Freehand Balayage Highlight Hair | No Foils | Bleaching Hair

Imagine not always using foil to highlight what a result that would be. Well it is entirely possible having done a video a few weeks ago talking about using Hi lift tint and tint with a spatula for highlighting, Lots of people commented and said that it wouldn’t necessarily be possible To do that technique using bleach, well in this video I want to talk about how I do it in the salon it is a technique that I use all the time and it really really does simplify your life if you don’t have to reach the foils every time you wanna use the highlight technique.
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[@BeckyLooLah]

I tried this on myself last night. Took me 40 minutes to do a full head. Because of the chunkier sections I'm going to do it again in a few days because it want it brighter but it really worked. I've never been able to use foils and as you use less bleach near the scalp the line of demarcation is nowhere near as harsh, so I don't even need to go in with a root tap! Just want to say thank you, it worked a treat!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful that is so fantastic to hear that this technique worked out for you

[@allisonpage96]

your videos are the safe space I come to anytime I'm experimenting with my hair... you're a godsend!

[@lorettanorton5457]

Beautiful technique, makes perfect sense. Excellent solution for stage or screen actors who get a role that requires their locks to have a whole and natural look. I love it, thank you.

[@sandrews2911]

I used to use the segregated hi light spatula years ago for tints and lightening. I still do but never thought to use just the board like this . Love your education videos , thank you :)

[@TheLifeOfHair]

I absolutely do in spatula highlights especially with the big board it’s so quick and simple. I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😁👍🏻

[@alannorval5224]

I love your videos your so passionate about hair and education iv done hair for years and I love learning and trying new techniques people don't realise how much work hairdressers do and think we're all ditzy there's so much thought goes into colour and I love how you share your skills with us thankyou

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Superb Alan so pleased you appreciate the channel thank you very much for letting me know that you enjoy the videos all the best James

[@jendodd6661]

Looks really natural, thank you again for a really good tuition.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes Jen is one of my favourite techniques for natural highlights so simple so quick 👍🏻😁

[@darlenecarman7644]

Love your style! thank you! Will try!

[@coafuradeprintesa7881]

im binge watching your videos,great stuff

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wicked thank you 😁👍🏻

[@jsavannah]

I tried this on myself last night. I’m not a pro and can never get foils close to the root on myself and usually get at least one bleed. This was loads easier! I am slightly too warm at the crown, but there’s no line of demarcation like I get with foil. Soft and blended. Thanks!

[@kathrynturner9161]

So I just used this technique at home! Worked really well some of my root was bit ginger but I have lots of red in my natural colour nothing a bit of toner won’t fix and it brightened up my existing highlights really well without damage! I used wella blondor with 20vol 🙂

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Absolutely wonderful Kathryn 👍🏻 So pleased it worked out for you

[@tamberriddle2051]

What did you use for a root tap? Thank you so much!

[@kathrynturner9161]

Tamber Riddle I use the wella illumnia range for my root as I have a few greys going on 🙄 I use 20vol with that and I used a 7/0 which complements my natural colour really well 😀

[@tamberriddle2051]

@@kathrynturner9161 Thank you so much for the helpful information! I am truly grateful. 😇

[@kathrynturner9161]

Tamber Riddle your very welcome 😀

[@jamiebrown301]

Looks beautiful.. definitely will use it

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wicked would love to know how you are getting on 😁👍🏻

[@sugarbabyangel479]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@therainbowcodebook]

So lovely!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Ah thank you very much 😁👍🏻

[@adriannaeskenazi6977]

Going to try now

[@lorenaortiz6829]

Thank you I appreciate your time and help 💕😁👀💕

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome glad you appreciate it

[@debramorphett9278]

That’s amazing it scares me I’m glad you said it’s for lighter hair

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Nothing like going out of your comfort zone Debra I hope you manage to give it a go at some point

[@pabuaya38]

Love your videos

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you mery 😁👍🏻

[@brandisances]

I’m impressed

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Brandi wicked glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻😁

[@michelleemiliani3226]

Hi James i want to ask you what kind of lightener did you use. Great video !

[@jacimckinney4469]

Very pretty!! ❤️

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much

[@jacimckinney4469]

@@TheLifeOfHair ❤

[@joeyjade9901]

I would definitely use this technique🌟🇦🇺

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Fantastic Joey

[@fernandagardeleo7045]

Wich volume did you use? ❤Beautiful work

[@lauraluluxx]

Where did you get your spatula Board from please? My supplier only sells ones without the teeth. Thanks so much xx

[@heatherg2083]

Great technique video....I have done it on occasion but not entire head. What volume H2O2 and did you increase it at all to the front? Love your vids...thank you for sharing 😎

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank it is my pleasure to share it with you. I used 10vol on the back and 20vol on the front. 😁👍🏻

[@heatherg2083]

@@TheLifeOfHair much appreciated 😊

[@petrvalenta7898]

Hi James, love your videos. Would you use this technique even on clients with base colour on level 6, or is it better to not to do free hand techniques when their base colour is lower than that level 7? Thanks Pete :)

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Hi Pete thank you for your question yes you could do this on somebody with a Base 6,5 or 4 for any base really The only thing that I would say is that at best you are going to get 3 to 4 levels of lift when using 30 volume so it is always worth remembering that if the base is on level 6 best result is probably going to be a nine

[@Freesingskills19]

so beautiful and so much easier, but how do you keep bleach from drying out? i guess you must work fast...

[@TheLifeOfHair]

It’s quite good technique in all honesty it takes around 35 to 45 mins to apply, One of the things that is important is the layering of the product that I mentioned a small amount and then apply another small amount over the top this really helps to stop it drying out. 👍🏻😁

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

I highlight my own hair and use hairpainting with slender brush technique. using this video technique one wd have to sit very very still until it cured in order to avoid blotches i wd think.

[@sjc3532]

Did you share your toner here?

[@MichelleCouplandHairStudio]

How long did you process ?

[@katiej5051]

Wow!!! You make it look so easy. Would I use a 1 to 2 part ratio (1 part blue bleach to 2 part 20 vol)? Thank u so much .

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Kate glad you enjoyed this one I prefer 1 to 1.5 for these particular techniques so for instance 30 g of bleach powder to 45 g of peroxide it lifts really nicely and it insures that your project doesn’t travel to other parts of the hair are you don’t want it hope that helps all the best James

[@katiej5051]

@@TheLifeOfHair thank u so much James☺

[@edieboudreaux1784]

What brand lightener are you using? Beautiful color

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Redken flash lift. 20vol. Thank you very much 😁👍🏻

[@daniellehaverland8936]

Could you mix redken high lift with 30 volume to lighten more on darker levels? Like to lift a base level 5 or 6 to 9 or 10?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yer you can mix Redken high lift unto 5 levels with 40vol so yes in a nut shell higher pro oxide more lift 😁👍🏻

[@daniellehaverland8936]

Thanks so much. I love your videos. So educational.

[@nikikl2135]

Would you use this technique on level 6 or darker?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes I would but I will definitely bear in mind that you’re probably going to get maximum of four levels of left You can get 5 to 6 levels of lift if you cover each section with clingfilm 👍🏻

[@elmarievanzyl5226]

Hi, can i put her under a dryer if i want a faster lift, with out the bleach hair going all over and make a mess?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

I never really recommend putting peoples hair under heat when you’ve got bleach involved it can cause all sorts of problems it does make the hair lift faster but you are playing with fire

[@msdotzilla]

Would this be an acceptable technique for darker hair? Like a level 6 and darker?

[@msdotzilla]

Ahhh you answered I video.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Absolutely it is I use it the most in this format. It’s a great technique in general as long as you don’t want to more than 3 levels of lift. 😁👍🏻

[@msdotzilla]

@@TheLifeOfHair thank you

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You’re welcome

[@yurinabata]

Hello! Can this work on Asian hair? I find it difficult on Asian hair.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes this can work on Asian hair but you’re not going to get a huge matter lift you would only want to be looking for a maximum of 3/4 levels lighter than the starting point

[@yurinabata]

Thank you for the answer!

[@Umbargist]

One what to one and a half what ?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

For example 10 g of bleach powder to 15 g of peroxide 1:1.5 👍🏻

[@AshleysActivism]

In stead of 1 part color/bleach to two parts developer like most colorings call for