Highlights can be super fun, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Questions like, “Should I go for balayage or babylights? Do I want soft face-framing strands or bold, chunky streaks?” may be swirling in your head. And honestly, that’s totally normal. Getting highlights for the first time is super exciting, but it can also feel like a big decision.
With a little research (and the right stylist to cheer you on), you’ll find a style that looks amazing and feels just right for you. Here’s a quick guide to the most teen-friendly highlight styles, along with tips to help you pick the perfect one for your personality and keep your hair looking its best.
Top 5 Tips for Hair Highlights for Teens
- Hair health and texture: If your hair feels dry or fragile, think about getting a trim or nourishing treatments to boost shine and strength. That way, when you add highlights, your hair will look fresh, healthy, and ready to show off!
- Budget, time commitment, and parental approval: Some highlights need regular touch-ups, which means more time and money. Talk it over with your parents first so everyone’s on board with the cost and upkeep.
- School dress code and lifestyle: If you are in the mood to try some bold streaks, now’s a good time to double-check your school’s dress code. Also, think about your extracurriculars like field sports, athletics, swimming, or dance, and choose highlights that you know will hold up.
- Permanent versus temporary highlights: If youare new to highlights or unsure of what you want, start with temporary color sprays, clip-in extensions, or semi-permanent colors while you decide on what suits you.
- DIY versus professional options: DIY kits might seem cheap and easy, but they can damage your hair or leave patchy results. If it’s your first time, trust a pro hairstylist who can give you the look you want while keeping your hair healthy.
Recommended Beginner and Teen-friendly Highlights
- Balayage: Hand-painted highlights that start away from the roots, grow out naturally, and don’t require frequent touch-ups.
- Babylights: Fine, delicate streaks that don’t require heavy bleaching and are great for a more natural look.
- Peekaboo: Hidden streaks of color under the top layer of your hair. Keeps your roots untouched. Being under the top layers may be a choice to consider for schools that have strict rules regarding dress code.
- Sombre: A softer version of ombre with a gradual fade (darker roots to lighter ends), making it a low- maintenance style that’s easy to grow out.
Choose the Right Hair Highlights to Start This School Year
From your hair texture, lifestyle, school rules, to budget, you have many things to consider before getting highlights. With the right guidance, you can find a look that’s stylish and totally you. Whether you’re going for subtle sun-kissed strands applying balayage or want to add pops of color, the right highlights can show off your personality while keeping your hair healthy and vibrant.
Reach out to your favorite hair experts and let them guide you to a style that shows off your personality.
To book your hairstyle or highlights appointment with the professionals at Salon Artigiano, give us a call at 609-581-6600 or send us a message. We’d love to hear from you!