My mentor in Chicago told me to never use a 30 volume developer on virgin hair for a full head of highlights, and she was right after I saw the damage on a client who went somewhere else.

What's the highest volume you'll use on untouched hair for a major lightening service?

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My old boss in Tampa drilled 20 volume into us for virgin highlights. I saw a girl come in with breakage from a salon using 40, her ends were like cotton candy. I won't go past 20 now, even if it takes longer.

emma3491mo ago

So what's your bleach to developer ratio?