![I've heard 40 volume creme developer can help lighten hair even without bleach. I have thick, dark brown hair with orangeish-brown tips and I want to safely achieve a lighter ash blonde. I've heard 40 volume creme developer can help lighten hair even without bleach. I have thick, dark brown hair with orangeish-brown tips and I want to safely achieve a lighter ash blonde.](https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-cdab1a58ac0fe60732620e93eb9564a1.webp)
I've heard 40 volume creme developer can help lighten hair even without bleach. I have thick, dark brown hair with orangeish-brown tips and I want to safely achieve a lighter ash blonde.
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Amazon.com: Blond Plex 20 Volume (Anti-Yellow) Professional Lightening System for Charcoal Hair Bleach - Violet Peroxide Developer with Plex Elimintes Brassy, Great for Sensitive Scalps 33.8oz/1lt by Hair Bar NYC : Beauty
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