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[HairbyAmy1]

Hmm i agree, they do look a bit patchy.

What technique are you using to apply freehand?

What sectioning pattern do you use?

I start at the back and take sections that are usually 3/4 inch to inch deep and 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide. I then use the side of the tint brush to put a highlight down either side of the section until they meet at the bottom. As I come round to the front of the hairline and parting, I tend to take slightly smaller sections.
Do you think it would help if I were to use a paddle? I've got one but not quite sure how to use it.
If anyone has anyone pictures during the processing and application stages that would be brilliant [emoji5]️

 

[cassies97]

I start at the back and take sections that are usually 3/4 inch to inch deep and 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide. I then use the side of the tint brush to put a highlight down either side of the section until they meet at the bottom. As I come round to the front of the hairline and parting, I tend to take slightly smaller sections.
Do you think it would help if I were to use a paddle? I've got one but not quite sure how to use it.
If anyone has anyone pictures during the processing and application stages that would be brilliant [emoji5]️

Do you saturate the ends?

Patchiness is usually due to uneven saturation.

Also i's recommend taking chevron sections, it'll be much more forgiving whilst you're trying to improve.

 

[AcidPerm]

There are loads of Balayage videos on YouTube to watch. Also, the Freesaloneducation.com ones are good.

It really is all about practising though. Have you got a dolls head you can use?

 

[HairbyAmy1]

I've practiced on a dolls head and it came out fine...it had quite fine hair so wasn't really a true reflection.
I'll try the chevron sections. Thank you x

 

[Grace_Hair]

Do you saturate the ends?

Patchiness is usually due to uneven saturation.

Also i's recommend taking chevron sections, it'll be much more forgiving whilst you're trying to improve.

What do you mean by chevron sections?

 

[cassies97]

What do you mean by chevron sections?

V'd sections per quarter.

 

[jaymz]

Here are some of mine

 

[mercy_x]

Here are some of mine

Your work is amazing! do u have any tips?

 

[hairgaga]

This took two sessions

 

[jaymz]

Your work is amazing! do u have any tips?

Thanks! Practice practice and more practice!! Also you can never blend too much! ;p

 

[Georgiemc22]

I actually remembered to take a picture of my work for once lol

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[Georgiemc22]

Subtle balyage ombre

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[Hailskay]

Subtle balyage ombre

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This is beautiful x

 

[Georgiemc22]

This is beautiful x

Aww thanks x

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[Hailskay]

straight and curly

 

[suse82]

I get hair envy every time I do this lady's hair!

 

[James294323]

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I get hair envy every time I do this lady's hair!

Beautiful work!

 

[Grace_Hair]

Can anyone recommend a good angled tint brush? X

 

[suse82]

Can anyone recommend a good angled tint brush? X

I like the one I got with wella freelights

 

[Grace_Hair]

I like the one I got with wella freelights

Did you have to get this from a Wella Rep?