Technique: The Opal Color: (1) Paul Mitchell® the color 1oz. 5RB + 1oz.

30 volume Cream Developer

Disco Cut Sectioning
Natural Level: 3 (2) Paul Mitchell the color 1oz. 6RR + 1oz. 6RB + 2 oz. 30 volume Cream Developer
(3) Paul Mitchell the color 1 oz. HLNB + 3 shots Color Shots Blue + 1 oz. 30
volume Cream Developer

(4) Paul Mitchell the color 1 oz. HLNB + 3 shots Color Shots™ Blue + 1 oz. 20
volume Cream Developer 6
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(5) PM SHINES® 1 oz. 3NG Topaz + 1 oz. Processing Liquid 4

(6) PM SHINES 2 oz. Clear Shine + 2 oz. Processing Liquid (optional) 2 3

Technique, Step 1:

• Begin by sectioning a circle-shaped section approximately 2 inches back from 6

2 the hairline and slightly off center. Secure with a clip.

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1 • Next, part from the front side of the circle diagonally down towards the front
hairline, then horizontally back past the circle, then diagonally up to intersect the 1

top of the triangle on the opposite side. This forms a square-shaped section.
Secure with a clip.
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• Finally, part off an upside-down triangle-shaped section on the opposite side.
3&4 The section is parted from the top down to just in front of the ear and just behind
the ear up to the back of the circle. Secure with a clip.

Technique, Step 2:

• Apply Paul Mitchell the color 1oz. 5RB + 1oz. 30 volume Cream Developer (1) 6

to the perimeter section and overlay with foil.

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• Apply Paul Mitchell the color 1oz. 6RR + 1oz. 6RB + 2 oz. 30 volume Cream
Developer (2) to the triangular section and overlay with foil. disco
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• Apply Paul Mitchell the color 1 oz. HLNB + 3 shots Color Shots Blue + 1 oz.
30 volume Cream Developer (3) to the mid shaft and ends of the ‘square’ section.
Then apply Paul Mitchell the color 1 oz. HLNB + 3 shots Color Shots Blue + 1 oz.
20 volume Cream Developer (4) to the base.

• Process 15 minutes and then apply PM SHINES 2 oz. 3NG Topaz + 2 oz.
Processing Liquid (5) to the top circle-shaped section and process for the

50% TOTAL RECYCLED FIBER, INCLUDING 25% POST CONSUMER

remaining 20 minutes.
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Total Processing Time: 35 minutes

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the opal technique

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Technique, Step 3 (optional):
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• Apply PM SHINES 2 oz. Clear Shine + 2 oz. Processing Liquid (6) as a Top Coat
Opals are known for their unique iridescence and beautiful light reflection. Recreate the beauty to entire head for increased shine and color retention.
of this fanciful stone with the new Opal technique from Artistic Directors Scott Cole and Linda
Yodice. Using Paul Mitchell Professional Hair Color, shapes of color are layered on top of each • Process Top Coat for 20 minutes.
other, optimizing shine for dazzling results. Rinse thoroughly and shampoo with Color Protect® Post Color Shampoo and finish
with Color Protect® Daily Conditioner.
TECHNICAL HOTLINE 877.610.5405 (WITHIN THE UNITED STATES) HAIR: Scott Cole and Linda Yodice • Printed In The U.S.A. • (ESTIP1)