When sectioning hair for a partial highlight, the key is to focus on the areas that will make the most impact without overdoing it. Here's a breakdown of how to achieve this:
Key Considerations for Partial Highlight Sections
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Placement: Partial highlights typically focus on the hair around the face and the top layer of hair. This technique creates a sun-kissed effect or adds brightness.
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Section Size: The size of each section is important for effective color application.
- As noted in the reference, you should take approximately one-inch sections. This ensures you have enough hair in the section to make the color impactful when styled.
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Avoid Overlapping: You should avoid taking sections further back than the ear. This keeps the highlights concentrated where they are most noticeable, as illustrated in the reference.
Step-by-Step Guide to Sectioning for Partial Highlights
- Start with a Center Part: Begin by parting the hair down the center.
- Determine Focus Areas: Decide how far back you want the highlights to go. A common approach is to limit the sections to the front hairline and top sections, ending around the ear, as stated in the video reference.
- Isolate the First Section: On one side of the center part, use a comb to separate a 1-inch section of hair from the front hairline.
- Continue Taking Sections: Using the 1-inch rule, take another section behind the first and continue this way to the ear. The number of sections you use will depend on how many highlights you want and the client’s hair density.
- Repeat on the Other Side: Repeat steps 3 and 4 on the other side of the center part to ensure symmetry.
- Top Section: For the top section of the head, determine the area you want to highlight, using the 1 inch rule for sectioning, keeping the sections no further back than the ear.
Summary of Key Takeaways
Here's a summary of the important points regarding sectioning hair for partial highlights:
| Aspect | Detail |
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| Section Size | Roughly 1 inch in width |
| Placement | Typically focused on the hairline and top of the hair, around the ears |
| Limiting Depth | Sections should stop at or before the ear area |
| Goal | To create an impactful, yet focused, highlighted look |
By following these guidelines, you can achieve a beautiful and well-balanced partial highlight.
