I'm thinking about getting subtle highlights in my light brown hair, they cost $125 at a salon?

Question

and about ~$5 at the drugstore. Should I blow all that money for proffesionally done highlights that are basically guaranteed to look good, or try doing it myself and then have to spend a lot of money on getting my hair fixed if I mess it up?

btw, my hair's pretty long--it goes down to mid-back

Answer 1

spend the money you wont regret it...they will do a better job than you can.........

Answer 2

Don't use the drug store highlights!!! There's a risk of messing up your hair, and also they fade a lot faster than professional highlights. But don't spend $125 on the highlights either. If you don't wear your hair up, you can get away with partial highlights. They look just as good--- but there's nothing underneath the top layer. And if you do wear your hair up a lot-- get full highlights (they're all over your head). Most salons don't charge over $100 for full highlights. Whatever you decide to do, make sure it's something that you are comfortable with.

Answer 3

I always get Professional Highlights, they are VERY pricey but there is a definite results difference from those done at a salon from drugstore ones. You are not paying for the coloring agent (it costs the salon like 5 bucks too) You are paying for the expertise!

I have done drug store ones and they came out streaky and the color was off.

I would say splurge and get them done right or leave you hair as it is!

Answer 4

No way! Dont pay that. You can get partial highlights for $75 at a upper-scale salon, and $100 for full highlights. Dont pay anymore, I found those are the average process. Dont go the drug store route until you need a touch-up.

Answer 5

Definitely get the high-lights at a salon. Call different salons in your area and ask them how much they charge to put in high-lights. Don't go with the cheapest one but don't go with the most expensive. It's like shopping. Price comparing is OK.

Answer 6

The salon does a much much better job. I do agree that $125 is excessive, but far worth it once you see what that $5 box will give you.

Answer 7

i think u should do the professional one (look 4 a cheaper salon) but the ones at drugstores arent reliable. u should totally do a cheaper salon but one thats clean reliable and has a lot of good reputations and reviews. ask ur frendz if u want a recommendation.

Answer 8

in my personal experience highlights should always always be done by someone who knows what they are doing. partial highlights are a lot cheaper, but they dont cover the whole head. you should look into getting highlights on the top and lowlights on the bottom.

if you cant afford the salon price, check around your area for cosmeotlogy schools. they offer them for around 25 bucks and its done by people who are trained to do it, often times wiht teacheres over their shoulders to make sure it comes out right.

i always go to these places as they do really cute up to date styles for so much cheaper! i defff recommend it as opposed to doing it yourself.

Answer 9

Spend the money, doing it by yourself always gets messy and then you will probably have to go to the salon anyway. Good Luck.

Answer 10

You can always try the kind that only lasts a short while. That way if it works and you like it, you can try a long lasting type. Also, you can choose a color that is only slightly different than your natural color, so if it's bad, it won't stand out so much. So, yeah try the cheap route first.

Answer 11

If you just want subtle highlghts shop around at the lower priced salon