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Hair that's both light and dark reads shinier to the eye than a flat field of one shade, says colorist and salon owner James Corbett. If your base is dark, ask your colorist for thin ribbons of a lighter hue; if you're a blonde, consider low-lights. At home, try
Clairol Perfect 10 by Nice 'N Easy ($14;
clairol.com), a single-process treatment that delivers three subtle tones of a single shade.