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Tried a 20 volume developer on my roots last week instead of 30

I usually use 30 volume to lift my dark roots, but I figured I'd test 20 volume to see if it would give a softer grow-out. It barely lifted at all, now I've got this weird orange band that I have to fix with a toner. Anyone else ever swap volumes and regret it instantly?

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3 Comments

shanes6622h ago

Why risk it when 30 volume already works fine for you?

sethm5821h ago

You said "30 volume already works fine" and honestly that was me for like 2 years. I stuck with 30 volume because I was scared to mess up my hair or get uneven lift. But then I tried 20 volume with a longer processing time and it actually gave me way more control. The color came out smoother and my hair felt less damaged after. I think people overestimate how much you really need 30 volume unless you're going for a big lift. 20 volume just takes a little longer but the results look way more natural in my experience.

kai_ramirez3820h ago

Yeah, Shane, I get what you're saying but it reminds me of how people stick with the same coffee order forever just because it works. @sethm58 made a solid point about the control thing, your mileage may vary but I've noticed in life if something works good enough people stop experimenting, and sometimes you miss out on a better option.