hair color developer explained- 10, 20, 30 & 40 volume | 2024

[@cateybarnish3345]

So happy you’re doing hair videos again. I love the way you explain things.

[@brittneealexushair]

thank you for joining me over here!!!! If you have any suggestions for hair related content- let me know!

[@allkindsamusicchick]

@@brittneealexushair I have cut my own hair twice...using your tutorials. Came out pretty darn good! Thanks!

[@SaraJade-dr3hd]

Can you do a video on dying hair. I have greys at my crown but not the rest of my hair. I have dark brown hair just past my shoulders. Do I mix two different bowls? one 10 and one 20? and get two dye tubes. It just seems like I would be wasting one tube of dye for just a small amount of grey. Is there a better way to do this? Thank you@@brittneealexushair

[@missy-t9d]

You are literally the best I've seen at explaining! I have a fear of hairdressers but I'd trust you!

[@crazykaz666]

I’ve learnt more from u in in 10 mins than I learned in 10 weeks at hairdressing school!!

[@shanianash2980]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@Truthbtold8]

My former cos instructor warned I’d learn more outside of Cosmetology School. She was 💯 right 🤣😂🙏🏾

[@krishatcher]

I have been coloring my own hair for over 25 years and this is THE most helpful video I’ve ever come across! I’ve gone from permanent to Demi and back always covering greys. I get conflicting info about developer. It’s never explained well by anyone like it’s some secret so we won’t do our own color. Uhgg. You are such a jem! Thank you.

[@brittneealexushair]

THANK YOU so much for this!

[@beverleykrotowski9241]

Love the way you explain things beautiful lady!

[@farihanowshin]

Hey! I'm planning to color my very dark brown hair to light warm brown. Will 6% 20 volume developer be enough? And Also I got to know that hydrogen peroxide solution does the same job as a developer. So can 6% hydrogen peroxide solution be used instead of 6% developer?

[@jacquelinekennion3690]

This video will help my cosmetology class out so much. I really love the way the way you break down the concepts of the developers.

[@TanyaChase-mu5eo]

Listen.. I stumbled across this video on accident but I have been asking stylists for the last 20+ yrs and haven't gotten this comprehensive of an explanation and I was PAYING THEM! You dear are priceless and I am sooo thankful ❤

[@andres.5204]

i'm so sorry to hear that :( luckily for the future i feel like us new wave stylists are more interested in furthering both our own and our clients knowledge of hair vs old school either didn't know the answers because they never questioned the "why?" just knew that "when you do this, then this happen" or even when they did know they wanted to gatekeep the ancestors. i think youtube videos like this are a big reason why actually. it shifted the stylist culture into a more hospitable, educational, caring environment in the salons vs just trying to get people in and out so avoiding questions to maximize profit like we're taught to in school bc that's how they've always done things before us

[@stargirlthebrain]

This wasn't even the video I was looking for, but I HAD to give the video a like simply because you jumped straight to the point from the beginning. I love it!

[@ENFPerspectives]

Last year I used a 50% Deevelopee at home, 1 hour + some change , 1st time ever bleaching my hair, to remove 4 layers of recently dyed hair (blue, green, red, black, brown). Scarest thing ever! and it Worked!!!! I used foils too. Love my blonde hair. ❤ but do no know if I would have the courage to repeat that. So glad my hair is a beast.

[@doxiesrule21]

LOVE this channel! You explain these hair topics so clearly! I learn more from you than my time in cosmetology school!! A very big thank you!!! Oh, and your ear(s) look great!!

[@pattywhitehouse9520]

Love it! Finally someone being clear, precise, and honest! Thanks!!

[@barbaratodd1769]

Love the way you explain things! Love this second channel! ❤

[@andrealeobons]

you just might be the best hair teacher along side Katie from Bobby Hair Studio that I’ve seen. Katie do more demonstrations on the salon, you also teach, clearly and objectively. I wish your channel had appeared to me last year when I started bleaching my hair at home. You give a lot of information and you are straight to the point. Simple without implying we are dumb. I really liked your videos. Congratulations! And thank you for your work. 👍♥️ God bless you.

[@guitarsz]

thank you so much for breaking this down. I was totally looking for someone who could do this. thanks again!!

[@TheAussielass]

I'm so happy you are doing these videos. They are fantastic.

[@brittneealexushair]

Thank you!!!

[@brendalynn0]

I am so happy to have this so easily explained. Thank you!

[@andrealeobons]

I truly appreciate your effort to help us. Thank you.

[@brittneealexushair]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@andrealeobons]

@@brittneealexushair You are so welcome. I wish I could give more but the dollar is almost 6 to 1 in my country’s currency. So expensive! But I wanted you to know you deserved more.

[@cmarkarene]

So glad you are back with hair stuff! Even though I love all your stuff. So my question…. I am thinking about trying a 10 or 12 blonde. Should I use 30 volume with those hilift colors. A # 9 always seems to pull orange or bronze for me and I hate it. I do have a few grays. Thank you. 😊❤

[@starslikedust]

natural born teacher, you make it very easy to understand.

[@meighenhopton2461]

Your channel is always THE BEST option w for hair related tips! From hair color to hair extensions; you break it down in a way everyone understands. I learned more about developers from you in this video than I have from other sources in the last 20 years. Thank you so much for your contribution to at home hair care! You're amazing ❤

[@michelles.8095]

I'm glad I found your channel. I've learned more from you in 7mins than any stylist ever told me on how to cover my grey coverage ugh!😝 Thanks for this video

[@kimberlykulp1975]

Thank you so much explaining the developer number. I’m trying to get rid of red dye and go back to my blonde hair. I got 30volume and now I’m glad I did!

[@paraworld-sys]

This has been amazing. Straight to the point and well explained. Thank u :)

[@EvansStaff007]

God bless this woman 💚

[@karenkim8756]

This was super informative. Now I know which developer is best to completely cover my greys. Thank you!

[@PhoenixEMichelle]

This video was so informative, thank you. A hairstylist friend told me that I could water down my developer if I needed something less strong and it turns out I only need about 8% to color my curly, porous gray so I’m able to do it at home and use just enough developer to cover my roots and cause the least amount of damage possible. But it’s so helpful to have all this context and information to understand what’s going on!

[@susanwilson1370]

Thank you for keeping things simple!. Great channel.

[@brittneealexushair]

thank you❤️

[@TheMshellgarza]

I love the video you break down the concepts of the developers it will help me with my Cosmetology class.

[@brittneealexushair]

love this thank you!

[@thataintnoupgrade]

Love this!! Im Huge fan!! You have inspired me to do hair at home for a couple of years now!🎉🎉

[@mezmarionybarra]

Wow Fascinating❤ I do red once a year around Christmas , Grocery store brand, level two, so it fades nice. also I cut long bangs with your long Bang tutorial, looks great❣️ You're amazing and funny thank you so much blessings for you and yours always❤

[@Mormollio]

Tyy, I found this video cause i was searching if low and slow would be better 😂 got my answer 5 minutes in. I have dark hair but 20 vol has me super blonde in just 15 minutes. As a non stylist that doesnt move that fast, its soo stressful. Going with 10 vol.

[@1hinita]

I normally go with 10. I can't move fast enough for a twenty and I don't want damage. I usually do 10 vol and developer twice, 2 days apart for desired blond. Works every time for me😊

[@melaniearteaga222]

this video is so helpful omg i want to dye my hair ash blonde and i’m so lost

[@mirgrant]

You are a saint ! U have saved my hair and life with these videos!! ❤❤❤

[@laynam9840]

You are adorable. Brisket. Cat whisker. I love these analogies and love that hint of an accent--so down to earth. Also, great information and great recap at the end! I'm learning so much.

[@cin_ders]

Your recap at the end of the video is awesome, I really appreciate it. Makes the message stick

[@brittneealexushair]

thank you! I also have key notes & time stamps in the description box of every video if you need those

[@JAiDENNNN]

you deserve the world for this video! 😅 thank you for the tips. in high school i would fry and dye with 40v

[@donnarowell9437]

I love your hair videos!! I was going to binge watch the ones on your other channel. Was so happy to see your new channel. Your hair looks so pretty ❤

[@brittneealexushair]

THANK YOU for being here on this side!!!!

[@xinderellalee]

How to make developer thick and creamy ? What makes developer creme? What ingredients to add to developer liquid so I can turn it into creme without returning it

[@michcos07]

So when you say it (lifts) what is it lifting. No one ever explains what it’s lifting. The natural hair color? Not already colored hair? And does 20,30 change the color that your depositing from the tube?

[@Alex_Is_Not_Here]

No, it doesnt change the die, and its lifting the hair pigments, starts with the blues, then the reds, then the yellows

[@Alex_Is_Not_Here]

Plus its also lifts the hair scales, so the pigments can penetrate. Basically opens and empties the hair to be refiled

[@JapaneseCherry-y1i]

Been watching you for about a year. Glad I bumped into the 2014 hair series. Learning as much as possible before school as to have a concepts of what I'm doing. I would love to see you use Ion color brilliance Brights Semi permanent.

[@JapaneseCherry-y1i]

Creme

[@quynhoan5534]

Thank you so much for the videos. I got an assistant job for a hair salon with no experiences so this video boost my confidence a lot!

[@brittneealexushair]

GO GIRL!!!!!! that is so fun, enjoy it!!

[@oliviaedralin1436]

This is great. Always nice to have a crash course even when we’ve been doing hair foever

[@jennakaye6642]

Straight out of the gate you are absolutely gorgeous to look at! Confident, and obviously you know what you're talking about have a way of conveying information to non hair professionals without that I'm superior to you all undertone. Learned more from this video than Decades we're talking 30+years , I'm not young l9l, Of doing my own hair as well as with family and friends! Thank you so much for doing this KZbin and education is an outlet Made for You!

[@bjmorgan3092]

I use 10 volume and 4N on my gray hair new growth. . I am 100% gray at my roots. The 10 volume gives me great coverage.

[@AvecNou]

How long do you process for?

[@bjmorgan3092]

@@AvecNou 30 minutes under a hooded dryer with a plastic bag on using high heat

[@AvecNou]

@@bjmorgan3092 thanks! Trying this on my mom

[@riverdalepilates9922]

I love the way you explained this ! Thank you !

[@elizabethcampos3117]

Wow this was so well explained , new follower here.

[@brittneealexushair]

Thank you!!!

[@missfrancis8175]

Thank you this was much needed! I have relaxed hair and am thinking of using non bleach box dye with developer to slowly go honey blonde on my tips on virgin hair!

[@lfkrul1771]

I hope you can do a video on fighting grey with dark hair on a woman in her fifties using products at home. Thanks

[@LaurenMach]

I’ve let my 6-7 roots grow out for 11 mos now. I’ve got like 4” that blended pretty good for the first 3 since I had lowlights and a root melt with my platinum. But I’m over it. And I bought ion cream bleach earlier 😅

[@Brenda0912]

This is what we want straight to the point and very well explained thank you. 🙂

[@krisharr-lv1ll]

I very much appreciate you for your info....saved my hair😊

[@katalincsiszar5770]

If I have level 3ish virgin brunette hair and I want mild highlights with bleach, when do I bleach? Before coloring or after?

[@Hopner44]

Thank you! I jave not done hair in an few years and you have helped a lot.

[@cheriedoughan5583]

I dye my hair with the boxed stuff at Walgreens. Any tips for the best to cover gray. Have minimal success. Going to try a really blond one today. Love both channels.

[@prozdrowotny]

thank you so much for not giving up on hair content. greetings from Poland btw i am preparing myself to doing an air touch on myself xD all i am missing is a strong dryer with a narrrrow nozzle. i even ordered a wig in case hahaha do you have any tips?

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

Thank you for the clear, understandable lesson!

[@jbr1188]

You’ve just explained that beautifully! Question ~ I have hot roots (not sure of exact reason) I’m having a hell of a time getting them to blend with my medium cool brown hair. Are you thinking 10v developer? I’ve been trying to find the volume of my L’Oréal box ~ hard to get an accurate answer. Thank you for your knowledge and for the way you share it.

[@janecoles8004]

Hi so i have red hair permanant box dye and i was told if i get a dark ash blonde dye and put over the red it will cancel out my red is this correct ? Or do i need to buy a colour an the developer and mix it myself ? ..love your videos x

[@nubia141]

EXCELENT!!! I LEARNED A LOT. LOVE IT!!! THANKS

[@jennifergood297]

Hi glad i found you! I want to lighten my dark hair. Do I use a 20?

[@eleanorlovesearl]

Thank you! This was so helpful! I had highlights down about 6 weeks ago and I’m doing a toner touch up at home with Redken EQ shades using the same ones my stylist used. I did it last night with equal parts toner to equal developer 10 for 20 minutes (no cap or heat). It looks a little better but still a little brassy for my taste. I’m going to try a 20 developer. How soon can I redo it without hurting my hair or scalp? Thanks again!

[@GSilver-u5p]

Wow that was easy to understand. Now if you can explain toner vs. deposit only vs semi-permanent vs. rinse vs gloss. I see all these terms for products to use when you don't want to change color but freshen.

[@brittneealexushair]

Yes! I will make a video on that. If you want to refresh color semi-permeant is recommended.

[@michellestrunsee9729]

Great video, thank you for the very detailed explanation! I bleach my buzz cut at home. Because my hair is so short I can use 30 volume. I would describe my natural color as very light brown or dark (dishwater blonde). My scalp is not sensitive so I can leave the bleach on for the full time of 55 minutes and the result is a very pale yellow (light the inside of a banana). My question is regarding toner. I can not seem to find a toner that will get me to that perfect white platinum you see with a lot of beautiful blonde buzz cuts. I have used T18 toner but it seems to wash out very quickly and I still have pale yellow. Purple shampoo's (I've tried to many to count) do absolutely nothing to get the yellow out for some reason. I follow the instructions on the toner and use with 20 volume for about 15 minutes. If I leave it on any longer then my hair turns purple, not platinum. So frustrating! I have also tried Ugly Duckling professional brand high lift color in 100V. It says it will lift 2-3 levels using 30 volume. I pretty much am getting the same result. Am I missing something I could be doing or maybe a different brand toner?

[@jacq8921]

Dear Brittney-I trust you and would love to get your recommendations for budget friendly shampoo, conditioner for dry color treated hair…Also for a hair gloss to tame frizzies…Thanks a bunch if this is possible 🩵

[@evelynperumal9774]

I mix 10 volume with dye. I am even keeping it on for almost an hour. On my Grey. After dying the colour catches. But after the 1st wash it Grey again.

[@brittneealexushair]

try using 20 volume- it's used for grey coverage

[@dawnmango5022]

So I could pretty much take the hair boards right now.,.thanks

[@DarleneGamble-jc4ne]

Could you explain what a toner us ,whats it for,and everything else that a person would have to know.

[@anonymousmiss]

A toner deposits a colour on the hair. Toners are usually required after bleaching of 'lifting'. If your hair is too good or copper for your liking Ash or Beige toner neutralizes those unwanted tones. Basically any dye can be used as a toner if you are wanting to alter the current color reflect

[@solyanela2495]

Thank you for the detail video on the volume of the developer and which number is best for.

[@isosceles96]

Can you mix developer with store box dye to achieve better results with the color deposit?

[@biancamartin1606]

No developer is only for professional dyes or lighteners

[@jessicamachado3162]

I have a split dye half is black half is red. If I am wanting to now go all black. I have a little bit of gray at the top where the roots are. Is it OK to use the 20 or should I stick with the 10?

[@DogMommy.]

Which one did u end up using

[@countrygirl5089]

can you provide your thoughts on henna powder for red heads who have difficulty keeping color to cover grey

[@brittneealexushair]

henna is tough, unless you’re committed to that color for a long, long time i wouldn’t recommend it. it’s hard to remove, usually turns green removing. if you are having trouble with the grey and want to try color, before you apply your color put straight up 20 volume on your grey parts. let that sit for about 15 minutes (with a cap on- it gets runny) then apply the color over it. that helps really open up those though greys to absorb the hair color

[@stephanieravines242]

Coloring my hair this weekend but I am seeing conflicting info about coloring the roots first or last after the ends. I don’t want hot root 😖

[@brittneealexushair]

really depends on what your outcome goals are but just remember the hair at the root will lift way faster- your head radiates heat and it speeds up the lightener, also if it's virgin hair it will go a lot faster

[@SarahNye-c4j]

I love how you explain things! I cut my hait this morning usibg your video from tour orher channel. I'm so impressed! Thank you! When my hair gets done, ive been told they just use toner so "I dont go ginger" (Inave a lot of red tones). Its definitely only one tube they squeeze into the bowl before brushing onto the foils. Is this actually right? Indont have a harsh colour change, it just lightens my roots like Ive been out in the sun for a month.

[@kendalcox4285]

What about dark roots and lighter everything else. I'm tryign to go to a red..

[@jillballantyne1870]

My hair is platinum too white (my grey) I am trying to figure out how to add pigment (tone) I like shades of blonde not all white--should I just streak in a darker color and leave in less time?? ugh

[@AmandaMoreno-qx8gb]

You are the best please keep making more 😭

[@2tall4u_]

Just from this one video, I subbed. You are amazing at explaining this. I have a question: I went to a salon and she balayaged my hair, but it did not lift to the blonde I wanted. I paid and left unsatisfied (I have been going to this lady for about 6 years, she does amazing highlights but not so good on painting the hair without foils). So here I have yellow hair (level 8), I purchased T18 and a 10-cream developer. You are the second video I watched (the first was Brad Mando). Can you tell me if I have to avoid the dark parts of my hair and only place it on the yellow? And if I get it on my roots, will it lighten? I only want to remove the yellowness. I can accomplish this with purple shampoo, but it washes out and I am looking for something more permanent. Thank you in advance!

[@brittneealexushair]

yes, you will want to avoid the dark parts- it will lift it to an orange/brass- it will not look great. only put it on the blonde parts of the hair. If you are nervous about getting it on the darker parts, you can put conditioner on those parts to act as a barrier cream

[@lindasalfen7879]

Hey Brittnee.... I have been doing my own hair since the Pandemic... have always followed you. I tend to use Schwarzkopf plus their developer (30)... I have noticed lately that it doesn't seem to look 'Lightened" I do my grey roots night before I just use that Men's beard thing brown ... lol.... then the next day I will do my highlights using a cap. Does bleach and developer go off???? as in, do not work any more? Also can I put ANY developer with my Schwartzkopf bleach powder?????? like Salon Care or Wella????? I think I recall you saying you can use any developer?????

[@GuidetteExpert]

How do you know the expiration date on powder bleach if its not stated in like 12M ?

[@Receyy]

What if I want to bleach and dye my hair but I did box dye before?

[@JaeGSL]

Silly question but can you mix two developer cremes to make it stronger? I use the cremes as a lightener for plastics and was just curious

[@Shannon848]

I totally need help with using a comb to highlight. The up and down thing is so hard. Are there any tips or tricks??

[@bananafishrevolution]

If I want to refresh my red hair (through my ends) and mostly deposit color instead of lifting, can I just use my colors with 10 volume? Your videos are so helpful!!!

[@brittneealexushair]

yes, if you have bright red hair look at PRAVANA VIIVDS RED. It is an amazing color, that will actually stay. It works well for a refresh also

[@gigglesnz9]

This was awesome!!!!! So easy to understand 🥰🤗🙌🙌

[@slimeboogyoogy966]

Can you do a 30 developer swatch on a dark brown extension? I'd like to see what it'd look like on my hair😢❤

[@mahtabkeramat7110]

Thanks millon times. My hair tone is number 10, and if I want to do the same color tone myself at home, what color number would you recommend with l'oreal hair color

[@machibaaa7611]

if i want to dye my hair a pastel ish pink hair colour should i use 30 or 40 volume? im really unhappy with my hair atm and idk what to do to fix it 😭i went to a hair salon because my mum wanted to fix my hair for my birthday and i was too scared to tell her i wanted to cancel because she was paying for it as a pressent but i knew that going in there i wasnt going to get a result i wanted i had my hair bleached and dyed a really intense pink a year ago ive not really taken care of my hair at all because of depression even showerings hard so she cut off so much hair and did not listen to what i wanted at all and it costed sm only for it to seem like all she did was cut my hair all the dye washed out after a few days and she didnt bleach much of my natural hair because she refused to do a scalp bleach but omg the amount of money for basically just getting a trim that i didnt want 😭i knowww my hair was and still is unhealthy but my hairs like heavily tied to my identity and i feel uncomfy with shoulder length hair because i cant cover up my insecurities with my hair anymore omg im getting off topic i doubt u'll read all of this lol but i just really wanna figure out how to fix my hair 😭going outsides hard enough but i feel uncomfy going outside because of my hair i just want pink hair no matter how unhealthy and salons are too expensive and u have to be stubborn about what u want and i really want to do my hair myself but i dont even know where to start its all too overwhelming and i keep putting off even buying the things that i need

[@yesvegan7680]

My 14 yr old son had his hair bleached platinum white 2 months ago and his scalp blistered after. The toner was so painful that he cried during the process and the hairdresser was absolutely heartless to his pain he was in. It was traumatic and he’s scared to do it again but really liked the white and wants to have it again but is scared to do it. His hair is longer now with the top hair at 15cms and the back 5cms and would like advise going forward as to which volume you would recommend and if we should rather do foils so as not to touch the scalp🤷🏼‍♀️

[@oliviaedralin1436]

I learned to do steady slow w bleach,,,,,, it’s tempting to do what she says 30 or 40 vol,,, but I’d seen much better results w slow and steady application

[@michelemiller8780]

Love you and your style! I bought 20 volume cream developer, blue toner and shampoo which I will mix at a 1:1 ratio. Is this enough to cover my front "moneypiece" that covers my forehead ? I plan to put it on damp hair for 5-7 minutes. Is this correct???? THANK YOU!

[@deyigarcia4540]

Hi Brittnee, I did an at home keratin about a week and half ago. My roots need a little help with the grey(I’m traveling tomorrow), should I use a 10 developer instead of 20 since I’m not waiting the 2 weeks to color my hair? I’m trying not to ruin the keratin because I’ll need for the Caribbean 😂

[@Tob802_theAllMightyRodentQueen]

if I have medium brown and I want to get medium to light bloned what volume developer should I use?

[@badgalwiwi]

Your Video was so helpful ! I might have one more question please, do I still need to bleach my black hair to light brown (dunno if bleach is the correct term) to achieve a dark burgundy/dark red brown color if i use a developer? Thanks so much!

[@easyenglish3429]

Wonderful description thanks a lot, you answered my many questions thanks

[@det_19]

Hi, I have a question, if a want to go darker like from dark brown to black, what developer do you recommend ? I´ve seen a lot of videos but I still dont know if 10V or 20V? Loved your video.

[@anonymousmiss]

20vol to lift more than 2 shades😊but low and slow is kinder on the hair

[@tanjafromaustria1981]

love you❤ sooo helpful!!!😊😊😊 Thanks🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@cleaneatingcelena]

I've used sun babe a peroxide and lemon-based hair lightener on my hair maybe seven times. I've also used weekly olaplex treatments of multiple treatments of theirs. My question is do you think it's safe to bleach my hair at home even if I do a test strand and what kind of developer should I use? My hair feels really healthy but it's so orange I started brown and I just want to get it really blonde thanks! Oh and I've never bleached or done my own hair at home ever I've always just paid a stylist but now I am a stay at home mom and would like to go with a more budget friendly option. Thanks in advance.

[@soprahnamukisa6510]

Thank you so much ma'am you've given me agood insight ❤

[@esthergarcia1]

you are awesome explaining!! Thank you!

[@kaymar8056]

I’m a natural level 5-6 fine hair good condition no colour in it and wanting to bleach all over. Wondering if I should do 20 vol all over or part 20 part 30 so I don’t use 30 on the roots. Not sure if 20 will lift me to a 9-10.

[@Raat9912]

I’m going from black hair to chocolate brown do I use 20 or 30 please answer