For the best results, trim your hair before you highlight, especially if you’re thinking of trying balayage. A fresh trim will help you and your colorist decide where to place your highlights (you definitely don’t want to paint on beautiful highlights just to cut them all off).

One of the main reasons why hairdressers hate box dye is the difficulties that come with colour corrections. Eventually, many clients who box dye their own hair will come to a salon for a colour service – whether it’s because they need their colour fixing, or just because they now want a professional result.