Create confident colour results with glamaCo’s peroxide developers
When you’re colouring or lightening hair, choosing the right hair developer is just as important as choosing the right shade. At glamaCo, we offer a full category of professional peroxide options designed to support clean lifts, even deposits, and reliable results for both in-salon use and confident home colourists.
Whether you want to gently refresh your hair colour, achieve soft brightness, or take blonde hair several levels lighter, we have the developer strengths and formulas to help you get there safely.
Our range includes hair peroxide and creme developers used by stylists across Australia. With options from leading brands such as Schwarzkopf, Matrix, Redken, Hair Smart and Wella, you’ll find everything you need to mix colour and bleach with a smooth, creamy consistency and predictable performance.
What a hair developer does in the colouring process
A hair colour developer activates your dye or bleach and starts the lightening process. Developers use hydrogen peroxide to open the cuticle so pigment can be deposited or removed. Without developer, colour simply sits on top of the hair and quickly fades.
Different volumes offer different lifting abilities:
- Lower volumes deposit colour
- Mid-range volumes lift one to two levels
- Higher volumes offer maximum lift for high-blonde services
Choosing correctly helps you protect the hair, avoid unnecessary breakage, and keep your colour clean and even from root to tip.
Understanding different strengths and when to use them
Developers come in different strengths, so you can tailor your service to the hair in front of you. A trained hairdresser will consider hair density, natural level, previous colour, and scalp sensitivity before choosing a volume. For home users, it’s essential to follow the product instructions carefully and choose a strength that is suitable for your starting level.
Lower-strength options such as 10 vol are ideal for glossing, adding tone, refreshing faded ends, or performing subtle colour shifts. This strength gently opens the cuticle and works well on fragile, porous, or previously lightened hair.
A 20 vol developer is most commonly used for covering greys, adding depth, or creating one to two levels of lift. It's a balanced choice when you want noticeable results without overprocessing the hair.
Higher volumes, such as 30 vol and 40 vol, are used when you need stronger lightening hair results, such as bright blondes or multi-level transitions. These strengths are typically used in salon environments where stylists understand the process, timing, and application techniques needed to maintain hair health.
Why peroxide matters when colouring or lightening hair
Whether you're applying permanent colour, semi-colour or lightener, the developer decides how well your formula performs. Peroxide hair products open the hair cuticle, allowing colour molecules to enter or natural pigment to break down. The right volume gives you the control you need to achieve your target colour without causing stress to the hair.
Skipping the developer or using the wrong strength can lead to patchy results. If the developer is too strong, you risk dryness or irritation to the skin and scalp. If it’s too weak, your shade may not lift evenly or won’t deposit as expected.
Choosing the correct match ensures your mixture is evenly mixed, smooth, and easy to apply, especially when working with thick, long or resistant hair.
Mix, apply and tone with confidence
When creating blonde or lightened results, it’s important to follow a consistent method. Many stylists prefer creme developers because they blend easily with colour and bleach, helping create an even creamy consistency for more controlled application. This helps ensure the product spreads cleanly through the hair without dripping.
To keep colour clean and bright, consider pairing your developer with after-colour care. Once your lifting or colouring service is complete, maintain your results with purple shampoos, masks, and supportive toners that help keep your blonde cool and protect your hair between appointments.
Find the right developer for your clients or your own colour goals
Whether you're a professional hairdresser choosing for your clients, or a confident home user sorting through your options, glamaCo makes it easy to sort and filter products by volume, brand and consistency. Our developers are sold in multiple sizes, including both small bottles and bulk options for salon back bars.
With clear filters and detailed descriptions, you can easily compare strengths and choose the option that suits your service. If you're shopping for your first order, our team is always happy to help you understand the differences between each developer and guide you toward the safest choice for your colour goals.
Lighten, lift and colour without compromise
Great colour depends on great tools. Using the right developer allows you to create blonde results, enhance tone, refresh existing colour or push bright fashion shades to their full potential. It supports even lift, smooth saturation and predictable lightening, all essential for maintaining healthy, beautiful hair long term.
With careful selection and the right technique, you can create bright blondes, soft naturals, reflective browns and vibrant fashion shades without compromise. Whether you're aiming for subtle changes or full transformations, the right developer gives you the flexibility you need to bring your vision to life.
Shop hair developers and peroxide products at glamaCo
glamaCo is your trusted destination for professional developers, colour essentials and salon-grade lighteners. Browse our hair developer range online or visit our Queensland stores to explore formulas that suit every technique, every colour level and every hair type.
From gentle refreshes to high-lift blonding, our selection helps you create consistent, reliable results with confidence. Explore the full selection today and find the hair peroxide that supports your creativity from start to finish.
