It's not recommended to mix Redken Color Gels with a different brand of developer, as the formulas may not be compatible. Using the specific developer designed for Redken products ensures optimal results, including color vibrancy and longevity. Mixing brands can lead to unpredictable outcomes, such as uneven color or compromised hair health. For the best results, always use the developer specified by the manufacturer.
Making an at-home developer to be used with Redken Color Gels is not possible. You can however, use any brand developer though.
Redken Color Gels developer is formulated specifically for Gels, but using any developer will still work.
No, it is not recommended to use Redken EQ color gloss developer with other demi-permanent colors. Each brand's developer is specifically formulated to work with its own color line, ensuring optimal results and hair health. Mixing different products can lead to unpredictable color outcomes and may compromise the integrity of the hair. Always use the developer that is designed for your specific color brand.
Redken Camo color is designed to be mixed with equal parts of 10-volume (3%) peroxide developer for natural-looking results.
While it's best to mix Redken Color Fusion with their Pro-Oxide Cream Developer, it will be fine to mix a Sally brand instead. Color Fusion is 1:1 Ratio and Double Fusion is 1:2 Ratio.
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Developer alone won't do anything. In order to lift black color, it will need to be mixed with bleach.
Oh, what a happy little question! You can use 20 volume developer with Redken Shades EQ color Gloss, but it's typically recommended to use 10 volume for deposit-only color like Shades EQ. Using a higher volume developer may lift the natural hair color slightly, so be mindful of that. Just remember to trust your instincts and enjoy the process of creating beautiful hair colors!
To use Redken Color Gels, mix the color according to the manufacturer's instructions with the corresponding developer. Apply the color mixture to dry, unwashed hair following the recommended processing time. Rinse thoroughly and style as desired.
Redken Color Gels Processing is as follows: Mixed with 10 volume developer: Process 20 mins. at room temp. Mixed with 20 volume developer: Process 30 mins. at room temp. Mixed with 30 volume developer: Process 40 mins. at room temp. Mixed with 40 volume developer: Process 45 mins. at room temp. It's the DEVELOPERthat determines the processing time, not the color.
To mix Redken hair colors, start by measuring out the correct ratio of color and developer as indicated in the hair color instructions. Mix them together in a color bowl using a whisk until the mixture is smooth and consistent. You can then apply the color to the hair following your desired technique.