global numbering system colour wheel Virgin head application lift series 1 – Mix your chosen lift shade(s) with the Natural level Undertone Neutraliser relevant activator. Tone lift 10/0 neutral 2 – Apply product mixture 1 inch (2.5 cm) very pale very pale extra light /0 natural away from the scalp, through to the mid- blonde yellow violet quick reference /1 blue lengths and ends. 9/0 /2 violet 3 – Process for 20 minutes. very light pale yellow pale violet /3 gold Apply to dry, 4 – Mix fresh product and apply to the root area. blonde ultra light ultra light ash ultra light ultra light violet ultra light ash ultra light intense /4 copper unwashed hair using 5 – Process for 35 mins (up to 45 mins on coarse hair). natural blonde golden blonde violet blonde blue blonde violet blonde ash blonde a bowl and a brush. product summary 8/0 /5 mahogany Retouch application 100/0 100/83 100/2 100/21 100/82 100/88 light blonde yellow violet /6 red 1 – Mix your chosen lift shade(s) with activator /7 green (matte) and apply to new growth area only. Neutralization: Neutralization: Neutralization: Neutralization: Neutralization: Neutralization: none minimum minimum/moderate moderate moderate/maximum maximum 7/0 yellow/ violet/ /8 ash (calibrated) 2 – Once application is complete, process for 35 blonde orange blue products minutes (up to 45 mins on darker/coarse hair). Soft ash golden tones Violet blue tones Ash violet tones gloss creative mix master lift true light/ 3 – Depending on level of fade, consider the No neutralization, Violet tones neutralize Ash tones neutralize 6/0 gently neutralize pale neutralize yellow/ neutralize orange/ true light white orange blue for soft natural results. yellow undertones. orange/red undertones. dark blonde appropriate refreshing application for the yellow undertones. orange undertones. yellow undertones. mid-lengths and ends. processing 5/0 orange/ blue/ Refreshing light brown red green time reading numbers Use the appropriate gloss shade(s) with 5vol/1.5% up to 45 min on up to 45 min on up to 45 min on activator and process visually up to 20 minutes. resistant hair resistant hair coarse hair 4/0 red/ green/ Level of colour Level of colour brown orange blue coverage up to 75%* up to 100%* N/A N/A N/A 6 66 Virgin head application gloss product service options 3/0 Major Major refreshing with gloss red green 3 tone 6 tone 1 – Mix your chosen gloss shade(s) with the Once regrowth application complete, dark brown Service Glaze Gloss Cover Glisten relevant activator. follow refreshing guidelines lift Minor Minor High performance 4 4 gloss 2 – Apply product mixture directly from the roots Performance Soft demi-permanent Demi-permanent Soft permanent up to 1 level* up to 4 levels up to 4 levels up to 5 levels up to 7 levels 2/0 tone tone Minimum fade demi-permanent darkest straight through to the mid-lengths and ends. Slight loss of brown 6/34 = dark golden 66/64 = intense red Product gloss gloss gloss 2 parts gloss + 1 part creative dark dark 3 – Process for 20 minutes. minor tone 1:1 copper blonde. copper dark blonde. mixing 1:1.5 red green Activator 5vol/1.5% 8.5vol/2.55% 20vol/6% 20vol/6% + up to ratio + 60 ml : 90 ml 1/0 Usage – Toning – Toning – Multi-dimensional coverage – Iridescent shine and gloss 1:2 black Note: duplicate numbers before the / signify that the Retouch application Apply to dry or pre- Moderate fade – Refreshing – Refreshing – Lighten up to 1 level – Lightening up to 2 levels Loss of minor shampooed, towel- 1 – Mix your chosen gloss shade(s) with activator – Colour change/correction – Colour change/correction – Up to 75% coverage on non- – Up to 75% coverage on non-pigmented *when used with 20vol/6% activator. and major tones dried hair using a bowl and apply to new growth area only. – Changing tone – Changing tone pigmented hair on levels 7/0 hair on levels 7 and below* and brush. 2 – Once application is complete, process for 20 – Darkening – Darkening and below* – Increased tonal intensity – Blending up to 25% – Blending up to 50% – For maximum coverage with a – Staying on the same level minutes. Maximum fade formulation guidelines 5 key principles tonal dominance of non-pigmented hair of non-pigmented hair tonal shade, the target formula – For maximum coverage with a tonal shade, 3 – Depending on the level of fade, consider the Depth and tone for intermixing missing must contain ¼ of the the target formula must contain ¼ of the 1 – Determine the natural level and undertone of your When combining colours to achieve either a mix appropriate refreshing application for the mid- corresponding natural shade corresponding base shade client’s hair. Consider texture, porosity, condition secondary or tertiary colour, equal proportions are not lengths and ends. * when using activator 20vol/6%. and percentage of non-pigmented hair. 1 – Limit the number of shades mixed. always used because some tones are more dominant master than others. 2 – Determine target shade. 2 – Shades should contain compatible tones. toning Level Undertone Cool shades Natural shades Warm shades 3 – Minimize the number of different levels Use to accent, modify, or intensify. During the lightening process the hair colour is taken through stages, from red through to a very pale 10/0 3 – Select the appropriate TIGI copyright©olour mix master very pale between shades. Red – Yellow Working with 1 tube (60ml/58g): yellow. This remaining undertone within the hair can act as a visual cue for the colourist, informing them extra light 10/08 10/28 10/02 10/03 10/32 blonde yellow In this colour relationship, red is the dominant tone. Accent 1-3 inches/grams Ideal for levels what stage/level the lightening process is at. When pre-lightening hair, always lighten to the undertone add slight tone mixing guidelines 4 – Mix in quarters or halves of a formula. (2.5-7.5cm) 7 and above which corresponds to your target level. 9/0 Mixing ratio Tube (g) Activator (g) Total (g) Modify 3-6 inches/grams Ideal for levels very light pale yellow 9/21* 9/83* 9/03 5 – Follow the processing time of the main Yellow – Blue add moderate tone (7.5-15cm) 5-7 Taking this undertone into account is essential when deciding on product choice and development time. blonde ¼ (15g) 23 38 The chart on the right shows how undertones relate to different levels, with examples of products which product used. Intensify 6-12 inches/grams Ideal for levels can be used to achieve cool, neutral and warm results on levels 7 to 10. Process visually up to 20 minutes. + ½ (30g) 45 75 add maximum tone (15-30cm) 5 and below 8/0 light blonde yellow 7/2 + 9/21 7/0 + 9/83 8/0 ¾ (45g) 68 113 1:1.5 Note: 1–12 inches/grams can be added without 60 ml : 90 ml 1 (58g) 87 145 Blue – Red adding extra activator, when working with 1 tube 7/0 Weights are rounded to the nearest gram blonde yellow/orange 7/2 7/0 + 7/2 7/0 Top tip: Always mix the colour and activator thoroughly to ensure a smooth consistency. *for softer results TIGI recommends to intermix with gloss clear 00/. Virgin head application Retouch application Coverage Level Undertone Cool/Natural shades Warm shades Mixing ratio 1:1.5 / refreshing with creative pre-pigmentation Processing time 1 – Mix your chosen creative shade(s) with the 1 – Mix your chosen creative shade(s) with activator To enhance coverage on over 50% non-pigmented Once regrowth application complete, relevant activator. and apply to new growth area only. hair, mix ¼ of a neutral or natural shade with ¾ of a follow refreshing guidelines TIGI copyright©olour gloss mixed to a 1:1.5 ratio of TIGI copyright©olour activator 5vol/1.5%: 8/0 yellow 60g gloss 60g gloss creative 2 – Apply product mixture 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from 2 – Once application is complete, process for 35 fashion shade: – Apply chosen formulation to the colour correction/change area light blonde 8/30 8/34 the scalp, through to the mid-lengths and ends. minutes (up to 45 mins on darker/coarse or Minimum fade – Process for 20 minutes; neutrals: Slight loss of 3 – Once complete, immediately apply the remaining resistant non-pigmented hair). minor tone – Light shampoo, blow dry the hair; – a calibration of complementary tones; 7/0 30g gloss 30g gloss product mixture to the root area. 3 – Depending on the level of fade, consider the – Apply your chosen target shade to the roots area; yellow/orange + 60g gloss 7 – up to 100% classic, uniform coverage; blonde 6/3 8/30 7/4 4 – Process for 35 minutes (up to 45 mins on darker/ appropriate refreshing application for the mid- neutral blonde – Apply the target shade to the colour correction/change area, process for the recommended Apply to dry, – enhance the uniformity of coverage of Moderate fade Colour mass: 60g coarse hair). lengths and ends. time depending on product used. unwashed hair using Loss of minor Top tip: When lightening, process the lengths and Note: If new hair growth exceeds 1.5 inches and you and major tones a bowl and brush. 6/0 60g gloss 60g gloss dark blonde orange ends for 20 minutes, then mix fresh product and wish to lighten the hair, follow relevant virgin head naturals: Note: instructions for pre-pigmentation with mix master are available in the Product Usage Guide. 6/3 6/34 apply to the root area.