Beachy blonde highlights - why is it so hard for hairdressers to get right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You know, this is weird co sidering how popular the request is every year. You'd think they'd nail down the process.

It isn't a simple thing. Different people have different hair -- the lift varies a great deal depending on multiple factors. There isn't one "process."

I get that but in the world of hairstyling, coloring is a basic every day request, especially in this area. If you don't know what you're doing but call yourself a professional, then get the proper training or stop taking money to color hair. A stylist knows if they can or can't give proper highlights.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You know, this is weird co sidering how popular the request is every year. You'd think they'd nail down the process.

It isn't a simple thing. Different people have different hair -- the lift varies a great deal depending on multiple factors. There isn't one "process."

But they are experts and that is all they do everyday. It would be one thing if the results were close but they aren't. It's very frustrating. I am considering just getting an old school highlighting kit from CVS to achieve my desired color.

Well, you do that, and when you "nail down the process" let us know, lol.

I used to do this and the color came out perfect every time.

[Anonymous]

I’m from a European country. I’ve literally NEVER had bad highlights in my country, and I’ve also NEVER had truly good highlights here. I do see women with great highlights around town but I have given up. I now do my own and do a decent job. It is a long process to get it right, though.

[Anonymous]

What's your diet and medications like? This can chemically alter why your highlights are not correct. Secondly, lots of people claim to be a "blonde" but are firmly rooted in the brunette category.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Bring in a picture of what you want.

I do. It doesn't help.

If this is continually happening to you, perhaps consider that either it’s not as easy as you assume it should be, or that YOU are the problem.

[Anonymous]

Because it’s not real…?

It’s summer. Go outside with your hair wet and you may get natural highlights.

If not be happy with your natural color.

Dyeing hair looks fake and the chemicals aren’t good for your hair or your health

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bring in a picture of what you want.

I do. It doesn't help.

If this is continually happening to you, perhaps consider that either it’s not as easy as you assume it should be, or that YOU are the problem.

Lol, I have considered that but I have had previous success w/ highlights elsewhere, so I am jut wondering if it's this area? I really think a lot of stylist rely too much on toner and that is probably part of it. The other issue is placement of the highlights that look very uniform and not beachy/sunkisssed.

[Anonymous]

The only way to get it right the first time is to bleach your hair. Hair stylists are hesitant to bleach hair because it destroys the hair. I had that done to my hair just in April.
I knew what would be done; I messed up my hair with a dark color, almost black, and then I dyed it with light brown, which turned orange. I knew my hair would go that way, so I knew what had to be done to correct the horrible color I did.
My hair is not so dry that I have to style it all the time to look ok. It will get better as it grows, especially with hair masks.
That is the price you pay for the "perfect hair color."
Makes no difference what your hair's natural "desire" is. Bleach is the only way to get that perfect color on darker hair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bring in a picture of what you want.

I do. It doesn't help.

If this is continually happening to you, perhaps consider that either it’s not as easy as you assume it should be, or that YOU are the problem.

Lol, I have considered that but I have had previous success w/ highlights elsewhere, so I am jut wondering if it's this area? I really think a lot of stylist rely too much on toner and that is probably part of it. The other issue is placement of the highlights that look very uniform and not beachy/sunkisssed.

I'll give you great hairstylists. I have one in Ottawa, Canada, and one in Bethesda. Which place is closer to you? Keep in mind that they will have to charge you for color correction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You know, this is weird co sidering how popular the request is every year. You'd think they'd nail down the process.

It isn't a simple thing. Different people have different hair -- the lift varies a great deal depending on multiple factors. There isn't one "process."

But they are experts and that is all they do everyday. It would be one thing if the results were close but they aren't. It's very frustrating. I am considering just getting an old school highlighting kit from CVS to achieve my desired color.

I mean you are clearly going to the wrong person then.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The only way to get it right the first time is to bleach your hair. Hair stylists are hesitant to bleach hair because it destroys the hair. I had that done to my hair just in April.
I knew what would be done; I messed up my hair with a dark color, almost black, and then I dyed it with light brown, which turned orange. I knew my hair would go that way, so I knew what had to be done to correct the horrible color I did.
My hair is not so dry that I have to style it all the time to look ok. It will get better as it grows, especially with hair masks.
That is the price you pay for the "perfect hair color."
Makes no difference what your hair's natural "desire" is. Bleach is the only way to get that perfect color on darker hair.

You are an excellent candidate for not coloring hair. I can't believe you'd rather destroy your hair then keep it healthy just for color.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You know, this is weird co sidering how popular the request is every year. You'd think they'd nail down the process.

It isn't a simple thing. Different people have different hair -- the lift varies a great deal depending on multiple factors. There isn't one "process."

But they are experts and that is all they do everyday. It would be one thing if the results were close but they aren't. It's very frustrating. I am considering just getting an old school highlighting kit from CVS to achieve my desired color.

I mean you are clearly going to the wrong person then.

NP. How do you find the right person? It's an expensive trial-by-error and in the meantime my hair looks awful. [I'm in Fairfax fwiw].

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You know, this is weird co sidering how popular the request is every year. You'd think they'd nail down the process.

It isn't a simple thing. Different people have different hair -- the lift varies a great deal depending on multiple factors. There isn't one "process."

But they are experts and that is all they do everyday. It would be one thing if the results were close but they aren't. It's very frustrating. I am considering just getting an old school highlighting kit from CVS to achieve my desired color.

I mean you are clearly going to the wrong person then.

NP. How do you find the right person? It's an expensive trial-by-error and in the meantime my hair looks awful. [I'm in Fairfax fwiw].

Exactly - I don't like spending the money for it to be wrong. Plus they usually can't correct on the spot, so you have to come back. It's a terrible inconvenience to the customer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only way to get it right the first time is to bleach your hair. Hair stylists are hesitant to bleach hair because it destroys the hair. I had that done to my hair just in April.
I knew what would be done; I messed up my hair with a dark color, almost black, and then I dyed it with light brown, which turned orange. I knew my hair would go that way, so I knew what had to be done to correct the horrible color I did.
My hair is not so dry that I have to style it all the time to look ok. It will get better as it grows, especially with hair masks.
That is the price you pay for the "perfect hair color."
Makes no difference what your hair's natural "desire" is. Bleach is the only way to get that perfect color on darker hair.

You are an excellent candidate for not coloring hair. I can't believe you'd rather destroy your hair then keep it healthy just for color.

I know that, too. I made a mistake and paid for it to make home coloring kits. Now, it is growing out. The highlights and all my stylist did were allowing me to grow out my hair without doing any root touch-ups. I am mad at myself for this hair debacle. I was bored one weekend, got a black dye, and then I kept going! WTF was wrong with my brain? I had my natural light brown ends; the middle was pitch black, and the top was orange. So much fun for a middle-aged woman.

Lush, past the shoulders, shiny hair... I guess I paid for being a hyperactive moron. But stylists did it so right; I showed her the picture, and she did it. There was no orange at all in my hair and no black dye to be seen. And my mane was ruined.
I posted this so OP can understand what is involved in getting the hair she wants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only way to get it right the first time is to bleach your hair. Hair stylists are hesitant to bleach hair because it destroys the hair. I had that done to my hair just in April.
I knew what would be done; I messed up my hair with a dark color, almost black, and then I dyed it with light brown, which turned orange. I knew my hair would go that way, so I knew what had to be done to correct the horrible color I did.
My hair is not so dry that I have to style it all the time to look ok. It will get better as it grows, especially with hair masks.
That is the price you pay for the "perfect hair color."
Makes no difference what your hair's natural "desire" is. Bleach is the only way to get that perfect color on darker hair.

You are an excellent candidate for not coloring hair. I can't believe you'd rather destroy your hair then keep it healthy just for color.

I know that, too. I made a mistake and paid for it to make home coloring kits. Now, it is growing out. The highlights and all my stylist did were allowing me to grow out my hair without doing any root touch-ups. I am mad at myself for this hair debacle. I was bored one weekend, got a black dye, and then I kept going! WTF was wrong with my brain? I had my natural light brown ends; the middle was pitch black, and the top was orange. So much fun for a middle-aged woman.

Lush, past the shoulders, shiny hair... I guess I paid for being a hyperactive moron. But stylists did it so right; I showed her the picture, and she did it. There was no orange at all in my hair and no black dye to be seen. And my mane was ruined.
I posted this so OP can understand what is involved in getting the hair she wants.

Ok, this illiterate mess is not me; it is the stupid autopilot Edge has now. How do I turn that off?