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This Foil Pattern Fixes the "Dark Hole" in the Back

The “dark hole” is one of the most common blonding challenges, especially when clients want brightness to sit higher while maintaining dimension. Sectioning pattern, foil spacing and the way each foil connects through the back of the head all influence whether the finished result looks seamless or reveals darker pockets. Below, Ciarra Russo (@colorbyciarra), BTC

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Expensive Brunette

Expensive Brunette

Learn signature highlighting techniques for luxe dimension on brunettes with Carly Zanoni.

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Mika Abdalla's Bronzed Brown & Honey Ribbon Highlights

Dimensional ribbon blonde with soft waves, bright face-framing pieces and a seamless root melt.

Toner-Free Ribbon Blonde

Finished luxury brunette color featuring rich chocolate brown tones, soft caramel ribbons and seamless lived-in dimension styled in glossy waves.

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Warm Balayage winner entry by hairstylist @thathairmagic for the 2021 #ONESHOT Hair Awards Hot Shot

2021 #ONESHOT Warm Balayage Shot Finalist

Cool Balayage winner entry by hairstylist @hair_bykate for the 2021 #ONESHOT Hair Awards Hot Shot

2021 #ONESHOT Cool Balayage Shot Finalist

Warm Balayage winner entry by hairstylist @texasbalayage for the 2019 #ONESHOT Hair Awards Hot Shot

2019 #ONESHOT Warm Balayage Finalist

Cool Balayage winner entry by hairstylist @mickeycolonjr for the 2019 #ONESHOT Hair Awards Hot Shot

Celebrity Foiling

Foil highlights on light brown hair.

Foiled Cashmere: Why "Bessette Blonde" is 2026's Biggest Luxury Trend

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy–inspired blonde with sleek, quiet luxury styling and minimal ’90s polish.

Foiled Cashmere is the "It" Blonde Trend of 2026

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The Top Hair Color Trends We Saw at the 2025 Emmys

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Foiling

Want to Skip the Shadow Root? Try These 2 Placement Tips

A shadow root can help soften a blonde—but according to Ana Karla Remon Suarez (@anitabeautypage), Blonding and Extension Specialist, educator and ULTA Beauty Artistic Collective member, strategic placement can help create that softness from the start. During a BTC Live, Ana shared how she builds softness directly into the blonding service through strategic placement, backcombing

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Corrective Color

The Gray Blending Mistake That Happens Before You Even Tone

Many stylists focus on the toner when creating a gray blend—but according to Redken Artist, global educator and expert in gray transformations Kaine Vakai (@kainevakaihair) one of the biggest mistakes happens much earlier in the process. During this eight-hour gray blending correction, Kaine removed years of artificial color and banding while intentionally preserving the existing

Close-up of a foil placement demonstrating Marina Sellecchia's balayage-inspired foil technique, featuring a softly feathered transition zone and fully saturated ends for seamless dimension.

How To Create a Balayage Effect With Foils

While many stylists rely on root melts and glosses to soften their blonding work, TRUSS Professional Ambassador and #ONESHOT Winner Marina Sellecchia (@colorbymarina) teaches that the most seamless balayage-inspired results are actually built inside the foil. At her TRUSS Class “Modern Brunette” at True Beauty Concept in Southampton, Pennsylvania, Marina shares: “The blend is

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Why Your Blonde Looks Flat: 2 Foiling Mistakes to Avoid

If your blonde feels bright but lacks dimension, the problem may not be your formula—it may be your foil placement. According to educator and Alfaparf Milano Professional Ambassador Eric Coyle (@ericmichaelhair), two common mistakes can flatten a balayage: relying on a root melt to create the blend and over-foiling the canvas. Instead, Eric focuses on building

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High-Contrast Foilayage

High-Contrast Foilayage

Create dimensional brunettes with Daniel Mora's signature foiling technique for the perfect sunkissed look.

@danielmbeauty

Smart Blonding Techniques

Smart Blonding Techniques

Achieve dimensional, low-maintenance blondes in less time with Carly Zanoni.

@the.blonde.chronicles

Master Balayage & Foilayage

Master Balayage & Foilayage

Master the most-requested services behind the chair in this class with #ONESHOT Winner Ashlee Norman.

@ashleenormanhair

Dimensional Balayage

Dimensional Balayage

Avoid over-highlighting while maintaining depth with these timesaving tricks from Linson Jamison.

@linsonhair

Air Lights Blonding

Air Lights Blonding

Learn Danilo Bozic's Air Lights blow-dry and foil method for painting seamlessly blended blondes.

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Shadow Foilayage

Shadow Foilayage

Learn foilayage placement and application tips for high-impact blonding from Caitlin Dugan.

@coloredbycaitlin

Custom Blonde Balayage

Custom Blonde Balayage

Learn Gabriel Samra’s signature Blonde Contour balayage technique for creating the perfect blonde.

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Formula

Expensive Blended Brunette

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Champagne Blonde

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Foiled Cashmere: The '90s "Bessette" Blonde Formulas

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Golden Glow Bob

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Jennifer Garner's Sunkissed Brunette With Chunky Highlights

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Vanilla Blonde & Soft Money Piece

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2019 #ONESHOT Cool Balayage Finalist

Hair Paint winner entry by hairstylist @catherinelovescolor for the 2018 #ONESHOT Hair Awards Hot Shot

2018 #ONESHOT Hair Painting Finalist

Hair Paint winner entry by hairstylist @mikaatbhc for the 2017 #ONESHOT Hair Awards Hot Shot

2017 #ONESHOT Hair Paint Finalist

Hair Paint winner entry by hairstylist @colorbymichael for the 2016 #ONESHOT Hair Awards Hot Shot

2016 #ONESHOT Hairpaint Finalist

Color winner entry by hairstylist @bescene for the 2016 #ONESHOT Hair Awards Hot Shot

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Balayage

How To Create a Subtle Ombré With the Olsen Dip Technique

Long wavy blonde balayage hairstyle with soft highlights, styled by Gabriel Samra, showcasing natural beachy waves and multi-dimensional color.

3 Steps to Perfect Blonde: Gabriel Samra's Balayage Roadmap

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The Biggest Hair Color Trends of 2024

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The Biggest Hair Color Trends of Winter 2023

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Skinny Lights: 5 Foil Tips For Hairline Blondes

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