Unlike permanent hair colour, toners gradually wash away much quicker due to having less staying power.
Please keep In mind toner is only temporary and can last 4-8 weeks depending on how you take care of your hair. I always recommend clients come in for maintenance toning appointments in between big Blonding appointments.
The easiest way to lighten hair is to use a clarifying shampoo or a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice. These methods are gentle and can gradually lighten the hair over a few washes.
Yes, toner washes out. If your hair is already bleached out under that color (which it must be with highlights and brassiness), then the toner will fade. It always looks especially dark before the first wash - many stylists do that so you don't immediately lose the level of color you were going for.
Wash your hair with clarifying or dandruff shampoo to gently strip color out. Rinse and repeat few times, then deep condition afterward. Add 1 tsp (5 g) of baking soda to your regular shampoo and wash your hair with the mixture. Rinse thoroughly and follow with a deep conditioner.
Less hydrogen peroxide means that it's a healthier alternative to dye. For this reason, many stylists will opt for toner. Unfortunately this formulation also means that the results are semipermanent, rather than permanent. Every 3-4 weeks, hair toner will need to be refreshed to maintain the same shine and color.
This is because it can strip the toner out of the hair! Instead, wait until your toner has faded completely before fixing any brassy tones with a purple shampoo.
The less frequently you wash your locks, the longer your colour stays in, but you can increase the longevity of your colour by using professional hair care. Depending on you hair type and hair condition, toner can last between 2-to-6 weeks.
Most toners are not permanent, therefore eventually, after several washes, the 'cool' tones will fade. If you want that toner gone quicker, 2-3 washes with a clarifying shampoo will start to remove the blue, grey or purple stains.
If you wash your hair every day, expect your toner to fade out FAST. If you wash it once a week, you will generally get a month of nicely toned hair. If you feel like the toner just DOESNT last in your hair, the are a number of factors why this can happen.
When applied correctly and on healthy hair, toners typically do not cause damage. However, there are considerations to keep in mind... Toning can exacerbate damage caused by previous chemical treatments or excessive heat styling.
One effective remedy is the use of clarifying shampoos or treatments to help remove excess toner and buildup from the hair. These products work by gently stripping away unwanted color deposits and restoring the hair's vibrancy.
Natural bleaching agents like apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, chamomile tea, or cinnamon and honey can lighten hair gently and naturally with minimal damage.
Ashy hair usually results after too much cool or blue toner has been left in. Sometimes washing multiple times with clarifying shampoo can remove the excess toner.
However, if it's left on for too long, it can have the opposite effect. The chemicals in toner can react with the natural pigment in your hair, causing it to change color. In addition, toner can strip away the natural oils in your hair, leaving it dry and brittle.
While it may not literally darken the color of your hair, it can neutralize or reduce the appearance of the brighter, brassier tones in your hair, making it appear a bit darker in the process.
If you want to re-tone your hair, wait at least 2 weeks. The more you shampoo, the sooner the toner will fade. If you don't wash your hair frequently, you can go back after 8 to do some tress maintenance, and you'll be right back to being your perfect shade of blonde.
If its too dark your stylist should be able to remove it and reapply thr right shade. Lots of washing will also help fade the toner so you can reapply. A bleach wash can also be used, which is lightener mixed with water for a light lift with minimal damage.
Unlike permanent hair colour, toners gradually wash away much quicker due to having less staying power. It's like a 'top coat' for your hair because it does not penetrate as deeply into the hair strand.
Another option: wash out the toner with strong shampoo or even dishwasher detergent like Dawn. Some people do this with several washes to get the unwanted toner or too dark dye out. After you really really need to condition with a deep, leave-in conditioner overnight.
Although it might seem like it can lighten, toner has no lifting ability. Toner simply cancels out unwanted tones. For Example: when we lighten hair it can turn yellow or orange. We use toners to shift hair from yellow into a golden, sandy, icy or beige color that will give you your desired result.
If you leave purple shampoo in your hair for 30 minutes, the risk of over-toning increases significantly. While purple shampoo is designed to neutralize brassy or yellow tones, leaving it on for an extended period can lead to overly cool or even purple-tinted hair, especially for those with light or porous hair.
After toning/ single process color
We always recommend sealing in your tones with Color Specifics color sealing shampoo after a depositive color service. Color Specifics conditions hair after coloring by smoothing the hair shaft and locking in cosmetic color, for longer-lasting color and improved shine.