Getting your hair toned is a service that’s one of the most important parts of your hair appointment if you’re changing the colour of your hair. And sometimes, even if you’re not. Learn more about what a hair toner is, why you need to be including a toning service in your haircolour appointments, and how often you should be toning your hair.
WHAT IS A HAIR TONER & WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
A hair toner is a demi-permanent haircolour that can alter the state of the hair’s colour and pH level. Colourists use it to help cool down or warm up the exact shade of your hair when you leave the salon. As a service for non-colour treated hair, it’s a way to experiment with a little bit of colour play without fully committing to a new haircolour. (Demi-permanent means exactly what you think, non-permanent colour that will eventually fade.) Toners are also available in clear form, where they act like more of a gloss for hair.
Toner can be applied in between colour treatments, not just right after one, so that your colour lasts and looks fresh longer.
HOT TIP: To maintain your shiny, toned hair at home, try using a vinegar rinse for hair.