Why is my hair still yellow after toner Wella?

Author: Doris Brekke DVM  |  Last update: Thursday, May 1, 2025

There's two reasons why your hair is still brassy after toning or colouring. Either the undertone of the toner/colour is wrong, or the product is too light for you.

What to do if hair is still yellow after toning?

If your hair is still yellow after toning, then you likely didn't formulate dark enough for the toner to cover. You'll need to reformulate, dropping the toner another level or two to ensure it covers the yellow properly.

What Wella toner cancels out yellow?

A T10 Wella Charm toner, specifically known as ``Lightest Beige Blonde,'' is designed to neutralize unwanted warm tones in blonde hair, particularly brassy orange and yellow hues. It contains a violet base that can help counteract these warm tones, making your blonde look cooler and more balanced.

How long does it take for Wella toner to work?

For light toning, 8-10 minutes is generally recommended while darker toning may require 20-25 minutes. Avoid exceeding 30 minutes total processing time.

Why won't my hair lift past yellow?

Bleach Strength and Processing Time: The strength of the bleach and the amount of time it is left on the hair can affect the final color. If the bleach is too weak or not left on long enough, it may not lift the hair to the desired level of blonde, leading to yellow tones.

Say Bye To Brassy/Yellow Hair Instantly!

How do you get rid of yellow stubborn hair?

Silver Shampoo, which can also be called purple shampoo, is a shampoo with violet pigments. The violet pigments neutralize the yellow tones in your hair. By using a silver shampoo, you will get rid of brassy, yellow, and golden tones.

Can I bleach my hair again if it didn't lift enough?

Repeated bleaching is not recommended since you're putting yourself at risk of overprocessing and breakage. If you do bleach again, make sure to wait 3 weeks to give your hair cuticle enough time to heal, close and lay flat again.

Do I apply Wella toner to wet or dry hair?

  1. 3 simple steps.
  2. Pre-lighten the hair to the required level before applying toner. ...
  3. Apply to towel dried hair and develop for up to 30 minutes, checking frequently for desired result.
  4. Rinse thoroughly, shampoo, condition and style!

Will Wella T18 work on yellow hair?

If your hair looks like his, then you can use Wella T18 Toner to get his exact results! Make sure your hair is a lighter yellow for this color result to be platinum & ashy 👩🏻👉🏼👩🏼‍🦰👉🏼💁🏼‍♀️👉🏼👩🏼‍🦳 Send this to someone whos been wanting PLATINUM HAIR for summer!

Can I leave Wella toner on for an hour?

Wella Colour Charm Toners should be left on for 30 minutes (this is called processing). Letting your process for the full 30 minutes is ideal, but check every 5-10 minutes or so to see how it's going. The Wella Toners turn a dark purple shade as they process, this is normal so don't panic!

Does Wella T14 work on yellow hair?

Wella T14 works best on pale yellow hair. If your hair has strong orange tones and you'd like to try this toner, make sure to add some Wella Colour Charm 050 Cooling Violet to your mixture - about 4 capfuls for hair that touches the top of your shoulders.

What does Wella T28 toner do?

Creates a beautiful, cool natural blonde while toning away brassy yellow and orange tones.

What is the best toner for stubborn yellow hair?

The Wella Color Charm T18 Lightest Ash Blonde Hair Toner transforms brassy yellow hair in to a very light, white blonde. If you have stubborn yellow tones, this is for you.

What to do when toner doesn't work?

"New toner not working," it may be time to get a new printer.
  1. Check to see if you put in the right toner cartridges in the right color order.
  2. Check to see if a new cartridge was put in.
  3. Check to see if you are using OEM toner cartridges.
  4. Check to see if the toner cartridge is installed correctly.

Can I use Wella toner twice?

Yes, you can tone hair twice, but it should be done with caution. Double toning can be a good idea for correcting brassiness or achieving a specific shade, but it's you should always consider your hair's health and consult with a professional for safe guidance.

How do you fix over toned hair ASAP?

Make sure you get washed immediately after you notice you have over-toned those locks! 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.

Why is my hair still yellow after toning?

There's two reasons why your hair is still brassy after toning or colouring. Either the undertone of the toner/colour is wrong, or the product is too light for you.

Should I use 10 or 20 volume developer with toner?

Here are the rules for developer choice when going lighter using regular professional color: Use 10 Vol for tone down coloring and level-on-level coloring. Use 20 Vol if you are aiming for a 1-2 level lift (and if you have grey hair that needs covering). Use 30 Vol if you are aiming for a 2-3 level lift.

Can you leave toner on too long?

Leave the toner for at least 5–10 minutes. Leave the toner for at least 40 minutes, and not more, to avoid overtoning. Leave the toner for 15–35 minutes to eliminate brassy tones. Brassy hair is of three types: yellow, orange, and red.

Which Wella toner cancels out orange?

The Colour Wheel Shows You Which Hues Tone Orange Hair

It tells you which hues 'cancel' each other out for a balancing effect. In the case of orange hair, a touch of blue pigment will cool and calm too-warm locks, while a hint of violet is also helpful for yellow/orange strands on a level 7.

Do I shampoo after toner?

You should wait to shampoo your hair again after applying toner for about 24 hours. This will allow the toner to set and not wash out of your hair.

How to fix bleached hair that turned yellow?

If your bleached hair looks more yellow than orange, you'll need a purple toning shampoo to neutralise the yellow. If your hair's turned orange, you'll need a blue toning shampoo to tone the brassiness and get rid of the orange.

Can I bleach my hair twice if it didn't work?

Unless it's a multiple processing situation (ideally being handled by a professional), you shouldn't bleach over hair that's already been bleached. Instead, you should target new growth. Clark says,“If you bleach your hair roots to ends every time, you risk it breaking and becoming damaged.

Why won't my hair bleach past orange?

Dark hair has many underlying pigments that give your rich brown or ebony strands depth and dimension. Red and orange pigments are the most dominant undertones in dark hair. So if you don't bleach enough of those pigments out, you end up with an unflattering brassy orange.

Previous article
Is curly hair a German trait?
Next article
How common is tattoo infection?