The world of hair colour can be a bit of a minefield. Use too much bleach, your ends could snap. Go too dark, you may never be able to get your natural colour back. If you're itching to try something new, but the risks are making you sweat, a hair toner will allow you to transform your colour without the scary bits. Show
Hair toners are the perfect first step if you want to experiment with hair colour without committing to a salon appointment every couple of weeks to touch up those pesky roots. In fact, a toner is even great if you're happy with your colour and simply want to add a bright, glassy shine. There's one out there for each and every one of us. Here, we're divulging all the details. Greg ScaffidiImaxtree What is hair toner?Think of hair toner as a colour corrector for your hair. If you're blonde and find your hair goes too yellow, it can cool down those brassy tones. If you're a brunette that wants to add some caramel warmth, a toner can do that too. According to Zoë Irwin, Creative Director at John Frieda Salons, a hair toner will 'deposit either a warm, ash or cool hue, or it will neutralise specific tones in the hair.' This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Rather than completely changing your hair colour, toner is more about the, well, tone. This can be anything from adding a subtle colourful shade to hair – like peach or red – or making your balayage-d ends appear more vivid. Colour expert Josh Wood explains: 'In reality a toner takes two forms: one is a non-permanent colour that sits on the outside layer of the hair and adds a small amount of “tone” to the hair. The second is a slightly more intense option that uses a small amount of activator to penetrate the hair for a longer-lasting effect'. How many different kinds of hair toner are there?In short, there's a toner on the shelves to suit everyone's specific demands: from purple shampoos to colour-depositing conditioners, leave-in mists and intensive masks, the options are endless. 'Toners have been around for years in many guises: in fact, my gran used to add a blue tinge to her hair once a week with her shampoo and set, and that was a kind of
toner. Today toners come in many different forms: glosses, glazes, colour masks... The list goes on' says Wood. Gregory ScaffidiImaxtree How does toner benefit your hair?Toners can bring any hair colour back into balance, be it a brown that has become too warm, or a blonde that has turned a little brassy. 'If your hair has faded or oxidised to orange, you can use a toner to “neutralise” those unwanted tones,' explains Wood. 'If there is a tinge of yellow or brassiness, use a violet or blue toner to bring your hair back to a bright, icy blonde. On lighter tones you can create coppers and reds – or for the really daring there are the bright pinks, greens and violets. All of these toners
will fade away rather than grow out.' Everyone can use a toner, no matter your hair colour or type. 'I use toners on everything from afro textured hair to pale blondes and deep brunettes. Honestly, I feel it suits every hair type: there is one for every hair colour and skin tone', says Irwin. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. How do you use hair toner?Unlike permanent hair dyes, it's not too risky to experiment with toner in your bathroom at home – although do perform a proper patch test before slathering it on. The process will differ for each product – always read the instructions! – but
generally, a toner is applied in a similar way to a hair mask, only you'll need to use gloves to protect your skin and go cautiously around your hairline. Wood recommends a less-is-more approach when using toner for the first time. 'Just understand that the lighter your hair is, the more colour will be absorbed, so go gently and only leave the colour on for a few minutes. You can always add more – but if your hair soaks up the colour too quickly, you could end up with a much brighter result than anticipated.' This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. How long does hair toner last for?This varies on how often you wash your hair. If you're a gym bunny that shampoos once a day, your colour will fade quicker. The more you wash it, the quicker the colour will disappear. On average, a good toner should stay put for between 4-5 weeks, with lighter hair fading faster than darker shades. To extend the life of your toner, Irwin recommends investing in some colour-protecting products. 'The shampoo and conditioner you choose to use will have an effect on the longevity of any colour.' Avoid anything with a heavy dose of sulphates, as these will strip your shade swiftly, and invest in a good mask that'll keep things soft and shiny. Hair toner for blonde hair
Drop It Hair Colourant Pink
Colour Fresh Semi-Permanent Wella Professionals £12.75
Blond Absolu Masque Ultra Violet Treatment
No. 4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo
Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Mask
Bright Blonde Essential Priming Serum If your hair is bleached or naturally blonde, you have plenty of hair toner options. Try warming your hues up with a honey tint, or use Bleach London's brilliant Pearlescent Conditioner to give icy tones that coveted pearly sheen. Conditioning masks like Kérastase's classic Blond Absolu Masque will strengthen bleached strands while balancing out those brassy tones. If you're looking for a major transformation, the likes of Revolution and Moroccanoil have you covered with a host of rainbow hues, from pastel pinks and peaches to more vivid oranges and reds. Hair toner for brown hair
Color Fresh Semi-Permanent Mask Wella Professionals Care £15.75
Shade Variation Mask - Ash Brown
Davines Alchemic Conditioner - Red
Tones For Brunettes Midnight Blue Revolution Haircare £6.00
Ash Toner Balmain Paris Hair Couture £29.95 If your hair is naturally brown or
darker, pastel shades simply won't show up on your lengths. However, there's a host of excellent ash toners out there that'll cool your shade down in an instant, as well as warmer copper tones for a fiery result. We love Davines'
Alchemic Conditioner, which offers intensive hydration alongside a deep cherry tint, and Josh Wood's raspberry-tinged
Gloss treatment. What toner should I use for highlights?For best results, either choose a demi-permanent or permanent toner. Follow the color law (color wheel) for a perfect shade. Never forget to tone after the bleaching process.
Can you put toner on brown hair with highlights?It targets yellow tones on very light blonde hair. But if you have brown hair with platinum blonde highlights, you can apply purple toner on those highlighted sections to achieve a cooler tone.
What toner should I use for brown hair with highlights?You should use an ash toner for brown hair to improve the shade quality. If you choose the right toner for brown hair, then the hair can turn pastel or neutral without making it blonde. You need to apply ash toner to neutralize all the warm undertones.
What does brown toner do to highlights?Hair toners are products that enhance the existing highlights in your hair by neutralizing brassy or warm tones. While highlights may not be as extreme as dyeing your entire head of hair, they still make a difference. And, like any hair color, highlights fade.
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Toner for brown hair with highlights at home
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