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Tracy said:
Absolutely NOT!
You should wait 4 weeks AFTER a relaxer to get highlights and then at least 4 weeks after that to retouch again. You're better off waiting 6 weeks for a total of 10.
Make sure too, that ALL of the black rinse you had trouble with is COMPLETELY out of your hair. If even a trace remains wait until it's all gone. Your hair won't lift if there's a stubborn black rinse hanging on to it.
If your hair is back to your natural color, then get the highlights.
Also, make sure they use an ASH based blonde to do the color so you don't end up wth orange streaks. Ask her to show you what color she's going to use, and make sure 'ash' or 'beige' is in the name.
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i second that.
definetly stay away from the warm and golden colors they only translate into orange!!
if you are bold enough to diy--i use loreal hi-color. i really really like this product b/c you don't have to bleach to use it. my hair is VERY light blonde. naturally dark brown almost black. anywho you can get it at sally's since i have a relaxer i use the 20 oreor developer.
the cap thingy is scary to me though. never used it b/c all i can envision is breakage. but your hair seems to be pretty strong so who knows it may work for you!!
good luck!! keep us posted!!