Hair color Toner

What is a Hair Color Toner?

Most people perceive hair toner as reducing brassy tones, but its purpose goes beyond this. A toner acts like a pantyhose over your locks, balancing out and neutralizing unwanted tones or accentuating those you wish to enhance. Toners are essential touchup products designed to maintain color between salon visits. Here is everything you should know about toners.

It’s a demi-permanent color

Demi-permanent hair colors differ from permanent ones in that they only cover the outside cuticle layer but produce long-term color results. Demi-permanent dyes need a low-volume developer to be activated and deposited into your scalp. Using it can neutralize brassy tones in blonde hair while making its texture appear richer and extend its longevity!

Before using a toner

However, it’s a good idea to consult your stylist on your desired hair color and style goals. This will allow them to help identify undertones, how best to address them, and when and how frequently a touchup should occur.

Many professionals utilize popular toner brands such as Redken Shades EQ, Schwarzkopf Professional BlondME Bleach