Highlights are the easiest way to add dimension to your hair. But the type—balayage, babylights, chunky—and the placement make or break the look. Preview before you book.
Good highlights should look sun-kissed, not striped. A free preview lets you test placement and tone on your own face. Here's how to see yourself with highlights on the hairstyle try-on tool.
Highlight Styles Worth Testing
| Style | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Balayage | Soft, hand-painted, low-maintenance |
| Babylights | Fine, subtle, natural |
| Chunky highlights | Bold, contrasting |
| Face-framing | Brightens around the face |
| Ombre | Top-down gradient |
| Full highlights | All-over dimension |
Why Preview Highlights
| Dyeing Blind | Previewing Highlights |
|---|---|
| Placement is a guess | See the placement |
| Tone can miss | Test warm and cool |
| Expensive to fix | Free or low cost |
| Slow to undo | Instant reversal |
| Stripe risk | Avoid the stripe |
Highlights by Base Color
| Base Color | Best Highlights |
|---|---|
| Dark brown | Caramel, warm brown |
| Light brown | Honey, golden blonde |
| Dark blonde | Beige, brighter blonde |
| Light blonde | Babylights, platinum |
| Red copper | Copper, strawberry |
| Black | Caramel, warm brown |
How to Preview Highlights
- Upload a clean selfie to the hairstyle try-on page.
- Pick a highlight style to test.
- Generate the preview.
- Try at least three styles.
- Test warm and cool tones.
- Save the most flattering one.
Tips for Testing Highlights
- Use a straight-on, well-lit photo
- Test balayage and babylights first
- Consider your base color when picking tones
- Try highlights with your current cut
- Generate at least five previews
FAQ
Is it free to preview highlights? Yes. You can preview highlights free with a starting credit balance. Upload your photo on the hairstyle try-on page and test styles without paying. How do I know which highlights suit me? Preview several. Warm skin tones lean golden; cool tones lean ash. Your eyes decide. Can I preview highlights on dark hair? Yes. The simulator shows how lighter highlights would read over dark hair. Are highlights high-maintenance? Balayage is low-maintenance; full highlights need touch-ups. Preview to decide.Highlight With Confidence
Highlights can elevate your hair—or go wrong fast. Preview balayage, babylights, and face-framing styles on your own face, then decide with your eyes. Don't book before you preview.