GET THE LOOK 1. Prep the hair by spritzing CATWALK® by TIGI® Session Series

Salt Spray all over – its carefully designed formula adds body and defi nition to the hair, whilst controlling frizz.

2. Create a clean, center part from hairline to nape, securing the hair in two low temporary ponytails.

3. Use a paddle brush and a spray of CATWALK® by TIGI® Session Series Work It Hairspray to smooth hair and set the severity of the part.

4. Using pins secure one extra-long, pre-made braid (using extensions) just behind the ear and cross over the crown. Repeat with a second pre-made braid in the opposite direction, crossing over the other braid to make an “X” on top of the head.

• As an alternative to using a pre-made braid, after parting the hair vertically in step two, instead split the sections horizontally into thirds and use the center sections as the braids

5. Next, remove the elastics from the two ponytails and begin braiding the ends of the braids into each pony, using a three-strand technique and incorporating wefts of hair into the braid as you go to add length.

6. Secure each side with an elastic, leaving a signifi cant amount of unbraided hair below the elastic.

7. Secure the two braids together, taking care to hide the pins and create the illusion of intertwined braids.

8. Use fi ngers to pull on pieces of the braid to create an undone texture and set the look with CATWALK® by TIGI® Session Series Work It Hairspray – this fi ne mist provides a moveable and workable hold.

PRODUCTS USEDCATWALK® by TIGI® Session Series™Salt Spray 270ml, RRP $19.99/£16.50

CATWALK® by TIGI® Session Series™ Work It Hairspray 300ml, RRP $21.99/£13.50

#BEHINDTHECATWALK LADY LUKE SKYWALKER’S INTERGALACTIC WARRIOR TRESSESAT MARA HOFFMAN AUTUMN/WINTER 2015 SHOW

HAIR BY CATWALK® BY TIGI® LED BY TIGI US SESSION & CREATIVE DIRECTOR THOMAS OSBORN

“This collection is about keeping your feet on the ground, hands in the sky, and allowing the force to be with you at all times.” Mara Hoffman

THE LOOKMara Hoffman’s Autumn/Winter 2015 collection is inspired by the ‘spirit of Europe’s wild men’ and none other than Luke Skywalker. Acting as the glue to connect the Earth to the Sky, this spirit assumes a dual personality – crossing the line between human and animal, and civilization to wilderness.

THE INSPIRATION “As Mara’s collection embraced other-world landscapes and the spirit that never breaks, we wanted to create a modern and wearable Lady Luke Skywalker look. We designed intergalactic warrior tresses to complement the jedi-inspired collection and also translate off the runway. This look is easy to create at home with two key CATWALK® by TIGI® products. ” TIGI US Session & Creative Director Thomas Osborn

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, 14TH FEBRUARY 2015

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SALT SPRAYSPRAY AU SELSPRAY DE SALSPRAY AL SALE

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TRANSFORMING DRY SHAMPOOSHAMPOOING SEC TRANSFORMEURSHAMPOO SECO TRANSFORMABLESHAMPOO SECCO CAMBIA STILE

NET WT./POIDS NET 5.2 OZ. 147 g 250 ml

TRANSFORMING DRY SHAMPOOSHAMPOOING SEC TRANSFORMEURSHAMPOO SECO TRANSFORMABLESHAMPOO SECCO CAMBIA STILE

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WORK IT HAIRSPRAYSPRAY FLEXIBLESPRAY MOLDEADORLACCA MODELLABILE

NET WT./POIDS NET 9.2 OZ. 260 g 300 ml

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STYLING CREAMCRÈME COIFFANTECREMA PARA CREAR ESTILOSCREMA STYLING

NET 5.07 US FL. OZ. 150 ml

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SALT SPRAYSPRAY AU SELSPRAY DE SALSPRAY AL SALE

NET 9.13 US FL. OZ. 270 ml

TRANSFORMING DRY SHAMPOOSHAMPOOING SEC TRANSFORMEURSHAMPOO SECO TRANSFORMABLESHAMPOO SECCO CAMBIA STILE

NET WT./POIDS NET 5.2 OZ. 147 g 250 ml

TRANSFORMING DRY SHAMPOOSHAMPOOING SEC TRANSFORMEURSHAMPOO SECO TRANSFORMABLESHAMPOO SECCO CAMBIA STILE

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WORK IT HAIRSPRAYSPRAY FLEXIBLESPRAY MOLDEADORLACCA MODELLABILE

NET WT./POIDS NET 9.2 OZ. 260 g 300 ml

WORK IT HAIRSPRAYSPRAY FLEXIBLESPRAY MOLDEADORLACCA MODELLABILE

STYLING CREAMCRÈME COIFFANTECREMA PARA CREAR ESTILOSCREMA STYLING

NET 5.07 US FL. OZ. 150 ml

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Having worked for TIGI founder and International Artistic Director, Anthony Mascolo, for over 20 years, Thomas has been instrumental in the development of the TIGI US Creative Team to become one of the most esteemed educators in the hairdressing industry. Mentored by Anthony Mascolo he was driven by his passion for education to become and has dedicated the majority of his career to sharing knowledge with other hairdressers across the globe.

12 years ago Thomas became director of the original New York academy, and is now the US Creative Director for the Americas, based at the fl agship academy in the Soho District of New York City. With his an innate ability to recognize trends, forecast future looks and inspire hairdressers Thomas plays a key role in the development of growing team members, helping them rise to their fullest potential.

With a strong interest in fashion, Thomas has

worked with many leading photographers on fashion and beauty shoots as well as creating imagery for TIGI. Highly respected for his perfect execution of hair and his understanding of shape, form and texture, Thomas heads the TIGI US Session Team at New York Fashion Weeks; interpreting the designer’s vision with clarity. His creative understanding and artistic and technical ability, has made Thomas popular with many designers. Importantly the information and trend information gained backstage at fashion shows is shared through TIGI Education seen through the perspective of TIGI and the Catwalk by TIGI brand.

As US Creative Director Thomas leads the strong US Creative Team at the TIGI Academy in New York, whilst regularly liaising with Anthony Mascolo and the London Team. He works on TIGI advertising campaigns and photographic collections as well as participating in TIGI US and Global hair shows.

NOTES TO EDITORS

THOMAS OSBORNTIGI US SESSION & CREATIVE DIRECTOR