While some hair coloring techniques come and go from popularity, we’re convinced that highlights will always be a go-to service. When it comes to achieving highlights on curly hair, however, there’s a lot of confusion out there—mainly about whether or not those with curly hair can achieve highlights in the first place. Well, the answer is yes—but the technique, and more importantly, the products colorists use to create highlights on curly manes, are important to consider before you commit to a full head of streaks.
Lucky, lightening formulas like Matrix’s new Curl Lights system are made specifically for highlighting curly manes while maintaining the integrity of your ringlets. Sound too good to be true? Keep scrolling for our complete Matrix Curl Lights review.
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Can naturally curly hair be highlighted?
Natural curly hair can be highlighted. The key, however, is to choose a colorist that knows how to work with your curls. Every hair type can experience changes to the texture of their hair after a lightening service, and the structure of natural ringlets can be permanently changed by the damaging effects of bleach.
With the help of a salon pro (and of course, the best lightening products), you can achieve gorgeous highlights without sacrificing the look and feel of your ringlets.
What is Matrix Curl Lights?
If you have naturally curly hair, your care routine likely consists of two main goals: maintaining your natural curl pattern and keeping your dryness-prone strands hydrated. While every hair type suffers a bit of damage after going through a lightening service, curly girls tend to be extra wary of bleach damage. The effects of bleach can quickly take a toll on the integrity of your curl pattern. Matrix Curl Lights is an innovative, ammonia-free lightening system that makes it easy (and less damaging) for those with curly hair to achieve sun kissed highlights.
What are the benefits of Matrix Curl Lights?
Wondering how Matrix Curl Lights is different from other hair lightening products? The formulas are made with ingredients like beeswax and ceramides that help nourish your strands and preserve your curl pattern throughout the lightening process.
Curl Lights can also be a major time saver if you don’t have a lot of time to spend at the salon. Your colorist can use the lightening system to lift your color up to five levels in just 15 minutes. As a bonus, the ammonia-free formula ensures no unpleasant chemical smell throughout your service.
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Who does Matrix Curl Lights work best for?
This lightening system is recommended for every curl and coil type. It can even be used on relaxed or permed hair.
A Curl Can Dream Complete Collection Bundle
Complete hair care and styling routine for curly and coily hair.
How To Care For Curly Hair After Highlights
Matrix Curl Lights does wonders for keeping ringlets healthy during the lightening process, but at-home care is still essential for maintaining moisture and curl definition after your salon appointment. We recommend the complete Matrix A Curl Can Dream system, a complete care and styling routine for curly and coily strands. The entire line is infused with Manuka Honey extract to nourish curly and coily hair types while preserving the shape of your ringlets.
Interested in getting highlights? Use our salon locator to book an appointment at a salon near you.
A Curl Can Dream Complete Collection Bundle
Complete hair care and styling routine for curly and coily hair.
