I am naturally a brassy level 9 and T18 takes it from Top Ramen to Cool Baddie in no time!
You need a toner with blue in it. T18 is for level 9/10 hair and only contains violet. Your hair looks to be about level 8, so I think T28 is what you need. You could try T10 or T14 for any level 9 spots.
Wella T18 is designed to be mixed with a 20 volume developer for best results, as this provides a balance between lifting and toning. If you choose to use a 30 volume developer, be cautious and monitor the processing time closely to avoid over-processing your hair.
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.
It depends what level it's at: Usually, platinum blonde is only achievable at a 10 and MAYBEEEEEE a 9. Anybody who says they can get it done below a 9…run. In my experience, trying to apply platinum blonde to a 8 or below will either 1) not hold o...
Brad Mondo T18 is my secret weapon. I am naturally a brassy level 9 and T18 takes it from Top Ramen to Cool Baddie in no time! Once a month I live for Tone Day!
Case in point: if you have achieved lightening up to a level 9 and want to turn pale yellow-tinged hair into a light ash blonde, you'd need to pick something like a 9/16 colour. The 1 after dash indicates a major tone of ashy blonde, while the minor tone of 6 means there's also a little neutralizing violet in there.
If you have any orange left in your hair, T14 is probably the best for your hair over T18. T18 is only effective if your hair is a level 10 or higher (purely yellow). Putting the wrong toner in your hair won't necessarily harm it, but it likely won't affect the color at all.
Lighten Orange Hair
But don't bust out the bleach again too soon. You'll need to wait at least a week or two to restore your hair's natural moisture balance to avoid significant damage. So be prepared to rock that orange mane for a while! You can give round two a go once you've made it through the waiting period.
Overlapping the toner application or leaving it on for too long can lead to overprocessing, which may result in dryness, breakage, or a change in texture. To avoid overprocessing, it's crucial to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully and monitor the toner's development time.
20 Vol Developer: This is the stronger choice.
Use 20 Vol Developer with your toner if you are looking to go lighter with your toner, if you've just bleached your hair and your hair is uneven, or if you're seeing a lot of brassy yellow tones. 20 Vol Developer gives the most permanent results.
One option is to re-bleach the roots to lift them to a lighter level before toning again. You need to get them to that very pale yellow - think the inside of a banana. This will help to ensure that your favourite toner can effectively neutralize any remaining yellow tones and match the rest of your hair perfectly.
You want the hair cuticle to be open for toning. Towel-dry hair to about 65 - 75% dry then start toning. Usually color & bleach is on dry hair, even toners and colors that do not require developer; however toner that uses developer is recommended on towel dried hair.
Level 2–3 is extremely dark brown, as level 1 is black. Level 9–10 is very pale blonde. Color does not lift color; only bleach can make your hair lighter.
Q: For folks who don't want ashy hair color, is it hard to fix? A: It's super easy to fix. When formulating your shade, your colorist will likely use a copper or golden tone to counteract the ash.
Unlike traditional blonde hair colors you're probably used to, champagne blonde has an ever-so-slight touch of cool pink to allow it to not only fit within the blonde family but among rose gold shades, too. The rosy, golden blonde hue is perfect if you're looking to tweak your traditional blonde hair color.
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.
When To Use Purple Shampoo After Bleaching? Avoid washing your mane for the first 48 to 72 hours after bleaching it. This is to give your hair enough time to seal in its new color. If you waited 72 hours before washing your hair after it was bleached, you could use the purple shampoo the next time you shower.
Re-Dye the Hair a Darker Colour
Now, we understand you might be a bit nervous to put more dye on your hair after your bleaching disaster. However, dyeing your hair a darker colour is the fastest way to resolve badly bleached hair.
For level 9 hair, the easiest and best solution for you would be Blondify toners. The A stands for "Ash", and the V stands for "Violet." Ash and violet pigments are excellent for toning level 9 blonde hair. These toners act to counteract the yellow present in the hair and turn it cold white ash blonde.
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.
The green should be neutralized with the color that is opposite it on the color wheel—red. This type of color correction should be done by your stylist who will choose the correct red or red-orange base.
If you want to go to a darker brown, your stylist can find a color that will have cool, blue tones (you won't see any blue in your hair, however), that will give you the deep brown look you're going for, and cover up the orange.
They come in several shades, level 10 and also level 9. They are very easy to use. Use the level 10 toners if your hair has been bleached to a true level 10. Use the level 9 toners if your hair is darker than that.