They will specify just how much hair color and developer you should mix, how long to leave the mixture on your hair, and more. People color their hair with hair dye and 30 volume developer all the time – some are able to preserve the health of their hair while others are not. Put the blow-dryer down– Blow dryers are a form of indirect heat that can wreak havoc on color-treated hair. Instead of blow-drying your hair, air-dry it. All of this may seem overwhelming, but it’s necessary if you want to keep your hair on your head following a harsh color job.

volume developer– Opens the hair cuticles very slightly. It’s a deposit-only option (no lift and virtually no damage).

We recommend refraining from heat-styling or relaxing your hair within a week or two of coloring it. The better the condition of your hair before coloring it, the better the results will be. Since L’Oreal HiColor requires a 30 or 40-volume developer, you have to be careful when coloring your hair with it. Look out for increased split ends, severe dryness, and breakage. How to Minimize Damage with L’Oreal HiColor (Before Dyeing) You’re a good candidate for L’Oreal HiColor if your hair is strong, unprocessed, and well maintained. Refrain From Damaging Styling Practices Avoid shampooing your hair for a couple of days before coloring it. To protect your scalp from the potentially damaging effects of high-lift color, you must preserve its natural oils (sebum).

If you wash away your hair’s sebum immediately before coloring it, there’ll be no barrier between your scalp and the hair color.It’s also a good idea to avoid any high-manipulation styles– think box braids, faux locs, etc. Styles like these can leave your hair vulnerable to damage from coloring. With L’Oreal HiColor, it’s crucial to take every precaution you can to maintain the integrity of your hair. Developers come in several levels, including 10, 20, 30, and 40. The higher the level, the more lift and potential damage you can expect. Here, we’ll take a look at each developer strength when used with permanent hair color:

If you don’t have the desire, time, and patience to do these things, you should choose a no-damage color option like temporary or semi-permanent color. volume developer – Produces 2 to 4 levels of lift and covers grays with ease. Some will experience dry, brittle hair after using a 30-volume developer. Use a heat protectant– If you can’t stay away from the heat, apply a heat protectant beforehand to form a protective barrier on your color-treated hair.A raw scalp and hair dye don’t mix well, often leading to scalp redness, burning, swelling, and even hair loss.

In addition to limiting washes, it’s essential to moisturize and deep condition your hair 24 to 48 hours before dyeing it. This will strengthen and hydrate your hair, reducing the chances of damage and dryness following the hair dyeing process. Read the Instructions Carefully To give your hair the best chance of staying healthy post-processing, we recommend that you follow the below steps before dyeing your hair. Look at Your Hair Once you dye your hair with L’Oreal HiColor, your strands will be porous and prone to further damage. It will make a huge difference if you take the following steps to keep your hair as healthy and vibrant as possible: Just because certain hair products don’t contain or require bleach, that doesn’t mean that they’re damage-free. L’Oreal HiColor Requires 30 to 40 Volume Developer volume developer– Commonly used for slight color changes and can produce 1 to 2 levels of lift. Some people notice that their hair is drier than usual after using 20 volume developer.volume developer – Produces 3 to 4 levels of lift for high-impact color changes and full gray coverage. This developer strength should be used with caution due to the damage and breakage that could occur. After doing the strand test, you can make an educated decision about whether to go through with the full dye job, try a different color shade, or shorten the processing time. Limit Damage After Dyeing The main plus is that it does so without bleach, which is known to cause significant damage to the hair. Unfortunately, many think that since L’Oreal HiColor doesn’t have any bleach, it couldn’t possibly be damaging to your hair – this couldn’t be further from the truth.