What is the purpose of hair developer?

Answer by  AndieB (142)

When coloring hair, the color must be added to a developer to achieve desired results. Hair developer more commonly known as hydrogen peroxide comes in a variety of strengths for coloring usage. The developer is what opens the cuticle layer of the hair and allows the color to penetrate.

Answer by  diva25 (4016)

Developer is what causes your hair to hold the color. If you just bought dye is would not work very well. Developer comes in different numbers and each number has a little bit different color turn out.

Answer by  Scot (591)

Hair developer is the product that will activate the hair dying process. The developer is primarily hydrogen peroxide. It is available in various strengths which will impact the level of lightening.

Answer by  Sauve (435)

It is to ensure that your hair does not break as a consequence of applying hair color to your Natural hair.