ForPro Professional Collection 40 Volume Crème Developer, 32 fl oz — 12% H2O2, Up to 4 Levels Lift

ForPro Expert 40 Volume Crème Developer is a 32 fl oz professional-strength crème developer that delivers up to four levels of lift for high-lift lightening, gray coverage, and color deposit when mixed with permanent or high-lift hair color.

Designed for salon use, this 12% (40 volume) crème developer blends deionized water with cosmetic-grade hydrogen peroxide to provide consistent, reliable oxidation for professional color services. Its conditioning crème base helps maintain hair manageability and shine while maximizing lift. Compatible with most professional color brands, it performs well in bottles or bowls and supports techniques from full-head applications to delicate balayage.

How much lifting power can I expect from this 40V developer?

This 40 volume developer offers strong lifting capacity—typically up to four levels—when used properly with compatible high-lift or permanent color formulations. Results depend on starting hair color, porosity, and processing time, so a strand test is recommended before full application.

• Provides up to four levels of lift under controlled conditions.
• 12% cosmetic-grade hydrogen peroxide for consistent oxidation.
• Works with high-lift and permanent color systems for significant lightening.
• Use a strand test to confirm expected lift and timing.

Is this developer suitable for covering gray or white hair?

Yes — the ForPro Expert 40V crème developer supports reliable coverage of resistant white and gray hair when paired with permanent color formulations. Its formulation is intended to open the hair cuticle for effective pigment deposit and even gray blending.

• Designed for 100% gray coverage when mixed with permanent dyes.
• Consistent peroxide concentration ensures uniform color penetration.
• Works on resistant grays when correct mixing ratios and processing times are used.
• Follow color manufacturer guidelines for optimal gray coverage.

How should I apply ForPro Expert 40 Volume Crème Developer for different techniques?

This crème developer is versatile for multiple professional application methods: bottle dosing for root touch-ups, bowl and brush for controlled application, foils for highlights, balayage for hand-painted lightening, and caps for uniform lift. Adjust mixing ratios and processing times according to the color system and desired result.

• Bottle: ideal for repeat root applications and on-scalp formulas.
• Bowl/brush: precise control for full-head or panel applications.
• Foils and balayage: consistent lift and predictable processing.
• Cap techniques: even lightening across multiple strands.

Does this developer help with hair condition and finish?

The crème base is formulated to condition during processing, helping hair remain manageable and promoting surface shine. While a developer assists with lift and deposit, final conditioning depends on post-color treatments and professional aftercare protocols.

• Crème texture aids even application and reduces dripping.
• Conditioning agents preserve hair manageability during processing.
• Follow-up treatments (masks, bond builders) improve strength and shine.
• Rinse and neutralize according to color manufacturer's instructions.

Who is this for: ForPro Expert 40 Volume Crème Developer is formulated for licensed stylists, colorists, and salon professionals who require a dependable high-volume developer for strong lift, resistant gray coverage, and consistent color deposit. It’s suited for experienced users comfortable with 40V chemistry and who follow professional safety and processing guidelines. If you’re working on porous, previously lightened, or fragile hair, perform strand tests and consider lower-volume alternatives or bond-rebuilding protocols as needed.

Ingredients

Deionized Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Mineral Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Phosphoric Acid, and Disodium EDTA.