Is foil or cap better for highlights?

Is foil or cap better for highlights?

Your hair colorist may recommend a foil instead of a cap if your hair is damaged or over-processed, the roots may need stronger or longer developing time. Foils verses cap is considered when coloring needs more or less oxidization.

What is the best highlighting cap?

The MagiCap is the Number 1 Professional highlighting cap worldwide. This unique one size cap combines flexibility with a close fit and is re-useable and long lasting.

How do you highlight really short hair?

The cool thing about kits like these is you can basically use as much or as little as you want. As tempting as it may be, I probably wouldn't use this product all over my head though.

How do you box dye your hair with highlights?

Place the highlight cap on your head and pull through strands with the metal tool. This is a great video demo. If you want to do a balayage, you can pile heavier color at the bottom of your hair and work lighter on the way up.

What is a Balayage?

Balayage is a French word meaning to sweep or to paint. In a hair salon however, the word has become a way of life. The technique involves hand painting hair, in a sweeping motion with a brush. This allows for a sun-kissed, natural looking hair colour, similar to what nature gives us as children.