TOP DIY TIPS

We err on the side of leaving this sort of work to the professionals, but if you trust in your do-it-yourself abilities, make sure to abide by these words of wisdom…

BE SPECifiC Go for kits made for balayage and highlights. Pick your shade and follow the instructions to the letter.

fREEStYLE If you are using a normal DIY dye and winging it, remember less is more. You can always treat yourself to another session in a week or so if you are keen for more of an impact.

GEt A GRiP Have a few hair grips to hand so you can apply your colour with more precision, section by section.

CoLoUR BLoCk Use a barrier to avoid staining your skin and areas of hair that you don’t want to lighten. A liberal application of Vaseline does the job.

StiCk to CREAM Go for cream hair colour formulas for highlighting, as this allows you to be precise. w&h