We scoured the web and found loads of cute and clever ideas, including DIY gifts, love-themed wall art, kids’ crafts, delicious Valentine’s Day desserts, and more! Ready to check these all out? Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Printable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Printable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Printable gifts make great last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts because they are quick to make, cost-effective, and relatively easy to prep!...

Renowned for the naturally sun-kissed effect it gives the wearer, balayage is said to be much easier to maintain and grow out than regular foil highlights. It also naturally fades into subtler ombrés, making balayage a sexy, lower-maintenance choice for those who want to infuse a gentle dimension shot into their strands. Now, we know not all highlight jobs are equal (and nor should they be!), so we broke down our roundup to help inspire you wherever you may be in your color journey....

Versatility aside, there are certain brown ombré hair colors that flatter one skin tone over the other, just as it is with regular one-shade colors. It can even be a two-concept decision since both you and your stylist have to take your base color into account as well when choosing your highlights. A good rule of thumb: Don’t veer too far from your base color. Some experts suggest only going two shades lighter, but we’re all about stretching it to three or even four, as long as you cover your seams....

Charge up the battery in your camera so it’s good and ready. Bring a tripod or something sturdy to set up your camera. Figure out outfits! Do you want to coordinate them or have them all different? Choose the perfect location to do the job. You’ll never regret having too many pictures of your family, but you might regret having too little. So STOP waiting for that perfect moment to pass you by....

** Though a hair glaze is normally an expected step in a full professional color service, it’s more than just an add-on. Some salons offer it as a standalone to help enhance shine and revive color vibrancy. Unlike glossing treatments however it can’t lift or deposit color, and is typically not used to tone. Its main purpose in life is to add shine (and happiness, and a hall pass for those of us who like to wait till the last minute before retouching our dye jobs)....