A beginner colorist should start with a base palette of natural tones (.0), a few ash (.1) shades to neutralise warmth, and a developer set (10, 20 and 30 vol). Color SHOCK 180 ml packs (from €7.90, €0.044/ml) make practice cheaper — a lower cost per coloring means learning mistakes cost less.
Three are enough: 10 vol (3%) for tone-on-tone and grey coverage, 20 vol (6%) for universal 1–2 levels of lift, 30 vol (9%) for stronger lift. Mixing ratio with dye is 1:2.
Do not overload the palette with rare shades, do not begin with complex bleaching techniques, and always do a strand test.
A larger pack at a lower price per millilitre means you spend less on practice and tests — important while you build your skills.
A base palette of natural tones (.0) and a few ash (.1) shades for neutralising.
Three — 10, 20 and 30 vol. They cover most early work.
Yes — a professional formula and the 180 ml pack (lower cost) let you learn without wasting budget.
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Read full bio →Color SHOCK dye is mixed with developer at a 1:2 ratio. How to choose the developer strength (10/20/30 vol) and avoid mistakes.
Read more →TipsA precise calculation: the dye cost of one coloring with Color SHOCK 180 ml is about €2.63 — roughly 76% less than a standard 60 ml pack.
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