🧪 How to Use Wella Colour Touch Creme Lotion 1.9% (6 Vol)

⚡ Mixing Ratio

• 1:2 ratio
  👉 1 part Colour Touch / Colour Touch Plus colour
  👉 2 parts Creme Lotion 1.9%

🎯 Application

• Apply to towel-dried or dry hair
• Best for:Toning blonde, balayage & highlightsGlossing services (high shine)Refreshing mid-lengths & ends
• Work through evenly for consistent colour deposit

⏱ Processing Time

• 15–20 minutes (standard)
• Up to 25 minutes for:Slightly more depthResistant or porous areas needing balance

🚿 Rinse & Finish

• Emulsify with water
• Rinse thoroughly until clear
• Follow with colour-safe shampoo & conditioner

⚠️ Pro Tips (Salon Use)

• Use 1.9% for glossing + toning (not for depth or coverage)
• Ideal for pre-lightened or sensitised hair
• For more intensity or grey blending, switch to 4% developer
• Do not use for lightening (deposit-only system)
• Always wear gloves & perform a patch test

What is Wella Colour Touch 1.9% Developer used for?

It’s a 6 volume developer designed for use with Wella Colour Touch and Colour Touch Plus, ideal for toning, glossing, and gentle colour refresh services.

What strength is 1.9% developer?

1.9% = 6 volume developer, perfect for low deposit, high shine, and subtle colour enhancement.

What is the difference between 1.9% and 4% developer?

• 1.9% (6 vol) → toning, glossing, soft deposit
• 4% (13 vol) → deeper colour, stronger deposit, better grey coverage

👉 Choose 1.9% for shine + tone without adding depth.

Can I use 1.9% developer for toning blonde hair?

Yes — it’s ideal for toning pre-lightened hair, balayage, and highlights, delivering clean, controlled results without over-depositing colour.

Does 1.9% developer cover grey hair?

It provides very soft grey blending, but is not designed for strong grey coverage. For more coverage, use 4% developer.

Does 1.9% developer lighten hair?

No — when used with Colour Touch, it is a deposit-only system, designed to tone, refresh, and enhance colour, not lift.

What is the mixing ratio with Colour Touch?

Use a 1:2 ratio:
👉 1 part colour + 2 parts developer

How long should it process?

• Standard: 15–20 minutes
• Up to 25 minutes depending on desired result

Can I use this developer with other brands?

For best results, use with Wella Colour Touch or Colour Touch Plus to ensure accurate colour and consistent performance.

Why do salons choose 1.9% developer?

Because it delivers:

• High shine glossing results
• Controlled, subtle colour deposit
• Perfect toning performance
• Gentle, reliable salon results