Foil Placement Patterns
There are 3 basic patterns of foil placement: block pattern (see The Fundamentals of Foil Highlighting), bricklayering and angling.Bricklayering
Hair is sectioned into 4 – 5 sections depending on the density, texture and head shape. Foil placement alternates from 3 foils in a row to 2 foils in the next row. This pattern is repeated throughout application.Angling
Hair is sectioned in the basic block wrap pattern and the hair is sliced or woven at a slight angle starting at the hairline. Place each foil at an angle, working towards the tip of the ear. Continue wrapping in a semicircular movement, placing each foil at a slight angle to achieve a curved effect.Techniques
There are two basic techniques for picking up the hair during the foil process: weaving and slicing. One technique could be used alone for highlighting or the techniques could be alternated, depending on the desired highlighting effects.Weaving
Weaving is the classic method for foil wrapping. Weaving can be used in combination with the slicing method.To weave, always part very fine sections—no more than 3 inches wide and 1/8-inch thick.
Move the end of a tail comb through the surface of the entire section in an in-and-out pattern until you have separated the row.
Place the foil under the strands you have weaved. Brush formula onto the strands, then wrap the foil and secure.