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Hair Color Developers

58 hair color developers from Super Star, Colorcharm, Clairol Professional and more.

Recommended Hair Color Developers

MBS Hair Color
+Large 32 oz size for a full salon-sized supply
+Cream formula with moisture-infused ingredients
+Contains vegetable glycerin for conditioning
−6% hydrogen peroxide strength is strong for sensitive scalps
No price recorded yet.
Iiimeidu
+20 volume strength made for hair lightening
+Professional cream peroxide formula
+31.6 fl oz bottle holds a generous amount
−Strong 20 volume developer can be harsh on fragile hair
No price recorded yet.
Clairol Professional
+8 fl oz creme developer for salon use
+20 volume strength for lightening and gray coverage
+Single-bottle pack for straightforward use
−Strong 20 volume strength can be harsh on sensitive scalps
No price recorded yet.
Clairol Professional
+16 oz creme developer for larger jobs
+30 volume strength for stronger lightening
+Suited to lightening and gray coverage
−Stronger 30 volume can cause more scalp sensitivity
No price recorded yet.
Manic Panic
+Two-pack gives two bottles in one purchase
+Cream developer for hair lightening
+40 volume is a high-strength developer
−High 40 volume can be harsh on hair
No price recorded yet.
Punky
+Cream peroxide for medium to high lift
+4 fl oz size for smaller applications
+40 volume strength for high lightening
−High 40 volume can be harsh on hair
No price recorded yet.
Salon Care
+Creme developer in a large 32 oz bottle
+40 volume strength for maximum lift
+Large size suits frequent salon use
−40 volume is strong and can be harsh on hair
No price recorded yet.
Super Star
+50 volume cream peroxide for maximum lift
+Compact 4 oz size for small applications
+Cream formula for controlled application
−Highest 50 volume strength calls for careful use on hair
No price recorded yet.
Super Star
+Large 128 oz size suits salon-volume use
+50 volume strength is a high-strength developer for lifting
+Large bottle covers many applications
−Heavy-duty strength is not suited to every client
No price recorded yet.
Super
+Stabilized cream formula for controlled, even application
+50V strength for lifting several shades
+Stated as a 50 volume developer for heavy lightening
−50V is a very strong strength for most color work
−Stronger developers raise the risk of scalp irritation and damage
No price recorded yet.
NK Professional Care
+Oxygenated cream peroxide developer
+Activating cream for use with dyes
+Holds 4 oz per container
No price recorded yet.
Salon Care
+Clear formula for a consistent, predictable result
+Stabilized formula for consistent results
+Formulated for superior gray coverage
No price recorded yet.
Salon Care
+20 volume creme developer for uniform lift
+Easy to handle cream consistency
+Comes in a 16 oz size
No price recorded yet.
Super Star
+30 volume stabilized cream peroxide for moderate lift
+Stabilized formula designed for cream peroxide use
+Product code HC-50302 identifies the specific developer
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Super Star
+10 volume stabilized cream peroxide for gentle lightening
+Stabilized formula designed for cream peroxide use
+Product code HC-50105 identifies the specific developer
No price recorded yet.
Super Star
+20 volume strength for moderate lift and deposit
+Gallon size of 3.8 liters for frequent salon use
+Single-count pack of one gallon
No price recorded yet.
Super Star
+Stabilized cream formula for controlled, even application
+32 oz bottle for frequent salon use
+30V strength for moderate lightening and deposit
No price recorded yet.
Salon Retail Concepts
+33.8 oz bottle for frequent salon use
+20 volume strength for gentle lift and deposit
+Suitable for toning and root touch-ups
No price recorded yet.
Juanchi
+900ml capacity holds a large amount of developer
+Cream formula suited to gray coverage and blending
−Strong 6% strength is not suited to very fine or damaged hair
No price recorded yet.
AGE beautiful
+Gentle 10 volume strength for lower-lift applications
+Travel-friendly 4 fl oz size
−Small 4 fl oz bottle runs out quickly on longer hair
No price recorded yet.
Alfaparf Milano
+Cream formula for controlled application
+4.5 oz size suits small or touch-up jobs
−Small 4.5 oz size may not cover full-head applications
No price recorded yet.
Better Natured
+Suited to both lightening and gray coverage
+Compact 4 fl oz size for portable use
−Small 4 fl oz bottle is limited for full-head coloring
No price recorded yet.
Generic
+Two-pack gives two bottles in one purchase
+Each bottle holds 4.56 fl oz
−Each 4.56 fl oz bottle is small for long or thick hair
No price recorded yet.
Clairol Professional
+20 volume developer for lightening and gray coverage
+Professional hair developer from a salon brand
−Strong 20 volume strength is not suited to fragile hair
No price recorded yet.
Colorcharm
+Cream developer paired with hair gloss collection
−Gloss-focused product is not a standard lightening developer
No price recorded yet.

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