Wash your hair one to two days before applying your highlights.

The first step in getting your hair ready for highlights is washing it with a clarifying shampoo.

Clarifying shampoos help remove buildup from your scalp, leaving it super clean and clear of any residue or oil that may get in the way of the highlighting process. You don’t need to use conditioner with this type of shampoo—just make sure it doesn’t have moisturizing ingredients like aloe or shea butter! It’s also important not to choose a shampoo that is too harsh on your hair, but at the same time it should be gentle enough so as not to strip any color out during use. Make sure you read through the label carefully if you’re trying out something new!

Apply coconut or olive oil to the ends of your hair.

Applying coconut or olive oil to the ends of your hair will help keep it hydrated and healthy. Coconut oil is a great choice for hair because it’s a plant-based oil that’s light, non-greasy and works as a moisturizer. It also leaves your hair feeling soft and smooth.

Comb through your hair with a wide-tooth comb to distribute the oil evenly.

To distribute the oil evenly, you’ll need to comb through your hair with a wide-tooth comb.

Begin by parting your hair where you want the highlights to start and working from there in small sections. Use smooth, gentle strokes from end to root as you work your way through each section. Remember that this is not shampooing, so don’t use too much pressure or pick up any speed. Your goal is simply to ensure all of the strands are coated with oil and that no clumps have formed at the roots of each section of hair—if they do occur, they can be easily removed while drying with a soft bristle brush (don’t worry if some residue remains).

Use a clean section of your wide tooth comb for each new part/section/section of hair being dried (in other words: move on when you notice even just one strand has been missed). If necessary, gently massage out any build-up around your scalp with a dry towel before doing another part/section/section!

Place some petroleum jelly on your forehead, ears, and neck.

Step 5: Place some petroleum jelly on your forehead, ears, and neck.

When bleaching your hair at home, it is important to protect any skin that will come into contact with the bleach. A small amount of petroleum jelly will help prevent the bleach from staining your skin (and can also be used to protect any clothing).

Divide your hair into sections using clips or hair ties.

Divide your hair into sections using clips or hair ties. This step makes it much easier to apply the bleach, as you can be sure that all areas are being treated equally and have equal coverage of product. Choose a number of sections that works for you (4-6 is a good number), then separate the strands with clip clips or bobby pins before applying the bleach. It’s important to have a mirror so that you can see what you’re doing!

Apply a highlighting cap (optional).

A highlighting cap is a stretchable cap with small holes in it that make it easier to apply highlights. It’s optional, but if you don’t have a highlighting cap you can just use clips.

Mix bleach powder and developer in a plastic bowl. Stir slowly until it they’re well-mixed.

Determine how much bleach you need. The amount of developer you use depends on your hair color and how light you want it to become. For example, if your hair is very dark, you’ll need to use more bleach than someone with lighter hair would. In this case, a 20 volume developer (which contains 20% peroxide) would be appropriate because it has enough strength to lift all of the pigment out of deep hues like black or dark brown shades.

On the other hand, if your hair is light blond or strawberry blond, then a 10 volume developer (containing 10% peroxide) should suffice since it’s less intense than a 20 volume formula and will therefore be less likely to cause damage over time due its gentler approach towards lifting out pigments from strands dyed with lighter shades like blonde ones in particular since bright reds aren’t nearly as damaging when exposed directly onto them as they are on darker colors such as blacks/blacks/browns which tend not only fade quicker but also break off easier when treated with too much heat over time thanks partially due their existing condition before undergoing any chemical treatment processes at all so always keep this in mind if planning something big like highlighting someones entire head without first determining whether there might be any underlying issues that could arise due long term exposure from harsh chemicals being used excessively which could lead into unwanted side effects later down line….

Put on protective gloves and apply the bleach with a brush to small sections of hair that are visible through the holes in the cap.

After you’ve applied the bleach to your hair, put on protective gloves and apply the bleach with a brush to small sections of hair that are visible through the holes in the cap. Leave on for 30 minutes before washing out with cold water. Shampoo as usual and leave dye in for additional 15 minutes.

Leave the bleach on for 30 minutes. Wash out the bleach with cold water and shampoo.

After the bleach has been on for 30 minutes, wash it out with cold water and shampoo.

Do not use conditioner because it might not work well with the dye.

Leave the hair dye mixture in for an additional 15 minutes after all of your roots are covered, then wash it out with cold water.

Once all of your roots are covered, leave the dye mixture in for an additional 15 minutes. Then rinse it out with cold water and use a comb to remove any tangles or knots. Don’t use hot water to rinse out your hair dye—the heat can cause it to set too fast, which will make it difficult to get out later. Also, don’t shampoo or condition your hair until at least 48 hours after applying the dye; this will give it time to develop a deep color and strength before being exposed to shampoo and conditioning products.

With this step by step guide, you will get perfect highlights at home every time!

With this step by step guide, you will get perfect highlights at home every time!

• Be careful not to get the bleach on your skin. The instructions say “leave on for 30 seconds.” Thirty seconds is pretty much a blink of an eye, so watch it like a hawk! If you leave the bleach on for too long, it could potentially cause damage to your hair or even burn off some skin in sensitive spots (like around your ears).
• Don’t leave the dye on for too long either—especially if you’re using Manic Panic or Special Effects dyes (which can be pretty harsh).
• Remember to wash your hair before applying the dye; otherwise, the bleach may not stick as well and will come out unevenly colored when dyed over top of dirty strands.