14 Are Californian highlights still trending? Discover how to lighten your hair in a modern way!
Californian highlights are making a comeback! Find out how to bet on the look in a modern way (Photo: Instagram @vitosatalino_official)
To bet on Californian locks in a current way, the secret is to choose shades two to three shades lighter than your strands (Photo: Instagram @lyssamariexo)
With a balanced contrast between the ends and the root, Californian locks are more modern (Photo: Instagram @vitosatalino_official)
Golden blonde and honey blonde are great shades to create California highlights on brown hair (Photo: Instagram @offbeatlook)
The slightly asymmetrical application of the dye prevents the Californian locks from being too pronounced (Photo: Instagram @yukistylist)
The main feature of Californian locks are the lightened tips in contrast to the natural root (Photo: Instagram @vitosatalino_official)
Californian locks are perfect for brightening up the look without going blonde (Photo: Instagram @chrisjones_hair)
Those with curly hair can also bet on Californian locks (Photo: Instagram nubiarezo)
The lit tips create a very youthful and beachy look (Photo: Instagram @kristakstorm)
It's important to keep a capillary schedule before and after doing Californian highlights (Photo: Instagram @chrisjones_hair)
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ExploreEver wondered where California locks are going? Fever in the 2000s, this lighting technique has been missing from trend lists, but everything indicates that Californians are back and more modern!
For those who don't know, the Californian locks are inspired by the beachy look of American surfers who had their locks burned by the sun, resulting in lightened ends and dark roots. Therefore, the look is perfect for the summer and also for those who want to lighten their hair without having to go 100% blonde. Interested in this trend? Then check out tips on how to bet on Californian locks for summer 2022!
Californian locks: understand the characteristics of this look
The main feature of Californian locks are the well-lit ends while the root remains with its natural color. Unlike ombré hair, where the highlights are made in a subtle gradient along the entire length of the strands, the Californian ones are concentrated only at the ends of the hair, in addition to being thicker and more accentuated.
Because of this, they are relatively easier to reproduce than other more complex lighting techniques. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be delicate and careful when lightening your hair, see, diva? It is important to spread the coloring in a slightly irregular and asymmetrical way to make the look more natural and not create a very marked horizontal line in the strands.
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How to make modern California highlights: nuance tips
To make Californian locks more current and modern, the choice of nuance will make all the difference. If before the trend was super dark roots in contrast to ultra-light tips, now it's worth betting on a lighter contrast, betting on coloring just two or three shades lighter than your natural color.
That is, if you have black hair, instead of betting on blond Californian locks, it is worth investing in light brown or golden light brown. As for the divas who have dark or light brown hair, they can bet on the blonde without fear! The best nuances to achieve a more modern and natural look in these cases are those with a golden or coppery background, such as golden blonde and honey blonde, which have the same lightening background as brown hair.
Remembering that it is only possible to lighten natural hair, without accumulation of dyes. If your locks have any artificial coloring, it will be necessary to discolor them before applying the chosen dye. Is it possible to bleach hair at home? Yea! But if you have to, don't hesitate to look for a professional, diva, as the excess of chemical procedures can damage the locks.
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It is important to take good care of the wires before and after the Californians
To have hair with Californian highlights, you need to take good care of them before and after the transformation. As you've seen, it will be necessary to lighten the ends of the hair and, in some cases, bleach it. Because they are the oldest part of the hair, the ends accumulate more damage and can become dry, split or split, especially after chemical procedures.
The tip to avoid this problem is to follow a hair schedule for at least four weeks before dyeing your hair. Hydration, nutrition and reconstruction will make the strands healthier and stronger, helping to prevent dryness and breakage. After making the Californian locks, keep the schedule up to date and add a combing cream and silicone for hair with UV protection to the routine: they will protect the tips from the sun's rays that can dry out and cause stains on the light strands.
Another tip is to avoid diving in the sea and pool, in addition to reducing the use of flat iron, babyliss and dryer. If you use these stylers frequently, always apply a styling cream or silicone with heat protection before styling to preserve the shine of your California locks.
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