Ever since I moved to Florida, I have been dyeing my own hair. Before, I never really dyed my hair, I only highlighted, and I would get my hair professionally highlighted, but being here, I haven't found anyone that I find 'affordable', and so I've just been dyeing.
Of course, if I choose to do highlights again, I'd get it done professionally. I don't feel comfortable doing my own highlights. I've tried it once and did not like it. :(
Honestly, I don't do anything special, I just follow the provided instructions. The only thing that might be different is how I section my hair and how I clean up afterwards, using a make up remover wipe.