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Best Practices: Mixing Ratios for Every Color Goal

June 14, 2026
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Professional mixing ratio guide for SpektraLift™ with Regulated Oxidation Technology®. Covers deposit, gray coverage, lift and deposit on virgin and previously colored hair, and maximum lift.

Professional mixing ratio guide for SpektraLift™. The following mixing ratios reflect best practices based on nationwide professional salon testing.

Ratio key: 1 part Color or Lightener : SpektraLift : Developer

Deposit / Standard Color

Ratio: 1 : .5 : 1 (10 vol)

  • For on-level or darker results, 10 volume is recommended
  • 35 minute processing time

Deposit + Gray Coverage

Ratio: 1 : .5 : 1 (20 vol)

  • 35 minute processing time

Lift + Deposit on Virgin Hair

Ratio: 1 : 1 : 2 (developer of choice)

  • 35 minutes maximum processing time

Maximum Lift + Deposit on Virgin Hair

Ratio: 1 : 1 : 2 (30–40 vol)

  • Processing cap, medium heat
  • 35 minutes maximum processing

Lift + Deposit Over Previously Colored Hair

Ratio: 1 : 1 : 4 (30–40 vol)

  • Processing cap, under medium heat — in foils for best results
  • 35 minute processing time

Going From Lighter to Darker — Requires No Fillers

Ratio: 1 : .5 : 1 (10 vol)

Lighter Maximum Lift

Ratio: 1 : .5 : 2 (30–40 vol)

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