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. 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 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. Give your hair a break– Don’t wash it unless absolutely necessary, limit styling, and stay far away from heat. Also, cover your hair up at night to preserve its moisture levels.

Wear suitable, disposable gloves. Measure 2.4 fl. oz. of Oreor 30 or 40 Volume Developer depending on the degree of lift desired into a non-metallic shaker or bowl. If hair is relaxed, use 20 volume developer only. 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:

They will specify just how much hair color and developer you should mix, how long to leave the mixture on your hair, and more. L’Oreal HiColor hair dye is a popular way to achieve dramatic color changes on dark hair. There’s a good chance you already know that the hair dye doesn’t contain bleach, but the fact that it can lighten dark hair so well has people wondering if it’s damaging. 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.

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. A raw scalp and hair dye don’t mix well, often leading to scalp redness, burning, swelling, and even hair loss. If you have buildup on your hair from gels, pomades, or a flaky scalp, wash that away a couple of days before dye day. That way, your scalp will have some time to produce more protective sebum. Moisturize and Deep Condition Condition often– Condition your hair every time you wash it, and deep condition it at least once per week. Your thirsty strands will thank you. 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.If you read through the instructions and have questions, you can take some time beforehand to call the manufacturer or a stylist for assistance. Only after you completely understand the instructions should you color your hair. Do a Strand Test 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 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. NEW HiColor RED HiLights by L'Oreal Excellence is the first highlighting series formulated for dark hair. Rich, no-drip creme makes it easy for control of creative techniques . True-to-shade color that resists fading. L'Oreal Excellence HiColor Red HiLights is available in Magenta, Red, Copper Red and Copper.