The first step to living with highlights is acceptance.

The first step in fixing your hair is acceptance. You must accept the fact that you have highlights, and that they were not what you wanted. It’s okay to admit this to yourself; it’s not a sign of weakness or failure on your part. You may feel angry at having been given something different than expected, or frustrated with how long it will take to fix their mistake.

Acceptance is necessary because no matter what steps we take now, there are some things about our current situation that can’t be changed so easily—things like time and money. Both of these are finite resources: there’s only so much time in the day and only so many dollars in the bank (or at least, most of us don’t have access to an infinite supply). We need to use these resources judiciously if we want them for longer than just today!

Use a purple shampoo.

If you’re dealing with brassy highlights and need a quick fix, there’s a way to make your hair look lighter in no time. A purple shampoo will help cancel out the yellow tones in your hair that can come from chemical processing or aging.

To use:

• Apply purple shampoo to your hair for several minutes before rinsing it out. Leave the conditioner on for about 2-3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
• Use a moisturizing conditioner after washing off the purple shampoo to seal in hydration and keep your strands soft and shiny between uses of this product!
• Purple shampoos are great for all types of blonde shades, but if you have silver highlights this won’t work because they already have blue undertones!

Condition your hair more frequently

The first thing you need to do is make sure your hair is healthy and moisturised, because conditioning your hair can help keep colour in place. You can use a deep conditioner, or a leave-in conditioner, or any other kind of product that hydrates your hair. It’s also important that you use these products regularly.

If you don’t have time to go through this step (or if it isn’t practical for whatever reason), then avoid washing your hair as often and opt for dry shampoo instead.

Lose the heat.

The first step in fixing highlights that aren’t lowlights is to make sure your hair is healthy. If your strands are fried from heat styling, then they won’t be able to take on additional color as easily.

It’s important to use the right tools when styling your hair so you don’t damage it. Avoid using blow dryers, flat irons and curling wands on wet strands because this can cause breakage and split ends. Instead, try air drying or lightly misting your locks with a leave-in conditioner before brushing out tangles with a wide-toothed comb or detangler brush while they’re still damp (but not dripping).

Use a clarifying shampoo.

A clarifying shampoo is meant to strip out any buildup in your hair and leave it clean. It’s important to use this kind of product only if you need it: not all shampoos are clarifying, although some brands make them for this purpose. If you’re just trying to maintain your highlights, regular shampooing will do the trick!

If you do use a clarifying cleanser, remember that too much can be bad for your strands. You should only use one or two times per month at most—and then consider trying a gentle rinse afterwards as well (more on that later).

Book an appointment with your hair stylist.

• Book an appointment with your hair stylist. If you want to create a look that’s different from the one you’ve got, it’s best to get some advice from a professional. This can be done via telephone or email, and is also something to consider if your hair isn’t as dark as you’d hoped for after all that bleaching.
• Make sure you’re booked with a professional. The person who cuts your hair will have some valuable insight into what needs doing and how to do it at home—but only if they know what they’re doing! Make sure they are fully qualified before making any decisions regarding their skillset (and don’t forget: there may be more than one qualified hairdresser out there).
• You can also ask your friend(s) for help! Not everyone has access to a high-quality dye job—but most people do have friends who know how do this kind of thing themselves! If possible, try asking these people if they’ll assist in providing tips on how best deal with this issue–they might even offer up some additional tips based on personal experience (which could come in handy down the road).

Embrace the colour you have!

Embrace the colour you have!

If you’ve made a mistake and didn’t get lowlights, or if your roots are showing through after the first few washes, then the best thing to do is accept the colour. We’re not saying it’s good or bad—it just is what it is. Hair colouring can be a great way to express yourself and try something different with your look, so don’t be afraid to change up your style as often as you want. And remember that at least there’s one more thing in life that isn’t perfect!

There are ways to get your hair back on track, but don’t panic if it’s taking some time.

When it comes to getting your hair back on track, there are a few things you can do. Don’t overdo it, and don’t freak out.

For example, if the highlights in your hair look too light and washed out (or even white), then you may want to tone them down with a darker shade of colour. You could also ask your stylist or colourist if they have any ideas or suggestions for fixing the problem yourself at home with an at-home dye kit or something like that.