What type of hair color is characterized by its ability to lift and deposit color simultaneously and requires a developer?

The type of hair color that is characterized by its ability to lift and deposit color simultaneously, and requires a developer, is tint. Tints, or permanent hair colors, work by using an oxidative process that involves a developer, typically containing hydrogen peroxide. This developer opens the hair cuticle so that the color molecules can enter the hair shaft, allowing for both lightening (lifting) the natural hair color and depositing new color at the same time.

This process creates a long-lasting change in hair color, making tints suitable for covering gray hair or achieving significant color changes. The developer's strength can vary depending on the desired level of lift and the hair's condition. Other options like direct dyes do not require a developer and primarily deposit color without altering the natural pigment. Rinses are temporary and offer minimal commitment, while highlights involve a different method of lightening sections of the hair rather than the overall color change typical of tints.