5 Vol Developer

For professional semi-permanent dyes or temporary colours, 5 vol developer is a common go-to. If you're an industry professional in the hairdressing game, you'll know the importance of a good 5 vol developer. It's ideal for when 3.5vol isn't quite strong enough, and higher strengths might be too much. If you have a client wanting permanent hair colour, you may need to use a higher level peroxide.

Generally speaking, under 10 vol will lift or darken no more than 1 shade. So if your client is making a transformation from brown to blonde, this isn't the right developer for them. Higher levels are likely to lift more than 7 shades if used in conjunction with bleaching agents.

Stocking Developers for Your Salon

Most salons use 20 vol the most as it gives plenty of lift without damaging the hair too much. It's also good to keep some 5 vol on hand for those wanting something a little more temporary. 30 vol and 40 vol will be used for clients wanting a big change quickly.

Our friendly staff will be more than happy to assist if you have any additional questions about our products as there are a number of peroxides and developers to pick from.