PSA: I stopped doing full foil highlights on every single client

I used to think a full head of foils was the only way to get real brightness, but after a class in Denver last fall, I switched to balayage for about 70% of my clients. The grow-out is way better and it saves me almost an hour per appointment. Anyone else find themselves doing way less traditional foiling now?

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the_sean14d ago

Wait, you cut your color cost in half? @charles720 that's insane.

charles72014d ago

Honestly the biggest shift for me was how much less product I go through. A full foil set just eats bleach, and switching cuts my color cost per client almost in half. That adds up way faster than the time saved.

dereks1114d ago

Tbh I get the product saving point, but for me a full foil still gives the cleanest, brightest result on most hair types. Balayage can look a bit muddy or patchy if someone wants serious lift, you know? I just don't think the time saved is worth it if the color isn't as sharp.

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