Hair highlighting on a bob - before and after photos, suitable types and colors

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Ksenia Emelyanova

Hairdresser-stylist with more than 7 years of experience, teacher-colorist. A bob haircut is ideal for highlighting in various ways, highlighting strands with a bright contrasting or muted soft shade.

The dyeing method and color tone are determined individually, based on the natural shade of the hair. The resulting result can be quite dynamic, with clear boundaries, or natural, with the smoothest possible color transition.

Types of bobs with highlights

Different types of bob hairstyles allow you to use different methods of coloring , which gives the image individuality and brightness. With the help of highlighting, it is possible to successfully highlight the natural color of the hair and add volume to the hair, making the hair visually thicker.


Highlighting the bob gives the hairstyle individuality and brightness.

Popular types of haircuts for highlighting:

  • bob with extension. An elongated version dyed in cool tones is ideal for dark curls, adding contrast to the image and fullness to the hair. The ideal tones in which this haircut is often dyed are: chocolate, cognac, copper and coffee;
  • bob with bangs. The classic type of highlighting will emphasize the beauty of your hair, and lightly coloring your bangs will add drama, harmoniously combining with any hair color. The most successful option for such lightening is to highlight wide strands on the sides and thinner curls on the bangs;
  • Bob bob The contrasting highlight of the original bob hairstyle will transform the hair, making the image quite bright and not provocative. Dyed strands can be a rich shade, or strongly shaded, almost merging with the base natural hair color;
  • bob on a leg. This option goes well with classic wide coloring, when the strands are lightened approximately 3 centimeters thick and alternate with a natural, unchanged tone, which gives volume and thickness to the hair;
  • on a graduated square. Coloring this type of hairstyle will refresh the image and highlight the beautiful features of the face, slightly rejuvenating and smoothing out skin imperfections. The original haircut resembles cascading models, harmoniously combined with many types of coloring. This type of haircut is ideal for those with a round face shape, as the side elongated strands visually elongate the face;
  • for an asymmetrical bob. Highlighting an asymmetrical bob will be the ideal solution for creating a bright, original and bold look. This coloring adds color and definitely arouses interest.

By changing the color of some strands using highlighting, you can transform and refresh your usual hairstyle without completely repainting it. Such selective coloring will help minimize the risks associated with dyeing curls. For highlighting, fairly soft and safe products are usually used, and the application technique itself involves a gentle effect on the hair and its structure.

Where do you want to highlight?

In the salonAt home


Variations by hair type with photos

Photo of highlighting on a bob with extension

The diagonal of the haircut is further emphasized thanks to the bleached strands. By styling your hair in light curls, you can create a bold and impressive look.

this is what highlighting looks like on a bob haircut

Photo of highlighting on a short bob

You will like this variation if a plain short haircut is boring.

This is what highlighting looks like on a short bob

Photo of highlighting on a bob-car

Stylists say that this haircut and coloring are simply made for each other.

color highlights on a bob haircut

Photo of highlighting on a bob with bangs

You will be surprised how light strands of bangs highlight the grace of your facial features and correct your face shape.

highlights on a haircut with bangs

Photo of a bob with highlights for brown hair color

Highlighting will give the chestnut color versatility and nobility.

type of highlighting on dark hair

Photo of a bob with wheat highlights

Looks especially luxurious on brunettes. Give yourself the opportunity to feel like a femme fatale.

type of wheat highlighting on a bob haircut

Types of highlighting bob haircuts

A universal hairstyle allows you to use completely different types of coloring, obtaining different effects that differ in the degree of brightness, smoothness of tone transitions and the method of application itself.


Various types of highlighting can be used on the bob.

Current types of highlighting for bob haircuts:

  • classic. The classic method is to highlight individual strands in a white tone along the entire length of the curls. The frequency and width can be any, depending on individual preferences;
  • Californian. Using fashionable California coloring, you can create a natural effect of slightly sun-bleached hair, which looks very impressive and gentle. In this case, the shades are shaded as much as possible, thereby creating soft, smooth transitions. With this type of coloring, the root area of ​​the hair is not lightened. Most often, to achieve the effect of burnt strands, various shades of caramel, light wheat and honey are used;
  • French. The French method involves delicately highlighting some curls, giving the hair fullness and thickness. This method looks best on light brown, blond and brown hair. In addition to volume, this technique visually rejuvenates the face and hides minor skin imperfections;
  • American. The American method of highlighting strands involves combining several shades at once, close to the main natural color of the hair. In this case, the thickness of the dyed strands is usually quite large. Despite the width of the painted areas, mixing tones of similar colors allows you to achieve a natural and soft effect of lightening curls;
  • mazhimesh. A method that looks great on light brown hair. In this case, coloring occurs in very thin strands, and the composition is applied not only to lighten, but also to nourish the curls. Thus, many mazhimesh highlighting paints contain beeswax, which brightens the strand and helps fight dryness, eliminating the problem of split ends;
  • multitonal. The result of multi-tonal coloring resembles the play of sun reflections on the hair, which adds brightness to the hairstyle and looks very impressive. Most often used on light brown and chestnut strands;
  • low contrast. An option suitable for a short bob with clear lines. Such coloring will add tenderness and favorably emphasize the natural color, rejuvenating the face and focusing on beautiful features;
  • balayage The effect of sun-scorched curls can be achieved using balayage. This technique is suitable for all types of bobs, with the exception of shortened versions. This coloring looks especially interesting and original on wavy curls;
  • veil. Vegetal highlighting will add the appearance of curls, as if covered with a weightless veil, and the shade for coloring the top layer of hair can be either a natural shade or a bright one. This type looks great on an elongated and graduated bob;
  • the opposite. In some cases, it is not necessary to lighten, but, on the contrary, to darken some curls. This can be done using reverse staining. This method is most often used on light hair;
  • diagonal or contrast. Diagonal highlighting is carried out on dark shades of light brown and brown hair, decorated with an asymmetrical bob haircut or graduated hairstyle. The effect is very bright and dynamic due to highlighting with contrasting tones;
  • partial. Partially selected strands for lightening will suit any type of bob, emphasizing the beauty and richness of the natural color of the hair and creating the effect of highlighting and radiance of the curls;
  • "feathers". One of the simplest highlighting options is the “feather” method, in which fairly thin areas are highlighted and painted using the standard method. Most often, with this type of coloring, a hairdresser's cap is used;
  • peek-a-boo. The original way of coloring peek-a-boo is to change the color of the lower, inner strands into contrasting bright colors, due to which the hair acquires additional visual volume and is perfectly refreshed;
  • crazy colors or bright strands. Highlighting your hair with bright strands will create a very bright and bold image that will suit lovers of extravagant style and various kinds of experiments. The colors here can be very different - from orange and yellow to blue and purple. A feature of this coloring is its rapid washability when using tinting agents;
  • two-tone. For a shortened version of the bob, you can apply highlighting using two tones of a similar color palette. This will create a spectacular contrast with the main natural color of the hair, which will add pomp and color.

To correctly determine the shade and select the highlighting method, it is recommended to contact an experienced specialist who will be able to not only carry out the procedure efficiently, but also create the ideal color tone.

To achieve a natural effect, several paint colors are often mixed at once, which allows you to get a completely unique shade.

Selecting a method

Depending on the dyeing technique, the result will be different. The most popular highlighting techniques are:

  1. classic _ Lightening of the strands is carried out both along the entire perimeter of the head and in certain areas (for example, along the edging of the hairline). Suitable for any type of bob;
  2. Californian _ The strands are painted in several colors that are similar in tone. As a result, the hair appears naturally bleached by the hot California sun, hence the name. Looks great on a lengthened bob (we told you how to choose a shade for California highlights on light brown hair here);
  3. shatush . Lightening selected strands by several tones. Suitable for dark brown hair, long and short bobs. You can dye only certain areas, for example, bangs or strands near the face. In this case, the paint is applied at a distance of several centimeters from the roots or from the middle of the length;
  4. French . Selected strands are dyed 1 tone lighter than all hair. They are used mainly for light brown and blond hair (more information on how to make effective highlights on light brown hair can be found in this material). As a result, the color looks almost the same color, shimmering beautifully in the sun. Looks great on a classic bob.

You can see in the photo what highlighting looks like on light brown hair, as well as ombre and shatush, here.

Classic with foil

For classic highlighting, divide your hair into zones:

  1. Part the hair straight from the forehead to the crown and down to the back of the head. Another parting needs to be done from ear to ear.
  2. Using the sharp end of a comb, separate a strand 1 cm thick; its width should be proportional to the foil strips.

  3. Divide the strand, stringing the hairs onto the tip of a comb as if basting with a needle, place it on the foil, pinch and bend the edges. In this way, collect the strands in the foil in all areas without applying paint (the procedure will take time, so if you apply the paint right away, then hair will be seriously damaged).

  4. Dilute the paint and, opening the foil one at a time, apply the mixture to your hair, retreating from the roots by about 1-2 cm (depending on the desired result, you can retreat more).
  5. When finished, rinse off the composition with warm water and, if necessary, apply a tint.

With a cap


Highlighting a short bob can be easily done using a special cap with holes:

  1. Comb your hair thoroughly and put on a hat.
  2. Using a pointed comb, thread the strands through the holes all over your head.
  3. Apply the composition, after time, rinse and apply balm.

Using rubber bands


achieve the effect of burnt ends by dyeing only the ends (or the middle of the hair length).

  1. Divide your hair into zones, divide each into several more and gather them into ponytails with small elastic bands.
  2. Make a light backcomb at the base of the ponytails and apply dye.
  3. If you plan to apply toner, you can leave the tails unraveled when washing off the bleach.

Errors and their correction

The main mistake when highlighting a dark bob is the incorrect selection of toning agents. On black and brown hair, some dyes give an unexpected effect; instead of the expected platinum or light brown, you can get a carrot-red tint. Before coloring for the first time, it is better to consult with an experienced colorist. Some masters recommend conducting trial tests for new paints .

An equally common miscalculation is insufficient exposure of the brightening composition or the use of an oxidizing agent that is too concentrated. This approach is often practiced in salons that specialize in classic contrast highlighting. A strong oxygenator will provide a lighter tone, but will make the strands brittle and brittle. Toning with ammonia-free paints and careful care will help correct the situation.

Important! If your hair has become lifeless and dull, salon restoration can improve its condition: the Brazilian technique, glazing or lamination. The procedure will return smoothness and shine to your hair, the effect will last for at least 3 months.

When should you wait to dye?

Despite its versatility, highlighting is not for everyone . Girls should refuse it:

  • those who have recently had a perm;
  • those who have colored their hair with plant-based preparations;
  • having severely damaged, brittle, split ends.

If your hair has split and lost its shine, before highlighting, you can have a short haircut and do several restorative procedures. Egg-honey masks, oil wraps and other proven home recipes work great for brown hair. Industrial preparations will also help, not only softening and strengthening the strands, but also giving them a beautiful shade.

Dark highlights do not always harmonize well with very light golden brown hair. In this case, you need to choose a paint of medium saturation and do very fine frequent painting, ensuring smooth color transitions.

Bob for different hair colors

Certain types of bob haircuts look especially impressive and attractive on curls of a certain shade, which should be taken into account when designing hairstyles and highlighting.

The most successful bob options for hair of various shades:

  • to light ones. For light hair, a model with bangs, as well as an asymmetrical and graduated haircut, is perfect;


Bob hairstyle for blonde hair.


Bob hairstyle for medium length blonde hair.


Bob hairstyle for blonde hair.

  • for brunettes. Those with dark hair can choose options with lengthening and bob haircuts;


Bob hairstyle for dark hair.


Bob hairstyle for dark medium length hair.

  • on brown hair. Light brown curls are perfectly decorated with a bob hairstyle and a classic bob.


Bob hairstyle for brown hair.


Bob hairstyle for brown hair. Highlighting should also be selected based on the natural shade of the curls. For blondes, Californian, Venetian and reverse coloring is suitable. Light brown curls will be decorated with balayage techniques and American coloring. For dark hair, veil and partial dyeing is suitable.

Choice of shades and width of strands

When choosing a color, it is necessary to take into account the shade of natural hair, skin and eyes. You should not do bright contrasting highlighting , it is no longer relevant. The alternation of strands of different shades in the same range looks much more noble. Light brown hair with warm undertones can be tinted with beige, hazel, reddish or reddish dyes. A cooler dark brown color will be perfectly complemented by graphite-gray, coffee, and chocolate strands.

We talked about what types and colors of highlighter will look good on light brown hair here, and you can find out what suits dark brown hair here.

But you should be careful with black strands: there is a possibility that they will make the light brown shade more “boring”, make the face gray, and emphasize the circles under the eyes if they are present. This will be a very contrasting option, which does not look very good on older ladies. It is better to take colors lighter than black.

You can harmoniously combine several shades in one hairstyle. For those who prefer unusual tones, you can try dark blue, purple, and wine red strands. They go perfectly with light brown hair and highlight interesting haircut lines.

When choosing the width of the strands, you should focus on the color and structure of the hair . Perfectly straight curls will be decorated with fine, frequent highlighting. This method is suitable for coloring long straight or asymmetrical bangs, perky short haircuts and classic bobs (more information about highlighting suitable for short haircuts can be found in this article, and here you can find out what will look good when cutting a bob). Thin feathers are also suitable for straight hair; they will get lost in the splendor of curls.

Those with wavy hair should try highlighting with medium strands. Wide contrasting curls are suitable for girls with long hair.

Basic principles

The technique involves partially dyeing strands of hair. Both dark and light shades can be used. Bright, unusual colors are also sometimes used. But still, most often, masters give preference to modeling with the effect of natural strands, which differ by one or two tones from the girl’s real hair color.

You can try to do highlighting on a short bob at home.

Reviews

  • Maria, 25 years old: “I’ve been a dyed blonde since I was 17 years old, so I wanted to somehow refresh my image, bring something new. But I didn’t want to just dye my hair a different color, and it’s not that easy to do with blonde. The salon offered me highlights on blond hair using chocolate-colored dye. I had classic highlighting done with foil. The result was simply amazing. My face has changed a lot, and my hair has become fuller and more beautiful.”
  • Inna, 37 years old: “With the help of dark highlights, I was able to remove the white color from my hair. I performed the procedure every 3 months for 1.5 years. Of course, I cut off the ends. Now, finally, the natural hair color has returned, and the strands themselves have become soft, healthy and attractive.”
  • Anna, 31 years old: “To change the look, I decided to try Californian dark highlights on blond hair. I performed it in the salon without using foil. The resulting result looked simply gorgeous. Under the rays of the sun, the hair shimmered, creating the effect of burnt hair. During the procedure, a safe dye was applied to my hair, so I don’t need to restore it.”

Dark highlights on blonde hair have become very popular among blondes who want to refresh their look or return the natural shade of their hair. There are several types of highlighting, each of which allows you to get your own result. When choosing, you need to take into account hair structure, length and original shade.

Selection of highlight shades on bob

The choice of shade and its harmonious combination with the base color of the hair and the general color type of appearance will be one of the most important factors in successful highlighting.


The choice of highlighting shade should be consistent with the overall color type.

In order to choose the right shade, it is important to determine the desired result.

So, to get a natural effect and give your hair freshness without drastic changes in style, it is recommended to choose shades of wheat, caramel and nut . If you want to create an original image in bright contrasting colors, you should pay attention to the burgundy, reddish and purple palette.

Current shades:

  • light. Light colors are most often combined with regular, asymmetrical and elongated bobs. A haircut with bangs can also be lightened very effectively with a suitable shade;


Highlighting the bob with light tones.


Highlighting the bob with light tones.

  • dark. Dark colors are usually used on graduated models, as well as on bob hairstyles and bob hairstyles with bangs;


Highlighting the bob with dark tones.


Highlighting the bob with dark tones.

  • ashy. Ash highlight has the ability to effectively cover gray hair, so this tone can be used on any type of bob;


Ash highlighting of a bob.


Ash highlighting of a bob.


Ash highlighting of short bob.

  • redheads. Red tones are usually matched to asymmetrical and graduated haircuts;


Red highlighting of a bob.


Red highlighting of a bob with lengthening.


Red highlighting of a short bob.

  • red. The red color will emphasize the originality of the asymmetrical bob;


Red highlights for dark hair.


Red and purple highlighting of a bob with lengthening.

  • purple. The purple tone can be successfully combined with the “bob bob” and “bob with a leg” option.


Colored highlights for a bob haircut. Any shade can become a colorful and interesting addition to any haircut, so the division here is very arbitrary. The exact choice is determined primarily by the sense of style and the desired result.

How to choose a color?

All women can be divided into:

  1. Summer.
  2. Autumn.
  3. Winter.
  4. Spring.

Owners of dark brown hair, as a rule, are classified as summer women, but there are exceptions.

  • If a woman has fair skin and eyes, light highlights are more suitable for her. Honey, caramel, nuts will perfectly match the color of your skin and eyes. And it is better not to use black, dark chestnut and chocolate shades. It is also worth excluding golden tones, they will blend with your skin tone, the best option would be a cool, ashy shade.
  • If a woman has pink-white skin, it is recommended to use wheat tones.
  • If a woman has peach, yellow-beige skin and brown-green/green-blue eyes, it is recommended to use red ones. Copper, reddish and chestnut shades. Avoid using black and cold white colors.
  • If a woman has porcelain, olive skin, it is advisable to highlight in cool tones. Exclude red, honey and wheat.


The shape of the face is also important when choosing a coloring technique.

  1. Oval face. Universal shape, suitable for all types of coloring.
  2. Round face. It is recommended to paint with vertical lines to visually elongate the silhouette.
  3. Triangular face. Eliminate sharp “geometric” lines.
  4. Square face. It is advisable to darken the strands that frame the face and lighten the rest of the hair.

The choice of the appropriate shade is also influenced by eye color.

  • For brown eyes, it is advisable to choose warm brown and reddish shades of hair.
  • For grays – soft wheat and milky tones.
  • For blue/blue , preference should be given to wheat, honey and reddish shades.
  • For green eyes, shades of red, caramel, wheat, and copper are ideal.

Don't forget about age. If ash coloring is ideal for young girls and middle-aged ladies, then for ladies in adulthood, ash color should be excluded from the palette of chosen colors.

Reference! Ash highlighting has an unpleasant property - it gives additional age to no longer young representatives of the fair sex.

When ash highlighting, different shades of gray are used:

  • steel;
  • silver;
  • graphite;
  • smoky.

Balayage is also not suitable for an older lady; with this method of coloring, the roots are usually not painted, that is, gray hair will be very noticeable. The ideal choice for older people would be light highlights.

Highlighting on bob of different lengths

Haircuts of different lengths, as a rule, are colored slightly differently , because each highlighting technique also takes into account the length of the curls. Depending on the length, both the method of applying the composition and the duration of the procedure may change.

Coloring for hair of different lengths:

  • for a short square. Short hair will become more vibrant, dynamic and stylish with classic, Venetian or reverse dyeing, as well as balayage. This type of hair is usually dyed using a hairdresser's cap in a fairly quick time;


Highlighting for short bob haircuts.

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Highlighting on short blonde bob haircuts.

  • on a medium-length square. The medium length will be decorated with American and Californian lightening in trendy caramel and honey tones;


Highlighting a medium length bob haircut.


Highlighting on dark bob haircuts of medium length.

  • for a long time. You can add volume and shine to a long hairstyle using the classic type of lightening, as well as using the diagonal and partial method.


Highlighting a long bob haircut.


Options for highlighting long bob haircuts. Options for highlighting long bob haircuts, light colors. Selecting thin strands using the Californian or Venetian method is relevant for any length of hair, so these options are universal.

Performing highlighting at home

Highlighting on a bob

There are two most common and simple ways to perform highlighting at home.

Method No. 1 “Cap”

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The most convenient and fastest method of separating strands and applying dye involves using a special cap with holes. It can be purchased in salons ready-made or made from scrap materials. The process consists of the following stages - pulling the strands into the holes using a hook, the tail of a comb or a toothpick, applying dye, waiting for the result and washing your hair.

'Performing highlighting at home - a way

Method No. 2 “Foil”

'Performing highlighting at home - a way

Method No. 2 is somewhat more complicated, but allows you to vary the thickness and location of the strands, select zones and highlighting techniques:

  1. If highlighting is intended throughout the head, then the upper part of the hair is collected in a bun and secured at the top.
  2. The lower part is divided into strands in the required order, half of which are covered with dye and wrapped in foil.
  3. From the top, the hair is gradually lowered in small sections and undergoes the same procedure.
  4. It is most convenient to apply the dye first to the middle part of the head, and then to the sides.
  5. The dye is left on the head for at least 20 minutes, the foil is removed, and the hair is washed.

'Performing highlighting at home - a way

Execution techniques

Highlighting today is available in a large number of options. This means that every fashionista who wants to refresh her look will be able to choose a technique to her liking.

The options for highlighting hair on a bob are as follows:

  1. Classic performance.
  2. Reverse highlighting.
  3. Low contrast design.
  4. Partial highlighting.
  5. Multitonal technique.
  6. Two tones.
  7. Feathers.
  8. Bright strands.
  9. Peekaboo.
  10. Mazhimesh.
  11. Diagonal highlighting (major contrast).
  12. Veil.
  13. Balayage.
  14. American method.
  15. French version.
  16. Venetian highlighting technique.
  17. Californian variation.

highlighting on bob

Each of these techniques can refresh a bob in its own way and make this popular haircut even more interesting and brighter. A more interesting hairstyle will update the entire image as a whole, adding zest and uniqueness to it.

Cost of hair highlighting in a beauty salon

The cost of the coloring procedure in this case depends on the specific type of highlighting , as well as on the products used and the professionalism of the artist.

On average, the classic and Californian coloring method will cost about 3-4 thousand rubles.


On average, highlighting a bob will cost about 3-4 thousand rubles.

For more complex coloring, with mixing several tones, the amount will be slightly higher, around 5-6 thousand rubles.

In this case, the duration of the procedure will take no more than 2-3 hours.

Highlighting a bob at home: tools and step-by-step instructions

Highlighting on a bob can be done independently, at home. Such coloring, as a rule, does not present any particular difficulty and will save a significant amount of money.


Tools for home highlighting.

There are two methods of coloring: on foil and through a cap.

If you need to make the strands contrast and avoid smooth color transitions, you can do without these tools by highlighting in a simple open way. However, to achieve a natural effect and to shade the shade, it is best to use foil.

Highlighting on foil:

  1. Prepare your hair by combing it and separating it into sections with a sharp comb.
  2. Prepare the coloring solution according to the directions on the package.
  3. Place a piece of foil under the strand and apply the product to the entire length except for the root area.
  4. Wrap the curl in foil like an envelope and wait about 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil, rinse your hair with warm water, then use a mild shampoo and conditioner.


Highlighting on foil. Highlighting on the cap:

  1. Comb your hair and put on a dyeing cap.
  2. Pull several strands through the holes in the cap using a hook.
  3. Prepare the paint and apply it to the selected strands with a flat brush.
  4. After the required amount of time has passed, rinse your hair, remove the cap and wash your hair again, this time with sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner.

Staining should start from the end, moving upward. After applying the paint, it is recommended to comb the strand.

Important. It is recommended to carry out the staining procedure in a well-ventilated area. All strokes should be applied with careful, quick, smooth movements. Before using the product, it is advisable to apply it in a small amount on the wrist, making sure there are no allergic reactions.

Step-by-step instructions and useful tips

  1. Before you start coloring, it is worth carrying out a rehearsal, coloring the strands with dark hair mascara or crayons. These products are washed off with regular shampoo and allow you to accurately determine the width and location of the strands, color saturation and other nuances.
  2. Having chosen the ideal option, you can proceed to preparing the tinting mixture.
    Ammonia-free paint is mixed with a low concentration of oxidizing agent. The ideal option is 1.9% - 3%. The drugs are taken in equal proportions, but if the hair is very fragile and weak, the proportion of oxygen is increased. Advice. For uniform highlighting, it is more convenient to use an oxidizing emulsion that has a not too liquid texture and is evenly distributed throughout the strands.
  3. The ideal option for short to medium straight or slightly wavy hair is frequent fine highlights.
    The easiest way to do this is with a sparse comb. Tinting paint is applied to the teeth, after which the hair is carefully combed from roots to ends. First, the bangs are processed, then the temporal area, and finally the crown and back of the head are combed. The comb allows you to accurately and evenly distribute the paint in hard-to-reach areas and do without the help of an assistant.

  4. Another popular option is highlighting with dark feathers. You can make them using a silicone cap and a crochet hook. Individual strands are pulled through the holes, and the paint is distributed over them. You need to apply it from the outside and inside; instead of a regular brush, you should use a toothbrush.

  5. If you plan to dye only part of the strands using the ombre technique, the selected curls are tied with elastic bands at the desired level, and the paint is distributed along the free ends. This method allows you to make an even indentation, the hairstyle will look neat. To prevent the dyed parts from staining the rest of the hair, they are covered with hairdressing paper.
  6. Often, only the root zone is highlighted with a dark color, creating the effect of sun-bleached hair. The paint is applied in loose strokes; it is not necessary to maintain a clear line. After 5-10 minutes, the curls can be combed, this will create the effect of stretching the color, the hairstyle will look very natural.
  7. The drying time of the dye depends on the condition of the hair and the manufacturer's recommendations. On thin curls it is kept for no more than 10 minutes; to dye healthy, dense hair it will take at least half an hour. Then the drug is washed off with running water. There is no need to use shampoo.
  8. After thorough rinsing, the hair is treated with a nourishing balm or conditioner and rinsed again. Dry dyed hair outdoors, without using a hair dryer.

Precautionary measures: what to watch out for

Highlighting, like any other coloring, can have a detrimental effect on the health of your curls. To avoid unpleasant consequences, we advise you to familiarize yourself with the precautions.

  • Before using paint, check whether it causes you an allergic reaction.
  • It is not advisable to perform the technique on damaged, dry hair, so as not to aggravate the condition of the strands.
  • Refrain from coloring if you have recently had another type of coloring done. Give your hair a rest.

In any case, whether or not to do such coloring on a bob is up to you to decide. The quality of this modeling will depend on the paint, artist and application technique. Do not neglect your own beauty, be careful and prudent.

How do you like this type of coloring? Perhaps you've already used it before? Share with us in the comments!

Top 10 tips for caring for highlights

Proper care of highlighted hair will strengthen the curls, eliminating dryness and split ends, nourishing and moisturizing the structure. In addition, regular care will allow you to consolidate the effect for a long time and add healthy shine, elasticity and softness to your hair.


Proper care of highlighted hair will strengthen your curls and prevent breakage.

  1. It is recommended to use products for colored hair, avoiding strong aggressive chemical components in the composition, such as parabens, sulfates, silicones.
  2. Reduce the time and frequency of using a hairdryer.
  3. Apply moisturizing oil masks once a week, paying special attention to the ends of your hair.
  4. Be sure to apply mild moisturizing balms and conditioners to your hair every time after washing your hair.
  5. Protect your hair from direct sunlight and frost.
  6. Whenever possible, use soft water without chlorine to wash your hair.
  7. You need to comb your hair very carefully, trying not to damage the strands.
  8. If the use of a hair dryer cannot be completely avoided, it is recommended to apply heat protectants every time before drying and styling.
  9. Cut off split ends in a timely manner and monitor the general condition of the curls.
  10. Include more vegetables, fish and fruits in your diet.

You can emphasize the beauty of a bob hairstyle by highlighting individual strands in various ways.

A variety of techniques, shades and types of such coloring will allow any woman to find her ideal option. Thin curls will gain volume and splendor, and the highlighting procedure will give thick hair shine, radiance and brightness.

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Hair care with highlights

Highlighting on a bob

Caring for a highlighted bob involves frequent procedures aimed at restoring the hair structure and moisturizing it. You can resort to salon procedures such as “Lamination”, “Screening”, “Botox”, but this is quite expensive. You can restore your hair yourself at home, using appropriate shampoos and conditioners aimed at moisturizing and nourishing damaged strands. The use of oils and fruit masks helps. It is also important to minimize mechanical and thermal harmful effects on curls, that is, comb carefully, dry naturally, and style at low temperatures with air jets.

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