For hair, oxidation is an activator that you mix with your hair dye. Oxidation opens the hair scales and ensures that your hair absorbs the new color. For hair dyes, there are different strengths in terms of percentages of oxidation. It is usually between 1.9% and 12%. The most common options are 3%, 6%, 9% and 12%. With bleaching, it works differently and you usually choose the lowest percentage so that your blonde color lights up as brightly as possible with as little yellow and orange pigments as possible.
What percentage of oxidation should I use?
There are different oxidation that help you dye your hair. The different percentages are suitable for different results that you want to have when coloring the hair. When purchasing oxidation, you should look carefully at the percentage, which is also expressed in 'Vol.' or 'volume'. To make this clear, we have listed the different percentages and volumes below each other.
This is mainly used for toners, semi-colors and rinses. It is a mild percentage and often only needs to neutralize the color, color it or add shine to the hair.
This is used if you want to color the hair darker or if you want to color fine hair 1 color level lighter.
This is used for gray coverage, darkening colors and to lighten the hair 1 to 2 color levels.
This is used to lighten the hair by 3 to 4 shades.
Nowadays this is actually only used for Special Blond hair dyes with a color height of 11 or 12. This percentage is used as little as possible because it can damage your hair a lot.
What is the most popular oxidation?
We have listed the three most popular oxidation methods for you to make it easier to choose the right product!
- Schwarzkopf Blond Me Premium Developer- This BlondMe Developer colours the hair up to nine shades lighter. The natural moisture balance of the hair is maintained and extra protection is provided during the development time
- KIS Kera OxyCream- This hydrogen peroxide is cream based. Each mixing ratio for paint and oxidation is different, so read the instructions carefully before using these products. The color becomes more sparkling, deeper and shines more beautifully.
- Schwarzkopf Igora Royal Oil Developer- is the hydrogen for all Schwarzkopf Igora colourings. This product should be mixed with the hair dye. This peroxide or oxidant ensures that the dye remains in the hair. Contains oil for the care of the hair during the colouring process.
What hairdressing supplies do I need when mixing an oxidation?
When mixing the oxidation and hair dye, you will of course need several things. First, you will need adye tray! In addition,gloves and paint brushes are handy to use. Check out theaccessories pagefor all the supplies you need when dyeing your hair!
What is the best care after coloring your hair?
After coloring your hair, it is important to take good care of your hair. Don’t forget to use toner . Did you dye your hair from dark to light? Then it is necessary to use toner. This will help you prevent brassiness in your hair. Using a purple toner will prevent a yellow tint in your hair, take for example theLee Stafford Purple Toning Set, while blue toner will prevent an orange tint, take for example theFudge Cool Brunette Blue Toning Duo Pack. Are you going from brown to blonde hair? Then that usually causes an orange tint, so blue toners are crucial for brunettes who want to go blonde. Toners also have the added benefit of adding shine to dyed hair.
Where can I ask questions about Oxidation?
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