Why Your Blonde Looks Flat: 2 Foiling Mistakes to Avoid

If your blonde feels bright but lacks dimension, the problem may not be your formula—it may be your foil placement. According to educator and Alfaparf Milano Professional Ambassador Eric Coyle (@ericmichaelhair), two common mistakes can flatten a balayage: relying on a root melt to create the blend and over-foiling the canvas.

Instead, Eric focuses on building dimension directly into the foil work through strategic depth, placement and knowing what not to lighten. Below, he shares the mistakes to avoid and how he creates dimension with 35 foils or less. But first, take a look at the…