What is Oxidizer?

Oxidizer by Code Zero is the oxidising cream developer for Vibrant Color, in 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40 vol and 1000 ml bottles. One creamy emulsion covers the whole colour service: tone-on-tone and darkening at 10 vol, grey coverage at 20 vol, lift of up to 3 levels at 30 vol and up to 4-5 levels at 40 vol. The 0 vol (0%), the diluting emulsion of the family, dilutes the stronger volumes to tailor the percentage to the hair, and intermediate volumes such as 5 vol come from mixing 10 vol and 0 vol in equal parts. For professional use.

Specifications

Who Oxidizer is for

• Colourists developing Vibrant Color permanent and tone-on-tone shades
• Grey coverage and controlled lightening of up to 4-5 levels
• Salons that tailor the peroxide percentage for fragile or sensitised hair
• Colour stations that want one developer family from 0 to 40 vol

For services with the Nika Grace colours, or for a 5 vol, see the comparison below.

Key ingredients

• Hydrogen Peroxide (10 to 40 vol): develops the colour and lightens at the chosen volume
• Glycerin, Urea and Sorbitol (0 vol): humectants that add moisture to the mix
• Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein and Allantoin (0 vol): conditioning ingredients
• Cetyl Alcohol: gives the emulsion a creamy, easy-to-apply texture

Results

A creamy, smooth emulsion that mixes evenly with the dye and spreads uniformly from roots to ends, for reliable colour development at every volume. The 0 vol adds moisture to the mix and lets the colourist fine-tune the strength of the service.

How to use Oxidizer

1. Choose the volume by goal: 10 vol (3%) tone-on-tone or darkening, 20 vol (6%) grey coverage and 1-2 levels of lift, 30 vol (9%) up to 3 levels, 40 vol (12%) intense lift up to 4-5 levels.
2. To customise the peroxide percentage, mix 0 vol with a standard oxidiser. For example, to obtain 5 vol, mix equal parts of 10 vol and 0 vol.
3. Mix with the dye at the required ratio (1:1, 1:1.5 or 1:2) for permanent colour, extra lightening or toning, following the Vibrant Color instructions.
4. Apply, process and rinse as per the dye instructions, then use a post-colour treatment.

For professionals

• Service: colour service with Vibrant Color: permanent, tone-on-tone, grey coverage and lightening.
• Amount per service: 50 ml (about 20 services per 1000 ml bottle).
• Formats: 1000 ml bottles in 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40 vol.
• Lightening: the Level Out bleaching powder mixes with Oxidizer at 10, 20, 30 or 40 vol.
• After the service: post-colour care with INEJ Color Protect Shampoo and INEJ Color Protect Mask.

Oxidizer compared

• vs Activators: the Nika oxidising cream in five volumes (5, 10, 20, 30, 40) for Nika Grace colours and lighteners. Oxidizer suits Vibrant Color and adds the 0 vol for tailor-made percentages; Activators suits Nika Grace colours and offers a 5 vol.

Safety

• Allergy alert test 48 hours before each colour application.
• Wear gloves and work in a well-ventilated room.
• Avoid contact with the eyes; if it happens, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

FAQ

Which Oxidizer volume is used for grey coverage?

20 vol (6%), which also gives 1-2 levels of lift. 10 vol is for tone-on-tone or darkening, 30 vol for up to 3 levels and 40 vol for up to 4-5 levels.

What is the 0 vol of Oxidizer for?

It is the diluting emulsion of the family: at 0% it is mixed with a standard volume to set a custom percentage and a gentler mix.

How is an intermediate volume such as 5 vol obtained?

By mixing 10 vol and 0 vol in equal parts.

Which ratio is used with Vibrant Color?

1:1, 1:1.5 or 1:2 depending on the service, following the Vibrant Color instructions.

How many services does a 1000 ml bottle give?

At 50 ml per service, about 20.