What developer is best for depositing color?

20 volume is likely the most used developer in the salon. Twenty volume will give 1-2 levels of lift when used with permanent hair color. On finer fabrics it may even give up to 3 levels of lift. It is the standard developer for grey coverage, however, a stronger developer may be needed for more resistant hair types.

Can I use 10 volume developer to deposit color?

Similar to 5 volume, 10 volume can be used with permanent color lines for depositing color, however, it will not offer much grey coverage or lift. If the hair is a finer fabric it could over a slight one level lighter shift in base color and grey blending.

What volume developer do you mix with color?

30 volume developer (9% peroxide) The most often it is mixed with permanent color and lightening cream or powder.

What happens if you use 20 developer instead of 10?

For more than 25% grey hair, we recommend 20 Vol rather than 10 Vol. You will be softening the cortex more and depositing color pigments deeper, not just coating the outside. The hair color will also last longer that way.

What does a 20 volume developer do?

The 20 volume developer opens the hair cuticle but unlike 10 volume, it provides lifting of the hair by one to two levels. For instance, if you have more than 50% gray hair, 20 volume developer is the only developer to use for 100% gray coverage and a long-lasting color.

What does 15 volume developer do?

DIActivateur Developer 15-Volume is great for color treated hair and sensitized hair; for more luminous color; for corrective color/pre-coloration; for permed, smoothed, or straightened hair; and for refreshing and toning highlights.

What’s the difference between 20 and 30 developer?

20 volume developer is intended to lift the hair 1-2 levels. 30 volume developer lifts the hair three levels, and 40 volume developer lifts four levels.

What’s the difference between 20 and 30 volume developer?

How do I choose the right developer?

Choose developer strength according to how many levels you need to lift. Use 20 Vol developer for 1-2 levels, 30 Vol for 2-3 levels & 40 Vol for 3 levels. If you are going more than 3 levels lighter, you will need to use bleach first. Stick to the recommended color and developer mix rules.

When should you use a 10 volume developer?

The 10 volume developer is a standard oxidizing level for permanent, no-lift hair color. It’s designed for use when you want to add a color tone or tint to the hair of the same lightness level. It also opens the hair cuticle layer, allowing the color molecules to penetrate and deposit in the cortex.

What volume developer should I use to lift my color?

Use volume 10 developer to lift your color a single level. Volume 10 is the weakest developer level, as it contains only 3% hydrogen peroxide. Volume 10 is a good option if you are going just a bit darker than your current hair color and you do not need to lift, or remove, any of your existing color.

Can thirty volume be used for deposit only color?

It can also be used for grey coverage on more resistant hair types. Thirty volume should never be used for basic deposit only color as it will blast the cuticle for no reason.

What volume of developer do I need to apply?

This depends on what the developer is being mixed with. If you’re applying it on its own, then anything up to 30 volume developer is usually fine. There are few cases where you would need to apply developer on its own though.

What is the difference between 10 and 20 volume developer?

1 10 Volume Developer (10V / 3% peroxide) developer will deposit color and make the hair darker that is was. 2 20 Volume Developer (20V / 6% peroxide) is the most commonly used. 3 30 Volume Developer (30V / 9% peroxide) will lift the hair up to 3 levels higher and is commonly used with lightener.