- SPARKS HIDRACOLOR Powder Lightener easily lifts hair color as safe as possible! This superior formula conditions and protects the hair as it lightens taking you from dark to light blonde fast! Powder Lightener can lift up to 7 levels. Once you have chosen the correct shade and developer or activator, mix the proper amount of SPARKS HIDRACOLOR and SPARKS HIDRACOLOR Creme Developer or Activator in a non-metallic bowl. Mixing Ratio: 1 - part SPARKS HIDRACOLOR to 11/2 - parts SPARKS HIDRACOLOR Creme Developer/Activator.