Stop Over-Foiling: Halo Contouring Technique Guide | Redken

Beyond face framing, express highlights and money pieces, true brightness doesn't come from bleaching more hair, it comes from intentional placement. Learn how to master the principles of Halo Contouring Technique to maximize brightness and dimension without over-foiling the head. Redken Ambassador Farhana Premji breaks down the core principles of strategic placement and intentional depth so you can deliver customized, luxury illumination in less salon chair time. ✨What You’ll Learn: • The core Hair Contouring Principles that balance perimeter lightness with crown depth • How to map out strategic Halo Sectioning Placement customized to any face shape or haircut • Precision Face Framing Highlights application along the hairline and perimeter • Seamless color blending using a Shades EQ and Shades ALK Overlay for bespoke dimension • How to achieve up to 9 levels of clean lift using Blonde IQ 9+ Lightener Formula Breakdown: Lightening Foundation (Foiling): Lightener: Redken Blonde IQ 9+ Calibrated Anti-Brass Lightener Developer: 10, 20, or 30 Volume Pro-Oxide Oil Developer Mixing Ratio: 1:1 or 1:1.5 Processing Time: Up to 50 minutes (room temperature) Demi-Permanent Overlay Options: Acidic Option (Shades EQ Gloss): Zero lift, sheer deposit, gray blending. Mixed 1:1 with Shades EQ Processing Solution or Gloss to Gel Processing Solution. Process 20 minutes. Alkaline Option (Shades ALK): Up to 1 level of lift, full-bodied deposit, up to 75% gray coverage. Mixed 1:1.5 with 10