The Silhouette Technique is enhanced to bring emphasis to the perimeter shape around the face, creating lift and brightening the complexion with TIGI's new Diffused Silhouette Technique. Working with a variation of levels, you can create a perfect silhouette effect in your salon. Here's how TIGI colorist Renee Valerie used the technique to achieve this gorgeous, multi-tonal brunette.
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- Formula A
30g TIGI® copyright©olour gloss 4/30 + 30g gloss 6/30 + 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula B
40g gloss 6/30 + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula C
40g true light + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula D
30g gloss 7/32 + 45g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
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Create a profile parting from the forehead finishing at the top crown.
Formula
- Formula A
30g TIGI® copyright©olour gloss 4/30 + 30g gloss 6/30 + 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula B
40g gloss 6/30 + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula C
40g true light + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula D
30g gloss 7/32 + 45g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
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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.
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- Formula A
30g TIGI® copyright©olour gloss 4/30 + 30g gloss 6/30 + 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula B
40g gloss 6/30 + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula C
40g true light + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula D
30g gloss 7/32 + 45g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
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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.
Formula
- Formula A
30g TIGI® copyright©olour gloss 4/30 + 30g gloss 6/30 + 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula B
40g gloss 6/30 + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula C
40g true light + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula D
30g gloss 7/32 + 45g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
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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 copyright©olour meche strip. Continue working through to low crown.
Formula
- Formula A
30g TIGI® copyright©olour gloss 4/30 + 30g gloss 6/30 + 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula B
40g gloss 6/30 + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula C
40g true light + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula D
30g gloss 7/32 + 45g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
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From the low crown, take horizontal partings and apply Formula 1 to the new growth area through to the midlengths. With a freehand blending technique, apply Formula 2 to the lengths and ends. Isolate the section using a TIGI copyright©olour meche strip.
Formula
- Formula A
30g TIGI® copyright©olour gloss 4/30 + 30g gloss 6/30 + 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula B
40g gloss 6/30 + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula C
40g true light + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula D
30g gloss 7/32 + 45g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
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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 copyright©olour meche strip. Once complete, repeat on the opposite side.
Formula
- Formula A
30g TIGI® copyright©olour gloss 4/30 + 30g gloss 6/30 + 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula B
40g gloss 6/30 + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula C
40g true light + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula D
30g gloss 7/32 + 45g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
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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 copyright©olour meche strips. Repeat the same process on the opposite side.
Formula
- Formula A
30g TIGI® copyright©olour gloss 4/30 + 30g gloss 6/30 + 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula B
40g gloss 6/30 + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula C
40g true light + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula D
30g gloss 7/32 + 45g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
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In between each slice, apply Formula 1 on the new growth area through to the mid-lengths. Process the color 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.
Formula
- Formula A
30g TIGI® copyright©olour gloss 4/30 + 30g gloss 6/30 + 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula B
40g gloss 6/30 + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula C
40g true light + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula D
30g gloss 7/32 + 45g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
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Formula
Formula
- Formula A
30g TIGI® copyright©olour gloss 4/30 + 30g gloss 6/30 + 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula B
40g gloss 6/30 + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula C
40g true light + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula D
30g gloss 7/32 + 45g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
Formula
Formula
- Formula A
30g TIGI® copyright©olour gloss 4/30 + 30g gloss 6/30 + 90g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula B
40g gloss 6/30 + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula C
40g true light + 60g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
- Formula D
30g gloss 7/32 + 45g activator 8.5vol/2.55%
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