Developer
Professional Hair Color Results Start With the Right Developer
A hair color result is only as good as the developer used with it. Designed to activate color pigments and deliver consistent lift, a hair developer plays a crucial role in achieving salon-quality results. Whether you are covering greys, refreshing color, or lifting hair for a bold transformation, choosing the right hair color developer ensures precision, performance, and hair integrity.
Redken’s Pro-Oxide Developers are crafted to work seamlessly with Redken color formulas, offering reliable lift, optimal consistency, and professional results every time.
Why Choose a Professional Developer for Hair Coloring
Using a expert backed hair color developer ensures controlled oxidation, even color deposit, and predictable results. Unlike generic developers, professional formulas are designed to maintain hair condition while enhancing color performance.
A high-quality color developer:
- Activates color pigments evenly
- Supports controlled lift and tone accuracy
- Helps maintain hair strength during coloring
- Delivers long-lasting, vibrant results
Redken’s developer range is trusted by professionals worldwide for its consistency, versatility, and performance.
Redken Pro-Oxide Developers: Choose the Right Strength
Each developer is formulated to meet specific coloring needs, from subtle enhancement to maximum lift.
1. Pro-Oxide Developer 20 Volume
The 20 volume developer is ideal for:
- Grey coverage
- Standard permanent color application
- Lifting hair up to two levels
This hair developer is perfect for achieving natural-looking color while maintaining hair condition, making it a staple for everyday salon services.
2. Pro-Oxide Developer 30 Volume
The 30 volume developer is designed for:
- Lifting hair up to three levels
- Dedicated developer for Color Gels, Oils and Flash Lift Bonder Inside
- High-lift color applications
As a versatile hair color developer, it offers added lift while still allowing control and precision during coloring.
3. Pro-Oxide Developer 40 Volume
The 40 volume developer is best suited for:
- Maximum lift
- High-lift blonding and lightening services
- Advanced professional use
This powerful hair developer should be used with expertise, making it ideal for experienced colorists seeking bold transformations.
How to Use Redken Hair Developers
Step 1: Mix with Color Gels Oils in a 1:1 ratio with 20, 30, or 40 vol.
Step 2: Pro-oxide Cream Developer for up to 4 levels of lift.
Step 3: Can then be applied with a bowl and brush or bottle using a Traditional or Modern Virgin application.
Step 4: Apply color generously using fine 1/4" diagonal partings.
Step 5: Cross-check the application.
Step 6: Process at room temperature for 35-45 minutes.
Step 7: Follow with Color Extend Shampoo and Mask.
Expert Color Solution by Redken
Redken offers an advanced range of developers designed to complement its professional color systems. Each professional hair color developer is formulated to deliver predictable results while supporting hair health.
Whether you are a salon professional or a trained colorist, choosing a redken developer ensures confidence, control, and color excellence with every application.
FAQs
1. What is a hair developer used for?
A hair developer activates hair color or lightener by opening the hair cuticle and allowing pigment to penetrate the hair shaft. Redken developer products like the Pro-Oxide range are formulated to work seamlessly with Redken color formulas, ensuring even pigment deposit and salon-quality results.
2. How do I choose the right hair developer?
Choosing the right hair color developer depends on the level of lift required, hair condition, and desired color result. The Redken Pro-Oxide Developer 20 volume suits grey coverage, the 30 volume offers more lift, and the 40 volume is best for maximum lift and lightening.
3. Is a professional hair color developer better than regular ones?
Yes, a professional hair color developer offers consistent strength, reliable performance, and better color accuracy compared to non-professional options. Redken Pro-Oxide developers are formulated to activate color pigments evenly while helping maintain hair strength and condition throughout the coloring process.
4. Can Redken developers be used with other color brands?
For best results, it is recommended to use a Redken developer with Redken color products to ensure formula compatibility and optimal performance. Pairing the Pro-Oxide Developer range with Redken Color Gels Oils, or Flash Lift Bonder Inside ensures predictable lift and consistent color results.
5. Are higher volume developers more damaging?
Higher volume developers provide more lift but should be used with care. The Redken Pro-Oxide Developer 40 volume offers maximum lift for advanced lightening, while the 20 volume developer is gentler and ideal for grey coverage. Selecting the appropriate developer helps maintain hair integrity during coloring.
6. What is the 20-volume developer used for?
The Redken Pro-Oxide Developer 20 volume is ideal for grey coverage, standard permanent color application, and lifting hair up to 4 levels. This hair color developer is perfect for achieving natural-looking color results while maintaining hair condition, making it a staple for everyday salon services.
7. What is the 30-volume developer used for?
The Redken Pro-Oxide Developer 30 volume is designed for lifting hair up to 4 levels and works as a dedicated developer for Color Gels, Oils, and Flash Lift Bonder Inside. As a versatile hair color developer, it offers added lift while allowing precise control during coloring.
8. What is the 40-volume developer used for?
The Redken Pro-Oxide Developer 40 volume is best suited for maximum lift, high lift blonding, and lightening services. This powerful hair developer should be used by experienced colorists seeking bold transformations, as higher volumes require careful handling to protect hair integrity.
9. How do you mix Redken Pro-Oxide developer with hair color?
Mix the Redken Pro-Oxide developer with Color Gels Oils in a 1 to 1 ratio using the 20, 30, or 40 volume option based on the desired lift. The professional hair color developer can then be applied using a bowl and brush or a bottle application technique.
10. How long should hair color be processed with a Redken developer?
After mixing the Redken developer with color, apply it generously using fine quarter-inch diagonal partings and cross-check the application. Process at room temperature for 35 to 45 minutes. Using the correct hair color developer ensures even processing and consistent, long-lasting results.
11. What should I use after a hair color service with the Redken developer?
After processing hair color with a Redken Pro-Oxide developer, follow up with acidic Color Gloss shampoo and Conditioner. This step helps lock in the color, restore moisture, and maintain the vibrancy achieved during the coloring service with the chosen hair color developer.
12. Which Redken developer is best for grey coverage?
The Redken Pro-Oxide Developer 20 volume is best for grey coverage. This hair color developer provides standard permanent color application with up to two levels of lift, delivering natural-looking results while keeping the hair condition intact during the coloring process.
13. Which Redken developer works best with Flash Lift Bonder Inside?
The Redken Pro-Oxide Developer 30 volume is a dedicated developer for use with Flash Lift Bonder Inside. This hair color developer provides controlled lift up to three levels while supporting the bonding technology in Flash Lift products for healthier lightening results.
14. Can Redken developers help maintain hair strength during coloring?
Yes, a high-quality hair color developer like the Redken Pro-Oxide range supports controlled lift and tone accuracy while helping maintain hair strength during coloring. Choosing the correct volume for your hair condition and desired result reduces stress on the hair shaft during the coloring process.
15. Where can I buy Redken Pro-Oxide developers in India?
You can explore the full range of Redken Pro-Oxide developers, including the 20 volume, 30 volume, and 40 volume options, through Redken India's professional hair color developer range. Each professional hair color developer is designed to deliver predictable, salon-quality results with every application.