In the hairdressing world, foils are commonly used to add highlights to a client's hair. Very few people other than hair artists know the other amazing uses for foils! The truth is that hairdressing foil is a very versatile tool and can be used for several different tasks to create an array of interesting looks.
First, I'll tell you the right way to apply foils to the head. Then, I'll explain all the different things you can do once the foils are in, and along the way I'll show you some videos to illustrate the process. Yes, you can use regular aluminum foil for your hair, as long as the dye you're using says it's safe with metal. You could even use waxed paper if you wanted, and of course the stuff you buy at a beauty supply store will work, too, although it may be more expensive. Since foil comes in various strengths and thicknesses, you'll want to consider this, too.
The trick is using a material that is tough enough to hold up to the chemicals in the dye and still malleable enough to keep the sections of dyed hair separate. Another way to make sure your foil will hold up is to fold about an inch of the foil down on the end that will touch the roots of the hair. This will make that end doubly strong and will help ensure that the dye will be contained.
Before you begin, you'll want to cut the foil into strips of manageable size, depending on the length of the hair you're working with. Usually, you'll cut strips that are 4 or 5 inches 10—13 centimeters wide and 8—12 inches 20—30 cm long. Because you'll fold the foil up to encase the hair, cut strips that are about twice the length of the hair you're dyeing. For extremely long hair, instead of folding one piece of impossibly long foil, you can use two separate pieces of foil that are each the length of the hair as a kind of foil sandwich.
You can use a piece of foil that is less than double the length of the sectioned hair, but the hair will need to be curled or tucked up inside the foil. Be careful while doing this so as not to bend the hair and leave a visible crease in the dye. Before you start with the foil, you should wash and dry your hair and have everything you need ready and on hand. Section off the hair that you wish to colour. Dividing that hair into smaller bundles will give you more control over the process.
Temporarily secure each section with a hairdressing barrette. A tail or rattail comb second from left makes it easy to select pieces of hair to dye. Photo by Shari Sirotnak on Unsplash. Use the end of the tail comb to select which pieces you will dye. This requires artfully grabbing chunks of the hair or weaving the end of a tail comb through the hair to select separate sections. For a natural look, large chunks of hair are not recommended; instead, use smaller sections and many separate foils.
Place the sturdy, folded end of the foil under the section of hair you're going to apply the dye to, preferably with the silver side facing up although the foil can be used either way. Brushing the dye into the hair with a tinting comb. The foil acts almost like a canvas. Image by Arturs Budkevics from Pixabay. Apply the hair colourant that you are using, provided that it is safe to use with metal, with a tinting comb.
Make sure to thoroughly coat the hair. Use the foil itself as a sort of canvas or table, as it will provide a little support for the strand of hair you are coating. It will take practice to get this perfect! Remember, for extra long hair, you can use two separate pieces of foil sandwiched together. Use the foil to separate the dyed and undyed sections of hair.
Brett L. Now, you can fold the foil so that the ends of the foil-encased hair come up close to the roots. Be careful not to press too hard or you'll have a fold-crease in your dye. If the hair is long, you may wish to gently roll the foil from the bottom upward to the scalp instead of folding. Don't worry if the foil looks messy at this stage! Practice is required to make a perfectly folded foil. Repeat steps one through six until you have foiled all the hair you plan on dyeing.
If attempting this on your own hair, especially if your hair is long, you may need the help of a friend the first couple of times. For how long to leave the dye in, read the instructions on the bottle.
Since this whole procedure is quite slow, the sections you begin with will be exposed to the dye longer than the ones you do last. To ensure that all your foils are the same colour after the instructed period of time, you may want to section off all the pieces of hair you want dyed first, then quickly work to dye and wrap them up.
However, foils aren't only used for dyeing sections of hair. Here are just a few professional tips and tricks which are extremely handy for DIY, at-home hair colouring sessions. Test a strand of your hair with the bleach to ensure that you don't have a skin reaction to the solution. Put on the rubber gloves and pour the hydrogen peroxide into the spray bottle. Alternatively, tip the chemical into a bowl if you want to bleach just highlights of your hair.
Separate sections of your hair and spray each in turn with the hydrogen peroxide. Ensure that your hair is still wet as you apply the solution. Start by spraying the back of your head and work forward toward your face. If you're bleaching highlights, apply the hydrogen peroxide using balls of cotton to the strands you wish to dye. It is very important to define and understand the differences between foil and plastic wrap.
Aluminum foil is a coloring aid, used by hairstylists to hold multiple parts of hair in place while applying dye or bleach on your hair. Aluminum foil sheets can be used for full head coloring, ombre, balayage, highlights or lowlights.
A few characteristics of aluminum foil are:. Plastic Wrap is used in the same way as aluminum foil is. However, the most important aspect of the plastic wrap is that it allows you to cover as much area of the head as possible, which makes it ideal for big color changes.
You can get closer to the scalp for a better overall result. If you have extra long hair and you want a full coloring the plastic foil will also be lighter. The top reasons for using plastic wrap as opposed to foil include:. Most of our clients come to our Rancho Bernardo salon to get an ombre or balayage hair coloring.
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