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Last updated: June 13, 2018

Blonde Contouring + Gray Coverage

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Natural Level: 6

Percentage of non-pigmented hair: 50%

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  • Formula B

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  • Formula C

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Take a natural profile parting, then take a radial parting on each side of the head. Take a slight diagonal back parting on a high recession towards the crown, and repeat on the opposite side. This gives you five sections in total. Secure all sections with TIGI® Pro Sectioning Clips.

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  • Formula A

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  • Formula B

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  • Formula C

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Start the application at the nape area by taking horizontal partings. Apply Formula A to the new growth. Continue working in the same way until the back section is complete.

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  • Formula B

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  • Formula C

    40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Move to the side by taking a slight diagonal parting and a seamless weave to create a natural highlighting effect. Apply Formula B to the weave. Continue working up the side of the head in the same manner until the section is complete, then repeat on the opposite side.

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  • Formula A

    40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 7/3 + 40g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

  • Formula B

    20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

  • Formula C

    40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Apply Formula A to the new growth on either side.

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  • Formula B

    20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

  • Formula C

    40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

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On the final, top section, take a diagonal parting and a seamless weave with Formula B. Repeat the same technique on the opposite side

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  • Formula B

    20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

  • Formula C

    40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Apply Formula A to the new growth.

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  • Formula B

    20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

  • Formula C

    40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Process for 30 minutes, then rinse and remove. Tone the prelightened areas with Formula C. Process and shampoo, then style as desired.

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  • Formula A

    40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 7/3 + 40g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

  • Formula B

    20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

  • Formula C

    40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Finished look.

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  • Formula B

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  • Formula C

    40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Blonde Contouring + Gray Coverage

No matter her age, your blondes want to stay blonde—so try this soft, multi-tonal effect that contours her face with feminine lines while also providing 100 percent gray coverage. The seamless highlights add dimension while softening the natural regrowth. Check out the technique from TIGI® Global Creative Technical Director Christel Lundqvist.

 

Colorist: Christel Lundqvist
Manufacturer: TIGI, @tigiprofessionals

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A

    40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 7/3 + 40g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

  • Formula B

    20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

  • Formula C

    40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 7/3 + 40g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula B

      20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula C

      40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

    1

    Natural Level: 6

    Percentage of non-pigmented hair: 50%

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 7/3 + 40g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula B

      20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula C

      40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

    2

    Take a natural profile parting, then take a radial parting on each side of the head. Take a slight diagonal back parting on a high recession towards the crown, and repeat on the opposite side. This gives you five sections in total. Secure all sections with TIGI® Pro Sectioning Clips.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 7/3 + 40g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula B

      20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula C

      40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

    3

    Start the application at the nape area by taking horizontal partings. Apply Formula A to the new growth. Continue working in the same way until the back section is complete.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 7/3 + 40g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula B

      20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula C

      40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

    4

    Move to the side by taking a slight diagonal parting and a seamless weave to create a natural highlighting effect. Apply Formula B to the weave. Continue working up the side of the head in the same manner until the section is complete, then repeat on the opposite side.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 7/3 + 40g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula B

      20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula C

      40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

    5

    Apply Formula A to the new growth on either side.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 7/3 + 40g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula B

      20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula C

      40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

    6

    On the final, top section, take a diagonal parting and a seamless weave with Formula B. Repeat the same technique on the opposite side

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 7/3 + 40g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula B

      20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula C

      40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

    7

    Apply Formula A to the new growth.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 7/3 + 40g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula B

      20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula C

      40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

    8

    Process for 30 minutes, then rinse and remove. Tone the prelightened areas with Formula C. Process and shampoo, then style as desired.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 7/3 + 40g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula B

      20g copyright©olour true light white + 30g copyright©olour 6% rich crème activator (20-volume)

    • Formula C

      40g copyright©olour gloss 10/02 + 20g copyright©olour gloss 10/03 + 90g 1.5% rich crème activator (5-volume)

    9

    Finished look.

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