Hair highlighting is the latest fashion statement that adds beauty to natural hair by accentuating the focal point of the haircut. Nowadays, not only women, even men also go for highlights as this gives a stylish and elegant look, adding depth, dimension and expression.
Like various other hairstyles, highlighting is also a variation or modification of the age old concept of hair henna. The only difference stated is extra maintenance and care. This is because earlier natural products were used for highlighting and today the fashion trend has been swayed away by chemicals. These chemicals have harmful effects on natural hair when used for a longer period and destroys the natural shine and original texture. These also results in hair breakage, hair shedding, splits ends and dryness. So, be careful and cautious when you plan to go for a hair highlight.
Hair highlighting is classified into four different types, Foil highlighting, chunking, hair painting and low-lighting. Foil highlighting is a technique where foil is used to separate and wrap hair strands to avoid fixing of colors on other strands. Chunking is a method of coloring different sizes chunks of hair. Hair painting is a way of using brush or comb to paint the desired color on the hair. Low lighting is a technique of applying lighter shades to natural hair.
