can be applied with a brush or a spatula. The product comes in a variety of colors, so you can choose the one that best suits your hair color and style. The product is also affordable, costing only $8.79 at drugstore.com.
Clairol Nice 'n Easy Hairpainting is perfect for blondes who want to add subtle highlights to their hair. It is great for summer, as it creates a streaky, sun-kissed look. It is also suitable for those with darker hair, as there are several colors to choose from. The product is easy to apply and can be used to create both subtle and dramatic highlights.
Frequently asked questions
Honestly, the L'Oréal Paris Frost & Design kit is super user-friendly! The cap and hook method makes it pretty foolproof.
Absolutely! There are some amazing products out there specifically for dark hair. I've heard great things about the Madison Reed Light Works kit for darker shades.
For a natural sun-kissed look, the Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Multi-Lights kit is fantastic. It blends so nicely and looks very natural.
Good question! You should always pick an at-home highlight kit with a toner included. Blond Brilliance Highlight Kit is known for its anti-brass formula.
Yes, there are! Arctic Fox offers a cruelty-free and vegan option. Their kits are vibrant and safe for your hair.
3. Tints of Nature Conditioning Permanent Highlights
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Price: $19.99 at drugstore.com
This is on the expensive side, and you might be rolling your eyes since this one is a mainly blond at home highlighting kit, too. The thing here is that it's for all shades of hair, from dark brown to red to blond and beyond. I like it for it's versatility. If you want light streaks and highlights in darker hair, this is a great choice, and worth the $10.00 price difference.
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Tints of Nature Conditioning Permanent Highlights is an at-home highlighting kit that is suitable for all hair colors, from dark brown to red to blond and beyond. It is a bit expensive at $19.99, but it is worth the extra cost due to its versatility. The kit includes a lightening powder, a developer cream, a conditioning shampoo, a conditioning balm, an applicator brush, gloves, and instructions.
Unlike other at-home highlighting kits, Tints of Nature Conditioning Permanent Highlights does not require you to use a separate lightening product for darker hair. Instead, the lightening powder included in the kit is designed to work with all hair colors. It is also formulated to be gentle on the hair, leaving it looking and feeling healthy and shiny.
In addition to the lightening powder, the kit also includes a developer cream that helps to activate the lightening powder and allows you to achieve the desired shade of highlights. The conditioning shampoo and balm included in the kit help to nourish the hair while lightening it, leaving it looking and feeling healthy and strong.
4. L'Oreal Feria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Color 3x Highlights
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Price: $7.99 at drugstore.com
This is a different kind of product because it, too, is an all over color – but that's all it is. However, it's the easiest bit of highlighting you'll ever do at home, because they're mixed right into the color. The highlights will thus look completely natural, and you can find all kinds of different shades, from deep black to light blond, so that's always a plus.
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The L'Oreal Feria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Color stands out with its three-dimensional highlights that promise to deliver a professionally-inspired look right from the comfort of your own bathroom. With a unique formula that blends highlights into the dye itself, it simplifies the coloring process while providing a dynamic, shimmering effect that catches light as naturally as possible. Plus, the variety of available shades means that this product can cater to a wide spectrum of hair colors and types, making it a versatile option for those seeking a quick and easy hair transformation.
5. L'Oreal Touch-on Highlights
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Price: $10.39 at drugstore.com
As you can see, L'Oreal has a lot of at home highlighting options for you to use. This one is really easy to use, which is why I like it – I like anything without hassle! This one comes with a brush but you can also use your fingers, which aids in precision. You can also find lots of scrumptious colors, like Iced Champagne, Toasted Almond, Golden Honey, and Creamy Caramel. Yum!
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L'Oreal Touch-on Highlights is a great option for those looking to add highlights to their hair without having to go to a salon. The product comes in a variety of colors, including Iced Champagne, Toasted Almond, Golden Honey, and Creamy Caramel. It is easy to use and comes with a brush, but you can also use your fingers for precision. The product is affordable, with a price of $10.39 at drugstore.com. With this product, you can create beautiful, natural-looking highlights at home with ease.
6. Revlon Frost & Glow Highlighting Kit
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Price: $8.99 at drugstore.com
If you prefer a more frosted look, Revlon has you covered. This product deals primarily in lighter colors, so if that's the look you're going for, this is a great kit to try. It's also surprisingly good at covering grey, at least according to my mom, so that's cool!
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This Revlon Frost & Glow Highlighting Kit is perfect for those who want a lighter, frosted look. It comes with a variety of shades, so you can choose the one that best suits you. It's also great for covering greys, and the price is very affordable. It's easy to use and the results are long-lasting. Plus, it's available at drugstore.com, so you can get it quickly and conveniently. With this kit, you can get salon-quality highlights without having to leave the house.
7. L'Oreal Color Rays Brush-on Highlights
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Price: $8.79 at drugstore.com
Finally, you can also find at home highlighting kits for bolder colors! I used to use this all the time when I wanted some really daring red streaks. There are all kinds of colors, and my only beef is that the highlights don't last very long. But then, in my experience, you rarely want red, fuschia, or purple streaks for longer than six months or so, you know?
Take my word for it, at home highlighting looks just as good as a professional job, and you can follow any pattern you want. It's important to remember your hair itself when you're choosing an at home highlighting kit – length, fullness, color, and so on – but there really are kits for everyone, no matter what the texture or style of your hair. What do you think of at home highlighting, have you tried it or would you like to? Let us know your experiences!
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Meagan: My mom highlighted my hair for me last night. It was the first kit that you showed. They were supposed to come out a golden brown, and they didn't. The thing is, is that they only show at the top of my head and not all the way down to the bottom! I am so dissapointed, and feel like i have to wear a hat now to cover my hair up.
Marissa: I used the Feria in red, not sure of the exact color. It has stayed bright and still in after 9 weeks!!!! If you want red to stay I recommend it!!
Avery: My mom would use the ol' cap and crochet hook technique on both herself and I! They turned out perfect everytime! lol
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