4 Easy Steps to Highlight Hair + Touch Up Roots at Home (tips from a hair stylist)

Want to watch how I highlight my own blonde curly hair at home? In this video I share a step-by-step to DIY your own hair, give you pointers on how to customize your own look, advice on keeping your hair healthy and lots of pro-tips along the way!
DISCLAIMER: I am a professional hairstylist. I have been colouring and highlighting my own hair for years and I wanted to share this video to help those at home that cannot get their hair done with a professional. This does not replace a professional service, but it is a great option and substitute. Be advised that results will vary depending on your natural hair colour. Try at your own risk and when you do, tag me in your pics!
I hope you learned something! Let me know if you liked this video by giving it a thumbs up, comment below and share it with a friend! And for more at-home DIY pro-hair tips, make sure to hit the subscribe button! Thanks for tuning in! Love, your mane blonde curly girl, Mell
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[@Luv_brd]

As a licensed cosmetologist I have to commend Mell here for this quality channel ! This is the most legit education for curly hair are you can find. Mell has helped me to level up my skills with my curly haired clients and in caring for my own curly hair at home too… so much!! It’s insane! So grateful 😊 Not to mention she is charming, hilarious, & beautiful. Such a fun watch. Much love ❤️

[@ManesByMell]

This made my heart melt ❤️ thank u so much for taking the time to write this❤️❤️

[@Luv_brd]

@@ManesByMell You’re so welcome! And if your heart gets any warmer you’re gonna outshine the sun ☀️😜Ok that was corny I admit but I know the rest of your fan club agrees :) Thanks for taking the time to reply to your comments dude what an honor!! YOU’RE A GEM, HONEY! TRULY A GEM 💎

[@1Letter23Numbers.]

Maybe that should be a question for potential stylists. Take a picture of the Guido sisters to your consultation appointment and ask them, do they look familiar to you? Does Manes by Mell ring any bells? Finding someone to cut curly hair properly is a struggle, especially when you don't have a clue going in. Years ago I remember sitting in the chair with my glasses off and then hearing this tearing sound. It was the stylist ripping at my curls with a razor. I had no clue this was a no no on curly hair.

[@CassandraBankson]

*AHHH I appreciate your professional opinion so much - I'm terrified to touch my own hair but too cheap to pay hundreds of dollars for regular dyes. Lol thank youuuuu for this!*

[@ManesByMell]

Ahaha I think we are all in the same boat on this one 🙌🏼❤️ happy to hear u enjoyed the video tho ❤️❤️

[@poozathapaliya]

@@ManesByMell hey Mell... can we tone old bleached hair or hair that was bleached few months back?? Also do we tone hair when it is wet or dry???

[@cassandra2225]

I'm loving the pasta references!🤣🤣

[@ManesByMell]

I was hungry🤣🤣

[@cindysnow802]

I just found a recipe for red pepper and cream papardelle

[@lix_fibney1668]

Mel, i just love how thorough you are in explaining the process.

[@samanthagb93]

Thank you for this video! Made me feel a lot more prepared taking on this project at home. 6 hours later 😅 and I love my results!

[@nessa_xf]

I do not want to dye my hair but I love u so much that I am still watching this video

[@ManesByMell]

You a real one

[@SuperIcyKawaiiNails]

Same

[@Nicegirljenn]

Sarai Nava same 😁

[@Zer0b1tches]

Same

[@MsWeirdolover]

OGs know she's serious, and concentrated cause she hasn't said "cute-tickle," or "F-u-h," yet. 🤣🤣🤣 I say it with love, I swear.

[@GlitterSkies]

I followed this tutorial using teasy lights last night (with different products) and my hair turned out SO AMAZING. A very even blonde on my ends and a golden dark brown on my roots. I did not lose a single curl and my hair doesn’t feel dry. Thank you SO MUCH for making such a detailed tutorial. Now, time to binge your maintenance videos!!

[@jasmineharrison673]

I have ALWAYS wanted to know the behind the scenes magic that hair colourists do. Thank you this was fascinating. The only part I felt I would mess up is blending the roots. 😂

[@ManesByMell]

LOL thats probably the easiest part! but also only optional for that seamless blend! Many people prefer brightness right to the root so you can just highlight and tone all over!

[@beautywearsboots6458]

I just had the harsh harsh realization that my stylist when I was a kid was actually coloring and styling my hair such that it would actually look decent should I embrace my natural texture. (And yes, she did wear her 3b hair natural, and yes, she did almost exclusively work on thicc hair). Thanks Jill. You loved me before I learned to love myself.

[@KiaraZambrana]

I am blessed to have found your channel. You are changing my hair life ! I watch your videos all day .. I mean we are on lock down but still you’re amazing

[@Chappysmom]

I saw an article today about how local salons were putting together take-away home-color kits for their existing clients so they can touch up their roots at home while not ruining their color for the next time they get to the salon. (Personally, I stopped coloring in 2013 and grew out my gray, so this isn't something I need to worry about!)

[@ManesByMell]

I think it's such a responsible and thoughtful thing to do for clients! They're going to want to do their own hair anyways, so provide them with the right tools in the meantime!

[@misscurvygirl_love]

I loveeee how u describe this, this is the best highlighting tutorial I ever watched. Soo detailed. ❤️😻

[@doll_dress_swap1269]

Perfect timing! I’m trying to change my hair up for Easter, and definitely doing it all at home!

[@ManesByMell]

Exciting!!! Have a Hoppy Easter

[@biancacolmenares620]

Never plan on highlighting my hair and yet I will watch 😁

[@shariperlman1457]

I sooo appreciate you. This video is smart, informative & friendly. I'm not brave enough to color my hair. But I needed my Tuesday Manes by Mel, upbeat, smart, fabulous stylist check in. You lift my spirits!!! Stay healthy, happy and safe!!!!

[@FreckledFoxx]

You are an absolute lifesaver!!! I swear your chanel is a super entertaining, beautifully produced masterclass on how to deal with natural textured hair. So glad I found your chanel, and thanks to you and Amanda for the awesome content.

[@TheTjoy910]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you so much!!

[@sherrykumar2883]

Thank you for this video Mel! My curls and color are very similar to yours, it was as if you were working on my head. I feel pretty confident I can do this now 👍

[@sososo2881]

Following this video today, thank you for having the best/most informative video out there!!🙏❤️

[@deannesaddoris7958]

I love doing my own hair! My 2 best friends of my life are hair dressers but live an hour away. They are always helping me pick colors etc. I like this video and ur seesters one bc ur only doing highlights and not full head color - my hair is brown level 6 naturally but my roots grow in level 4. I have 1 more video to watch in this series but i just wanted to say this is great information, your instructions are clear and helpful and for women like me, who are gonna color their own hair regardless, it helps so much! Thank you for doing these!

[@elinorkent7188]

Mell i love you so much! this is just what i needed! the steps you show will definitely take better care of my hair than what i saw the hairstylists i want to did.

[@dianelycanela538]

2 minutes into the video and already had anxiety! I can’t do this 😭... I think I’ll be rocking my Joe Exotic look until we are done with this quarantine..

[@nicholedelehant9537]

Get a frosting cap and pull through the strands. Highlight just the regrowth.

[@gailwoolwill9828]

Thank you for such a detailed and thorough video. This is a keeper. When my hair is back in shape, I will try it! I love highlights.

[@ManesByMell]

I'm glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching

[@ashleybernon3332]

I would love for you to do a piece about what ingredients to look for when it comes to proteins and moisturizers, humectants, emollients, etc. Figuring out the right balance based on ingredients is challenging. I know more about what to avoid than what to look for. I love all your videos and think you're great!

[@hcoleman4056]

best video for highlights love it thank you definitely will be doing

[@taratorres6579]

I’m so tempted Mel!!!!! Thank you for all of your videos❤️ we literally have the same hair color!

[@nicolewallace2406]

This was perfect! The tips were very helpful, low and slow and we can’t mess up. That’s what I needed to hear!

[@ManesByMell]

YAS words to live by!!

[@nabdul1523]

Lots of love from London Mell!! You are a joy to watch, wish you all the best!! ❤️❤️❤️ you are my fav youtuber by farr!!

[@LucretiaPearl]

Not needing to highlight (I like the occasional grow out of natural especially when my stylist blends a great color), but did trim the hairs today before a bath. Seeing how it looks as it dries, but so far turned out great from your tips!

[@julesgarcia5854]

Mel, I love how you rock your curls!

[@elinorkent7188]

Best video I ever saw on highliths. How often do you touch up your roots? And how you do highlights on the back of your head?

[@Jabberchica]

So happy to find this one I really really really needed this! crying over my hair cuz a professional did "their" thing on it again (4x all diff ppl) . Now I can save it 😭💙🙏 thank you so much Mel I really appreciate you love!!! Wish you were closer 😊

[@danielapadilla3864]

I am getting all supplies today after work and giving it try!

[@PinkStarLover000]

I dont plan on highlighting my hair but im watching cause i love your content!

[@soulcake76]

Mel, you’re amazing!!!!

[@franceskeller4536]

I would love to see more color videos for brunette and red hair next!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tanyap8155]

I really needed this video lol. Thanks mell, great video as always

[@dolly9095]

Adore you, Mell! I found you at random a few months back and even though I have 4C hair, a lot of what you teach can be applied to my hair and it's been life-changing. I've only started embracing my natural hair in the past 2 years, and, to keep this short because I know ain't nobody got time for reading my hair story, I had no CLUE what I was doing. The methods you use, the rules you 'break', it's all been essential in bringing life back to my hair. I'm now ready to try coloring it, for better or worse haha (you've got me feeling confident). Everywhere online says to color it dirty, but you washed your hair first here. Would you say coloring it while the hair is 2-3 days into a wash'n'go would be a bad idea?

[@alisaglem]

I did it!!! From washing with Malibu and air drying to now sitting with the Fiber Fix bond connector 10 HOURS but it looks not half bad and I also had greys so couldn't figure out how to do it but honestly I'm impressed

[@Hasschen1]

Love your Hair, Attitude, Your style and Your Info! I have so many hair issues - I have watched tons of your videos still working on my Curly style Thank You. Natural Gray, shoulder length 3A-3B - I must wear a hard hat daily (ugh) Need a good cut I think that is my biggest challenge to date.

[@aaamyyoung]

I would love a video on Olaplex products. I have never heard of it until I started getting into this curly girl thing. Side note: My hair has been board straight my ENTIRE life until I was about 40. It has gotten curlier and curlier as time goes on. Now I have a full head of wavy/curly head. I am having to learn from scratch and let me tell you, the struggle is real! So allllll of that said, your videos have REALLY helped me! And you are absolutely hilarious. Win-Win for me!

[@ceciphenix5802]

Oh my goodness!! Can I pay you to do my hair?!!!! Pure perfection!!! 😘

[@nikandjofl]

Love it! 🥰Wish I had the patience to do this 😊... really appreciate the video

[@kameladiaz197]

💕I can’t wait to try this! Thank you💕

[@ManesByMell]

Good luck!!! TAG ME IN YOUR SELFIES!

[@nourhanfawzy3075]

Hello Mell, I'm a new member in your channel and really you make me fall in love with my curls,,You have an ingenious way of explaining topics،، can't stop watching your videos ❤

[@emanuelreynaga4166]

Your sooo good at explaining it

[@ddroddy6850]

Awesome Tutorial! Thank You!

[@awilliams2116]

Just came across your video. My oldest dauther and i were watchng till the end and you precious sisters made this mom of five laugh . reason becuase of how you both are close to each other and care for each other. I admire your talent and skill . most of all you both are absolutley beautiful sisters. but not as beautiful as my three dauthers. I'm sure your parents are quite proud of you and gets lots of compliments. keep up the great work. stay away from negative influencers . I have seen a few yu tubers that have changed for the worse. stay sweet and smart. Blessings :-)

[@julissadc6303]

your videos are always the best explanation of everything

[@ManesByMell]

🥺🥺 so sweet of you to say 💖💖

[@kpupio1006]

How do you feel about the pintura highlights that curly salon suggest for curly hair? Do you think it’s necessary or would going to a salon for regular highlights be just the same?

[@alessiasimmonds7282]

This looks soooooo good!!! I was blonde for the longest but my hair would not curl when it was blonde - it was super damaged and breaking - I didn’t know about Olaplex then...neither did my hair stylist 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@SummerStormsz]

Yessss wella Also as a licensed hairstylist as well with curly hair I approve and appreciate this informative video for those who are going to do their own highlights

[@Altamentefavoreida]

Amazing advice thank you

[@luisasuazo4984]

Looks amazing

[@karienbotha6915]

OK, so I did my own home highlights. Was a bit of a struggle to do it on your own hair, but I did it! Thanx for the video Mell! Still need to fix the color as my hair is still brassy even after a toner.

[@josemartinchilet1810]

THIS WAS AMAZING!😍🥳 color is such a beautiful topic i would love to deeply adress in beauty school 😍 you explained it amazingly! You just gave me the confidence to do it OMG, i think i would try when things get better. Thank you so very much, I truly admire what you do, thank you!!! 🥳💕

[@ManesByMell]

Colour goes deep and theres A LOT to know but i hope i simplified it enough in this video! I'm so glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@josemartinchilet1810]

@@ManesByMell ohhh thanks to you queen, you are such an inspiration 💕 Thanks for your encouragment!

[@sarahsomething1084]

Also how you explain things so perfectly. KZbin is right up your ally :)

[@CissyEpifany]

Mell, I wanna know how you style your fringe. It always looks on point, I love it xxx

[@RedRose4642]

Oh i think i will do it in a hair salon because i have alot of hair and its hard to do it for myself but Your Result is amaaaazing🤩😍😍

[@sexymiss1111]

Can u do a vid about coloring curly hair, like pintura highlights etc? Thanks Mel, luv ya! 💞

[@cindysnow802]

Im seeing lots of women pick up diy highlighting kits. Good luck! I love your blonde halo! 👼

[@17alraune]

thank you soo much for this very helpful and sympathetic video. you're soo cool, cute and funny. much love ❤️ from switzerland 🇨🇭

[@gabryellaroque5668]

Hello Mel!! I just meet your channel, i am really amazed how funny and professional you can be at the same time!!!! I'm in love with your videos, kisses from Brazil! 💛💚

[@ManesByMell]

Welcome!! And thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@heatherhayes412]

I have very similar hair to you! I love your videos! I wish my hair looked like yours!!

[@sarahsomething1084]

You have the cutest personality I swear

[@laurahopkins402]

Ooh cute couple!!! Also, you are so funny! Love the faces you make, hilarious! Love watching your videos. Hey!✌ from Australia! 😘

[@indynadeau4908]

Omg I love the color ❤

[@signorabartollini3841]

Omg love your hair

[@maribelocaranza8657]

i just started watching your videos and i love you!! also do you think you can do a video with tips, tricks, products, and process of caring for wavy hair (like 2A or so)

[@jackiehallaway946]

Hey Mel! Love your videos!! You have helped me to transition and learn love my curls! ❤️Color question 🤔 I have ombré hair, with the roots darker than my natural hair color. Is is a good idea to use a color remover on my roots during this quarantine season to let me natural roots come in more naturally? What about the bleached blonde ends?? Any tips would be so appreciated!! My hair is looking rough 😫

[@SaraSummer]

I KNOW I ain’t ready to do this to myself, but I am ready to let you bless my curls with your magic mel 🙏🏻😉

[@mariamel-fahoum4689]

I am not planing to colot my hair at all but I watched this video from start to finish ..this is so fascinating

[@ManesByMell]

Glad you liked it 😍 it’s definitely a process!

[@anjad776]

You look absolutely gorgeous Mel.

[@ManesByMell]

Why thank you 😍❤️❤️

[@jessicasalvador9008]

Omg thank u, thank u so much for this video

[@tanyaclarke3897]

Thank you for your video I have been watching KZbin videos the past couple days trying to figure out what products to use when doing my hair at home. I just happened to be looking at a video to find out what curl products you use and came across this. Two question just to clarify 1) at the end was that a root smooch you did? 2) I read through all the other comments and saw that you use colour touch sometimes to tone all of your hair what shade do you use. Last thank you so much for all of your videos and instagram it’s making this isolation more easier and entertaining

[@tierravasi9174]

Awesome video!! Thank you!! How did you do the back? Did you just do a half highlight?

[@TheSqueezycat]

Hi, just found your video , I have curly hair and going to attempt highlights soon 😱... But using a boxed dye, hoping it will have similar results... Your hair looks beautiful 😍....

[@Maryfamouslady]

Your hair dye videos are my favorite 😊😊it looks dooooope

[@bettingtipskaties.3643]

Thank you so much for the best tutorial, I love it :-)

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you for watching!

[@alisaglem]

You look beautiful and so skillful with the video and all the explanations! I did have a couple of questions: 1. So instead of the Malibu C for professionals, what do you recommend for clarifying? 2. How long did this take you from start to finish? 3. Did you end up using ALL 7 of the Olaplex products? (this is such an expensive process!) and last one 4. How does one know which color to pick?

[@amyrodriguez5123]

I love your videos!

[@Breeedoe]

Question: In a previous video, you said babylights were a no no for curly hair, but sometimes I slick my hair back into a ponytail; will doing the "chunckier" sections make my hair look streaky when it's pulled back or will it blend out nicely?

[@danitoral5061]

Hey Mel :) Thank you so much for all your videos, they have been extremely helpful. I really want to highlight my hair but I am wondering why you didn't do the back? Or start with the back? Or maybe you did, and did not include in this video?

[@minnauyeda8002]

I’m too chicken to add highlights, but I am going to color my roots and add some multi tones with the e salon. I am going to follow your tip to start in the back, not fri t so I do t have a dark hairline. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@itsnotyourproblem]

Just what I need rn this quarentine!! Thank you😍😍 p.s. I’m studying colorimetry at a beauty school that’s why I will try it but if not I’d leave it to a professional🤭

[@unbreakablemoonchild]

Salons are gonna be so extremely busy fixing people's hair once things reopen!

[@ManesByMell]

LOL Yeah thats probably going to happen regardless, people will eventually need to see a professional but i hope this helps people maintain their hair in the meantime!

[@Amichele84]

Yup especially after attempting this video

[@jaycemagnuson1958]

Manes by Mell very informative!

[@alisaglem]

Nope, mine turned out great! I finally took the plunge and did it myself. Took a very long time because I'm inexperienced but now not going back to the salon

[@unushahkhan5167]

Mel I need help with my hair!! Half my hair at the back is limp and the front is loose ringlets. I’ve had layers put in and I don’t know what to do. Also my curls/waves start an inch from the root and my scalp hurts after two days from wash day.

[@FourJaysFour]

Fanola products really are the BOMB! 💣

[@cheyannemorris-davidson5245]

Awesome video! Can't wait to try this for myself! Do you also highlight that bottom underneath layer of hair? Any tips for that? That's the only part that I'm worried about lol

[@rachelmckinzie7220]

My mom colors her own hair and I asked her if she could color mine using your steps, so I’m excited! I have no desire to go inside a hair salon right now and usually they damage my hair anyway. Im in the process of ordering all the products you have listed. The only thing is that I’m not able to order the Olaplex no. 1 and 2. What can I use instead of the no.1? Thank you for all your step by step videos...I love them! I’m still learning but at least I don’t have damaged frizzy hair anymore. We should be doing this In about 2 weeks, because of everything I have to order but at least the next time I’ll already have everything. I’ll let you know how it all works out!

[@mrstiffanella]

Thanks for explaining why my hair looks soooo bad for a week after I get it highlighted!!!!! It just needs more TLC!!!!!! My AHHH HAAAA moment..... XOXOXO love ya Mel!

[@paolabowley-rotondi5423]

Love this!! Can you do a balayage diy?? And... you’re so awesome. But after this I’m sure you needed a vacation! The work!! lol ..but so worth it 😍🥰🙌🏽

[@juliettedonohue7069]

thank you very much for this video, excellent explanations :)

[@ManesByMell]

Glad you liked it!! Thank you 😘

[@gracekelly14]

I don't speek english, but love yours videos. I am from Brazil 😘

[@oceanaguilar]

You make things so much easier but I need to work on playing with my hair as well as having lots of patience.

[@jessicaocampo8499]

Mel, love your videos! You and your seester are awesome! Quick question about hair color... If I have an Auburn brown color to my hair from box dye many months ago, do I have to remove that reddish brown tint before trying to go to like a lighter brown color or like caramel color hair? Thx!

[@rayzabenitez3176]

"NEVER heat style after bleaching your hair!" I'll never forget when I had my hair bleached for my B day and the hair stylist ironed my hair immediately when I was done. It was horrid, I had to get half of my hair cut off a while after 🙃

[@elizabethlee5757]

Hi Mell!! I would love to see some videos about how to protect your curls when you spend a lot of time in the ocean/ sun and you have color treated/ highlighted hair. Any product recommendations for pre/post ocean swim/ surf and frequency/ type of deep conditioning since your hair has to constantly be rinsed out. Thank you so much and keep up the great videos!!!

[@kaffeine69]

Elizabeth Lee Argan oil...just a quarter size in your hand...smear and rub through mid way to your ends

[@daphnedoucette3585]

You're a godsend! I used to stay curly in the summer only, but I have decided to retrain my curl pattern and you are helping immensely. My question is actually about hair dye. Is there a safe dye that is truly safe? I feel too young to go gray.