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How to Avoid Over-Foiling Your Expensive Brunette

By alexis b·December 01, 2023

Create the perfect expensive brunette with efficient foiling

Move over blondies! The expensive brunette—a term forecasted by Evo artist Tom Smith (@tomsmithhd)—is officially the HOTTEST hair color trend of the year and educator Carly Zanoni (@the.blonde.chronicles) knows how to create it with just 25 purposefully placed foils. Keep scrolling for a preview of Carly’s easy-to-follow highlighting tips for creating pops of dimension and luxe color on her brunette clients without lifting too far into blonde territory.

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