Highlights are a very versatile way to upgrade a hairdo, so we wanted to share 15 chic ways to do blonde highlights on short hair. Each style is better than the one before. Short hair is the new trend on the horizon, so we can’t wait to see what you choose.

How to Style Short Hair with Highlights & Lowlights

Following are the steps you need to follow if you want to try highlights or lowlights on your short hair.

In order to highlight your hair at home, you will need a bleaching product. Get the bleach and read the instructions very carefully. Protect the room and your clothes with old towels. Use gloves on your hands. Divide the hair into at least 6 sections and put each one up with clips. Release the one you’ll be working on and start getting very thin strands of hair.

Place an aluminum foil below the strand and apply the bleach in a thin layer. Avoid covering the roots with it. Wrap the foil around the section of hair. Do these with all the sections. The smaller the highlights, the more natural look you’ll achieve. Wait for some time according to the instructions. Remove the foil and you can now wash your hair.

For the lowlights, you are going a shade darker compared to your natural one. Choose a hue that is only one or two shades darker than yours. It should be a subtle look, where you can even mix a few different tones. Wash your hair days before you color it, don’t do it on the same day. Prepare the dye according to the instructions and separate the hair in several sections. Cover your clothes with a towel. Put on the gloves and start working on the first section.

Cover all the strands of hair you’re planning on low lighting with the hair dye, just don’t apply it on the roots. If you are planning on using different colors, do the first one and wrap all the strands with foil. Do the same thing with the second color. Wait according to the instructions, then take off the foil. Wash your hair.