General Guidelines Mix in a non-metallic bowl with a non-metal whisk in a well-ventilated area. Use scales for precise ratios, wear gloves, and perform a sensitivity test. Apply to dry, unwashed hair (or towel-dried if specified). Use REF developers only with REF colour products. 1. Cream Developer – 10 Volume (3%) Purpose: Level-on-level colouring, toning, or grey coverage (1 level lift). Mixing: Permanent Colour: 1:1 (e.g., 30g colour + 30g developer). Toning: 1:1:1 (e.g., 30g colour + 30g developer + 30g water). Application: Apply to dry hair; for toning, use towel-dried hair. Process 20–45 min. Rinsing: Rinse thoroughly, shampoo, condition. 2. Cream Developer – 20 Volume (6%) Purpose: Lifts 1–2 levels for colouring or grey coverage. Mixing: Permanent Colour: 1:1 or 1:2 (e.g., 30g colour + 30–60g developer). Blonde.ID Bleach: 1:2 (e.g., 30g bleach + 60g developer). Application: Apply to dry hair, start at darkest areas. Bleach off-scalp first. Process 30–50 min. Rinsing: Rinse, shampoo, condition. 3. Cream Developer – 30 Volume (9%) Purpose: Lifts 2–3 levels for lightening. Mixing: Permanent Colour: 1:1 or 1:2. Blonde.ID Bleach: 1:2. Application: Apply to dry hair, avoid scalp for bleaching unless healthy. Process 30–50 min. Rinsing: Rinse, shampoo, condition. 4. Cream Developer – 40 Volume (12%) Purpose: Lifts 3–4 levels for maximum lightening (professional use only). Mixing: Permanent Colour: 1:1 or 1:2. Blonde.ID Bleach: 1:2. Application: Apply to dry hair, avoid scalp. Process up to 50 min, check every 5 min. Rinsing: Rinse, shampoo, condition. 5. Soft Colour Developer – 6 Volume (1.9%) & 10 Volume (3%) Purpose: For REF Soft Colours; 6 Vol (semi-permanent), 10 Vol (demi-permanent). Mixing: 1:1 (e.g., 30ml colour + 30ml developer). Application: Apply to towel-dried hair for soft effect or dry hair for deeper colour. Process 20–30 min. Rinsing: Rinse, shampoo, condition.