Highlights
WHY YOU SHOULD TRY THEM
"They're the best way to brighten up," says Dorram-Krause.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
For subtle streaks, your colorist will paint a few pieces of your hair with dye about three times a year. More substantial (i.e., more expensive) jobs require a headful of highlighted strands wrapped in foil, with upkeep every three months. Hazan suggests asking for warm tones for fall: honey for blondes, chestnut for brunettes, auburn for redheads. If you have grays, you'll need to cover them with a semipermanent rinse first. Highlights take a couple of hours.
AT-HOME ADVICE
Play it safe: "Blow-dry your hair as usual," Hazan says. "Then pick the pieces you want to see lighter, and tint only those."
DIY Tip
"You can apply the dye directly to the strands you want," Backe says. "But stay half an inch from your part and hairline to camouflage any mistakes." Find a kit with a brush, like L'Oréal's Hi-Light Styliste Hi-Control brush-on highlights ($10, Ulta Beauty).
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