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Perform special effects with hair coloring viz streaking,
frosting ,tipping, paneling, scrunching and comb

Technique, Shoe shine highlights and Balayage

Streaking: Streaking involves adding thin, lighter or darker strands of color throughout the hair to create dimension
and contrast. This technique is typically achieved using foils or freehand painting and can be customized based
on the client’s desired outcome. Hair coloring streaking, also known as hair highlighting or lowlighting, involves
adding lighter or darker strands of color to the hair to create dimension, depth, and visual interest.
Procedure of hair coloring Streaking:
1 Prepare the Hair: Start with clean, dry hair. If the client has recently washed their hair, make sure it’s completely
dry before beginning the streaking process.
2 Section the Hair: Divide the hair into sections using hair clips or ties. This will help you work systematically
and ensure even distribution of the streaks.

3 Choose the Highlighting Technique: Select the highlighting technique based on the desired outcome and
the client’s hair type. Common techniques include foil highlighting, balayage, or cap highlighting.
4 Mix the Hair Color: Prepare the hair color for streaking according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Mix the
color and developer in a non-metallic bowl until well combined.

5 Apply the Color: Start applying the hair color to the
selected sections of hair using an Applicator brush or
comb.
For foil highlighting: Place a piece of foil beneath a
small section of hair. Apply the hair color to the section
of hair, starting from the roots and working towards the
ends. Fold the foil to enclose the colored section and
repeat for the remaining sections.
For balayage: Apply the hair color freehand, painting it
onto small sections of hair with a brush. Focus on the
mid-lengths and ends for a natural, sun-kissed effect.
For cap highlighting: Place a highlighting cap over the
client’s head and use a hook or needle to pull small
sections of hair through the holes in the cap. Apply the
hair color to the exposed sections of hair.
6 Process the Color: Allow the hair color to process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The processing
time may vary depending on the desired level of lightening or darkening.
7 Rinse and Condition: Once the processing time is complete, rinse the hair thoroughly with lukewarm water
until the water runs clear. Apply a color-safe conditioner to the hair and leave it on for a few minutes before
rinsing again. This will help to lock in moisture and maintain the color vibrancy.
8 Style the Hair: Style the hair as desired using heat styling tools or air drying. You can also add additional
styling products to enhance the overall look.
9 Maintenance and Aftercare: Advise the client on proper maintenance and aftercare to prolong the lifespan
of their streaked hair color. This may include using color-safe hair care products, minimizing exposure to heat
and sunlight, and scheduling regular touch-up appointments as needed.

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