Becoming beautiful is easy! Step-by-step instructions for doing highlights on foil at home

Are you prepared to give your hair a new, sun-kissed look without going over budget at the hair salon? Highlights can completely change your look, and the best part is that you can do it at home with beautiful results. With a little planning and the appropriate method, you can easily add gorgeous dimension to your hair.

We’ll walk you through the best method for applying foil highlights step-by-step in this guide. Due to its ease of control and effectiveness, this method is widely used. You can feel comfortable taking on this beauty project on your own because we’ll go over everything, including the supplies you need and the exact application technique.

Prepare to explore the world of at-home hair coloring and learn how easy it is to add some color to your appearance. These instructions will help you achieve a polished finish and proudly display your newly radiant highlights, regardless of your level of experience.

Highlighting your hair at home can be a surprisingly easy way to add a little shine without having to visit a salon! This tutorial will show you how to use foil to create salon-quality results that will make your hair look gorgeous and vibrant. It’s simple and follows step-by-step instructions. We’ll go over every step, from assembling your materials to the big reveal, to make sure you can easily achieve the perfect highlight effect.

What kind of foil is needed?

Aluminum foil is a thin sheet of metal alloy used for highlighting. A unique hairstyling foil exists, with a thickness ranging from 12 to 18 microns. The roll’s length varies as well, ranging from 20 to 250 meters. For home use, small rolls work well; sixty meters is more than sufficient to color long hair.

Moreover, regular food foil works well for highlighting. Although it is not as thick as special foil, this is not a major concern. Purchasing high-density metallic paper (30 microns) is not necessary because it will cause too much heat buildup and harm to your hair.

Using professional foil doesn’t require any extra preparation. It is indisputable superior to regular foil because it has:

• suitable sheet density;
• convenient width;
• perforation or blade to cut the required length;
• different colors – needed when using several shades of dye.

Thin and weak hair works well with 12 micron sheets; thick and long hair works best with 18 micron foil. The majority of hairdressers utilize a thickness of 16 microns since it is regarded as universal.

Prior to use, cut the food foil into rectangles that are 10 cm wide, the length of the part that needs to be dyed, multiplied by two (so that the strip can be folded in half to completely cover the strand), plus an additional 1-2 cm for the "pocket."

What else will be useful for the procedure?

For the process, you will also require the following:

• lightener and dye (one or more colors);
• a container for mixing the compositions – glass or porcelain;
• a brush for applying the product;
• a tail comb, with which it is convenient to separate the curls;
• a cape to protect clothes;
• polyethylene or rubber gloves;
• a greasy cream or petroleum jelly for treating the skin near the hairline;
• shampoo and balm;
• hairpins, clips.

How to do it yourself at home – step-by-step instructions

Now that you have all the necessary tools, you can begin highlighting. Here, we’ll walk you through the process of using foil to highlight specific areas on yourself or another person. The following is the execution technology.

Preparatory stage

The majority of experts concur that washing your hair no earlier than two to three days prior to highlighting is preferable. In this manner, the protective fatty film will have time to regenerate, shielding the skin and curls from the harsh effects of chemicals without obstructing the application of lightening and coloring agents. The mixture is exclusively used on dehydrated hair.

The day of highlighting should not coincide with dyeing if dyeing was completed. Waiting for at least a day is necessary to prevent the hair from drying out too much.

To prevent staining the scalp, prepare the necessary number of strips (twice as many as you intend to process the hair), bending the edge inward from the top by 1-2 cm to form a "pocket." At this point, you need to put on a cape and gloves and combine the dye and lightener in a cup as directed.

Dyeing

The technique determines the division of hair style: classic highlighting, American, shatush, balayage, ombre, veiling—each has a different execution method. The hair is typically separated into four to eight zones. Apply the composition starting at the nape of the head.

1. Use a comb to separate a strand, put foil under it, greased with dye (the "pocket" should be located at the roots).
2. The selected strand is placed on top and the same composition is applied to it.
3. Next, the curl is carefully wrapped, the edges must be bent and secured with a clip. It is very important on which side of the foil to do the smearing of the strands: the hair must be placed on the matte side of the foil.
4. The entire occipital zone is processed in the same way, then the right and left sides, and lastly bangs.

Final stage

1. After coloring all the selected areas, you need to leave the dye for the time indicated on the package. It is necessary to periodically check the degree of lightening of the strands, since the process is accelerated by the use of foil and the hair can easily be burned.
2. The foil should be removed in the same sequence in which the treatment was carried out. In this case, you need to carefully wash each strand directly on the strip, so as not to accidentally dye the entire hairstyle.
3. When all the strips are removed, the hair is thoroughly washed with shampoo and conditioner and dried.

Professional hairstyling foil that hasn’t lost its integrity can be used again. It is prepared for usage after being cleaned and dried.

The highlighting process doesn’t call for any particular knowledge or expertise. It’s easy for a woman who regularly colors her own hair to do it at home. However, you will still require assistance for a smooth application of paint from behind, so enlist the help of a friend or sister.

Photo

The process of highlighting using the "through foil" technique and the end product are shown in the picture below.

Highlighting your hair can be a rewarding and enjoyable process, especially if you do it in the convenience of your own home. You can get gorgeous, salon-quality results without breaking the bank by following the detailed instructions for applying foil. Recall that patience and preparation are essential for success; don’t rush the process and take your time to ensure that every section is perfect.

Remember that practice makes perfect as you go through the steps. You may not get it perfect the first time, but that’s all part of the learning process. You will become more adept at sectioning, dying, and working with foil with each attempt. Additionally, the more you practice, the more you’ll learn what suits your desired look and hair type.

You can enhance your inherent beauty with a gorgeous new look that you can achieve with a little creativity and hard work. So go ahead, get your materials, and try it. The experience will be well worth it when you see your new highlights and receive the compliments that come with them. Cheers to highlighting!

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