Hair Color Formulation Calculator

Calculate developer volume, mixing ratio, and processing time for target hair color lift and tone.

Current Hair Level

Target Hair Level

Developer Volume

Color Tube Amount

Mixing Ratio (Developer:Color)

Tab to move between fields

Developer Needed

2 oz

Total Mixture4 oz

Levels of Lift Needed2

Recommended Developer Volume30 vol

Processing Time30 min

Maximum Lift Potential2 levels

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the client natural base level and target level.
Set the desired tone or reflect and developer volume.
Input the amount of color needed based on hair length and density.
Review the recommended color formula and mixing ratio.
Document the formula in your client record for future reference and adjustments.

How the result changes with Color Tube Amount

Current Hair Level: Natural or existing hair level (1 = black, 10 = lightest blonde)
Target Hair Level: Desired hair level after processing
Developer Volume: Peroxide developer strength
Color Tube Amount: Ounces of color to use
Mixing Ratio (Developer:Color): Ratio of developer to color

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Current Hair Level = 5, Target Hair Level = 7, Developer Volume = 20, Color Tube Amount = 2 = 5 input(s) provided
Calculate Developer Needed
Developer Needed
2 = 2
Calculate Total Mixture
Total Mixture
4 = 4
Calculate Levels of Lift Needed
Levels of Lift Needed
2 = 2