How to Highlight Curly Hair | My Favorite Blonde Highlighting Technique (with a Base Bump)

When it comes to highlighting curly hair, there can be a lot more to consider! Have you ever started highlighting curly hair and realized you are beginning to get lost in your foils? Or maybe you start drying the hair with a diffuser and you can’t see ANY of the lowlights you put in?
Between making sure we are using the most nourishing products for our curly girls (as curly hair tends to be more dry) to making sure our highlights and lowlights can be seen even when the texture of the hair wants to hide our work.
This video is perfect for you if:
✨ You have started a highlighting curly hair and the hair keeps getting tangled or you start getting lost in your pattern.
✨ You don’t know what to do about the pieces that are shorter in the nape due to breakage.
✨ You’ve wanted to try a base bump but you’re not sure how to apply it or know when it’s finished.
In this video, I break down my FAVORITE blonding technique for curly hair AND my favorite base bump formula. I share every single formula from start to finish as well as walk you through real obstacles you may face when highlighting curly hair!
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[@moniquerausch4753]

I’m 51years old and a student to become a hairstylist (my passion and dream) I have been following you for a short while. I absolutely love your video’s... very new to colour I don’t fully understand colour yet... but I know it will all come together. Thank you sooo much ❣️❣️it’s never to late to go back to school ♥️

[@JamieDana]

This makes me so happy to hear! Thank you so much for watching my videos!

[@blackmoonpearl]

Monique, so excited that you are following your passion. I did the same and love it. We are so lucky to have Jamie share her experiences with all of us. Good luck to you and again, thank you Jamie.🌺

[@29mscruz]

This is tru inspiration rt here , GenerationX , millienials , etc. TAKE NOTES!!! U get it Monique , get ur license finish school I kno u can do it and maybe even own ur salon one day .......! My mom and aunt did it and they wld always say it was the best decision ever !! Can’t wait to soon see u on KZbin n see ur techniques . 💕💕💕♾😘💇🏻‍♀️💇🏻‍♀️💆🏻‍♀️🧖🏼‍♂️💇🏻‍♂️🙎🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️👱🏽‍♀️👩🏽‍🦱👩🏽‍🦳💜💜💜🖤🖤🖤💈🥰🥰😇👌👍👍👍🤞🤞

[@shaunacase752]

Good for you. I was 52 when I went to beauty school. That was 5 years ago. Best choice I've ever made!

[@Luann_Nielson]

Wow, I love the highlights! I been doing hair a long time. I am a little confused about the toner, can you what brand is it. What is it called. You are the Best!

[@paulalmstahlecker5182]

I’ve been using your technique a lot lately and it’s cut my foiling time in half. I’m a lot slower than my coworkers but using your techniques has helped me so much. Thanks Jamie!

[@JamieDana]

Oh my gosh, that makes me so happy to hear! Thank you so much!

[@itseasybeezy]

Paula LM Stahlecker I’m a turtle at foiling too!

[@brantleycristian8088]

I know Im asking randomly but does anybody know a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot the account password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.

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@Brantley Cristian instablaster :)

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@Saul Benedict Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm trying it out now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@vanvo3844]

Thanks for sharing! I’ve been a stylist/barber since ‘88 and I’m still learning. I appreciate when stylist like you, Jamie, are so willing to open up and share and make our industry efficient!

[@JamieDana]

I'm so happy to hear you loved this video. Thank you so much for watching!

[@steffielovesbobs4080]

As an assistant just out of beauty school, I can't thank you enough for your videos. They are the most instructive and helpful ever. Thanks for everything.

[@JamieDana]

Hey steffielovesbobs I'm so happy to hear you've learned so much from my videos! Thank you so much for watching.

[@angelamaddalone2494]

Thank you, 34 years of being a Cosmo, always always, learn something from you ❤

[@lauraa2877]

I've been doing hair 30 years in the bay area and recently moved to Tennessee because of covid lockdowns. I wasn't really sure if I wanted to go back to doing hair, but after watching your videos I can't wait to get back in the salon and make people feel and look beautiful. Thank you for sharing your skills and passion. God bless

[@kimmy0868]

As Always, your work is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️ I think I’ve been doing base bump before they had a name for it lol.

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled you loved it! Thanks so much for watching.

[@mariarivera9802]

Love the way you do hair!! I am learning a lot from you!

[@laurapicht]

been using gold well for26 yrs, never have i seen or heard of “the secret “ step/ technique...what a bonus tip. thx

[@halisoulier3322]

I need you to do my naturally curly hair! Nobody can do my hair.

[@angelinebiswas7611]

Straighten it first then it’s easier to highlight but you shouldn’t have to do that if you find someone who knows what they’re doing!

[@halisoulier3322]

@@angelinebiswas7611 I’m a hairdresser, I can do curly hair it’s just people struggle to do mine 🥺

[@frankiekendrick3918]

As always a beautiful job!

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled to hear you loved this. Thanks for watching!

[@kimyoung2447]

you make me want to become a hairdresser. That was mesmerizing. I have curly hair and an awesome hairdresser. I didn't realize there were so many techniques though. I like the way you do the hairline.

[@Jett_likes_pokemon]

Simply STUNNING !!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@daniellewalker9150]

Hi Jamie today I watched your U Tube for using a base breaker after my foils I tried your formula Wow,! Fantastic so happy with the result

[@itseasybeezy]

I foiled backwards on a client yesterday. It’s going to take some getting used to but I enjoyed it

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled to hear you loved that technique. Thanks for watching!

[@lauracaron5403]

Omg yaaaas girl!!! I just asked you for this thank you!

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled you loved it! Thanks so much for watching.

[@minerva5025]

Great technique Jamie.Thank you for sharing

[@courtneyblackmon7749]

Thanks for your tutorials they have been really helpful 👍

[@carmengonzales2648]

Beautiful work, girl!

[@jade2368]

Beautiful work as always 😍

[@JamieDana]

Thank you Jade!

[@user-qv2mg2hk4k]

Super good job. My hair exactly!! Thank you for the tutorial.

[@CrashsBeautyTV]

ahhh yesss please!I have been waiting for more curly hair coloring videos. keep em comin' babe this was awesome! :)

[@JamieDana]

Wohoo! I'm so glad you loved this video. Thanks for watching!

[@danikahsmith1924]

Agree! Theres rarely any for us curly girls!

[@angieh1848]

That looks amazing!

[@Yuri_Gamez]

You’re the best!! ❤️💕

[@JamieDana]

Thank you so much! That means a lot.

[@cathymcevoy5208]

Stunning work.. Great care taken on the baby hairs which makes all the difference. They're often ignored

[@paulasmith9230]

Gotta try this technique! Thank you 😊

[@JamieDana]

I hope you love it! Thanks for watching.

[@amybella1251]

Loved it! So much helpful information

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled to hear you loved this. Thanks for watching!

[@Biglouis26]

You are Amazing, thank you so much, you explain very clear and understandable.Great job. Congratulations.

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled to hear you loved this. Thanks for watching!

[@robinastips6986]

Secret sauce for Redken mini lift (base bump) is 10 ab color laquer with 20 volume for 2-3 mins:) 🤫 shhhh😀

[@Biceps.and.beauty]

Robina's tips color laquer? Like color gels? Or color fusion?

[@robinastips6986]

Amber's Beauty Chair color laquer. It used to be color gels. Same thing.

[@robinastips6986]

julie 91 ab means ash blue.

[@clairetaylor2514]

I so wish you lived in Manchester England this is how i love my hair but never seem to find the right stylist for my curly hair this is A**** hair. I LOVE THIS XX

[@bryantkendra6724]

I am a huge fan of your work. I’ve watched many of your videos and I’m curious if you have any ethnic clients with naturally curly/coils hair like mine. If you do, I would love to see your techniques.

[@nereidavallejan2713]

Been waiting for a new video 😍😍

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled to hear you loved this video! Thanks so much for watching.

[@leyknight756]

Best yet video. Thank you!❤

[@saras.6641]

Beautiful work!

[@JamieDana]

Thank you so much!

[@sharimagby1275]

So talented 😍

[@JamieDana]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.

[@flight101]

That is SO my hair !!!! Colour, length, texture. I am fpdoing mine tomorrow

[@lorileveto3605]

Thank you so helpful! I love your videos. When I’m rinsing colors like these I’m always afraid of the dark toning the light a not so good tone. I rinse dark ones first and put conditioner on the light, any tips from you would be great on a different way to do that ❤️💁‍♀️

[@JamieDana]

I'll keep this in mind for a future video! Thanks for watching.

[@magalyperez7832]

Those foils 🤩 I’m trying this soon!

[@maryurimoya6661]

Beautiful !!

[@porsche180]

Amazing video, thank you Jamie!!!

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled you loved it! Thanks so much for watching.

[@lizcuero9065]

Beyond Beautiful!

[@victoriacyocum7007]

Wonderful job! Thanks for the tips! Just wondering how the 15 vol lifted her dark roots.

[@katieandersen3708]

I love this. I agree I hate chunky Foils. However if they have curly hair and ALWAYS wear it curly it can look frizzy with babylights as opposed to highlights that kind of mimic their curl pattern. Have you found this?

[@miriammizrachi]

Love every video of yours! I can tell you are very passionate about your work that actually looks like Art ! I would love to have you do my hair 😍 may I ask Where is your Salon location?

[@UnlistedYoutubeVideo]

YOU CAUGHT THAT TINY DARK STRAND ON YOUR SECOND FOIL AND BROUGHT ATTENTION TO IT. I know nothing ab foils im just so impressed lol

[@SomethinAintRightHere]

1HR & 15 min only? impressive!

[@sunflower9481]

You are so thorough and meticulous, so much care going into your clients' hair.

[@cordeliabradley5070]

gorgeous love this look 🙌🏼 Who else has tried halo extensions - im obsessed with my zala halo but am wanting to learn about different stylesi can create with mine :D

[@blackmoonpearl]

You are just amazing! I have to do the exact same thing on one of my clients and I am getting anxious about it just watching you because she has a lot of hair. Thanks for your education and awesome techniques. The hair came out beautiful as usual. 🌺

[@SLL5150]

Thank you Jamie! I specialize in naturally curly hair and appreciate your advice! I will definitely try these techniques on my clients! I wish you could color my naturally curly hair!

[@epic5945]

I flat iron my curly hair clients prior to highlighting so I can get my foils closer to the scalp and the hair is more pliable to section.

[@rayamalone3489]

Great video! Thank you 💗

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled to hear you loved this. Thanks for watching!

[@Msrussianbeauty20]

Jaime i love your videos! I learned how to highlight because of you! My teacher (im in cosmetology school right now) is against the folding foil into three piece like you’re doing because it bends the hair in the center and can cause a line of demarcation. Whats your opinion on thatv

[@danikahsmith1924]

You lightly bend it but dont crease it. Comes in handy especially when having different volumes for the hair.

[@davidgamergmdlol4009]

Genia! 🎊 gracias aprendi mucho

[@michellereed479]

Love how you detail the hairline

[@nathaliepebbles3808]

First and foremost you are one of my favorite stylist/educator. I’ve learned a whole from you tips and tricks from the pros and can’t thank you enough! I do have a question... Do you worry about getting the exact same highlights the following session or it’s always a new weave/ baby light??

[@mamacrisman1]

What level of developer do you use with the lowlights with the 7n & 8n, and is it equal parts to the color?

[@Luann_Nielson]

Wow! I love the highlights in this video. I have been doing hair for many years but I am a little confused about the toner you used. Can you please tell what brand it is and what is it called?

[@mimigrabner4486]

Thank You for doing this video.

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled to hear you loved this! Thanks so much for watching.

[@Jett_likes_pokemon]

Hey Girl What brand is your wide tint brush you’re using for Lowlights ?!! Love the width & color 🙌🏼 Thank You in advance! Great Video as always BTW !!! ☺️✌🏼💗

[@Peaze2you]

Amazing job, you are sooo good, I have been doing my roots for many years and even after my hair stylist applies the toner she still doesn't get my color to the blond that I want. I'm very amazed how well your color turns out, I wish you were close here so I can do my hair with you.great job girl! keep up the great work you're doing!

[@maryhang11]

Thank you for your tip and trick sis

[@neriolisgonzalez4277]

So beautifull ahg 💜

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled to hear you loved this video! Thanks so much for watching.

[@UnlistedYoutubeVideo]

This girl is alive i love her so much

[@Jitta85]

This looks so lovely. I have client who's highlights been growing out since mid February and she quite likes it and thinking of a slight change. Never done full head highlights on her,only half + 2x foils each side at the nape, so from crown downwards it's all natural level 6 with the odd white hair. Would you do this technique the same way, or maybe just highlights at the back to balance it out and highs and lows on the rest? Thank you

[@mamacrisman1]

What level of developer do you use with the lowlights with the 7n & 8n, and is it equal parts to the color?

[@nancywhipple480]

@@mamacrisman1 Jamie uses a scale to measure. She used level 15 vol. 1/2 20 1/2 10 vol.It’s in the beginning of video.

[@numblina]

Am I the only one here completely amazed that she isn't wearing gloves and still has pastel pink fingernails.

[@karenmcdoanld8805]

My daughter in law has natural curly hair lever 6 it is so hard to bring her up to blonde. If U use the real small sections like your doing it should come up to blonde? She hits that orange level and someone else told me she would have to do it twice to bring her up. I taught myself to do foils but your technique is great! I can't wait to try it!! I need your advice! Thank you

[@AnArtsyChic]

Beautiful.

[@angelamaddalone2494]

Thank you, 31 years,still learning,, thank you 🙏, angala

[@vikileebrooksby4143]

Thank you I realize the small pieces make a huge difference. Foil placement is key Doing low light and highlight in one foil was new to me.

[@dsmith8570]

Do u use this base bump for everyone or just certain levels???

[@angelamaddalone2494]

Thank you 31 years , still learning. You are the best refrence that I have found, Thank You 🙏 AM

[@julieoliver5584]

How do I find someone near me in Michigan that will use these techniques? I have been a stylist for 31 years and I have not seen so many different techniques and different toners all in one visit. Awesome tips!!

[@loudidio4999]

Loved it

[@shaunacase752]

I haven't been doing hair for too long. And I love your techniques. I've never heard of a base bump. And honestly I can't wrap my head around a 10P lifting those dark roots at all. Is the 10P you were using like the Shades EQ Gloss? I'd love your comments on this. Thank you so much for posting these videos. they are incredibly helpful.

[@shaunacase752]

And after I posted this realized Shades EQ is deposit only. So no Shades wouldn't lift. But it could be used as a bump for another look I would imagine.

[@Smilesremember2Smile]

I'm not sure what she used but a level 10 toner can absolutely lift the base color nicely.

[@mamacrisman1]

@@Smilesremember2Smile What level of developer do you use with the lowlights with the 7n & 8n, and is it equal parts to the color?

[@annalisamichelle2164]

You are great!

[@casiebarnum7935]

hiii Jamie!!! New stylist here! When highlighting curly hair, would you want to brush out the curls like you did here in the video even if they like to straighten their hair pretty frequently or would it be best to highlight their hair straight ?!

[@helmienolivier9333]

Hi it help me a lot thx.... from South Africa

[@sharonrao537]

Jamie i loved the way you had your foils organized in the plastic been. I would love to see some of your other organization.. Thanks!

[@marthajeandube8576]

Wonderful!!!!!!

[@faisalvamps527]

Yaaaas finally

[@JamieDana]

So glad you loved this. Thanks for watching!

[@melissastorms4288]

I have a question about your base bump. How would you do this if the client is 60 percent grey?

[@emmab2647]

Snap with the secret sauce 😍 that’s what I use too

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled to hear you loved this. Thanks for watching!

[@alysonsteiner5562]

Jamie, could I ask you where you got your cart that the color of on in this video? I really like it.

[@JamieDana]

I got it from BuyRite Beauty. Thanks for watching!

[@mandip8294]

Jamie- I want you to know that I graduated hair school in 2005 and haven't had the confidence I needed to really push myself in my career until I started watching your videos. I've grown so much and have started a mobile salon. I first off wanted to say Thank you! Second, I wanted to ask you if you are familiar with all natural color? It is a service that more and more people are asking for and I find myself coming up short again in that area. I have looked into the biolage line and was curious if this could potentially be an avenue you explore?

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled to hear you've learned so much from my videos! I'll keep that in mind for a future video. Thanks for watching!

[@dsmith8570]

Whats all natural color?

[@carladaniell6700]

i tried this method on my client and she loved the result. I used top chic goldwell 10 p and 15 volume for the base bump and it looked good. five days later she called me to say her roots are now orange and i must please tone them. what went wrong? you said not to leave it too long until it goes orange which I didnt but now I am confused. should I have left it longer to cut the orange or did i leave it too long? it wasnt more than 5 minutes on her? please help

[@scarlettgreen3768]

I’m a loyal ZALA customer and have purchased many sets over their years, but never chestnut brown and wow the tones in the hair are beautiful , the hair is amazing quality thick from top to bottom and shipping was very fast. What are your favorite hair extensions?

[@rain3743]

Secret technique? Awesome.

[@JamieDana]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@stargwynn1]

Interesting I have curly hair and this is exactly what I don’t like in my hair. I think if you do thicker strands it makes the whole curl pop whereas here I see stripes in the curl shape so it’s not as defined

[@lauraverdonk6991]

Woow this is so helpfull! Thank you for sharing! You are a true inspiration!

[@JamieDana]

I'm thrilled to hear you loved this video! Thanks so much for watching.

[@brooklynperez7767]

i bought a 26 inch clip in set from zala and im obsesssssseddddd - Seriously real talk though. Boys will never understand the struggle of long hair and lip gloss on a windy day🤪 🤪 🤪

[@ReileyCollier]

anyone know what those rose gold clips are? they look amazing

[@JamieDana]

I got them from Cosmoprof. Thanks for watching!

[@jillykline1999]

Just in time!!!! You’re an angel 😇😍

[@JamieDana]

I'm so glad this came at the right time! Thank you so much for watching!

[@RK-su4hs]

Base bump for client with 50% What would add to your “ secret hair sauce formula” if anything for grey coverage ? Thankyou

[@jmwilliams5663]

Delightful! Very clean and vibrant color. Well done, from Jeannie, Nova Scotia Canada.

[@dd_nic]

You mentioned those clips are on your amazon page but all I see are the framar ones(I already have those) but the ones in your video look bigger? Are they framar?

[@JamieDana]

I got them from Cosmoprof. Thanks for watching!

[@rachg09890]

I would love to know what you used in her hair for product before styling?!

[@JamieDana]

I'll keep this in mind for a future video! thanks for watching.

[@sarahlynn7197]

Cosmetology student here, can you use shades EQ with any hair color brand (goldwell, matrix etc.) or are you supposed to use it with redken color?

[@tammybehiry8003]

Hi great work, can you confirm you used gold well colorance which is a semi permanent to tint the hair and top chic permanent to base bump. I wondered if you have these products confused ?.or is this correct knowledge of gold well. I wish to follow this process and have used gold well for 30 years thanks in advance T

[@TracyD2]

This is amazing. Her curls were brushable. With kinkier hair do you blow dry straight first? Absolutely beautiful.

[@JamieDana]

It totally depends but I probably wouldn't spend the time straightening it!

[@AnArtsyChic]

I don't have dark roots mine are white would love a way to achieve a look that was this pretty that grew out gracefully.