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Foiled AgainFoiling is a technique best applied by a professional. The stylist will take rectangular sheets of foil, comb a small section of hair, apply the color, and fold the foil to keep the color from running into other parts of the hair. Color placement is easier to accomplish with the use of foils, since you can target specific areas of the hair. Additionally, your stylist will be able to recommend color choices and combinations that complement your natural color. -
FinishedTo make a dramatic statement, foil the hair with multiple shades of color. Pick a base shade of color that complements your natural skin tone and hair color. Choose highlights that go with the color, yet provide a dramatic effect. Hair can be foiled into "panels," in which large, underlying sections are colored dramatically while the top layer is nearly the natural color. Simply parting the hair in a different place will accentuate the striking contrast. Be sure to follow your natural part and hair flow when planning for a dramatic coloring; if you don't, you may be surprised at the result. - With foiling, you can add multiple colors at one time for a more dramatic or softer look. Colors that are both lighter and darker than your basic color are staggered throughout the hair to add dimension to the overall look. For this type of foiling, it is best to use at least one shade that is darker and one shade that is lighter than the base color. For more variety, you can add several shades that are just slightly lighter and darker. A licensed stylist may suggest up to four shades of color to give your hair the right amount of zest, yet be quite natural looking.
