Highlights - one of the most popular treatments for hair salon. The merits of this procedure a lot: it allows you to hide the gray hair Everything you wanted to know about gray hair , Revitalize and rejuvenate the image and make it more stylish and modern; for persons indecisive, timid before coloring hair highlights the foil is simply irreplaceable as a suitable compromise.

Highlights foil - the hottest way because it allows to use it:

• hair of any length, but the very short;
• for partial dyeing or coloring, requiring substantial departing from the roots;
• for coloring several kinds of shades in modern dyeing, for example, US.

Required tools

First of all, it is necessary for highlighting a sufficiently large number of strips of foil or regular hairdresser. If you are a classic weave, the foil can be taken of the same color if the highlighting is performed by several shades, then it is advisable to use the colored foil to prevent their confusion. One edge of the foil strips it is advisable to pre-tuck on the matte side, making a "pocket" (about one centimeter) in order to avoid wicking paint or bleach, under the roots of the hair. The width of the strips can be calculated empirically width strands, multiplied by four plus two centimeters on the side bends. You will also need a brush for applying the ink composition, plastic or ceramic bowl, a comb with a tail, gloves and a cape over his shoulders. Pins may be provided to support the foil on the hair Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development .

The technique of classical dyeing

First of all, it is necessary to divide the hair on the head of the department:

• two halves of the parietal area;
• two temporal zone;
• two lateral neck area;
• one middle and lower occipital region.

The procedure for highlighting areas

For convenience of drawing is carried upward. On the back of the head hair is darker, so usually begin applying dye to the middle and lower zones of the occipital if highlighting is held all over the head, and not selectively. Then, work on lateral occipital, and then proceed to the parietal area. First meliruetsya one half of the parietal area along the central parting, then another. After moving to the parietal area of ​​the temporal.

Steps of applying

The matte side of the foil is applied by brush in the middle band of the dye or brightener. On the composition of the pocket must not fall. This will keep the root indent, which shall not be less than half a centimeter. Otherwise, the dye or bleach zatechet under the roots of the hair, and the hair will turn sloppy.

In this band fits a lock ("pocket" under the roots).

Brush to apply the composition has a lock on itself.

The foil is laid together with a lock on it are folded up to the roots of the hair, and then turned in on either side by one centimeter. HEM should be upwards, not down, since then between the hem on the foil will lay a strand of hair unpainted. Everything is ready to lock exposure. If the foil keeps the bad strand, it can be attached to a clip.

Next, go to the next strand, do not forget to release a non-colored hair for free arrangement on the foil.

Exposure time

The holding time depends on the type of the clarifier and are usually indicated on the media purchased in specialized shops. If there is no guidance, you can be guided by the following figures: 10 minutes for light fine hair Thin hair - can not be cured, but can be hidden   up to 40 minutes for dark. Soaking brightener more than 40 minutes is not recommended, as this will not lead to a better result, but in the loss of shine and elasticity of hair - very likely. At a time normally occurs 1-2 lightening tones.

Safety regulations

Hair does not have to be clean, it is better if the head is washed two or three days.

If your hair is porous or too thick, the weave is best done in two steps, so as not to damage the hair and align the holding time. First you need to promelirovat occipital area, rinse, dry the hair, and then continue to work in other areas.

Each strand of deploying and washed gently on the foil. Washing begin with the lower strand to avoid excessive lightening of neighboring hair.

Highlights - very time-consuming and complicated procedure, but in the hands of a good master, it becomes an excellent tool for delicate, but at the same time spectacular style changes.

Lena Spout

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