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Last updated: June 13, 2018

Handpainted Brunette + Gray Retouch

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    40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Natural Level: 5

Percentage of non-pigmented hair: 50-70%

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  • Formula A

    40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Create a profile parting, then a radial parting, for a total of four sections. Secure all sections with TIGI® Pro Sectioning Clips.

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  • Formula A

    40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Begin at the nape and apply Formula A in horizontal partings on the new growth and midlengths. Continue until the back is complete.

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  • Formula A

    40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Move onto the side sections and take slight diagonal partings. At the first parting, apply Formula A to the new growth and midlengths. On the next two partings, apply Formula A to the new growth and midlengths, then freehand-paint Formula B.

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  • Formula A

    40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Continue working, alternating the technique in a 1:1 ratio until the section is complete. Repeat on the opposite side. 

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  • Formula A

    40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Process for 30 minutes, rinse and remove, then tone the prelightened areas with Formula C.

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  • Formula A

    40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Finished look.

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  • Formula A

    40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

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Handpainted Brunette + Gray Retouch

Keep your gray coverage clients from getting stuck in a rut by adding a subtle handpainting technique to her regular retouch. This look by TIGI® Global Technical Academy Director Warren Boodaghians adds dimension and amps up shine with 100 percent gray coverage. Check it out!

Colorist: Warren Boodaghians
Manufacturer: TIGI, @tigiprofessionals

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A

    40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

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HOW-TO STEPS

  • open color formula
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    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

    1

    Natural Level: 5

    Percentage of non-pigmented hair: 50-70%

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

    2

    Create a profile parting, then a radial parting, for a total of four sections. Secure all sections with TIGI® Pro Sectioning Clips.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

    3

    Begin at the nape and apply Formula A in horizontal partings on the new growth and midlengths. Continue until the back is complete.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

    4

    Move onto the side sections and take slight diagonal partings. At the first parting, apply Formula A to the new growth and midlengths. On the next two partings, apply Formula A to the new growth and midlengths, then freehand-paint Formula B.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

    5

    Continue working, alternating the technique in a 1:1 ratio until the section is complete. Repeat on the opposite side. 

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

    6

    Process for 30 minutes, rinse and remove, then tone the prelightened areas with Formula C.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      40g TIGI® copyright©olour AGE DENIED 5/4 + 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 9/83 + 10g copyright©olour gloss 8/3 + 75g copyright©olour 1.5%  rich crème activator (5-volume)

    7

    Finished look.

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