Developers
Schwarzkopf Igora Royal Developer
Content: 1000 ml (€1.09 / 100 ml)
MC Cream Oxide 6.0 C
Content: 1000 ml (€0.66 / 100 ml)
Wella Welloxon Perfect 1000ml
Content: 1000 ml (€1.49 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BlondMe Premium Developer
Content: 1000 ml (€1.02 / 100 ml)
Wella Welloxon Perfect 60ml Creme Developer
Content: 60 ml (€6.58 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf Igora Vibrance Activator Gel
Content: 1000 ml (€1.19 / 100 ml)
Wella Color Touch Emulsion 60ml
Content: 60 ml (€4.92 / 100 ml)
L'Oréal Inoa Oxydant
Content: 1000 ml (€1.49 / 100 ml)
Wella Color Touch Emulsion 1000ml
Content: 1000 ml (€1.35 / 100 ml)
L'Oréal Professionnel Paris Cream Developer
Content: 1000 ml (€1.49 / 100 ml)
MC Cream Developer 1.9 C
Content: 1000 ml (€0.66 / 100 ml)
Goldwell System Developer Lotions
Content: 1000 ml (€1.30 / 100 ml)
MC Cream Developer 4.0 C
Content: 1000 ml (€0.66 / 100 ml)
MC Cream Oxide 9.0 C
Content: 1000 ml (€0.66 / 100 ml)
Londa Oxidation Cream for Cream Hair Colour
Content: 1000 ml (€1.10 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BLONDME Premium Gel Developer 2% 7 Vol.
Content: 60 ml (€5.25 / 100 ml)
Loreal Diactivateur 1.8% Developer
Content: 1000 ml (€1.49 / 100 ml)
Redken Shades EQ Processing Solution
Content: 1000 ml (€2.50 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf Igora Vibrance Activator Lotion 1.9%
Content: 60 ml (€6.50 / 100 ml)
MC Cream Oxide 12.0 C
Content: 1000 ml (€0.66 / 100 ml)
Sassoon Colour Developer
Content: 1000 ml (€1.99 / 100 ml)
Loreal Diactivateur 2.7% Developer
Content: 1000 ml (€1.49 / 100 ml)
Wella Shinefinity Activator Bottle
Content: 1000 ml (€1.27 / 100 ml)
Axenia LAB OXIDIZING Emulsion
Content: 1000 ml (€1.58 / 100 ml)
Goldwell Silklift Conditioning Cream Developer
Content: 750 ml (€1.59 / 100 ml)
Wella Shinefinity Activator Brush & Bowl
Content: 1000 ml (€1.27 / 100 ml)
L'Oréal Diactivateur 4.5% Developer
Content: 1000 ml (€1.49 / 100 ml)
Goldwell Men Reshade Developer Concentrate
Content: 250 ml (€5.58 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BlondMe Premium Developer
Content: 60 ml (€6.58 / 100 ml)
MC Peroxide 6.0 C
Content: 1000 ml (€0.67 / 100 ml)
MC Peroxide 9.0 C
Content: 1000 ml (€0.67 / 100 ml)
MC Cream Oxide 6.0
Content: 5 liter (€4.78 / 1 liter)
Schwarzkopf Igora Vibrance Activator Lotion 4%
Content: 1000 ml (€1.19 / 100 ml)
Goldspiegel Creme-Oxyd
Content: 5 liter (€4.52 / 1 liter)
MC Cream Developer 3.0 C
Content: 250 ml (€2.08 / 100 ml)
Wella Blondor Freelights Oxidation Agent
Content: 1000 ml (€1.19 / 100 ml)
MC Peroxide 12.0 C
Content: 1000 ml (€0.67 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf Igora Vibrance Clear Tone
Content: 60 ml (€14.92 / 100 ml)
Revlon Professional Color Excel Developer
Content: 900 ml (€2.44 / 100 ml)
Revlon Professional Revlonissimo Color Sublime Colour & Care Creme Developer
Content: 900 ml (€2.33 / 100 ml)
Revlon Professional Revlonissimo Colorsmetique Creme Peroxide Developer
Content: 900 ml (€2.22 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BLONDME Premium Developer
Content: 60 ml (€5.25 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BLONDME Premium Developer 2% 7 Vol. - 1000 ml
Content: 1000 ml (€1.91 / 100 ml)
Revlon Professional Color Excel Gloss Energizer Developer 4 VOL 1.2%
Content: 900 ml (€2.22 / 100 ml)
American Crew Precision Blend Developer 15VOL
Content: 500 ml (€2.99 / 100 ml)
Londa Oxidation Cream for Intensive Tints
Content: 1000 ml (€1.10 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BLONDME Premium Developer 6% 20 Vol. - 1000 ml
Content: 1000 ml (€1.80 / 100 ml)
L'Oréal Blond Studio Developer
Content: 1000 g (€18.95 / 1000 g)
MC Cream Oxide 12.0
Content: 5 liter (€4.78 / 1 liter)
MC Cream Developer 1.9
Content: 5000 ml (€0.48 / 100 ml)
Axenia LAB OXIDIZING Emulsion Semi-Permanent Activator
Content: 1000 ml (€1.58 / 100 ml)
MC Cream Developer 4.0
Content: 5 liter (€4.78 / 1 liter)
Developer for hair color
What must never be missing when coloring hair is the developer! It is also known as developer, oxidant, or emulsion. Without it, coloring or bleaching would not be possible, as it removes the natural pigments contained in the hair and perfectly prepares it for a new color. Hair colors must be mixed with the developer in the correct ratio before application.
What is a developer used for?
A developer serves several functions during the hair coloring process:
- It ensures a creamy consistency so that the dye does not drip and can be applied more easily.
- It activates the color, making the color intensity more vivid, radiant, and long-lasting.
- It triggers a chemical process within the hair that is essential for the coloring effect.
- It is crucial for lightening the hair color — without the developer, this would not be possible.
Proper use of developers
Here are some important tips for handling developers:
- Mixing a developer with water to reduce its concentration does not work.
- An opened hydrogen peroxide developer does not last longer than one year.
- Do not store hydrogen peroxide in conditions that are too warm or too cold. The best storage is at room temperature in a dark place away from direct sunlight.
- Developers are available in both creamy and liquid forms.
Which developer should be used and when?
Before coloring or toning hair, several questions often arise: Which developer should I use to ensure good color coverage? Which developer should I choose for lightening? And how can I still protect my hair in the process? To achieve the desired results when coloring hair, a few basic principles should be followed.
Developers are available in different concentrations, ranging from 1.9% to 12%. The percentage indicates the amount of hydrogen peroxide contained. The higher the percentage, the greater the lightening effect on the hair. For professional hair colors, developers from the same product line or brand should always be used.
Aside from the desired result, hair type also plays an important role in choosing the right developer. Fine hair absorbs color more easily and lightens faster, so a lower hydrogen peroxide concentration is recommended. For thicker or stronger hair, it’s the opposite — a higher hydrogen peroxide concentration is usually needed to achieve sufficient lightening.
Developer 1.9% to 2.9%
Oxidants with low concentrations are mainly suitable for toning hair. They can maintain the same color tone or make the hair darker. Since gray hair is not completely covered, these developers are only suitable if the base hair color is not gray.
Developer 3%
A 3% developer is also suitable for toning. The concentration is still low, which means it is only appropriate if the color is not intended to lighten. For stronger lightening, a developer with a higher percentage must be used. Coloring tone-on-tone or darker is also possible. Red toners achieve their best results with a 3% developer. Gray hair is covered up to 50%.
Developer 4%
Even with a 4% developer, we are still talking about toning rather than full coloring. However, it allows for more intensive toning and achieves up to 70% gray coverage.
The advantage of low concentrations is that they are gentle enough for fine or thin hair and do not overly stress these hair types.
Developer 6%
Developers with 6% concentration are used when the hair color is to be lightened or changed by one tone. This oxidant is the most commonly used, as it contains a moderate amount of hydrogen peroxide. With this developer, gray hair is also well covered. A 6% developer opens the cuticle layer of thick hair, allowing the color to penetrate effectively.
Developer 12%
Strong lightening of the hair is only possible with a high hydrogen peroxide concentration. A 12% developer is not recommended for use by non-professionals and should always be handled by an expert. If applied incorrectly, it can dry out or even break the hair. It can achieve a lightening of three to four levels. Important: this developer should never be used for bleaching.
Buy developers online at BellAffair
The developer is an essential component when coloring hair. When purchasing professional hair colors from BellAffair, a developer should always be included in your shopping cart.
How strong should the developer for hair color be?
- 1.9% to 2.9%: for toning only, when the color should remain the same or become darker
- 3%: for more intense shades such as red and copper, with up to 50% coverage
- 4%: for intensive toning with up to 70% coverage
- 6%: for tone-on-tone coloring or up to one level of lightening
- 9%: for two to three levels of lightening
- 12%: for strong lightening, recommended only for professional use — up to three to four levels of lightening
What is the correct mixing ratio for hair color?
The hair color and developer are first mixed together and then applied to the hair. This is usually done in a ratio of 1:1, 1:1.5, or 1:2. The correct ratio depends on the desired level of lightening. It’s important to mix the color and developer thoroughly for one to two minutes before application.
Can developer be applied directly to the hair?
No, a developer is meant to be used together with hair color to achieve the optimal lightening and coloring result.