Hair ServicesQuestion 163 of 484
What is the key difference between highlights and lowlights?
a.Highlights are lighter than the base; lowlights are darker than the base
b.Highlights are always at the roots; lowlights are always at the ends
c.Highlights use no developer; lowlights always use 40-volume
d.Highlights are temporary; lowlights are always permanent
Explanation
Highlights are strands lifted to a lighter level than the natural base, while lowlights are strands deposited DARKER than the base, used to restore depth or contrast. Both can be placed anywhere on the head and can be permanent, semi, or demi depending on the chemistry chosen.
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