360 Hair - Color Activator 30

360 Hair Color Activator 30 (30 Volume/9%) is a professional hair developer used with hair color or lighteners to provide significant lift (2-3 levels), ideal for covering grey or achieving lighter shades, offering a creamy texture, coconut oil enrichment, and a cotton candy scent, designed for the 360 Hair Professional range for consistent, vibrant results. 

Key Features
Strength: 30 Volume (9%) provides 2-3 levels of lift, making it good for noticeable lightening.
Formula: Creamy texture for easy, drip-free application, enriched with coconut oil.
Benefits: Nourishes, protects, helps with grey coverage, and creates long-lasting color.
Free From: Vegan-friendly, and free from parabens, gluten, and mineral oil.
Scent: Pleasant cotton candy fragrance. 

How to Use (General Guidelines)

Mix: Combine with 360 Permanent Color or lightener according to product instructions (often 1:1 or 1:2 ratio depending on the color line).
Apply: Apply to dry, unwashed hair with a brush.
Process: Follow the recommended time.
Rinse: Rinse thoroughly and condition. 

Important Note
Always perform a patch test 48 hours before full application to check for allergies. 

FAQ Section

1. What is 360 Color Activator 40 and what does it do?
It is a professional 40 Volume (12%) cream developer specifically designed for use with 360 Permanent Hair Color, Highlifts, and Powder Lighteners . It activates the color formula to lift natural pigment and deposit color, providing maximum lift of up to 4-5 levels on darker hair bases .

2. What is the mixing ratio with 360 hair color?
Mix the color cream with 360 Cream Activator in a 1:1 ratio (e.g., 40g color + 40g activator) for standard permanent color application .

3. How does 40 Vol differ from lower volumes?
40 Volume (12%) provides maximum lift (4-5 levels) for lightening dark hair, making it ideal for dramatic blonde transformations and high-lift shades . It should be used off-scalp only due to its strength.

4. Is this product suitable for on-scalp application?
No. 40 Volume developer is recommended for off-scalp techniques only such as foils, balayage, and highlights . Lower volumes (10-30 Vol) should be used for on-scalp applications to prevent scalp irritation.

5. What are the key ingredients and benefits?
The formula is enriched with Coconut Oil for hair nourishment and features a pleasant Cotton Candy fragrance . It is a creamy, smooth formula that ensures consistent and uniform results when coloring and/or lightening.

6. Can I use this with 360 powder lightener?
Yes, 360 Cream Activator 40 Vol is specially designed for use with 360 Powder Lighteners to ensure consistent color results . Mix at a 1:2 ratio (powder to developer) for lightening services.

7. What hair colors is this activator best for?
40 Vol is best for lightening dark bases (Level 1-4) to achieve lighter blonde results, high-lift blondes requiring maximum lift, and resistant gray hair that needs extra lifting power .

8. How long should I process with 40 Vol activator?
Processing time depends on desired lift and hair condition. For permanent color, allow 30-35 minutes for development . For lightener, processing can take up to 50 minutes depending on desired lift.

9. Is this product safe for all hair types?
When used professionally, it is suitable for all hair types and textures. Always perform a strand test before full application, especially on previously colored or damaged hair .

10. What size is available and where is it made?
360 Cream Activator 40 Vol is available in a professional 1 Liter (33.8 fl oz) size . The product is part of the 360 Hair Professional line, which is made in Italy .