Reverse lights are ideal for gradually darkening hair.

Changing the look is very important for female self-esteem. Cut hair, dye, make highlights and anything so that the result in the mirror is favorable.

Change can sometimes be risky and there are gradual ways to make it so you don’t get scared or regret the result. Starting hair changes with highlights is a good example.

The highlights are gradual dyes that lighten small strands according to the chosen tone. Derived from them, reverse highlights are being the darlings of women today, as they allow to darken the hair.

The inverse light consists of the same procedure as the traditional one, however, as the name implies, it is the inverted process: the colors used are darker tones than natural hair.

According to Marques de Paula, from the Jassa salon, the style has many advantages. It returns the naturalness of the hair and rejuvenates the woman. In addition, it allows you to soften very blonde tones or make white or gray hair more stylish, with darker nuances. It’s a good option for when your hair is too light and you don’t want to go back to the original tone all at once.

How to make reverse lights

To choose the colors, the professional indicates that there is no rule, since the purpose of the style is to offer naturalness. “In reverse lighting we have to return the most natural tone possible to the hair that each person has”, says the hair stylist, and also ensures that the lights look good on any skin tone.

As for the choice of procedure used to make them, it depends on the result you want to obtain. As with any procedure on highlights, there are varied techniques for obtaining the style. Marques de Paula suggests two: the aluminum foil and the cap, which makes the lights very thin.

See below how to do each procedure and choose yours to change the look:

Reverse lights with aluminum foil

To do this, some materials will help you:

• Aluminum foil cut into squares;
• dye brush;
• Ink of your choice.

How to make:

1. With dry hair, straighten and untangle them completely;

2. Divide the hair into parts to facilitate the application;

3. Choose the first section and place it on one of the pieces of laminated paper. It should be behind the hair, with the tops of both together;

4. With the brush, apply the paint, from the roots of the strands to the ends;

5. Fold the sheet in half along with the hair, so that no part of the strand is exposed;

6. Leave it on for the suggested time and then wash it off.

Reverse lights with bonnet

To make the reverse lights with a bonnet, you will need the materials below:

• Disposable gloves;
• Cap for lights;
• Crochet hook to pull the threads;
• Ink of your choice;
• Brush tool.

See below how to do it:

1. With the hair dry and well stretched and untangled, comb back so the cap covers all the strands;

2. Heat the cap with the dryer to increase its grip. Then put on the cap;

3. With the help of the needle, pull the strands you decide to dye through each little hole;

4. Apply the paint with a brush and let it act for the time requested by the manufacturer. As these are reverse lights, there is no need to bleach the strands beforehand;

5. Wash hair to remove dye.

Reverse lights x reversed locks

The highlights are nothing more than locks with shades different from the original hair color. However, they receive this name because they are thinner than traditional locks. According to Marques de Paula, “the lights have to be much thinner to give a very natural effect, while the strands are thicker and end up being well marked”.

Special cares

As they do not need discolorations, care with reverse lights is not as demanding as traditional ones.

Even so, it is essential that the hair is always hydrated so that the natural color is beautiful and alive.

Marques suggests the complete treatment, which is no secret: “Use good quality shampoo and conditioner, specific for each hair type, and treatment always with good masks and ampoules, also specific for each hair type”.

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