EXPRESS FOILAYAGE | Easiest Technique | Less Than 15 Foils

[@amandarobbins2530]

I definitely did notice clients haven’t been as fussy since the lockdowns. Like even the clients I had that were very high maintenance and very particular about their hair before have become very chilled out

[@Savvy_Fandoms]

Adding more highlights to the front of my head after doing balayage last week and feeling like there isn't enough in the front... This video came at the exact right time!! You make perfect sense with your words plus the visuals, even for an at-home newbie. 😊

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Oh yay! Im so glad! Thank you for watching!

[@angelasanchez5889]

Looks beautiful, def going to try this. Thank you for showing the formulation and giving us the pricing, that's very helpful.

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Your welcome!

[@XJT_playz]

I could watch you all day😍 thank you so much!

[@angelinebiswas7611]

Beautiful!! Love the idea of an express service. I feel like this is def going to become a trend in salons soon

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

I sure hope so! Easy breezy!

[@lwebster37]

I love your technique here. Her hair turned out so pretty 🤩 That’s exactly what my hair needs. Thank you for sharing!

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Yes! Thank you for watching!

[@lilatolouian]

Kristi, you always make sense, and I love that you make sure we all understand exactly what you are saying.. You have seriously been such an amazing teacher to me, you have no idea.. you're like a doctor who explains the technical stuff, but then you also explain it in normal-people words for those of us who are not professional.. Just wanted to drop some love regarding your explanations :)

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Hello and thank you! I always ramble on and feel like I talk in circles so I'm glad to hear it's understandable! Thank you so much for watching and for your support! I know I have a hard time relying sometimes but I want you to know I really appreciate all your kind comments! 🥰🥰🥰 much love!

[@lilatolouian]

@@hairbykristijennings6648 Awwww thanks for the reply!!! And no worries, seriously, I have a habit of leaving comments while watching, so they are all spread out instead of just waiting until the end and leave one comment only lol.. But I figured, the more comments, the more views, and hopefully more subscribers for you!!!

[@kajaypax4723]

And you have a really nice voice just perfect thank you ! Your explaining 🌸was nice and simple 😃

[@ellenshaw4030]

Love it 🥰 I agree, clients are loving the lockdown rooted look but still needing brightness

[@kaylamadewell120]

Did this technique today. Amazing. I tend to over foil and as much as I wanted to do more I stuck to the game plan. Wish I could upload a picture! Thank you!

[@loisb2873]

Another great video 👍 I love how you explain the 'why' behind everything you do

[@MahzaibZ]

Did a balyage on myself and wanted something around the face on top. This looks exactly what I want. Thanks for sharing

[@clerouxbotha2784]

Good job. Glad you showed it straight as well. Dunno what the obsession is with all the waves/curls.

[@merianyouhanayev5423]

Thank you so much for this I can't tell you how helpful this was. I can't wait to try it, it looks absolutely amazing 😍😍😍

[@maryeli9297]

Love it!! I’m interested to see what your technique would be for a client like this one but with gray roots who also needs a root touch up. 🙂 love seeing your techniques!!

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Hello! Depending on how dark the root color is and how blonde they want, I'd either apply the root retouch then go thru while it's processing and hi light since the bleach will break thru the color...... if it's dark hair will lighter blonde, probably highlight then retouch around the foils....

[@rain3743]

@@hairbykristijennings6648 That's how I do it, too. I USUALLY get the retouch on, and then do a teasylage with not as many foils, in this service. I can get it on in 20 and let it process another 25 or so and the touch-up is fully processed at the same time. the tease with the lightener and the base color often makes a really pretty mid-tone, too.

[@maryeli9297]

@@hairbykristijennings6648 nice! Makes sense. Thanks for the response 😊 love your videos btw! Definitely great techniques.

[@maryeli9297]

@@rain3743 thank you! I appreciate it 🙂 it’s always nice to learn from other hairdressers and be open to always learning new things. I’m definitely taking notes 😁👍

[@Unkn0wn1133]

Thank you this video saved me last week with a walk in with box dye on her hair and home bleach on ends. I didnt have a lot of time and it was my first time trying the zig zag sections you do. It turned out good and im going to try foilage the way you do it in the future.

[@leahi-b318]

Gorgeous. So natural. You’re so talented.

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Thank you so much!

[@KimS_68_38]

Thanks for sharing this technique and for showing your styling at the end. I’m new and this was super beneficial 😊

[@juliettedonohue7069]

this is lovely! this look with brightness around the face and a more rota look on sides and back is very fashionable, but it often seems to be done with a colormelt after foliage; your option is perfect! love it!

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Thank you! Yes I try to avoid color melting when possible.....

[@rain3743]

When they have a base like that and there's a veil over the highlights, no root smudge is even necessary. I love Kristi's approach.

[@avisionarysalon5178]

Looks great! I really like how you spray the curls at the nd and then comb then spray again!

[@glove4048]

Your work is absolutely stunning xxx

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Thank you so much!

[@anettahryniszynlynskey13]

your work is amazing. you always know what color and shade. i dye my hair myself n sometimes struggle. i do know basic knowledge color wheel n stuff. but still...you are like a hair color queen for me ;)

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Oh thank you! That means so much!!🥰🥰

[@odellespencer3008]

Looks fab!! Thankyou for sharing xx

[@chamicah8]

Just beautiful!! Your job is just great Kristi!!! 🤗🙌✨✨💕💕

[@m.skinner6303]

Omg it's came out so pretty!!!!!!!!!!

[@marilyn3605]

Stunning! ❤

[@lucyrodriguez542]

Beautiful work thank you for sharing ❤️

[@verenaw.5952]

This is the best look, i want this too!!😍

[@wynth65]

Great job I will be referring back to this video!!!!! 👍🏾

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Oh good! Thank you for watching!

[@wynth65]

@@hairbykristijennings6648 very welcome

[@dexterboone2523]

It did turn out gorgeous though🎉

[@kristenforbing6826]

I love this and use the technique often, I'm running into the problem of warm roots and perhaps should add more ash to my formulas 🤔

[@angelinebiswas7611]

Woohoo!! Can’t wayyy to see how this turns out!

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

😄😄🥰🥰🥰👌👌

[@joanangel5283]

Another great job. Lovely.

[@lesleymorley6420]

You are very talented Kristi .. love your work and explanation 👍🏼💖

[@esthela8321]

Very nice and easy, thanks, love your curly iron, what brand is?

[@laurenokelley5893]

Loved this, thanks for the great tips!

[@hmzedwards]

I have learned a lot watching you and I love that you explain in detail why you do the things you do. I do have a question, what is the best way to increase prices? This is something I have always struggled with and I’ve been a hairdresser for 20 years! I’m just so nervous to do it, especially in a time where everyone is complaining about prices going up on things. Products are higher and some things I’m having to order because my supply is out. Just looking for advice🙂

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Hello and thank you for the comment! Pricing is so hard I think... I still have some clients who get 2012 pricing 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️😂😂🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ but I think it's easier when getting new clients to give then updated pricing... or add like $10 to a color service every 6 months helps too....

[@deannedoniamuniz7777]

I do a lot of partials just means not complete highlight it can go either way but it looks great you did a great s job

[@AbbeyRoadStudioCrystalLake]

I love you’re videos!! You are absolutely amazing! ❤️..

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Thank you so much!

[@LeanneDickeyThibodeau]

What would the equivalent to her toner be with redken shades eq ? Loved your video!

[@anglu5494]

Thank you! So beautiful !!

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Thank you so much!!

[@ashleyknight7431]

Wow!! How beautiful! You do such an amazing job. I’m jealous of your fellow hairdressers who work around! I would love to work side by side with you!!

[@MiciousDawn]

I wish I could go to you 😭 I’ve had the hardest time finding a hair stylist that can do what we agree on. I went to a new stylist a couple weeks ago and I’m so unhappy with my hair. she left me soooooo gold/copper when we talked about her doing what you just did in this video. I wanted level 9 highlights that can be low maintenance only because my hair grows so fast, but I did want to come back regularly to maintain. She left a couple tiger stripes and the highlights were chunky which I didn’t want. I also said I didn’t want the money piece look, but she did it anyway. Also, maybe it’s my skin, but the tone looked almost green. Not to mention, I spent $460. Now, I’m MORE than happy to pay top dollar, but not when the work isn’t good. The stylist I went to before that did really nice work, it looked more blond. But it took over 7 hours and over $700. WHY?! My hair is fine as heck and lifts so easily….! Plus she left the entire middle of my head brown so when my hair moved you see chunks of brown underneath and it doesn’t look good. I have decided that wanting to be a bright blond is not something I can afford if it’s going to be that much every session. So I decided….. I’m teaching myself to highlight my own hair. Yes. I’ve watched about 40 hours worth of instructional videos on how bleach works, how to foil, how to slice, how to do baby lights, how to saturate, how to avoid already lightened hair pieces, foil placement, how toning works, how to cancel out tones in hair, how to root tap, what brands to use, and I’m going to do it. Your videos are really helpful in showing techniques that create beautiful results. I live in Hawaii so the number of stylists who can do this kind of blond is actually limited. And I’ve gone through a few already. It’s a risk, it’s dangerous to my hair, but I’m going for it. If I lived in your area I would just go to you, but it is what it is. Whoever reads this if you can wish me luck that would be awesome! ☺️

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Good luck! And how frustrating! Honestly it's probably more expensive there just cause where it's at, then add blonding specialty on top of it. If you haven't, Instagram is a great place to find people local to you and to figure it what they charge so there's no surprise. But good luck with your own hair, sounds like you've really put thought into it so you should do ok!

[@MiciousDawn]

@@hairbykristijennings6648 Thank you for your reply!!! I actually went through with it and highlighted my own hair... and I honestly don't remember the last time I loved my hair this much! It turned out so nice! It was really scary but I basically followed the formula that you use and it worked out. I decided to splurge on really nice foils and I think that really helped. They didn't slip around the way I think regular tin foil would have. I also had your videos playing as I worked for inspiration haha. I love your videos and your personality and I think you're one of the best out there! Thank you for your awesome content!!

[@staciejaniga1]

That was so helpful! My question is what is the difference in doing a full foilayage? Because that looks pretty complete :)

[@anettahryniszynlynskey13]

im trying your technique tomorrow ;)

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

I hope it worked out!

[@AmoursAsmr]

I literally LOVE your videos kristi 😍😍😍 you teach me so much

[@pmg-1]

love your videos!

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Thank you!

[@lilatolouian]

Her before hair looks like my after goal LMAO... what a beautiful base color!!

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Yes! It's beautiful!

[@rain3743]

Right?

[@rachelhuynh9095]

Amazing as always❤️

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Thank you so much!

[@Vicky-de9jz]

So informative and beautiful ❤️

[@Msdianaanica]

Great job!

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Thank you!

[@sierrazamora92]

Love this! 😍

[@user-ky2es8io4v]

the rhythm of you're voice.... totally relaxed me. 🥱 😴 💤

[@dmiller9724]

You are amazing. ❣

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

You’re so sweet, thank you!

[@Biblicalbaddie808]

I frickin love your work !! Can you give us a how to at home

[@drewbabez7336]

Love it !!!

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

🥰🥰🥰

[@hvickers12467]

Hey I've just found your channel and I'm watching your balayage technique. I am a trainee stylist and had a client in today. I used this method but had a demarcation line. How do you avoid this when back combing? I hope you manage to find this comment! Thank you so much x

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Hello! Happy to see you here! I’d say, make sure you’re doing your balayage, foilayage on a diagonal. That will create a natural diffused blend. Weave… back comb and feather into the root. If you still feel like you need a better blend, just do a soft root shadow with a natural level 7-8. And keep practicing and never give up cause we’re all learning together!

[@melisahinton3972]

I've done your 20 foil technique on two clients and they loved it. I did to. What brand foil do you use or does it matter?

[@andreadajany2673]

Love it!

[@kellyortiz979]

Love the video! What curling iron are you using ?

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Thank you! It's the Jagger from youtuber jz styles

[@dexterboone2523]

Have you tried a smaller color brush? I feel like i woukd fight with the big brush while im applying.

[@traceyg7925]

You da best!!

[@cathyhowell1294]

Hi, as always I love your technique + results! Your explanations are just fine sweety! I know you 2nd guess yourself but it always makes perfect sense. I'd like to try this technique on myself but could use some advice if you've got the time to reply. I have natural level 7 long grow out + I actually like the color but because my natural hair is so so fine + thin I was thinking of using a permanent color in 7N just on my roots + blending it into where I bring up the bleach balayage so that my roots will feel thicker/fuller. Maybe even drag it down in some thick weaves as lowlights for more dimension. I used to get a full head of babylights but now that they've grown out 6 inches it looks like the top half of my hair is stuck to my head + the blonde ends are thick + heavy! I hope you can understand what I mean? Do you think I've got the right idea or do you have any advice on how to do it differently? Thanks a ton, Cathy 💋

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Hello! I think that should be a good plan..... level 7 can go pretty warm, so be aware of that and add some ash if you'll not like it too warm. Maybe comb thru the color to the ends to blend it out. Good luck!

[@bethfeldman8264]

Hi Kristi! I love your work! Where are you located?

[@NatNat4Tally]

Just curious? Why add olaplex to blond me, since it's already built in? I'm genuinely curious as a hairstylist. Is there not enough bonder in it or do you use it as to slow the lightening process down? Or something else completely?

[@IdolEyes84]

I don't like olaplex, it plus the dye makes my hair dry and stops it growing,

[@theresahartley5146]

I m wondering the same thing!

[@claudiavargas1401]

Hi Kristi, what kind of spray is it that you use at the end to style her her? It looks so pretty and glossy. Thank you

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Hello! It's from kenra , #25 I believe.

[@IrrinaM]

hey Kristi, I was wondering how long would you normally leave the toner on the hair. I can't manage to find a hairdresser in my area, who can tone my hair properly, so I decided to do it at home. However I always get scared I will turn fully silver so I wash it early and it does leave my hair still very yellow on the top, but the sections in the lower part are a very nice colour, even though they are a bit darker. I would say my hair is level 8-9 and I'm naturally a semi dark brown

[@immortalocean7257]

Beautiful! What hairspray did you use?

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Thank you! Kenra #25

[@lorraine9380]

your work is incredible!!! if you have any balayage/foilayage (top up) clients with grey roots, I'd love to see them -xxx-

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Hello! I usually make my videos as the clients come in, so if I get that service, I will keep it in mind!

[@lorraine9380]

@@hairbykristijennings6648 Thank you!!! All your work is incredible!!! xxx

[@yij9010]

you are the best

[@anettahryniszynlynskey13]

kristi i have a question. im warm blonde level 7. shud i use toner igora 8-11 or igora royal 6.1 to get ashy tone. thanks for help

[@anettahryniszynlynskey13]

i did your express foilyalage. its great. im naturally level 3-4 so i always struggle with warm tones

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Hello ! I would say that you have to tone on level. So level 8 won’t do anything to a level 7. Level 6 might be too dark. I’d try 7-1 to start,

[@anettahryniszynlynskey13]

@@hairbykristijennings6648 youre a star. thanx

[@verenaw.5952]

Really pretty😍

[@Yayaizzle]

How would you go about a client who has natural hair color that’s never been colored and ask for highlights, area highlights or partial all less then 15 foils? I have lots of clients come in for this but I’ll like to learn different techniques on it. I can’t come across videos upon this request.

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

I actually have a video for less than 20 foils, go to my channel and search most popular. It's #1

[@Yayaizzle]

@@hairbykristijennings6648 oh awesome I’ll check it out thank you

[@swetbejkara.bhvcvv.njwklem7310]

What is the name of that larger brush you're using? I need that in my life!

[@EnnoPerdana]

Inspired

[@diemtrinhvo3284]

Can you help me sort my hair and mix it? Thanks

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

I can try but it's hard to know without seeing how hair processes

[@SusieColmenero]

Makes sense to me! Lol 😆

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Oh good!😂😂

[@بلقيساليمن-ج6ض]

Thank you for arabic translations xx

[@kristinaa7550]

Where can I make an appointment. It's so hard to find someone that can actually do color.

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

You can msg me over on Instagram @kristi.at.the.cottage

[@candycandy1615]

What is the name of hairspray you are using?

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Kenra #25

[@candycandy1615]

@@hairbykristijennings6648 thank you ❤

[@ameliarubylycan]

What hairspray are you working with?

[@bluellabarber7188]

Kenra #25

[@theresahartley5146]

I love all these randomly placed highlight videos, but how do you all (professional hairdressers) go about their retouch services? How can you pick up the same pieces and follow a pattern?

[@MyLA123-j6t]

Why work from the top down the way. I was always taught to stsrt under and work up the way

[@IamKrystalea]

😍😍😍

[@marthaerazo704]

I wasn't able to open the video😒

[@swetbejkara.bhvcvv.njwklem7310]

Where are you located? I have always tried to set prices based on the area I live in. I live in a more rural, low income area. I'm certain I under charge because i lack confidence and am still building a clientele. At what point do you raise prices? I always felt like I should raise prices as my skill level increases and as I gain a more steady clientele. Your thoughts?

[@IdolEyes84]

This is what I ask my hairdressers to do and instead, they put way too much on. They always take ages, charge too much and it goes ashy and darker than I want. I had to dye my hair 3 times before my wedding when all they needed to do was 15 bright blonde foils in the right places. My hair is taking ages to grow now, and I don't want to add any more chemicals, time or money when they don't listen to what I ask for, even when I say "golden bright, slightly rose blonde, just a natural look to fix the roots" and show them photo examples of the right colours with highlights.

[@theresahartley5146]

Golden bright, slightly rose blonde? You def need pictures to explain that.....consultation is where things go awry.

[@elizabethburchman3527]

Wow, are you in LA?! I need someone to do my hair, the last time I went to a salon I was charged $400 for a botched haircut and less bleach work than this! They charged the full price of a balayage but only touched maybe 1/6 of my hair with bleach and then she cut off over a years worth of length when I asked for a trim.

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

Oh geez! So frustrating.... I’m in wa state so pricing may vary compared to cali

[@elizabethburchman3527]

@@hairbykristijennings6648 I'm from the PNW as well and miss is immensely! I'll keep looking, thanks for the reply though!

[@lisab2010ful]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hairbykristijennings6648]

🥰🥰🥰♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lorrielleracette4113]

I’d be super curious to see how this looks on a virgin hair client. Do you think it would still work if she didn’t have all the old blonde in zone 2/3?

[@jenniridout9988]

No way , it’s blends as a balayage cause her client has very light ends already if you don’t have them light ends it would more be a half head foils or a full soft baby light balayage x

[@barbaranassarian9962]

😀👌

[@heatherboyd6942]

🤗👏👏👍

[@MR-nh9ko]

I’ll call this a balayage touch up because the technique and customized placement and charge $200

[@Bloodbath.baddie04]

Please never make another tutorial again