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However, 21st-century highlights aren’t just streaks of blonde. These days we’re talking pinks, blues, greens, and purples.
Back in the 1980s, if you had blue highlights, you were considered edgy and avant-garde. The last thing you wanted to do was look like everyone else, and most women didn’t follow your lead.
Therefore, putting colors in your hair reserved for a crayon box was not a move that most women did. Today? That’s all changed. Lots of women are having fun with highlights, and they don’t look “strange.”
What are some examples of 21st-century highlights? It all depends on how far you want to go.
Let’s say you just want to dabble in highlights. If you have blonde hair, you can add a few streaks of light pink. If you have dark hair, throw in streaks of dark pink.
Or, perhaps you’d rather dive right in. Add highlights of various colors, such as pink and purple or blue and green. Not into rainbow colors? Try taking your dark hair, such as red, and throw in blonde streaks for a unique look that sets the two hair colors apart.
Or, if you feel you’re too old for colorful highlights, how about honoring your grey hair by mixing in black highlights. There are so many possibilities.
When it comes to highlights, going the DIY route is not the route to take. These are looks that need to be done by a professional colorist and hairstylist.
How often do you need to visit the salon to maintain the look? You may need to go as much as once a month, depending on the style, and no less than every two months.
This is a style that requires maintenance and financial commitment.
Long hair or short hair, highlights look good on both. Wants some ideas? Check out the samples below.
