Hair Color & Highlights

There's a world of color in a little box, and in less than an hour, you can transform yourself. If you're worried about the effect hair color products might have on the natural strength and condition of your hair, you've come to the right place. We'll present some highlighting and hair color products that defy the odds and leave your hair in even better shape than it was before.

First, consider whether you need a full coloring or just a touch-up. Rather than using the whole hair color solution for half the time, try using Oscar Blandi Pronto Colore Root Touch-Up & Highlighting Pen. This is a groundbreaking solution for seamless color care, from overall root touch-up, to erasing those gray strands that seem to appear overnight. Plus, it's commitment-free because it washes out the next time you shampoo, and unlike many coloring treatments, this is also safe for those of you who are expecting a new member of the family.

For a more traditional all-over color, don't assume that a more expensive product will produce better results. Two of our favorites for two reasons -- getting exactly the color you expect and ending up with soft, buoyant, healthy hair -- are both less than $10.00 a box. ColorSilk from Revlon provides ammonia-free, deep-conditioning consistent color, and it's guaranteed to cover the gray as well. Clairol Nice n Easy is our second low-cost, high-performing hair color that creates perfectly natural blended tones -- the highlights and deep shadows are all there; no brassy color unless that's the color you want.