Reflective highlights are gaining momentum in the fashion world. These thin tinsel strands are available in a wide range of glittering colors and simply tie in to hair, eliminating the need for damaging hair dyes and chemical processing.
This new trend was modeled by Beyonce at the 2010 Grammys, and has begun to make an appearance in many popular fashion magazines.
Benefits and Convenience of Using Reflective Highlights or "Hair Bling"
These thin colored strands tie easily into hair and can last anywhere from 2-6 weeks. Hair can be washed, conditioned, and styled normally, as blow-dryers or flat irons will not damage or discolor the glitter strand.
They also feel as soft as hair itself and add just enough glitter to emphasize natural hair colors or add a touch of celebration. Hair Flairs, one of the strand distributors, emphasizes on their website, "We do not sell "shiny" hair tinsel. All our strands glitter and reflect different colors. What is the difference? Shiny hair tinsel is a solid color. Sparkling strands look like glitter in hair."
Perhaps most importantly, these metallic hair ribbons do not damage hair, so expensive and harmful chemical processing (and the long-term damage it causes) can be avoided.
Glittering tinsel hair strands are also affordable at about $10 for a pack of 60.
Using Sparkling Tinsel Hair Strands for Special Occasions
Most distributors offer a large range of colors to suit any occasion, whether just a bit of extra sparkle or a fun, festive look is desired. Some suggested matches are "sparkling champagne gold" for blonde hair, and "sparkling chocolate brown" for brunettes, though much more imaginative color combinations are generally found.
Additionally, there are metallic highlights to suit every holiday. Try red, silver, and blue for Independence Day, Green and Gold for St. Patrick's Day, pink and red for Valentine's Day, or whatever creative combination can be conjured up for the special day of choice.
These simple and affordable glitter highlights add sparkle to proms, pageants, and parties, and can provide a touch of glitter and celebration for New Years, spring break, or vacations.
Tying In Reflective Highlights: Simple and Quick Styling
These simple highlights tie into hair with little fuss. After a bit of practice, each strand will take 1-2 minutes to place in hair as demonstrated this explanatory how-to video.
Purchasing Metallic Highlights Locally and Online
Many salons across the country are now stocking and selling these shimmering highlights, so local hairstylists may already have experience with this product.
Alternatively, these hair strands can be easily and affordably purchased in online stores such as Hair Flairs and Bling Strands. These companies also offer wholesale discounts for hairstylists.
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