Which developer volume is typically used for deposit-only color and toners with no lift?
a.30 volume
b.10 volume
c.20 volume
d.40 volume
Explanation
10 volume developer (about 3% hydrogen peroxide) deposits color and tones without lifting. 20 vol gives one to two levels of lift; 30 vol gives two to three; 40 vol gives the maximum lift used for high-lift color.
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