Streaks 'N Tips in black is the legendary temporary color spray that has lived in hair, makeup, and props kits for decades. Originally a temporary hair color, this aerosol has become a motion picture standard because it works as a removable tinted dulling spray on almost anything, laying down fast-drying black color that washes away when the day is done.
The hair and makeup department uses black Streaks 'N Tips exactly as intended, darkening roots, blending extensions and wig lace, covering grays for continuity, and aging or de-aging actors between scenes, with everything shampooing out at wrap. But it is the crew applications that made this can famous. In the hands of a props or grip department, it becomes a removable spray paint with a thousand uses: knocking the shine off a chrome fitting that is flaring the lens, darkening a too-bright logo, toning down a hot edge on set dressing, or blacking out a reflective surface for a single shot, all without permanently altering rented or owned items. Because the color sits on the surface rather than bonding like paint, it wipes or washes off most hard surfaces, making it far safer than paint around props, wardrobe, and locations.
Every camera and grip truck should carry a can of black alongside the dulling spray, because sometimes the fix needs color, not just matte.
• Color: black temporary spray
• The motion picture standard tinted dulling spray
• Washes out of hair with soap and shampoo
• Wipes off most hard surfaces, unlike paint
• Perfect for taming shine, logos, and hot spots on camera
• Fast-drying aerosol application
Black Streaks 'N Tips is stocked for purchase at Lightbulb Rentals' NYC, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh locations and can be added to any rental order with your set expendables. Shake well, test on a hidden spot for delicate materials, and keep a rag handy, and this can will save a setup on nearly every job it rides along on.
