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About Dana Sear
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I can answer questions on all types of hairstyling, cutting, designing, coloring, corrective color, perming techniques,product knowledge, and in general, anything that has anything to do with hair.

Experience
I have been a designer and educator for 26 years. I have been a salon consultant for Redken, affiliate trainer for ABBA Pure and Natural and am currently a member of the design team and trainer for my company. I specialize in corrective color, perming and style support, and image updates (make overs)

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I have been actively licensed for 26 years. I have a college degree in another field, and actively participate in and teach cutting, perming, coloring, and business building classes. I am a certified Redken Consultant and certified to perform and teach Chi Transformation.

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Hairstyling - Goldwell

Expert: Dana Sear - 10/27/2009

Question
Hi, I use Goldwell Topchic 5NN, I was wonder whether I have to use the topchic developer (20 Volume) or whether a generic brand is ok, ie. is there anything special about the topchic developer? is it just 6% peroxide and will any brand do?

Answer
Hiya Natalie,

In general, Developer is developer. What changes is the viscosity. Some are cream or gel-like and others are more like water. The developer designed to go with the Goldwell color is designed to create a very specific density and viscosity, thereby giving you the application control you need.

That being said, you can probably use any developer. The best thing to do though, is to follow manufacturer's instructions. If something goes wrong, Goldwell will not guarantee the product or outcome if you did not follow their instructions. In my opinion, getting predictable results is worth the trouble of getting the developer you need.

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