What do you call the technique of weaving highlights into hair?

The technique of weaving highlights into hair is known as foiling. This method involves using aluminum foil to isolate specific strands of hair, allowing for precise application of lightener or color to create highlights. The use of foil helps in processing the color more effectively by keeping it separated from the rest of the hair, which can enhance the brightness and depth of the highlights.

Balayage, on the other hand, is a freehand technique where color is painted onto the hair to create a graduated, natural-looking effect without the use of foils. Ombre refers to a color technique where the hair transitions from dark to light, typically with darker roots and gradually lighter ends, which is different from the process of weaving highlights. Lowlighting involves adding darker shades to hair for depth and dimension but does not specifically refer to the highlighting process. Thus, foiling is the term that accurately describes the technique of integrating highlights through weaving.