Hair ServicesQuestion 351 of 484
Which highlighting technique uses a perforated plastic cap and a crochet hook to pull strands through holes for lightening?
a.Foil highlighting
b.Cap highlighting
c.Balayage
d.Ombré sweep
Explanation
Cap highlighting places a perforated cap over clean hair, and a crochet hook pulls selected strands through the holes for lightener application. Foil highlighting wraps sections in foil for greater precision. Balayage is freehand surface painting; ombré is a graduated dark-to-light effect.
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