Let’s be real: foil has been the highlight go-to for decades. But stylists looking for a gentler, faster and more eco-friendly option are increasingly reaching for highlighting papers instead. Yes… paper! Intrigued? You should be. Here’s why so many pros are ditching foil and making the switch to MBS Supplies Highlighting Papers (aka your new secret weapon).
TOP 4 Reasons to Use MBS Supplies Highlighting Papers
1. Gentler on Hair
No more “hot pockets”! Unlike foil, which traps heat and can cause hair to become dry and brittle, highlighting papers have a higher degree of porosity, allowing air and heat to circulate evenly. This keeps your processing times accurate, minimizes stress on strands and helps preserve the hair’s integrity. Translation: a more controlled lift and healthier hair post-service.
2. Eco-Friendly Choice
Foil production = mining, energy, and waste. After foil is used, even the thinnest sheets can take centuries to break down in a landfill. Highlighting paper? It’s biodegradable on a much shorter time scale – making it a smarter choice for sustainability-minded stylists.
3. Time-Saver & Money-Saver
Stop all the cutting and folding gymnastics. These pre-cut papers save serious time at the chair. With foil, you’re endlessly folding and creasing sections into heavy little packages that can distort color and cause bleeds. Cutting or ripping foil to size takes time, and buying multiple sizes can cost even more. MBS Supplies Highlighting Papers are available in three convenient pre-cut sizes to accommodate all hair lengths: 4″ x 7″, 4″ x 10″, and 4″ x 16″. Plus, you can save even more when you buy them by the case.
4. Quality You Can Trust
Created by pros for pros, all of the products under the MBS family of brands – including highlighting papers – are sourced to meet the demanding requirements of in-salon use and offer the greatest affordability. According to Marc Asher, Director of Marlo Beauty’s Private Label Division, “Our goal is to have MBS brand products available at the lowest price in the industry without forfeiting quality. Every product we research and put into production, down to a simple applicator bottle, has to demonstrate a very high level of quality at a value price.”
Highlighting Papers Pro Tips
Always apply product to the dull side of the paper
Lay flat or fold gently – do not crease
Ready to work smarter, not harder – and benefit the environment while you’re at it? Whether you’re creating a sun-kissed balayage, bold ombre, or soft babylights, save on highlighting papers!