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1 hr 8 min

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60

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High-Contrast Balayage: 35 Foils or Less

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ALFAPARF

Revolutionize your balayage game in this exclusive class with Alfaparf Milano Professional Ambassador Eric Coyle (@ericmichaelhair). Known for his signature express balayage technique, Eric will guide you through his transformative ‘35 foils or less’ approach tailored to the ‘less is more’ philosophy. Then, you’ll learn how to strategically customize the look for the canvas at hand, ensuring that you remain innovative and passionate behind the chair. 

You Will Learn

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Eric’s signature express balayage technique that strategically places fewer foils for maximum impact

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Expert secrets for creating effortlessly lived-in & customizable color 

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The blueprint for highlights that pop

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How to use this same placement with lowlights to execute a flawless reverse balayage

Chapters

0:00

Intro & Sectioning

3:38

Foiling the Back Section

31:28

Foiling the Front & Money Piece

50:13

Root Melting

1:00:15

Glossing

1:05:31

Styling & Finished Look

Course Highlights

Perfect Teasylights: Start Your Tease Here

Is Your Foil Saturated Enough? Try This Trick!

Attention Overfoilers: Leave This Hair Out

The Key to Avoiding Splotches in Your Foil

Don’t Weave Highlights at the Root—Here’s Why

High-Contrast Dimension: No Dark Holes With This Tip

Charge Right: Why Less Foils Doesn’t Mean Charge Less

Transformation

Finished Look in btcu course

Course Reviews

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60

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EH

Emily H.

June 17, 2024

This class is all about putting impactful foils in and how to make the best use of your time behind the chair. Eric really made a ton of impact in less than 35 foils! Definitely trying this technique out on my next balayage client. Thanks for continuing to raise the bar, Eric!

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