Highlights on Black Hair.?

Question

I want to get highlights, But i am not sure of which color. I want to use onne of those cheap boxes you buy at like WalMArt. lol. But i don't want to pay $100. to get them at teh salon. If i purchase the box, MY mom will do the highlights for me. I'm not sure what color. I"m not looking for a "rocker" look. I want a natural. PREPPY LOOK. lol. I have like TAN TAN skin.Unlike any other viet. I have DARK DARK BROWN- much much closer to black. So please help.

Thanks for the answers so far. I really wanna trylike a brown auburn color. But like someone else said too blonde. I'm still deciding so please more answers! People say something because i have never had chemicals in my hair? so does that affect anything?

14th answer:: I"m not really going for likea rock color. && Thanks! I'm undicided. Andi havelike really really straight hair.

Answer 1

You might want to go with auburn or some color close to red, it would really bring out the color of your skin

Answer 2

Dark Blonde with slightly darker highlights

Answer 3

They sell a one step coloring that is red. You just apply it to the area you want to highlight, rinse and it automatically turns the area red. I saw it at the local Walgreen's.

You should get long chunky layers and fringes long along your face and apply it to the ends of your hair for a more edgy look.

You can also get blonde chunks in. They have tons of kits at your local drugstore or even at large discount marts.

After you get the blonde in, you can put unsweetened koolaid
in your hair. What you do is, you make a paste with koolaid and conditioner. It will stay in for few shampoos so you can change the colors. If you want it to be brighter and last longer, make the paste with a little vinegar. Vinegar helps it soak in your hair more making it last longer.

Answer 4

try a dark auburn red, it fades faster than any other color dye so if you get sick of it, it should be gone in a couple weeks. don't buy the cheap bottles from the store, go to a cheap salon and pick the coolest looking stylist you see.

Answer 5

You could get regular blonde highlights, or you could get a less toned, like a caramel color...
or you could try blue, I've heard that works,strange as it seems...
lawlz
Good luck~!

Answer 6

I have black hair and I've found when it comes to highlights the only colors that look good are reds and blondes.

Red is a very hard color maintain and Im not sure if you can get good red box dye.

Personally I would go for the blonde it compliments black very nicely.

Maybe something like this..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/hairfiles/BLONDE%20and%20BROWN/LONGER%20than%20shoulder/hairo2.jpg

Answer 7

either blonde (ranging from platinum to honey to gold) or red (ranging from bright copper red to deep wine red to almost purplish burgundy). it all depends on how dramatic you want it to be. But for summer, especially for a preppy look that isn't too "rocker", i'd go for honey blonde.

Answer 8

i think a lighter shade of brown would look as natural as you want your hair to look. choosing the colour is a little difficult 'cause you want a natural look, and... well, there are not many choices! there are many shades, though! xD
another suggestion is to highlight only the edge of your hair, instead.

Answer 9

Get brown highlights, But get to much of a dark brown where no one can see it but don't get to much light of a dark brown where you would just look crazy.

Answer 10

since your hair and skin are both dark i think you should go for a dark red or plum. it will look pretty natural and it won't look cheap