Long hair and highlights

[Nightingale]

I REALLY want to get highlights in August, a dark auburn, just on the top half of my head. At the same time, I want to reach my Feb. goal of APL.

Has anyone reached there goals or grown to long lengths with highlights or color?

If so, do you have any suggestions for avoiding breakage?

 

[seeminglysweet]

When I was colored I used the Paul Mitchell Color Care line (shampoo, conditioner and leave-in) the shampoo can be alternated but the conditioner and leave-in was excellent.
I had highlights and lowlights throughout my hair so I made sure not to wear ponytails...ever. I didn't want the colored strands to snap from the stress of an elastic band.

HTH

 

[hairspan]

i got my color done at jcpenney, its only on the top half which looks as if all my hair is dyed when i wear it down. i usually put extra moisturizing on the dyed area so it wont get to dry looking. i still get the same styles as before the dye and i only dye it once a year.

 

[Nightingale]

thanks ladies (both of you have beautiful hair) , anyone else?

 

[brownhaired_bonanza]

I don't think you have to do anything extraordinary to prevent breakage. Just remember to deep condition is all. I also use Elastica QP Anti-breakage serum from time to time. I'm not exactly sure if it makes a difference or not but breakage is not a problem for me.