Across the globe, colourists are constantly inspired by TIGI Copyright colour. This season, TIGI Copyright colour has identified the latest in hair colour trends and techniques!
The NEW head-turning, addictive rich antique gold, vintage rose-gold and chocolate suede shades from TIGI Copyright colour exude luxury. The three permanent shades and five ammonia-free demi-permanent gloss shades are ideal for creating the rich, deep colour clients are craving.
Along with the introduction of these shades, TIGI has also developed new colour techniques: Contour Lightening and Diffused Silhouette.
“This Contour Lightening technique is perfect for the client wanting a couture colour. The lighter canvas around the front area creates details that accentuates the face and enhances the complexion,” says TIGI US Technical Creative Director Richy Kandasamy. The technique uses four different lighter colours variants to create a contouring effect, defining the shape of the hair and promoting shine.
Technique: Contour Lightening
Colourist: Richy Kandasamy
This technique uses 3 different lighter colour variants to create a contouring effect, defining the shape of the hair and promoting shine.
1. Create a profile parting from the forehead, finishing at the top crown.
2. Start by taking an irregular C section, starting 2 inches back from the hairline, finishing at the nape area. Secure with a TIGI PRO Sectioning Clip.
3. Repeat the same process on the opposite side and secure with a TIGI PRO Sectioning Clip.
4. Through the back area, secure the remaining hair using a TIGI PRO Sectioning Clip. In total, this creates three sections. Put on protective gloves.
5. Start the application through the C section. Take a 1-inch deep irregular parting. Apply Formula 1 from the new growth area through to the mid- lengths. With a free-hand blending technique, apply Formula 2 to the lengths and ends. Isolate using a TIGI colour meche strip.
6. From the third slice, apply Formula 1 from the new growth area through to the mid-lengths. With a free-hand blending technique, apply Formula 3 to the lengths and ends. Isolate using a TIGI colour meche strip, repeat the same on the opposite side.
7. Progress into the last remaining section, take horizontal partings and apply Formula 1 from the new growth area through to the lengths and ends.
8. Continue in the same way until the section is completed.
9. Process the colour for 20minutes, then emulsify, rinse and remove using Catwalk Headshot Shampoo and Conditioner. Then tone the pre- lightened sections through the sides using Formula 4. Process visually for up to 20 minutes, then emulsify, rinse and remove, using Catwalk Headshot Shampoo and Conditioner.
Natural level – 7/0 blonde
Formula 1: Marble Blonde: 60g gloss 7/32
+ 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
Formula 2: Pre-lighten: 30g true light white
+ 45g activator 5vol/1.55%
Formula 3: Antique Gold: 60g gloss 9/32
+ 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
Formula 4: Soft Antique Gold: 40g gloss 9/32
+ 60g activator 5vol/1.5%
Technique: Diffused Silhouette
Colourist: Renee Valerie
1. Create a profile parting from the forehead finishing at the top crown.
2. Create a circular section from the profile parting sitting 2 inches back from the hairline, finishing at the high recession. Continue by taking a larger circular section from the high recession, finishing behind the ear and secure with TIGI PRO Sectioning Clips.
3. In total, this creates two sections around the perimeter. Repeat the same process on the opposite side. Create a horizontal parting from radial to radial at the low crown and secure the back two sections with TIGI PRO Sectioning Clips. This creates a total of six sections.
4. Put on protective gloves. Start by taking a horizontal parting and apply Formula 1 to the new growth area through to the lengths and ends. Protect the nape area using a TIGI colour meche strip. Continue working through to low crown.
5. From the low crown take horizontal partings and apply Formula 1 to the new growth area through to mid- lengths. With a freehand blending technique, apply Formula 2 to the lengths and ends. Isolate the section using a TIGI color meche strip.
6. Progressing into the side circular section, take a slight diagonal parting. Apply Formula 1 to the new growth area through to the mid-lengths. With a freehand blending technique apply Formula 3 to the lengths and ends. Isolate the section using a TIGI colour meche strip. Once complete, repeat on the opposite side.
7. Progress into the last section, take fine slices and apply Formula 1 to new growth area through to mid-lengths. With a freehand blending technique, apply Formula 3 to the lengths and ends. Isolate section using TIGI colour meche strips. Repeat the same process on the opposite side.
8. In between each slice, apply Formula 1 on the new growth area through to the mid-lengths. Process the colour for 20 minutes, then emulsify, rinse and remove using Catwalk Oatmeal & Honey Shampoo and Conditioner. Tone the pre-lightened sections with Formula 4, process visually for up to 20 minutes, then emulsify, rinse and remove.
Natural level – 5/0 light brown
Formula 1: Rich Suede: 30g gloss 4/30
+ 30g gloss 6/30
+ 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
Formula 2: Light Suede: 40g gloss 6/30
+ 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
Formula 3: Pre-lighten: 40g true light
+ 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
Formula 4: (Toner) Camel: 30g gloss 7/32
+ 45g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
About: TIGI was conceived by the Mascolo brothers providing them with the ‘liquid tools’ to style and finish their hairstyles. Inspirational educational programs motivate and inspire hairdressers and provide them with the information to create the latest haircuts using TIGI products. The products are promoted by hair cut ‘collections’ created by the TIGI Creative Team and photographed by Anthony Mascolo who leads the image and creative side of the business.