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Lighten Up
The classic highlighting method is to start at your roots and paint down your strands. Celebs are now showing the opposite: highlighting the tips and tapering off near the crown, so roots stand out. "Since it's the reverse of normal highlights, it really pops," says colorist Rita Hazan.
To do: Deep-condition the day before so your ends don't absorb too much pigment. Apply a color two shades lighter than your base to your tips with the applicator brush. Work your way up, gradually layering on less as you reach eye level. The contrast creates the illusion of texture, adding depth to wavy hair and helping fine hair appear thicker. "There's zero regrowth," adds Hazan, "so you can let it go and it'll still look good."
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