Stupid man had question about developer
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Topic: Stupid man had question about developer
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Subject: Stupid man had question about developer
Date Posted: March 20 2003 at 5:19pm
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I have been coloring my wife's hair for years, Usually she bounces between shades of blonde but went red a year ago. A few months ago she changes to a different, lighter reddish blonde (a clairol red/gold base). Now she wants to go lighter again but stay red (for the next couple months). Her hair is about 1-1/2" to 2" long and chipped -yea I know, very short and it's a pain to do the roots. My question: I don't understand the different volumes of developers. I was told that the higher the more "lift" it gives. So if I am using a 20 volume now would 30 volume give me a lighter color? is that how it works? Also, as a side question, when she does eventually go to a ashy, violet base blonde color are there any special things I need to be aware of? Thanks for the advice! 
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Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: April 07 2003 at 10:16am
hey, i am a hairdresser and the higher the volume you use the closer the color will be to the color on the box. 20 volume lifts and deposits 2 level, 30 volume 3 levels, and 40 volume 4 levels, so after you use the developer the haircolor will beposit a color back into your hair so the higher the volume the more ture the color will be, but if you use 40 if you have a sensitive scalp it can irritate it big time so be sure you do a strand test first
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Posted By: Sophie
Date Posted: April 07 2003 at 10:53am
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Well it's a little more complicated then that and we can't give you a class on lifting & toning hair on this board. Yes generally speaking, the higher the volume more lift can be achieved. But there are many other factors; Your wifes natural color/base color. Color/condition of previously colored hair. & how much red pigment/from previously c/l hair. What your mixing the developer with??? Timing?? on base Timing?? on previously colored hair. And lets assume you get it all properly lightened...dDepending on how much red/gold she pulls....Do we then need toning??? to achieve the desired ashy/violet blonde. ------------- Sophie http://salonwest.proboards34.com - http://salonwest.proboards34.com |
Posted By: LiliBeach
Date Posted: April 12 2003 at 10:30pm
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Ditto Sophie ------------- I am a professional Hairstylist/Haircolorist with 19 years experience. I have traveled all over the country for my advanced education. I am also a salon owner.:)........and I LOVE Redken!!! |