What are highlights?

What are highlights?

Nancy Braun (Master Colorist) gives expert video advice on: What are highlights?; What is 'balayage'?; How often should I highlight my hair? and more...

Highlights are sections or pieces of hair that are lighter than the rest of the hair. So you've also heard of the term lowlights. Lowlights would give you a constrasting colour or a darker colour but highlights are meant to be bright and to pick up some bright pieces in the hair.