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• Method 1 of 3: Know when to use toner
• Method 2 of 3: Achieve different results
• Method 3 of 3: Apply toner to your hair

Hair toner is usually used for blonde hair, to change the shade of the blonde color. Toner can remove orangish or yellowish tones or give blond hair a more ashy look. It is not a hair dye, but it slightly adjusts the underlying shades of your hair. Learn to use hair toner how toners can help your hair, decide if your hair has the blonde tone you want, and see a professional stylist.

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Method 1 of 3: Know when to use toner

1. Wait until your hair is the right color to show. You can't just use toner at any time. To get the shade you want, your hair needs to be the right yellow color. If you want a light ash or cool shade, make sure your hair is light yellow before using toner.
   • If you use toner when your hair is the wrong yellow color, you will not get the desired result.
2. Use toner after bleaching. Toning works well on bleached hair. To achieve certain blonde tones, you will have to bleach your hair first, and then tone it. Toner also helps hair color become even after bleaching.
   • Some toners can only be used a few days after bleaching your hair.
   • For some desired colors, you will have to bleach your hair several times over a period of time to achieve the color. This is especially true if you start with dark brown or black hair and would like to have blonde hair.
3. Use toner after dyeing your hair. Toner can also be used when dyeing your hair. Sometimes the color you get is not exactly the color you want. To remove certain pigments, for example if there is too much redness or oranginess in your hair, you can use toner to even out or slightly adjust your hair color.
   • Toner can sometimes be used after a bad or unwanted paint job. It cannot change your hair color, but it can even out your shade.
4. Know that you may not be able to achieve your desired hair color at first. Some colors take time to achieve. This is because your hair may still contain too much red or yellow pigment to achieve a cool or ash-like shade. Listen to the advice of a professional at a salon to help you work towards achieving your desired hair color.
   • For example, you may not be able to achieve silver blonde initially. A silver blonde toner may be able to make your hair turn green or some other shade. Instead, you may need to bleach your hair a few more times before your hair is completely free of reds and yellows.
   • Always have a color wheel ready while bleaching, dyeing and toning your hair, so you can pay attention to your hair's current color and undertones. This way you can avoid ending up with a hair color that is different from what you hoped for and what you expected.

Method 2 of 3: Achieve different results

1. Remove orange tones from blonde hair. Hair toner is a product that helps to remove yellowish and orange tones when dyeing your hair. The toner will change the underlying color, but will not alter or discolor the hair. Toner will only work on hair that is blonde or bleached.
   • Do not use toner on dark hair. It will have no effect.
2. Change your shade of blonde. Toner can be used to adjust the specific shade of your blonde hair. If you want your blonde locks to look dull, a toner can help you achieve that cooler shade. You can go for warm and honey-colored or rose-colored.
   • Instead of yellow, gold, or white, toner can give your hair a cooler shade like pink, purple, brown, or blue.
   • Research your options before using toner to find out what kind of toner you would like to use.
3. Use toner to smooth out highlights. Toner can help you give a smooth and balanced look to your hair color. This can help you if you regularly dye or highlight your hair. The toner can fill in problem areas or hide color problems.
   • Toner can help you blend your highlights into your hair more smoothly.
   • Toner can help soften the color of your roots when you dye your hair.
4. Enhance the tone of your hair color. You can use toner to enhance your current hair color instead of changing it. This works for blonde hair and some shades of brown hair. If your hair is dull or not exactly the right shade, you can use toner to intensify your current hair color.
   • By using toner for this you can make your hair color brighter or deeper. It will also make your hair look smoother and healthier.
   • Toner can help improve the look of dry or damaged hair.

Method 3 of 3: Apply toner to your hair

1. Use toner where necessary. Gather the section of hair on which you want to use the toner and apply the toner. Toner does not need to be applied evenly to all hair, although it can. Don't worry if you make a mistake and get toner on a dark area of ​​hair; the toner will not affect this hair.
   • For example, you may want to show your highlights or hair roots.
2. Opt for an ammonia-based toner if you're already blonde. Ammonia-based toner is the best choice if your hair is already blonde. This kind of toner will change the pigment of your hair, so it is seen as demi-permanent hair color. However, demi-permanent hair dyes do not penetrate the hair cuticle, they only deposit color on the hair. This means that the color will gradually fade.
   • You can apply ammonia-based toners to bleached hair. You just have to make sure you wait a few days after bleaching before using ammonia. Using ammonia immediately after bleaching can damage your hair.
   • Follow the mixing instructions for the toner you are using. Usually you will have to mix one part toner with a specific ratio of 20 volume developer. Each brand of toner will have different instructions, so don't try to change them or just try to make up your own proportions.
3. Use purple shampoo immediately after bleaching your hair. You can use a purple shampoo as a toner immediately after bleaching your hair. Purple shampoo is much milder, so it won't damage fragile hair that has just been bleached.Purple shampoo can remove yellow and orange tones from the hair and give your hair a cooler gray tone.
   • You will need to wash your hair with purple shampoo two or three times a week for the best results. Let the shampoo sit in your hair for five to ten minutes.
   • Depending on your original shade, your hair may turn greyish instead of blonde. If this happens, use the purple shampoo every one or two shampoos.
   • The strength of the purple toner depends on the brand you buy.
4. Use purple hair dye after bleaching. Purple hair dye can also be used to show blonde hair. The purple hair dye helps to remove yellow and orange tones from the hair. You can use purple hair dye right after bleaching. Only use a very small amount of hair dye, such as just a few drops.
   • You will not be using the entire bottle of paint. You will mix a little bit of purple hair dye with white conditioner instead. Then let this sit in your hair for 15 to 30 minutes. It is important to use only a tiny amount. If you use too much paint or leave it on for too long, your hair will turn purple.
5. Go to a salon for your first toner application. If you've never applied toner before, it's best to go to a hair salon. There they can bleach your hair properly and choose the correct toner for you. If your hair is already blonde, they can help you achieve the desired results.
   • Showing your hair at home without experience can end up with the wrong color.
6. Update your toner. Toner will start to fade from your hair if you wash it often. If you wash your hair often, you will need to touch it up more often. If you wait longer between hair washes, your toner will last longer.
   • To update your toner, you will either need to go to your salon or use a toner at home.