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Tried a new way to mix my own color for a client's stubborn gray coverage
I had a client with resistant gray hair and had to pick between a standard 20 volume developer or a 10 volume with a longer processing time. I went with the 10 volume and left it on for 45 minutes, which gave me much softer, more even results without any banding. Has anyone else had better luck with lower volume for tough gray?
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valgibson4mo ago
Does the longer processing time actually make the pigment molecules smaller or something? I've always wondered why lower volume works so much better for stubborn gray, like you said it just lets the color soak in gently instead of forcing it.
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emma3495mo ago
Honestly, that's the only way I'll tackle stubborn gray now. Tbh I used to just crank up the developer and hope for the best, but it always left such a harsh line. Switched to a 10 volume for a full hour last month on a client, and the blend was so much more natural. It just seems to let the color sink in without rushing it.
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