Discover the free hands technique, a new method of whitening done with your hands that is (literally) turning women’s heads.
Anyone who highlights their hair knows that aluminum foil and a cap are the main aids when it comes to lightening the locks, right? However, in the free hands technique it is not necessary to use these accessories, in fact, the highlights are done freehand, which makes the result more natural and unmarked, as if the strands had been bleached in the sun.
Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that using the free hands technique the strands are not as light as in the normal method using aluminum foil, the end result are golden locks which, in fact, can be done on all types of hair, whether straight or wavy. or curly.
The free hands technique reveals the creativity of the professional who designs the locks according to each person’s face and personality. Are you curious to know more about it? So, continue here.
What is the free hands technique?
Free Hands is a professional technique where highlights are performed with the fingers of your hands, that is, without the use of aluminum foil or a bleaching cap. This way, it is possible to create highlights in your hair without marking.
How to make freehand highlights?
Freehand highlights can be done in a variety of ways. The final result depends on the client’s desire and the professional’s creativity. As there is no need to use accessories to carry them out, the hands-free lights are scattered randomly among the wires.
It is recommended to choose strategic lighting points that give a very natural effect to the hair. Furthermore, it is recommended that the consistency of the mixture of bleaching powder and oxidizer is firmer, that is, it is necessary to use less oxidant than usual for everything to work as expected.
Then, with the mixture of powder and oxidant made, simply deposit the product on the strands, with the help of a brush and then spread it with your hands to create the design and give the desired effect to the hair.
Free Hands Technique: Care and contraindications
- Choose bleaches and colors that have a firm texture and are not too watery to avoid staining your hair;
- To apply the product to your hair, it is essential to use protective gloves;
- Choose a good professional who has experience in free hands;
- Finally, it is important that the health of the hair fiber is taken seriously. Therefore, before carrying out this procedure, do a strand test.
So, what did you think of this article? Take the opportunity to also check out: Curly hair with highlights – Care tips and inspiration.
Sources: Extraordinary Beauty, Bellkey, Ecobelle.
Image sources: Marcos Proenca, Prime Pro, Pinterest, Bellkey.
