By InStyle Staff
Just like a tiny trim, where only a quarter of an
inch is grazed off your tips, can transform your entire look, you don’t
need to commit to a full double-process to drastically change your hair color.
Highlights have the ability to add depth, dimension, warmth, and even
fullness to your mane—and there’s an option for every hair color.
Whether you label yourself a dirty blonde, a redhead, or a true
brunette, we rounded up a few celebrity-inspired options for you to
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Jennifer Aniston's colorist Michael Canale describes her
shade as "a caramelized blonde with three signature highlights in
sandy-almost beige-tones, to bring out her eye color." To time touch ups
for this look, Canale advises, "try and set a regimen-every four weeks,
six weeks, up to three months-and when you find it, stick with it."
"Highlights enhance a brunette shade with a va-va-va-voom
factor," colorist Tracey Cunningham says. For evidence, look no further
than Kate Beckinsale's sheer gold streaks.
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To achieve Jennifer Lopez's buttery fawn accents, her
colorist Cunningham uses a conditioning gloss in an Irish cream shade,
then highlights with an ammonia-free blonde, and follows up with a clear
gloss for added shine. Keep your blonde highlights in perfect condition
by washing with a moisturizing and color-safe shampoo like L'Oreal
Paris EverPure Sulfate Free Moisture Shampoo (target.com).
Because Jasmine Tookes's highlights don't start at the
crown, her style is easier to maintain between salon visits. Hairstylist
Rodney Cutler, a pro who works with Emma Watson and Jordin Sparks, says
that actual regrowth works with this type of look because the
highlights are placed in lower layers.
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Mila Kunis's warm hits of auburn illuminate, but don't
overwhelm, her deep natural brown. "Nothing is worse than obvious
highlights," Canale says. And the best results come from "virgin hair
because it's raw and uncolored and you get to make the color that you
want," he says.
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Extremely subtle champagne and gold highlights punctuate
Isla Fisher's strawberry blonde waves. You can see they are precisely
placed around her face, drawing attention to her striking features.
Bonus: They also make her red hair look even thicker.
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Dirty Blonde with Light Blonde Streaks
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Medium Brown with Gold
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Allover Blonde Highlights
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Deep Brunette with Caramel Highlights
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Chestnut Brown with Ribbons of Red
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Red with Touches of Blonde
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