What happens if you use 40 developer with color?

40 volume developer can be used with permanent hair color and high lift color to give 3-4 levels of lift depending on the power of the color and the texture of the hair. Open-air processing such as balayage is ideal for 40 volume developer as it allows for maximum lift but the control of less heat.

What volume developer do I use for brown dye?

It depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you’re going darker, you should use 10 developer. 20 – 40 developer can be used to lift 1-4 levels. 20 developer is best for grey coverage.

Can you mix volume developer with dye?

If used by itself (ie without color or bleach) the developer will lift the hair color, but the color result will not be good. For best results, you need to mix developer with a color.

What developer do you mix with dye?

For high lift colors, the correct mix is 1 part hair dye to 2 parts developer. For toners, the correct mix is also 1 part toner to 2 parts developer.

How many levels is 40 volume lift?

8 levels
40 volume developer (12% peroxide) Serves only for lightening. Up to 8 levels of lift. Ideal for a super platinum blonde result. It is used together with a lightening cream or powder.

What does 40 volume developer do?

The 40 volume developer is the strongest and has the potential to produce significant changes. It will lift your hair four shades and is suitable for blondes, especially high-lift colors. You can use 40 volume developer when you want to achieve a medium to dark blonde.

Is 40 volume developer bad?

40 volume is occasionally used to lighten very dark, stubborn hair as part of the bleaching process. It lightens quickly and its effects are harsher than lower concentrations. 40 volume is not recommended for on-the-scalp use. Using 40 volume developer can cause hair damage and chemical burns if not used correctly.