What volume developer should I use for bleach? If you want to lighten hair that is naturally blonde, you need 20 volume cream developer. To bleach light to medium brown hair, you need 30 volume.
What volume developer should I use for bleach?
If you want to lighten hair that is naturally blonde, you need 20 volume cream developer. To bleach light to medium brown hair, you need 30 volume. When bleaching close to the root, 20 volume may suffice.
What is the difference between 20 and 30 volume 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.
Will 30 volume developer lighten hair without bleach?
Overall, we don’t recommend using 30 volume developer to lighten hair without bleach unless your hair is healthy and needs at least 2 levels of lift. If you think your hair can withstand the increased damage 30 volume developer does, it’s certainly an effective way to lighten your hair by up to 2 levels.
How long should I leave 30 volume bleach?
You should leave 30 volume bleach in your hair for no longer than 15 to 30 minutes. The exact amount of time depends on your natural hair color and your desired result. For instance, if you have brown hair and want to lighten it a bit, fifteen minutes will more than likely be enough.
What is the difference between 30 and 40 volume bleach?
30 Volume Developer (30V / 9% peroxide) will lift the hair up to 3 levels higher and is commonly used with lightener. 40 Volume Developer (40V / 12% peroxide) will lift the hair up to 4 levels. It is often used with lightener or high-lift blondes.
How long do I leave bleach in my hair 30 vol?
Will 30 volume peroxide lighten hair?
30 volume developer (9% peroxide) Lightens up to 3 levels. Used for dyeing and also for lightening hair. Suitable for coloring grey hair. The most often it is mixed with permanent color and lightening cream or powder.
Can you use 20 volume peroxide on your hair?
You can use either but the 20 volume developer will be much harsher on your hair. Peroxide won’t chemically burn your hair as bleach does, but it will dry it a lot. If you are asking yourself “ which developer should I use? ” check out our guide first.
Do you use 6% peroxide or 6% bleach?
Whereas I always use 6% because I think the lower the peroxide and the longer you leave it on it won’t damage the hair as much and you will get a more even cleaner blonde. Am I right? X I have tried to tell them this and they don’t believe me! Lol x Please don’t tell me they take 12% through to the ends too?x
Can you mix peroxide with bleach for blonde hair?
Q: I want to go blonde and I have medium brown hair. I have bleach and I need a peroxide developer to mix it with. Can I get 20 volume and just leave it on longer or do I need to get a 30 or 40?
What’s the difference between developer and peroxide in Bleach?
Not only that, bleaches come in various strengths. The developer (peroxide) part of a bleach kit comes in 10 volume, 20 volume, 30 volume and 40 volume, with 10 volume being weaker than 20 and so on.