Blonde

Why Folding Foils Could Sabotage Your Blonde Results

When it comes to creating high-impact blonde results, every detail of your application matters—from sectioning to product saturation to the way you handle your foils. According to Suzi Angelina (@hair.by.suzi), a BTC University instructor and luxury blonding specialist, one technique she avoids in her blonding work is excessively folding foils. Folding your foils creates a Continued

June 15, 2026·1 min read

A stylist holds an open foil while using the tail of a comb to smooth and separate hair strands coated with lightener. The technique demonstrates how to correct hair that has folded or shifted inside the foil before closing it.
When it comes to creating high-impact blonde results, every detail of your application matters—from sectioning to product saturation to the way you handle your foils. According to Suzi Angelina (@hair.by.suzi), a BTC University instructor and luxury blonding specialist, one technique she avoids in her blonding work is excessively folding foils. Folding your foils creates a barrier that traps heat unevenly, especially in areas where the fold overlaps, Suzi explains in her BTC University class, Luxury Blondes. This can cause inconsistent lift, leaving some sections warmer than others. Worse, it can even lead to overprocessing in the folded areas where heat (more…)