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Copper Highlights on Curly Afro

Add a touch of fire to your 'fro. Copper highlights are the perfect way to add warmth, dimension, and a stunning glow to your natural curls.

Ready to add warmth and vibrancy? Discover how to get stunning, damage-free copper highlights on your curly afro with our expert guide.
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Did you know?

To properly highlight curls without causing them to frizz or lose their pattern, curl specialists developed "Pintura" highlights, a technique where color is individually painted onto each curl in its natural, dry state.

KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE

Benefits
  1. Beautifully complements warm skin tones.


  2. Adds rich dimension that makes curls pop.


  3. Can be as subtle or bold as you like.


  4. Lower maintenance than all-over color.


  5. A gorgeous choice for the fall season.

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How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle 

Tips

Go to a colorist who specializes in curly hair. Ask for "copper highlights" and discuss the placement and tone (e.g., "subtle Pintura highlights in a warm copper"). Bring photos.

People also ask 

Question & Answer

Will highlights damage my curls?

Any chemical service carries risk, but highlights are less damaging than an all-over color. A curl-savvy colorist who uses gentle lightener and a bond-builder like Olaplex can deliver beautiful highlights while keeping your curls healthy.

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