Step 4: Determine the Volume of Generator Needed
CHI Color Generators are formulated to give up to 1 level of lift for
every 10 volume of developer used. Always strand test prior to any
application.
Once you have determined the below, it is easy to determine the
volume generator needed.
1. Client’s natural level (Step 1)
2. The level you wish to achieve (Step 2)
3. The tone you wish to achieve (Step 3)
If you are lifting
• Determine how many levels you want to lift: one, two, three or four
• This will indicate which developer strength to use 10, 20, 30 or 40
Volume
If you are depositing, staying on a same level or going
darker
• The CHI Color Generator 10 Volume is always recommended to
achieve maximum color deposit
CHI Color Generator Volume Lifting Action
• Lighter colors have more lifting action
• Darker colors have less lifting and more depositing action
• Therefore, lifting capacity will vary from level to level, especially
when mixed with higher volumes of CHI Color Generators
Color Neutralization Chart
Natural
Color Level
Number
Description of Natural
Color Level
Natural Underlying
Pigmentation
To Neutralize Use
11
Extra Light Blonde Plus
Pale Yellow
Light Iridescent Blonde
10
Extra Light Blonde
Pale Yellow
Light Beige Blonde
9
Light Blonde
Yellow
Light Beige Blonde
8
Medium Blonde
Gold
Medium Ash Blonde
7
Dark Blonde
Light Orange
Dark Ash Blonde
6
Light Brown
Dark Orange
Light Ash Brown
5
Medium Brown
Red Orange
Medium Ash Brown
4
Dark Brown
Red
Dark Ash Brown
3
Darkest Brown
Red Brown
Dark Ash Brown
2
Natural Black
Dark Red Brown
Dark Ash Brown
1
Black
Dark Red Brown
Dark Ash Brown
10 Volume
Up to 1 level and
for deposit
20 Volume
Up to 2 levels
30 Volume
Up to 3 levels
40 Volume
Up to 4 levels
see influencing factor or Porosity chart?
