Can you use a volume 10 developer for a black hair dye?
Permanent Black Haircolor has a LOT OF COLORING AGENT(s) in it. So, depending on the brand / type of color you may not get enough developing out of a low volume developer, resulting in a weak color or no color take. The Volume of the developer also helps to determine how long the color will last or stay in the hair. For a PERMANENT Color Result, 20 Volume is the MINIMUM recommended Volume. If your hair is dark already - Medium Brown To Black, then 10 Vol. will give a Long-Lasting (But NOT Permanent) color that will deepen and enrich the shade for about 15 to 20 washes. 5 Vol. is used for Color Glazes (Over Natural, Colored or Highlighted Hair) or Demi-Permanent Toners (For Bleached Hair) 10 Vol. for Demi Permanent Color on hair with a small amount of gray or a long lasting TINT without changing the natural color. Or Full Color Value Toners For Bleached Hair that's in Delicate Condition. 20 Vol. for ALL General Coloring, Bleaching And Toning with PERMANENT COLOR and FULL GRAY COVERAGE. 25 or 30 Vol. For High-Lift or Specialty Tints, Highlights and Bleaching Hair Extra Light or for Resistant hair. 40 Vol. is used for Super-Lifting Tints and Bleaching or Highlighting DARK, RESISTANT HAIR. This is still a very basic explanation but, I hope It Helps. Good-Luck!!
Should I use a 10 volume developer or a 20 volume developer for darker hair?
Angelina Ieraci had a good answer AND she’s a hairdresser. I’m not, fwiw, but I can add a few things my stylist taught me. You likely will need 20 volume developer if you’re covering resistant greys (and also permanent color). Then, when refreshing the ends with color, you can (and probably should) use 10 volume. It’ll keep your hair in better condition and, ironically, will be less likely to fade off, as your hair won’t get overly porous, as it might with repeated use of 20 volume.I use Wella Color Charm permanent color, and use it as described above, even though the instructions say to use 20 volume. When mixing my color for the ends I use 10 volume, and it works great, even though the Wella telephone consultants said the color isn’t formulated to use that way. And Wella doesn’t sell a 10 volume developer, but you can make it from your 10 volume, by mixing with an equal amount of water (I suggest distilled) OR using another brand that does make 10 volume. Also, for refreshing color on the ends, you only need to leave the color on for a fraction of the time they instructions say.About the instructions for coloring your hair, they seem to be written for first-time color on virgin hair and not subsequent applications on hair that is already chemically treated.You didn’t say if your natural color is “darker” or if that is your target color. When lifting color to a lighter shade, you need a higher (stronger) volume developer. For going blond, you may even need 40 volume or higher.Oh, and fwiw, I buy my own color, but my stylist does (applies) my color. No more diy hair color for me, I learned the hard way.
My hair is bleached medium blonde, what volume developer should I use to dye it red?
Don’t know how light it is, but the bleached hair will grab the color. If it is really a medium blonde and the same level or lighter than the target level, it should be easy.Semi permanent or Deposit only color in the red you want with the same level or slightly darker and 10 volume peroxide. If your hair is bleached light blonde, there’s no contributing pigment and it’s a different deal.Always apply color to clean, damp hair. It’s much easier to work with and it works better.See my video, why apply dry, when wetter is better.:
Confused about hair developers?
I want to go from dark brown to jet black. I want it to be permanent. I will not plan on going lighter at all. I read that 10 volume developer should be used to darken hair since it will only deposit the color but won't lift and it's not permanent. I also read that 20 volume developer should be used to darken hair if you want it to be a permanent color but will lift 2 levels before depositing. Which is it? I'm going to use a box dye which comes with a 20 volume developer. I want to replace it with a 10 but don't know if it's permanent or not. Is 10 volume developer permanent when used with a box dye like Garnier? ... or is it a demi/semi? I'm so confused.
Dyeing hair? 30 volume developer?
ok, so first, i'm going to tell you that all hair is different. take mine for example. the first person commented and said that your hair will fry. well, i stripped my artifical BLACK color from my hair TWICE IN TWO DAYS. the same day that i stripped my hair, i COLORED it. i didn't like the color, so i COLORED it again the next day. and i still didn't like it so i waited 2 days and COLORED it again. my hair couldn't be SOFTER! Now, for the other commentor that said using 30 volume WON'T let your hair hold color, THEY'RE WRONG! Of course you can use 30 volume developer, BUT, it just depends on what you want to color it now. take the DARKEST shade in your hair NOW. Since the darkest part of your hair is not only the most resistent to "stripping of color" or bleaching, you need to take it into consideration first before the other three colors. if the color you want to go to is DARKER, than i would reccomend using 10 Volume, because it is only 3% peroxide and will only deposit color. now, if the color you want is 1-2 shades lighter than the darkest part, i would reccomend using 20 Volume developer. It is 6% peroxide and will not only deposit color, but also help lighten hair so it won't have a dark tint. Now before i go any further, first, I'm going to strongly reccomend that you Strip the DARKEST color from your hair, just the darkest, you can leave the rest, but it would be best to get the Darkish Brown out first. Now, if you want to go any lighter than a (sorry if you don't know the code) 6A or 6AA. then i would reccomend lightening your hair to a blonde before you try to color it one solid color. make sure you lighten the dark first, then when it gets to where you're happy, start on the second darkest, then third, then last. wait to do your roots last if your're using powder bleach no matter what, though. this is where people make the mistake, they lighten their roots and don't think about that fact that powder bleach lightens faster with heaT! FROM YOUR SCALP! it could make it permanently fall out if you do this. but anyway, just make sure you try to get it as light as you can, this will make it easier to color it later in the long run. sorry i typed so much, but i hope i helped! If you took or are taking chemistry in school, think of this as a single-displacement reaction. the Peroside is going into your hair, removing the Natural/Artifical color that is in it NOW, and is REPLACING it with the artificial color that you mix with it!
Can i mix 30 volume creme developer with reular blonde hair dye bought from a store ?
Yes. You need to add a developer with color for it to deposit With developers there's 4 volumes 10,20,30,40 depending on the kind of lift you want to achieve,determines what volume you use 10- lifts and deposits 20- grey coverage, 2 levels of lift 30- 3 levels of lift. 40- 4 levels of lift. If you are naturally dark you will need a 40 volume if you really want a bright blonde color, and even then it may only get to an orange or yellow. If you want a cool blonde make sure to buy a blonde with ash in the formula. Now if the blonde hair dyes some cheap box color then I wouldn't recommend adding developer because it comes with its own type of developer,but i highly discourage box color. Box color from a store contains metallic dyes and you never know what you could end up with. Either go to a salon or at least go to a Sallys beauty supply and pick up Wella color or a line that's more professional grade.
Can I put blonde hair color on already bleached hair?
Of course you can put blonde hair dye on bleached hair. It’s a matter of how damaged your hair already is. So ask yourself some questions before grabbing the dye.Are you buying box dye or mixing your own?While box dye is quite a bit cheaper if you are doing this once (hard to believe), it works differently on different hair types. So while a dye might work great in my hair, it might melt yours. Something you have to figure out over time.Or. you can get it done by a salon.Do you have extra curricular activities that could damage your hair more? (i.e. Swimming)Be careful about swimming with bleached hair. Green or dry hair can happen to anyone.How often do you already bleach your hair?You do not want to over process your hair, else you have to cut it off and start over.Can you dedicate time to applying a hair mask at least once a week?This is personal. Not everyone has to do this, but I reccommend it to any of my friends wanting to dye their hair. I do it and my hair has survived being toned and bleached all the way to white.How do you feel about cold showers?Another personal one. Hot water can cause damage to your hair. You don’t have to shower exclusively in cold water, but 2–5 minutes of cold water at the end can not only make your hair shiny, but also improve your immune system (Two birds, one stone).What about dry hair?No matter what you do, bleaching and dying will dry out your hair. You will notice. So, as long as you don’t mind that, then go for it.What is your natural hair color?Naturally blonde hair is easier to bleach/dye because it doesn’t have to be processed as much. Brown and darker hair has more integrity (normally it is thicker) and can handle more dying, but it takes more to go lighter.Sooooo, all this and more comes into play when deciding whether or not you want to dye your hair.Good luck with your decision!
What bleach developer?
You will need to use 30 Volumes (9%) developer for the best lightening result on your hair. Be careful when using bleach, don't exceed the recommended time as your hair will snap or drop out. 10 Volume Peroxide is a standard oxidizing strength for permanent, no-lift haircolor. Designed for use when you simply want to add a tint or color tone to hair of the same lightness level, 10 Volume Peroxide opens the cuticle layer of the hair allowing the color molecules to penetrate and color to be deposited in the cortex. 20 Volume Peroxide is also a common strength with permanent haircolor and opens the hair cuticle like 10 Volume, but also offers lifting of the hair's level by 1-to-2 levels. 20 Volume Peroxide is used to best effect when the hairs starting level is no more than one shade darker than the color you are trying to achieve. 30 Volume Peroxide works just like 20 Volume except that it will lift the hair's starting color by 2-to-3 levels and works best when the target color is no more than two levels lighter than the starting color. It's important to remember that the stronger the developer is, the harsher it can be on your hair. You should always use a moisturizing conditioner after applying a stronger haircolor. There are Hydrogen Peroxide Developers that are stronger than 30 Volume (there is also 40 Volume and 50 Volume formulas), but you should NEVER use these strengths on your own. Developers above 30 Volume strength work very quickly, and without careful monitoring, these formulas can destroy the integrity of your hair.