What developer is used in Color Touch?

Author: Carolina Donnelly  |  Last update: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Wella Color Touch Intensive Emulsion Developer 13 Volume 4% is specifically developed for more intensive, longer lasting results with color touch shine and intensive mildly oxidizing semi-permanent color.

Is Wella Color Touch Developer 1.9 or 4?

1.9% is great for use with most Wella Colour Touch Colours to enhance colour and condition. Perfect for use on recently permed, normal to fine hair. 4% is recommended for use on grey hair and works better to keep colour in longer when using the Vibrant Red Collection.

What peroxide to use with Color Touch?

Color Touch Developer, Shinefinity Developer, Welloxon Peroxide. Wella Colour Touch Creme Emulsion 1.9% 1L is the perfect partner for Color Touch cream colors. This 1.9% developer is specially formulated to enhance the vibrancy and intensity of your colour results.

Is Color Touch demi or semi?

Color Touch is a low commitment, ammonia free*, multi-dimensional demi-permanent hair color for clients who like to change their tone more often.

Can I use 10 vol with Wella Color Touch?

A: Yes. I have used this with the Wella toners for years. The 10-volume preps the hair to take the color but is more gentle on your hair and does not strip the existing color out of your hair.

hair color developer explained- 10, 20, 30 & 40 volume | 2024

What happens if I use 10 volume developer with permanent color?

Use 10 Volume if you are applying permanent, no-lift hair color. If the desired result is keeping color at the same color level by simply adding a tone or a tint, this is exactly what you should mix with. It won't significantly lift your base color and is the least damaging to the hair.

What do you mix Wella Colour Touch with?

Mixing Recommendation: Always mix Color Touch with Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% or 4%. Mix at a ratio of 1:2, e.g. 30g Cream + 60g Emulsion.

What developer to use with Color Touch?

Select the developer based on the desired end result. For color deposit, correction, glazes and toning applications, reach for Color Touch Emulsion, 1.9% (6 volume). If a subtle brightening, lightening gray coverage or increased vibrancy is desired, select Color Touch Emulsion 4% (13 volume).

Do you apply Wella color touch to wet or dry hair?

You can apply Color Touch to damp, towel-dried hair or completely dry hair, depending on the result you're aiming for. Paint through towel-dried hair for a softer finish, or use on dry hair for added intensity.

Will Wella color touch cover grey?

Try: Demi-permanent Color Touch, which is an ammonia-free hair color Opens in a new tab that creates a radiant finish, or opt for Color Touch Plus to achieve up to 70% gray coverage. You can also try semi-permanent Color Fresh for up to 30% coverage.

Do you shampoo after Color Touch?

Q: Do I shampoo after Wella Color Touch? R: After applying fresh color, wait at least 72 hours before shampooing.

Can I put peroxide in semi permanent hair color?

Semi-permanent hair color, also known as toner, does not contain ammonia and does not require peroxide. For this reason, it is sometimes referred to as direct dye. Semi-permanent color only has the ability to change the tone of the hair because it does not penetrate into the hair cuticle, it merely coats the outside.

How long to leave Color Touch on for?

Apply a mixture of your chosen Wella Color Touch shade and developer to the faded areas, leaving it on for about 10-15 minutes to restore the vibrancy without over-processing the roots.

What is 1.9 developer used for?

Color Touch Developer is a 1.9%, 6 vol cream lotion from Wella Professionals, specially formulated for use with the popular Color Touch and Color Touch Relights systems. It gives beautiful, long-lasting colour results.

Do I need a filler to go from blonde to brown?

According to Stenson, “fillers are the most vital step when going from blonde to brown.” “[A filler shade] keeps the hair from turning a muddy, dull color when you apply the dark color,” adds Lee. Your filler shade won't be quite as dark as your desired, final shade and will likely look more reddish or golden in tone.

Does Wella color touch lift?

The alkaline components and characteristics of Color Touch can be used in ways Shinefinity cannot, depositing (slightly) deeper into the hair strand and delivering rich saturation with "lift and deposit" capabilities.

Why do hairdressers put toner on wet hair?

Toner is typically applied to damp, towel-dried hair. Hair should be clean and free of product build up, so that the toner can be evenly distributed and absorbed. This helps the toner to spread more easily, reducing patchiness for an even result.

Can you use Wella Colour Touch as a toner?

Wella Color Touch

Provides depth and high shine. Safe and gentle coloring. Ammonia-free toner enriched with natural conditioning agents.

Can you use any developer with Wella color?

A: Yes! You can use pretty much any developer. Just make sure it's a level 30 to it'll lift evenly and you won't be splotchy!

What is the strongest color developer?

40 volume developer is the strongest level of developer, and we do not recommend it for at home use. Even with dark hair, it is easier and safer to do several rounds of lightning with a lower volume developer rather than try to lift your hair an extreme amount in one go with a higher volume developer.

What is the mixing ratio for Wella Color Touch Plus?

Mixing Recommendation:

Combine COLOR TOUCH PLUS exclusively with COLOR TOUCH Emulsion 4%. Follow a 1:2 mixing ratio, e.g., 30g Cream to 60g Emulsion.

What developer to use with Colour Touch?

Wella Color Touch Developer

This high quality, water-based emulsion has been specially designed as a developer for Wella Colour Touch semi-permanent hair colours. Use it in a ratio of 1 part colour to 2 parts emulsion.

What is the ratio for Wella Color Touch special mix?

TO EMPHASIZE INDIVIDUAL SELECTIONS OF THE HAIR

Mix Special Mix with COLOR TOUCH Emulsion in ratio 1:2.

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