Hair toner is a product that neutralizes unwanted warm or brassy tones in hair to achieve a shinier, healthier, and more natural-looking shade. It can be used on bleached hair to get rid of brassy tones and add a tone over it to change its appearance. Hair toner products contain ingredients that adjust the color of hair, and they can be in the form of tinted shampoos and conditioners, demi-permanent colors, and glosses.
Here are the steps to apply hair toner:
- Choose the right toner to achieve the shade you want.
- Mix your toner with a developer in a 1:2 ratio.
- Use an applicator brush to work the mixture into your hair, focusing on the areas with unwanted undertones.
- Leave the toner in for up to 45 minutes, then rinse and wash with a moisturizing shampoo and deep conditioner.
When using hair toner at home, it is crucial to follow the instructions on the bottle. Usually, these types of toners are classified as a purple shampoo that helps even color. Here are the steps to apply hair toner at home:
- Mix the toner according to the manufacturers instructions.
- Wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo and then apply toner to towel-dried hair (moisture in your hair will help make your hair less porous and results more evenly).
- Use a clean dye brush to apply toner to the strands. First, apply toner to the areas that require the most color.
It is important to note that hair toners may contain toxic chemicals to achieve results for hair, so it is essential to read the ingredients and use them as directed.
