Davines The Present Time Color Chart

Type
Alkaline, ammonia-free demi-permanent
Mix ratio
1:2 with The Present Time Activator (fixed ratio)
Developer
The Present Time Activator 7 vol or 15 vol only
Processing time
20 minutes at room temperature, or 15 minutes with heat
Gray coverage
Up to 70% white with Naturals and 7 vol; up to 50% with fashion reflects

Source: manufacturer's chart, checked Oct 2026. Based on the brand's US chart, with Canada-only shades marked. Availability can vary by country.

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The Present Time is Davines' alkaline, ammonia-free demi-permanent for base breaking, subtle reflects on natural hair and refreshing colored lengths. It always mixes 1 part color to 2 parts of its own Activator, and the ratio does not change. The 7 vol Activator keeps the result at the same depth or darker, and the 15 vol Activator gives up to 1 level of lift. Development is 20 minutes, or 15 with heat, never shorter or longer. Naturals with 7 vol cover up to 70% white hair and fashion reflects up to 50%. The 0,xx Specialities intensify or correct reflects, and 00 is a dilutor, not a lightener.

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