HOW I TOUCH UP MY BLONDE FOILAYAGE/HIGHLIGHTS & SHADOW ROOT AT HOME | PRO HAIRDRESSER TUTORIAL

[@mishonkid]

It's nice to see a darker blonde result. Usually these videos as from ladies who bleach to level 10. Not everyone wants to go that light.

[@patronsttroll5712]

@@duncankhalil6825 tf is wrong with you?

[@PlatypusGuitar]

I just did my hair using this tutorial and it turned out beautiful! It is not perfect but since I cannot go to a salon right now, this touch up is exactly what I needed. If anyone reading this wants an additionnal tip for doing this, make sure to keep a damp washcloth near you when doing this. That way, if you get bleach on your gloves you can wipe it off before going and sectionning your next piece and accidentaly smear product on areas that shouldnt :)

[@ahmedizaiah9199]

I dont mean to be offtopic but does anyone know a trick to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot the login password. I love any tricks you can give me!

[@Itsmsxo]

as a new stylist you have been extremely helpful with these videos. My school didn’t teach us much so I really appreciate you, for taking the time to do this. 😊

[@HarmlessComment]

8:46 - Your discussion on developers was super helpful, thanks!

[@hannapajanen4363]

I’ve been watching maybe a thousand root highlight videos but yours was the best of them all!! You explained the whole concept of developer percentage that no one ever does, your video was very clear and visually easy to follow, you have given me courage to step out of the vicious cycle of bleaching and finally: your hair came out amazing, you’re so beautiful 🤩💕

[@karinafinearty9769]

This is the best informative, no nonsense hair tutorial that I have seen. Thank you 😊 You explain the technique so well. 💐

[@DaveyCass]

I wish you were in Colorado, I want you to do my hair! I love how passionate and precise you are with hair! Xoxo

[@shay6421]

before I was about to start cosmetology school I started to watch you because I was scared I would hate it or fail completely and it’s so fun to watch these videos now and actually relate to everything you’re saying 🤣 we’re in our last weeks of hair color right now and I was agreeing with you completely on the developer’s volume you summed it up perfectly (and I absolutely love school thanks for kinda giving me a push without even knowing 🤣❤️)

[@styledbysamvay]

Curly Mason that makes me so happy!!! Aw! Good luck on your last few weeks :)

[@juliettedonohue7069]

Thank you very much, I ove your highlighting videos, as a self-learned colorist, I do my own highlights, toning and root smudge (and on my daughters). final result is super pretty, I agree, sometimes just a few foils make a big difference!

[@bfoxxxy96]

Great video!! I’m also a cosmetologist as well and I did something similar to this a week or so ago and I love doing it myself. The way you did your hairline was better than what I did, so I’m definitely trying your way next time!! Thanks for the video and tips!!

[@styledbysamvay]

bethany fox thank you! There’s so many ways to do (essentially) the same thing, so you just gotta find what works best for you! Glad you found it helpful :)

[@kialagensen3775]

When they talk about developers only lifting a certain amount they are pertaining it to color only not lighter,with lighter you will get up to 7 levels of lift regardless,with color you have to bump that developer because color only processes for so long before it stops working,so you need that extra speed! Love the tutorial girl you are amazing ❤️

[@teresasclub8943]

At my school they taught us that the levels of lift for developers is only on permanent hair color , whenever I do a full foil at school I always start with 10 volume and depending where I’m at I will do 15 and then 20 for the top , you should always start with 10 when doing your whole head , 1. It’s gonna be a long process 2.the back of your head is pretty warm and it’s gonna help the lightener get more lift faster

[@karolina8367]

What you said about higher volume developers was very interesting,because all I can see in other hair related videos is 30 vol. 😁

[@annskaggs4475]

U can use any developer to create different volumne of developer. It is a math equation

[@addiem724]

@@annskaggs4475 is the math equation (x+x)/2? Lol I’m probably over thinking it 😂 What was your math equation? Maybe it’s simpler than that

[@tammybugg9805]

Excellent video. I appreciate you describing in detail what you're doing and why you're doing it. Perfect

[@hturtyada9435]

This is so educational! I'd like to see developer volume as cars' maximum speed to get to a fixed point, you will get there eventually but the only difference is the time they take. Ok, imma mix my 20 and 10, cuz i might take long to do my full head

[@amygalvin1799]

Redken makes a bleach with bonder added in . Regardless, if you’re chemically altering the hair( as with bleach removing pigment), your hair will be damaged even using Olaplex. You’re results look lovely!

[@Legitlashes]

This color really does suit you the best !🤗. I’ve tried going lighter but I’ve always gotten bored with it and dyed it back to like a level 4(dark brown ish ) I’ve always loved seeing the progress of the bleach lightening the dark hair, I don’t know why 😝 I also really enjoy watching “ curly to straight videos “

[@chadilychannel]

What I cant understand is how you don't end up with really light blonde mid lengths where the lightener has been applied and the ends darker?

[@LifewithSoklene]

I use to dye my hair blonde and I would dye my hair back to black because I didn’t know how to touch up my roots. so I love this video. It’s so legit. ❤️❤️

[@heidimcclain6835]

Wow after 10 years of dying my hair you just taught me something, subscribing !

[@andrea-ot9cc]

it looks sooo cute and fresh ❤ absolutely beautiful. making me regret shaving all mine off :/ a year from now im definitely gonna ask for something similar haha!

[@carlas9192]

I wish I knew how to do my highlights, I’m so tired of going to the salon and paying hundreds, and I never get what I want. It’s so frustrating

[@pratspathak8003]

Exactly!!!! Why can't they ever understand!!

[@Cristianandtupac]

I always do my roots and never get the results I want unless my sister does it. I’m tired of bleach but I love my blonde not to mention how drying those stupid toners can be

[@ferusqsc]

They never do it right even though they are professionals. I’ve started doing it myself at home and the results are much better!

[@diamondsglitznglam]

Did u figure out since I’m trying at home tonight I’m done paying ulta over priced the school was cheaper but still too much

[@clairvoyant_ai]

Same. I got my hair done at a salon for the first time in like a decade at a salon...cost me $335.00 and just reiterated why I choose to do it on myself. Like the one time I decided to treat myself to a salon, I left so damn unhappy.

[@lilatolouian]

Also, awesome video, I love rewatching this and your other ones right before I’m getting ready to touch up my own roots!! So helpful and I totally agree with the low volume developer!

[@izzymeadows1748]

Spot on . Low and slow that’s my motto with bleach. Always served me well. Xx

[@karininours15]

The developper rule: 10 vol=1 level lift, 20=2 levels, 30=3 levels, etc. is for permanent color application! Bleach is different.. the lower the developper, the more gentle and slow the process is!

[@desireedjanie]

I love when you make videos on colour/lightening hair. This is beautiful xx

[@styledbysamvay]

Desiree D thank you! :)

[@kittenheels1958]

Lovely lady ... you teach me so much! Thank you in these unfortunate times .. I refuse to wear a mask so I’m taking my hair in my own hands because of you.

[@Burgundysky]

Beautiful! You’re very talented :)

[@styledbysamvay]

Waiting2soar13 thank you so much!

[@sirenafoo]

This was so helpful 🥰 thank you! Looks amazing! The blonde really suits your skin tone!

[@styledbysamvay]

Sirena Foo thank you so much! Glad you found it helpful!

[@sillygirl2242]

You’re is hair beautiful Very informative video You did excellent job explaining everything clearly. Well done Thank your!!

[@urszulapawlowicz7332]

Yes,I agree. Finely I know what nr.of developer I can use

[@michelleh2672]

Beautiful! I have blonde hair (level 9) and can def adapt this to get sun-kissed look around my face. Thanks.

[@katherinepabon2309]

Such a freaking look! I love it!

[@nikkibordeaux5980]

Thank you so much for posting this!! I asked on Instagram for a tips on foils video and you really came through

[@styledbysamvay]

Nikki Bordeaux yes! And making sure not to overly saturate at the very top of the foil! Start an inch or two below and then feather up so you don’t have any bleeding or harsh foil lines.

[@sarahhussam8713]

I think if you know what a difference you did for me you would thank and appreciate yourself And really thank you ❤️ And btw guys she’s teaching like the same way I am learning now Wish me luck

[@ClassicEdge]

You make it look so easy!! Looks perfect. 💗

[@styledbysamvay]

ClassicEdge Aw thank you :)

[@ferusqsc]

I’m gonna do this. Just going to practice the foil placing first

[@lisadengering4428]

Can you do a video showing how you styled your hair please.

[@2012farfar]

Beautiful technique and results..thanks!

[@sugarbabyangel479]

Great video. Very helpful. Thank you. BTW, you have amazing eyebrows. I'm so envious!

[@deebee4751]

Beautiful color and tone.

[@ef8133]

I have an all over very light blonde with my dark brown roots growing in. Can I just highlight the half inch long roots rather than all over lightening? THank you for your videos! I hope that makes sense. oh and thank u so much for explaining the developer levels!!!! Honestly I feel like I have seen every hair professional KZbinr and your breakdown and explanations were by far the best and I have seen a lot of good ones. Would u explain a bit about why you should always use a demi when toning hair rather than a toner? Thank u again!

[@bevwalker8396]

I have the same question! I want to have healthier hair, and just highlight the roots. Have you tried it yet?

[@blacksheep9772]

This was really informative and helpful. Thankyou so much ❤

[@thecherishedlife]

This was a great tutorial, thank you so much!

[@buddyholly4672]

Wow I never knew about the possible results the different volumes give you. I wish i knew that before I went in with straight 40 lol

[@rawrrahrawr]

The 10vol is 1 level of lift, 20vol is 2 levels, 30vol is 3 levels ect is with high lift color not lightener(bleach). That’s why hair school says that. With lightener/bleach as long as it stays wet 10 vol lifts as high as 40 vol it just takes a lot longer

[@karinafinearty9769]

Thank you, you explain everything so well. 💐

[@rinatshapiro2910]

This came out bomb!!!!! U are amazing. Come do my hair

[@littleunboxings]

Hey Sam, so I've never been this early, just want to put it out there. 😆 Hope you film another girl talk video! I actually found your channel through your breakup vid!

[@DianaD1011]

I wish they taught correct developers in beauty school. “Low and slow!”

[@sarha6024]

When you do highlights from a middle part instead of doing a Mohawk section and then the sides does it look more blended? Or maybe diffused is a better word?

[@brentherrmann3210]

Beautiful everything thing you do is great

[@katesally4584]

It's amazing how beautiful you do hair! 😍

[@styledbysamvay]

Kate Sally Aw thank you! :)

[@BriggetteB]

Love your hair 😍!! Also your videos are awesome I start cosmetology school in September, I hope to be a color specialist

[@styledbysamvay]

Briggette Blakey thank you! Omg good luck with school!!

[@BriggetteB]

@@styledbysamvay thank you 😊

[@leila7766]

My best friend has a balayage and wants to touch up her grown out roots, I’m not sure if she wants the shadow root. So my question is could She just highlight the roots and not do the shadow root?

[@autumnauston]

I love how the brown color came out. I have a little grey starting to come thru. Random strands. Could I use that color as my root touch up to cover my grey along with the highlights and still get this result?

[@julieghim7846]

I’ve heard that olaplex lowers the strength of lightener, so that if you were to add it to 20 volume it would lower it to 10 volume?

[@missesAnnCooper]

Yes

[@sarahgaafar8999]

Hi, you look great and you explained everything perfect. I wish i can come to your salon but I am in another country. I have a question about my hair and hope you can help me really. I recently went to hairdresser to lighten my hair and do balayage, but the result wasn't ok at all and I cannot explain it as they speak french and I don't. My hair was dyed level 6 red at the begining, then when i went they did only foils highlight so now i have mixed hair blonde and dark red. It doesn't look nice. 1- how can i tone that, what number shade eq can i use to tone and keep the blonde ? 2- can i do balayage again on my hair or it will break the blonde pieces ? Thanks alotttttt Sarah

[@jessieborrell1856]

I love how it turned out, you are so pretty with blonde hair! It's making me get the itch to go blonde again but I've almost completely grown out all the blonde I had a few years ago so I'm hesitant to mess with it LOL

[@styledbysamvay]

Jessie Borrell Aw thank you, Jessie!! Hahaha I know that feeling!

[@maitlandjennifer1]

Im feeling exactly the same way!

[@JaneSmith0709]

So pretty!

[@maritzatexasrealtor]

I love how the money Piece brown lightness to the face 💕 beautiful

[@starsunmoon30]

Love. Want to see the back too thow. ! Im scared.

[@sulenuraksk1964]

Hi Sam! I love your channel. I have a question. I have very dark brown hair and i have blonde balayage it actually looks like your hair. Should I use 10 or 20 volume developer for my root touch up to make my hair brown? Your opinion is important for me💞

[@KateSynd]

I think the 10/20/30/40 vol rule is just for color lifting virgin hair! That's how we were taught at my school

[@styledbysamvay]

K 8 absolutely! But soooo many people (myself included) are taught that it applies to lightener as well unfortunately.

[@KateSynd]

@@styledbysamvay ahhhh that's so unfortunate!

[@Gloria-jo2kj]

Hi Sam, thanks for the helpful video! I started using the same lightener for my baby lights/highlights and I was told by my hair stylist to use the 30 volume welloxon developer with it and to let it develop for 1.5hrs to get my hair to a level 9 (with foils and no heat). My natural hair level at the base is a 6 with some gray hair, and I usually have my base dyed with Level 6 Wella Illumina. In my case, can I also lighten my hair a 10 volume lightener, and if yes, how long would it take to get it to a level 9 (considering that it takes my hair 1.5hr with the 30 volume)? If I can damage my fine hair less with a lower volume, I would like to try it

[@gracieramirez8840]

how would you do the back part on urself I’ve had a hard time doing the back myself

[@carlahaiduk1878]

There's a elle bangs tutorial where she does the back part

[@JC-wy7yo]

I see you're using the Koleston perfect developer. I'm finding a Welloxon perfect developer more available and at a cheaper price on Amazon. Are they the same thing? I'm reading the the term Koleston perfect is now used for the color itself and the Welloxon is used as the name for the developer. Did they just change the bottle style and name?

[@_mina24]

Hey hon what product would you recommend to restore hair from coloring? I know you've mentioned olaplex would you still recommend this? If so what products? Thanks!

[@YeseniaGuerrerom]

Do you recommend teasing back a bit of the pieces so they decrease more of harsh lines grassiness ? Instead of the demi root smudge?

[@ameemohamed1792]

beautiful! amazing when u do the little extra things how much better it comes out that's what sets u apart from others would u charge a little extra for that or just threw it in because it looks better and u can tell?

[@styledbysamvay]

Our prices definitely reflect the detail in our work, but we don’t charge them separately. It’s all included in the price.

[@saydevanetten9332]

Could I use a box highlighting kit with foils? I like the use the frosting kit by L’Oréal but I’m scared of my hair falling out or smoking using a box kit . Thank you

[@BestFriendInYourThread]

Looks great! 👏

[@styledbysamvay]

Best Friend In Your Thread thank you! :)

[@Futureacquiescence]

Girl, I have a question. If I use a 6 level Demi permanent color for the shadow root, my hair goes too dark. Is that because I’m using a color that’s too ashy? My hair is super porous too.

[@Phoenixpaigexo]

I aaaam liiiiiving for your hair oh my gooooodness ❤️❤️❤️

[@styledbysamvay]

Phoenix Parenteau thank you!!! :)

[@jessicamoro1932]

It looks like you mixed the bleach formula with a little bit of olaplex No. 7? How much did you add to the mixture?

[@jessicapeng3868]

Thanks for your video! How much olaplex do you put in?

[@rachelanastasia0001]

Wow good job!

[@Flooorine]

Great tips thx!!

[@keshiaarbuckle5769]

do you not end up with a line where you stop the bleach (on the previously bleached hair) ??

[@ambertobar538]

I love it!!!!

[@sherinamarie87]

Hi! I’m a natural 3 , my mid strand and ends are an 8. I have never root shadow. What do you recommend for my roots? I don’t want them toooo light. Need help 😩

[@saharhamid6997]

Hi! I got my hair done yesterday and got a balayage with a shadow root. The hairstylist said she wasn't using permanent dye for the shadow root. I only go to the salon like once a year, will the shadow root (which looks like my own root) just wash out entirely? Why does a shadow root need to be touched up?

[@rockysmom]

How long did the application process take for the highlights before you started timing for processing?

[@CandyyyyR]

I have a question , i went to hair dresser to get my hair colored and highlighted, he did some olive grey-ish blondy medium color and the highlights were two levels lighter , it was prefect , after two washes all the color was gone and all my hair got 3 levels lighter , i went to get it fixed , he dyed all my hair darker and told me with washes it will get lighter, and yes it did got lighter , but it wasn’t the same color , it got ugly kinda brownish gloden brass or something mixed with some greenish hue , and also the hightlights wasn’t two levels lighter , it barely half a level light now , my hair is very damaged now so i will not go to any hair salon and especially not to the same one, i was wondering if toning it would solve my issue , and if i can get my highlights to be as light as it was with toner or something, also he did heavey highlights all through the hair ,so its not just the end so i can maybe use lighter and darker toner , and i don’t know if the toner i must get is light as highlights or darker as the rest of hair , if u have recommendation i would be grateful

[@Mar16Mar]

LOVE IT 😍

[@MegaTinni]

What would you do with grey roots 25pct? Color those first with permanent and then highlights?

[@jeaninemorgan9118]

Great job

[@reneea835]

I'll try that on my black hair but I am worried if my hair will fall off cos it's quite thin

[@allmyloveizc0105]

So pretty 😊

[@SuperJezzara]

Sam have you ever heard of Madison Reed? It's a hair dye that claims to be better than box dye. It's advertised on a lot of podcasts. I've wondered if it really is better or not

[@styledbysamvay]

SuperJezzara I have heard of them, but I don’t have any experience with their products, so I can’t say with 100% certainty, but I would think it is better than box dye. Supposedly they have licensed hairstylists that formulate the color for each customer. The issue with box dye is that it’s “one size fits all” and has a lot of cheap, harsh ingredients. But if going to a salon isn’t an option, I would definitely say that’s a better choice than box dye.

[@Twat3rmel0n]

id like to try this on myself but ik it wont turn out half as good so ill bring a pic of this to my hairdresser instead 😹

[@Stephanie-wg9ui]

I love your videos!!!!! Not related to the video lol but quick question, so I know you are not supposed to wash your hair everyday but my hair gets so oily! Any tips??

[@styledbysamvay]

StephSteph thank you! Spray some dry shampoo at your roots on day one clean hair and it will prevent it from getting as oily. But if your hair isn’t color treated, you don’t heat style it every single day, and you’re using a high quality shampoo, you’re fine to wash it every day if you feel you need to.

[@Stephanie-wg9ui]

Sam Vay thank you so much! Will give it a try!

[@elinorkent7188]

Love this video ❤️

[@luaneketcherd7996]

Why did you switched to Wella Color Touch and didn’t used the 4n Redken ?

[@sammirose7605]

what are your thoughts on box dye? because i helped my mom touch up her gray roots with a blonde box dye due to her being unable to get her hair done professionally. she had previously dyed her hair blonde many times so i was just seeing what your thoughts are and if you had any tips for the future :)

[@sbpcc222]

(cos student) box dye is one size fits all, it has to dye all hair types including thick, coarse textures so it's usually harsher. I'd recommend something more mid line like Sally's dye where you can control the volume of developer

[@IP2u]

Anyone know if you can just use regular vol 10 developer w thecolor touch? Or do you have to use the wella solution?

[@barbarapalomares6134]

I’m a new stylist and I’ve always heard that color doesn’t lift color but from what you’ve taught us a Demi color is able of lifting a level 3/4 to a level 6/7. Am I right or wrong sorry I’m just trying to learn more about root shadowing

[@styledbysamvay]

Color doesn't lift ARTIFICIAL color. You can lift virgin hair with PERMANENT color if you use 30 or 40 volume (especially if it's high lift color), but the result will always be warm. But that's not what I did here. I foiled my hair with lightener first and then used the demi permanent color to darken them to create a shadowed effect. You can still see the highlights underneath, but they're toned down so they'll grow out more softly.

[@liraz1605]

How long can i be with the bleach on? If i use 3 vol it takes a long time

[@astronot_6-12]

I did a diy ombré and there’s harsh line of blonde where it starts, and wondering will this help blend out the harsh line? 🤧😂 I’m lost

[@Laura-vn3wc]

You are great!

[@lilatolouian]

Was wondering if you could let me know… does the Wella lightener lift as good as Schwarzkopf Blondme? Blondme swells, but I’ve tried Joico and Redken lighteners and they just don’t lift as well. Been contemplating about trying the Blondor.

[@teddy21t]

Wella Blondor is very good bleach powder