How To Get Your Highlight Foils Close To The Roots Every Time | Highlights hair |

[@beclairful]

James!! I pick up SO many GREAT tips from you! I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to educate us Hairdressers. I’ve been at it 46 plus years… I’m retired now, just do very close client/friends now. My motto in retirement is “When it’s not fun anymore, I’m done. So Behave!” 🤣

[@Dana-ld4wf]

I am old school beautician. Been in the business for more than 30 years. Always was comfortable with my cutting skills and perming skills, even though I do not do too many of them anymore. But different color techniques are little scary for me. But I have learned so much watching you. You make it so much easier for me with foils. I really made it alot harder than it should be. You are a fantastic teacher!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Oh that is wonderful Dana so pleased that you have managed to pick up some new Tricks and tips from watching my videos thank you for your comment

[@gidgetervin9174]

28 yrs here love listening to u mainly you know your stuff and you don’t ramble . ❤️❤️

[@tammybugg9805]

Thanks so much. That first one you mentioned on taking too deep of a weave hit the mark! Won't make that mistake again 😭. Also, not having wide enough foils causing dark corners when you fold in the edges. Brilliant 😊

[@amallondon7342]

I decided to buy products and start practice on my dolly head instead waiting what college give me, thank you so much for your help, every time I watch a video I ask Allah to bless you a lots.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Amal That is wonderful to read that is the only way to be truly successful take things into your own hands do not allow others to guide your destiny 🙌🏻

[@Boudicaisback]

Please do a video on preventing bleed Mark's! Thank you for taking the time to explain your technique!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Absolutely I will add it to my list 😁👍🏻

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thanks for the comment ✌🏻

[@lvbtm]

I have tried every technique out their. I still get bleeders it’s my biggest headache. It frustrates me so bad. They r not bad but I still get them.

[@thecocacolatwinscutecoke6773]

Glad I'm not alone!

[@cookinhealthywithhayley6039]

how do you prevent lines i don't have much bleeding marks but struggle with lines

[@annajernej4836]

you are so right, i am a hairdresser for more than 40 years and i learn always from a stylist like you. thank you so much

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Anna really pleased that you have learned things from these videos

[@msmolavi]

Hi I am a successful 73 years old stylist , I learn more each time ,and I thank you for it ,please show us how to cut modern hair cut long or short on curly hair.thank you again.

[@eleanormerriman2433]

Hi I’m also 74,stylist.i would like to chat about how your coping as a stylist.my email. [e-mail].

[@flood1417]

You are always the best. Anything of yours I watch. Amazing 😍❤

[@adamschweikert183]

Great teaching technique regarding how to apply foils without slipping. I've been a Cosmetology teacher for over 20 yrs. & appreciate your detailed description and repeated technique for reinforcement. Thanks!

[@sandra_m_belz]

Love it! I am going to play with tucking the underneath after finishing the foil.

[@erdaldogan1582]

Great technique , it just inspires me to become a hairdresser

[@lolasanchez2232]

Thank you for your videos ! I had a client today and you helped me! Sweet face calm voice xo much love from Texas

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Oh that is absolutely wonderful to hear so pleased with my videos help people

[@glossymane]

Love love love your teaching I’m obsessed

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful glad you enjoy it

[@trudycat72]

Brilliant thank you so much for those great tips! I’ve just started back hairdressing after 7 years off and foiling has always been a challenge, especially re tiger strips or bleeding to my disappointment I’ve had this happen at times! It’s most upsetting when this happens on clients! I shall practice this under foil placement I’m used to folding on the outside not underneath but I see how this would help foils stay in place! See I’m 47 in my day we only did cap highlights so it’s challenging trying to learn all these new modern techniques..........thank goodness for KZbin! 😀

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Trudy so pleased I can help you on your new journey back into hairdressing yes things have changed a lot in recent years definitely but as you say KZbin is a real lifesaver when it comes to learning new stuff

[@dheerajchopra2918]

These are pretty nifty tips , thanks .

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Great glad you enjoyed them 👍🏻

[@allyyy6843]

Another great video thank you!!!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful thank you very much

[@aniak1512]

First video which one clearly explain! Thank you so much!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Glad you enjoyed it you’re very welcome

[@AreiaBlood]

I’m now going to attempt this with Semi-Permanent Fashion Colours, I wanted to add depth to the Red with Highlights of lighter Red, so this should help reduce colour bleeding.

[@htooofficial9708]

I enjoy to seeing ur video all the time I really love it Thz so much for sharing ur technique It clearly to understand

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome Phyo Zay Yar 😁🙏🏻

[@ncartsyfartsycraftsandsuch]

Amazing video thanks

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Glad you liked it you’re welcome

[@user-xx6xc5wk3i]

Just found your channel and love it! You are very talented at explaining techniques for understanding. Looking into your educational courses on your website.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Ah wicked I am very pleased you are enjoying them hopefully we will meet one day for me to deliver so fun educating in your salon 👍🏻😁

[@lucez205]

Very good, thank you 🙏

[@TheFarkhondeh]

Great class, great class and great tips You are a wonderful teacher,😃🌻 Thank you so much .

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much TheFarkhondeh 😁✌🏻

[@patriciacrosbie1698]

I'm a mature first year apprentice thank you for yr videos so helpful

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Patricia so pleased the videos can help you good luck on your journey

[@lynneohara8590]

Love your teaching style James!! Well done!!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much that is much appreciated

[@3218lb]

Hi James, beautifully executed and explained video. Could you do a similar one for root retouch of highlights. When working on smaller area of hair it’s much harder for the bleach to hold on to the foil. Looking forward to seeing more from you and thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes I’m sure at some point I could get round to that but I would say that I use exactly the same premise when I’m working with small areas of hair I don’t change a thing I can talk to you about some more specific details in a video but if you follow what you saw in this video and just use it on smaller area of hair you will get fantastic results

[@ladyakiraa82]

I have to practice. I learned to foil in school by folding the flap the other way. It is so hard to relearn it this way. Thanks for all your knowledge.

[@NMW80]

Crystal Kelley same here that’s how I was taught too.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes crystal Kelley There is always room for improvement hey small changes can make a big difference 😁✌🏻

[@membrillopadua583]

Me gusta mucho tu estilo...!!! I like verry much your style...!!! Ale de Membrillo of Argentina

[@pauldavies283]

Hi James, I'm a new subscriber to you Fantastic Chanel and been "crimping" for 35 yrs and just love to learn and your techniques and explanations are just incredible so thank you So much 👍😊

[@TheLifeOfHair]

amazing thank you, i am very glad i could be of assistants to you paul 😀👌🏻

[@felixperalta9724]

yes I always want to see this technique. Thank you again

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome Felix hope it helped you

[@meeshalabird8233]

Another very helpful video. Thanks James!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

lovely Meeshala very pleased you liked it.

[@kazzahotpink]

As always, a great video with clear explanation.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much Kazzhotpink 👍🏻😁

[@Soundscape123]

Thanks James - really helpful. Another important aspect I would love you to touch upon is health and safety within the salon environment. I hope that hairdressers don’t put this to one side. This is a big subject of high importance, one they should have touched upon in their initial training. A subject that I would imagine taking a few sessions. From hazardous substances, hygiene, electrical risks slips trips and falls, burns and cuts, fire risks and even psychosocial factors. It would be great to hear it from you rather than just reading it from a book. Take care.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes Zoltan that is a very good idea I will have to try and work out how to make that into a compelling video but it is certainly something to think about thank you

[@maricelaserrano7890]

Love your channel! ❤️ you make me so confident

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful, Maricela so pleased 👍🏻

[@MyHobbyNest]

Great tutorial video!! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

thank you, you are very welcome 😀👍🏻

[@mimiburtchett]

Thank you for the video!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

My pleasure Mimi glad you enjoyed it

[@ronaldwilliams8184]

Thank you for sharing!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

My pleasure Ronald ✌🏻

[@erinchristensen3000]

Thank you!!!

[@mariacollins3666]

Love the video - to anyone who uses the wider foils, you can get longer pintail combs from Salons Direct :)

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Maria thank you for your comment

[@zb611]

I’m definitely going to give this a try. Thank you 😊

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful I’d love to know how you get on with it

[@zb611]

@@TheLifeOfHair I did a balayage, w/foils around the hairline, which I always struggle w/slipping, but this time I made sure to only weave off the top & broke my sections up to make sure not to pull hair into the foils & I had no slipping, & no bleeds at the corners, yay :) i'm still in school, & your tips have been very helpful. Thank you

[@andreae.dinwiddie1827]

Thank you 😊

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome 🙏🏻

[@reetta8398]

I always struggle with the foils at the curve of the head! But having wider foils but deffinetly help! The pieces at the ends always slip away no matter how hard I try and I get annoyed since I can't do tiny slices it would take ages! 😄

[@membrillopadua583]

Excelente explicación

[@glossymane]

Love how confident you are with your baby pink brush 😄😁 just light humor

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Love a bit of pink

[@amandarobbins2530]

Thank you for another great video

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcomed 😁👍🏻

[@tarameegan1296]

Love this learnt so much tips in a short space of time😍

[@CStSalon]

Loved it! Thank you, Best regards from California

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Amazing that’s so nice to hear 👍🏻😁

[@chantelle9988]

Very nice! Question--why is there not a concern about hot roots with lightener in foil so close to roots but there would be if doing a whole head bleach?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

There is no concern with hot roots because we are not dealing with the product drying out when we do our processing techniques we need to be aware that the bleach that is closer to the scalp will develop faster but when we have it in foil this is no longer an issue because the product stays moist for a longer period of time. 😁👍🏻

[@lesleymorley6420]

Love your videos James , have learnt such a lot .. Loved this video , realised now where I’m going wrong . Thanku will keep watching , great stuff 👍🏼

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Oh that is fantastic I’m so pleased that I helped you this video 😁✌🏻

[@SimonHenn]

I could listen your voice the whole day 😃💋

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Oh thank you Simona very nice of you to say 😁👍🏻

[@diannadeerodriguez3718]

Die Tranny me too

[@tinacooper6193]

Hi do you not find you have lines from the folds when using a lightener ?

[@codrutaclichici7007]

You are amazing!!!!!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very kind 😁👍🏻

[@gidgetervin9174]

Do u use thicker or thinner foils

[@annerance3692]

Hi what is the best way to foil at home, and stop lines

[@chrissyt33]

I always use wide foil for this reason 👌

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wide foil all the way so much easier 😁👍🏻

[@drkmgic]

so helpful. ty!!!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wicked you are very welcome 👍🏻😁

[@بلقيساليمن-ج6ض]

Could you please explain how to avoid orange spot at the root xx

[@TheLifeOfHair]

if you follow the steps in this video, I’m sure you won’t have any spotting at the root area.

[@lisarobbins2799]

I have a question? What is the proper way to keep the color from grabbing on your hair while shampooing out color, if you have done both root touchup and foils

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Good question Lisa thank you very much I recently included that in my last video where I do a cosmic colour correction if you wanna go and check that out then you can see it first hand but my best advice is that you just rinse it fast as fast as you can keep in the Tap as close to the head as humanly possible that helps all the best James

[@444me85]

Thanks friend ❤️💕😊

[@TheLifeOfHair]

your welcome 😀✌🏻

[@444me85]

Kind of makes me sad that they don't teach this in school I was told to fake it till I make it

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Shannon Henaman well better later than never ✌🏻

[@essie9500]

what type of powder lightener do you use as the mixture looks quite thick? Is it clay? I find mine liquifies with processing time ( not sure if it is the heat of the scalp) causing my foils to slip

[@jwhomeschool]

Hi, like wide foils, which one's are these?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

These ones are the ProCare Wide foils

[@jwhomeschool]

@@TheLifeOfHair Thank you. 😉

[@nehashadadpuri8102]

Hi sir pls show us how to do Pixie hair color

[@TheLifeOfHair]

In what way would you like to me to demonstrate a pixie colour obviously pixie hair is quite short so if you could give me some more context I would be more than happy to add you to the list of requested videos

[@ummmohammad8781]

Hi , after watching all of your videos. I started highlighting hairs. I want to share my 1st attempt. Where can i send the picture. So you can guide me some do or don’t s looking forward for your help.

[@Jgoodwin1985]

this helped shit loads. cheers man.

[@marjorywilson4916]

What foils do you use?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Are use a mixture of framer procare extra wide 👍🏻

[@marjorywilson4916]

The Life Of Hair thanks so much loving your help with foils👌

[@marjorywilson4916]

You are so helpful and straight to the point I have learned so much from you in the last week it’s amazing 😉 I know you have a channel where you pay, can you tell me what it involves? Thanks a million my foils were perfect 👌 today 😊

[@susanmoline3639]

would love to see how to remove foils when retouching hair a darker color so the color doesn't bleed into the blonde foils

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes Susan could make a video about that next time I do it and it’s not something I do very often these days my best advice to you is make sure that you quickly and thoroughly rinse in between each of the files without removing the foils before moving on to taking the foils out make sure you rinse each foil as you go making sure that is there is no excessive amount of root colour near the foil when you remove it and shampoo quickly basically it’s about moving fast

[@MrCoiffure]

What type of foils are you using ?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

ProCare extrawide 120 mm or 130 mm ✌🏻😁

[@gemmawilkinson3147]

Great video , what shop in Brighton are you based in ? I’m from hastings and would love for you to do my hair 💇🏼‍♀️

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you Gemma, I am in North Laine co in Brighton pop by sometime Book a complimentary consultation 👍🏻

[@gemmawilkinson3147]

The Life Of Hair I’ll be in Brighton Saturday so I’ll have a look around for your shop 🙌🏻🌟

[@sandrahardy7483]

Great video.Im doing hairdressing over 13 years ....whats your tho about olaplex ? Is it worth investing to get it ? Is it beneficial to used as a treatment on its own with out bleaching?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

thanks, great question thanks you, yes i think bonder additives are a great thing and they do a fantastic job of helping to keep hair strong when be over stressed for colouring. i am not sure it the perfect product if your hair isn't coloured. ✌🏻

[@Helloomi97]

How do you avoid hot roots?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Hot roots in what context Naomi when you’re tinting ?

[@nonineveryoumind4314]

Warning - - warning, rant coming..🤣 THE BIGGEST thing that bugs me is when the stylist won’t take the colour right up to the roots/lip of the foils.🤦‍♀ Honestly, I’d rather them bleed than walk out of yet another salon with the look of around 1/2 to 1cm regrowth look after paying so much money. It doesn’t matter how many times I ever so politely ask, but they just seem incapable of moving that brush head up far enough and close enough. I feel like grabbing the brush and doing it myself. If I finally find a stylist who does it right - she/he moves on and I’m back to square one.😡 I am a stickler for detail and it drives me nuts when I see the detail being missed. It shouldn’t be this hard. I don’t go to the salon that often, and when I do, as the paying customer, I don’t want it to be an awkward and unpleasant experience by having to convince the stylist to do the foils as I like them🤷‍♀! They seem to take some offence at me daring to ask for what I am paying for!!!!!! I am paying for what I want, not what they want.

[@stacielaineellis]

Totally agree! Ugh!!!!

[@gloriamaimon2843]

My foils get heavy and slice down from the roots, how can I prevent it

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Hi Gloria, so I can Assure you if you follow the steps in this video and make sure that you have plenty of Lightner or product in the foil to keep the fall in place he will be golden no more slipped foils 😁✌🏻

[@user-gl7qt4nw2r]

What lightener are you using? cuz the one I’ve been using lately swells a lot & am afraid to get to close to top of foil & apply product heavy cuz have had bleeds

[@HairSalonNoarlunga]

Hi James uses Redken bleach 1 to 1half ratio he said. Hope this helps

[@hobuspobus]

Where are you based? I can't find out from here or insta? Would love to visit you for my hair

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Hi, I am based in Brighton England DM me on instagram it’s easier to chat there 😁✌🏻

[@kerrycrosby9300]

Wish I'd have watched this before doing a full head today 😩

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Kerry next time hey 👍🏻

[@Bmwbaybe]

I know everyone says to get a professional when bleaching and highlighting however, not only do I have slipping foils but do you know of the best way to foil on ourselves?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

I don’t personally have any experience of foiling my own hair I have seen videos on here KZbin and especially on Instagram Emily snips I remember seeing her do it, check those out I would love to be able to help you in this instance But I don’t have any valuable experience for you for you sorry.

[@belindasterj9388]

Your great but I really hate when it breads does it depend on the quality of the product

[@TheLifeOfHair]

I always recommend mix in the product on a slightly thicker consistency as well the sin of the product to the more likely it is to bleed I feel

[@jameslipke354]

As far as working the lightener up to the root, doesn't it really depend on the pro line you use? Some brands of lightener expand while it processes, and other brands do not. Doesn't it also depend whether or not the lightener you use is specified for on or off the scalp application? At least from what I remember from Cosmetology School. Thanks so much James! ~ APRIL LIPKE

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Hi April thanks for your comment, I actually think it’s less about What beach are using and More down to the mixing ratio I find that if you mix 30 g of powder to 45 g of peroxide it creates a great consistency that you can easily work through the hair especially if you’re taking nice find sections and paint right up to the flip without it over Leaking out of the packet all the best James

[@reetta8398]

@@TheLifeOfHair We are always adviced to use 1:2 or 1:3 ratio with the lightener we use! So it expands alot and gets super thick after 10mins

[@felixgolan]

🙏👍

[@TheLifeOfHair]

In not translated so I a m going to say thank 👍🏻😁

[@cynthiagutierrez9350]

I’m doing this and my foils still slip 😭😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 HELP ME!!! What am I doing wrong?!!!! 😭😭😭😭

[@TheLifeOfHair]

The only thing that I can suggest is to put more product in each of the files to make sure the file is stuck like glue

[@kelleyharland6519]

Maybe your lightener consistency is too liquidy? What ratio do you mix your lightener at? Also do you start foiling from top of head to bottom or bottom to top?

[@jillvervloet5698]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@TheLifeOfHair]

My pleasure Jill

[@erinchristensen3000]

Thank you!!!