It depends on your natural color and the desired color. And a lot of other variables.
Are you lightening your hair, covering grey or just going for a different color. Standard strength is 20 volume. Higher lift colors often require 30 or 40 volume.
You should get a consultation with the establishment that sold you the haircolor. if you have colored your hair in the past and want to go lighter, you will need to remove the old haircolor first, usually with bleach. Haircolor will not lighten the artificial color molecules in your hair, only will lighten your natural color.
If this is the case, I highly recommend going to a salon for your color.
Good luck.
The mixing ratio for Paul Mitchell's The Color is 1:1. This means you should mix equal parts color and developer for the best results. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for precise measurements.
No, cream developer and liquid developer are formulated differently and should not be mixed together. Using them together can affect the effectiveness of the developer and the final result of the hair color. It's best to stick to using the developer recommended by the hair color product you are using.
Mixing 10 volume cream developer with 40 volume cream developer could result in an unpredictable reaction, potentially altering the intended chemical properties of the developer. This could affect the color result and the effectiveness of the hair color product. It is best to use the developer recommended by the hair color product manufacturer for optimal results.
For 1 part hair color and 2 parts developer, you should mix them in a 1:2 ratio. This means using twice as much developer as hair color. Ensure you measure accurately and mix well for best results in coloring your hair.
The amount of cream developer needed with hair color typically depends on the specific product and the desired results. Generally, for most hair color applications, a 1:1 ratio is used, meaning if you have 2 ounces of hair color, you would mix it with 2 ounces of cream developer. Always check the instructions provided with your specific hair color product for the recommended ratio.
Developer alone will not lighten hair significantly. It is primarily used as an activator for hair color or bleach, facilitating the lifting of color when combined with a bleaching agent or hair dye. While developer can slightly lighten hair due to its hydrogen peroxide content, for noticeable lightening effects, it should be mixed with a bleaching product.
The typical ratio for mixing hair color with developer is 1:1, meaning equal parts of hair color and developer are used. This ratio can vary depending on the brand and type of hair color being used, so it's important to check the instructions on the specific product you are using.
Applying hair color to WET hair will dilute the color somewhat OR add more developer than what is instructed to the mixture. For example, if a color mixture requires 2 oz. of color + 2 Oz of developer, add 3 oz of developer to dilute it.
When using Redken gel, it's recommended to use a volume developer that corresponds to the desired lift and processing needs of your hair color application. Typically, a 10 or 20 volume developer is used for deposit-only color or slight lift, while a 30 volume developer may be used for more significant lift. Always check the specific product instructions for optimal results.
Mixing equal parts of color and developer means that you should use the same amount of each product in your hair dye mixture. For example, if the instructions say to mix 2 ounces of color with 2 ounces of developer, you would use equal amounts of both products to create the dye mixture for application. This ensures that the color will develop properly and give you the desired results.
Redken Color Gels developer is formulated specifically for Gels, but using any developer will still work.
Mix equal parts of developer and Wella color.