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Cosmo look: Q&A.

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My hair color looks really dull, but I can't afford salon highlights. What's the best way to do them at home?

A: DIY highlighting kits are easier than ever to use, so you don't have to spend big bucks to score stunning streaks. We especially like kits that contain a plastic comb to "paint" on the highlights. Try Revlon High Dimension Color Accents Highlighting Kit, $13, Clairol Herbal Essences HighLights, $10, or L'Oreal Couleur Experte, $22. Before you start, thoroughly brush your hair so the comb can glide evenly through your strands, says Giselle, Clairol consultant and colorist at Pierre Michel Salon in NYC. It's also a good Idea to run the comb through your hair a few times without the formula on it to get the feel of the motion. When you're ready to do it for real, place the comb at the root and run it down your hair in one fluid motion. "If you hit a snag, don't go back and t]'y to fix it since you'll just end up botching it," warns Giselle. "Besides, it looks more natural when the streaks aren't too perfect." Repeat the process on a few pieces around your ...

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