Ever wanted something for so so long but never had the confidence to get it done? Yeah! We all have been through that. Right? One such thing with me was hair highlights. Why so much courage was required you ask me? I had my own concerns or rather I’d say my parent’s concerns 😛 😛
Well! You must have seen it on insta or fb that I have jet black hair.(Lucky me 😛 ) I thought there is no such color which could merge well with my natural hair color and give a subtle effect overall. Anything too gaudy w.r.t hair would just make me go hide in the burrow. I do love it on others by all means, I really do, but just the thought of that bright golden color on me makes me nervous.
Another reason was that everyone around me always told me that if I start coloring my hair, they WILL. GO. GRAY. to which I somehow related. I saw people around me using hair color globally and it actually worsen the condition. Now may be they never put in all that extra effort to take care of them or it was just hereditary. I don’t know. But their hair did turn GRAY.
Increased hair fall was another one of my concerns. And also that my hair would become extremely rough and dry.
So yeah! A lot was going on in my head since a very long time. I asked a lot of beauty salons about all my concerns but was never satisfied with their answers. However, the urge to get them colored never died. “In baalon ka kuch kare 😛 “
In short, it was a very BIG DEAL for me!!!
I recently stumbled upon this beauty salon opened in my vicinity – “Loreal Makeover Salon”. Apprehensive but curious, I walked inside and what happened next changed my hair virginity forever 😳 😳 .(not complaining though 😀 )
This girl (Manisha) from their staff, had her way with the words and after talking to her I was totally convinced that nothing bad would happen to my hair. Yet I controlled myself and rushed out taking along their card. They have recently opened up and I will post their card picture in the end.
I took yet another week to decide whether or not I want it done. The next weekend came and there I was, standing in front of them to get my hair colored with yet another 100+ questions to bug them *yikes. However, they were really polite and replied to all my questions with patience. A big thanks for that 😀 🙂
My Experience at Loreal Makeover Salon:
I did not know much about the coloring process and which one would look good on me but one thing that I had in mind was that I wanted 2 colors as my highlights. Reason – I assumed that would make it merge with my natural hair more 😛 and still be visible as highlights. I know I wanted both ends but that’s what kept me waiting all this time 😀 Although Manisha had her doubts that the difference between them would not be that evident but I was adamant on getting 2 shades.
Color used: Majirel by Loreal
Shade:
8.3 – Light Golden Blonde
7.4 – Copper Blonde
Manisha did a patch test first for both of the colors at the back of my head. She blow dried them to speed up the process. As expected 8.3 showed up instantly but 7.4 took some time. Yet, I think I liked 7.4 more 😀 😛 7.4 did show up so we decided to skip bleaching and straight away apply both the colors. Yes, sometimes you need to bleach out your original color for the new one to show. Around 20 foils were applied by Manisha and Paras. We kept it for 35 minutes and meanwhile I got my pedicure done (greedy for more 😛 )
It was time to take the foils off and I was super scared to do that. (Can I go home with the foils on, please) She started to take off the 8.3 ones first. And to be honest I was like what the hell is that. Super golden 😐 😦 something that I was scared of. Manisha was really happy with the color pay off. She then used drier on the 7.4 foils and started taking them off. My mood was uplifted a bit because it did tone down the golden strands 😀
We then moved to the hair wash station. She shampooed my hair and suggested hair spa to get rid of any dryness.
Products used:
Vitamino Color A-OX – Professional salon version of shampoo
Powerdose Color A-OX – She sprayed it on my hair. It locks the color, increases colors lasting power and reduces dryness.
Absolute mask – It reduces dryness.
Absolute serum – It de-tangles and gives shine.
I also bought their color protecting shampoo and mask.(I hope it works 😛 ) Manisha said the color would stay for at least 6 months. We will see to that 😀
Price:
Highlights – Rs. 3500
Hair Spa – Rs. 700
Shampoo & mask – Rs. 1250
We again moved to the other section in front of the mirrors and I was like where has all the color gone? Point to remember is that you may see less of that color in wet hair. So worry not. Anyway, I just stopped seeing myself in the mirror and decided to see the final result in the end (could not take all those minor shocks anymore)
She then blow dried my hair and set them. I finally took a look at the mirror. And…
Oh. My. Gosh. Did I love them or did I love them?
I was so right to get highlights of 2 colors. This was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted them to look colored and different but at the same time I wanted a subtle less gaudy look. Also, spa made my hair go super smooth. I couldn’t help but touch them again and again. And the fragrance was just as amazing.
Do you like the final result? Do share your views in the comments section below 🙂 😀
PS: Hair cut is pending 😛 Will get that soon. And the highlights in the back are more visible when I make a pony so will post that pic soon :*
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Great look… thinking of doing it from a long time but couldn’t….
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Was the same with me but then finally I caved in and m pretty much loving it ❤ ❤
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great…i think now its my turn… 🙂
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Would love to see it on u😍
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thank you
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Girl- LOOKS AMAZING!!!! I love it so much. Absolutely beautiful! I think I might need to go back in now to get more highlights. Have a wonderful weekend, darling.
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Tysm hon 🙂
I was so apprehensive in getting this done but m glad with how it turned out.
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You should be! I mean you are gorgeous either way, but it is definitely fun to change it up from time to time!
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Aww..Thank you
True! I wanted this change desperately 🙂
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Looking hot. Love it.Once I did , it really glams up the look.
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Tysm hon 😊
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Wow 😍, it looks beautiful, I absolutely love it on you😘😘. I am thinking of ombre hair color since long long time ( I guess two years at least), I hope I get courageous for it soon
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It can totally relate to it babe..Just go for it
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oh my god..the color just looks fab on you….i am also motivated now to get highlights done..though burgundy in shade.. :P..i just love your look… :*
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Great choice👍🏼Do share your pic 😊
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Love it! ❤ My highlight experience was merely me trying out bleach on few strands of my hair 😀 😀
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Hehe.. At least you were courageous enough to do that
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It looks so nice 🙂
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Tysm 😊
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Even I was skeptical about highlights. But you’ll never know unless you try!
And, you are looking awesome in your new look. 👌🏻😘
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True!
Tysm hon 😊
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You look amazing, love it! 🙂 xx
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Tysm 😊
Glad you liked it
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I’ve never coloured or highlighted my hair. This suits you really well.
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Tysm Sangeeta 😊
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Its looking amazing on you…..I have been thinking to do this for a long time but always worry about that it will damage my hair
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Ditto girl!
But I finally got it done
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The highlights are looking so gorgeous on you!! I always had the same fear, guess I should give it a try too! 🙂
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Tysm dear 🙂
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I’ve never highlighted my hair 😦 you look so pretty ❤ ❤ ❤
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Tysm anamika 🙂
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It looks great on you! I’m contemplating going for highlights since long…I just to not have the courage to go for them![:/](https://s0.wp.com/wp-content/mu-plugins/wpcom-smileys/uneasy.svg)
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It was the same with me but do go and try 🙂
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Yes I shall…someday 😛
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Stunning! http://beautyloveandotherstuff.blogspot.com/
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Glad you liked it 🙂
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My my,this color looks so great on you ❤ 🙂 Looking super pretty. I so want to color my hair,but at the same time scared 😦
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Much love ❤
Anamika
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Tysm hon 🙂
I was scared too Anamika but if you never try you’d never know :*
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Looks amazing and you look beautiful 🙂
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Tysm Karishma 🙂
Glad you liked it 😀
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Lovely post! I think they look great on you at the end. A year ago I had mine done, and I thought that it really added more dimension to my hair. Thanks for sharing!
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True! They actually do 🙂
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Great look
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Tysm hon 🙂
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I have got done hair highlights three times before from Naturals and my results have been awesome always….these highlights look fab on you sweetheart….xoxo, Neha
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Tysm Neha 🙂
Glad you liked them. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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highlights look great ! you have nice hair 🙂
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Tysm Aditi 🙂
Glad you liked them. Thanks for stopping by.
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wow you look soo pretty ❤
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Tysm hon 🙂
Glad you liked it.
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amazing… such an experiment but the results are too good 🙂
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Tysm dear 🙂
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Looking lovely Anumeeha 🙂
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I was so scared to get this done.
Thanks 😀
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Awesome hair…
And pretty face
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Tysm Vishal 🙂
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My pleasure meehina mam….
You are really awesome
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Its Meehnia 🙂
Sweet of you to think so 🙂
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Ohhh sorry
But really I never thought that one day I will know a person ……
You are a nice girl…..keep it up
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Thanks for visiting 🙂
Keep blogging.
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Okay same to you.
And have a nice day ahead
Take care of yourself……meehnia
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You too 🙂
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Okay I will do.
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Your hair looks lovely and the post was really informative, thanks😃
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Glad you liked them 🙂
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looks good :)) x
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Glad you liked them 🙂
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You’re welcome.Visit my blog too, I am new :))
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Sure thing 🙂
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Aww…your hair looks so good!! I can totally relate to the apprehension you had prior getting highlights..it was my husband who got me to do them on my never colored hair..and i have no regrets.. the lady who coloured my hair couldnt stop raving about how good the color looks on untouched virgin hair…:) loved it
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You get me girl. Surely will check out your blog 🙂
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This is tempting enuf! The brownish kind of shade looks so gooood!!!! And d final result looks grt on u! And btw! After reading this post and the paratha story I really wanted to tell you that I love this section of your blog a lot!!! Love the idea of reading experiences and you have a grt style of narration girl! Keep more stories coming! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Aww..That is so kind of you to say that. Made my day :* :*
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Look so pretty. Loved it.
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Tysm Vidya 🙂
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Very informative article this was! I liked your approach. I also have a more or less similar type of post . here- https://thefashiondesert.wordpress.com/2017/01/04/hair-fall-rescue-part-1
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God day!
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Glad you liked it and thank you for commenting 🙂
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My pleasure 🙂
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Very well explained.That fear, I feel you. Going through the same now. About to color my hair.
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Great! Do tag me in your pic 😀 😀
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Nice sharing with beautiful pics.
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Thank you 🙂
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You have a very nice blog. I really enjoyed visiting and reading your post. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It will be a learning experience for all of us. Keep blogging.
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Thank you so much dear 🙂
Keep visiting back ❤
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