What to Look for in a Toner for Blonde Hair Purple Pigments
It's a purple-tinted mask that delivers hydrating and reparative benefits, plus UV protectors to further keep your color vibrant. And if your hair needs a little extra TLC, the Verb Purple Hair Mask (view at Sephora) is the way to go. Drugstore shoppers should nab the John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Purple Shampoo (view at Walmart) the Amika Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Shampoo (view at Sephora) is another great, easy-to-use, toning shampoo. We love the customization and versatility of the IGK Mixed Feelings Leave-In Blonde Toning Drops (view at Sephora), which can be mixed in with any shampoo, conditioner, or styler. Keep scrolling for the best toners for blonde hair.Ī good toning treatment can go a long way towards keeping your blond in tip-top shape. From daily shampoos that even DIY novices can use to salon-worthy permanent colors, check out our favorites for making your blonde look better than ever. The great news? Once reserved mostly for the pros, there are now a plethora of at-home options available. “As a blonde, you need to factor in the use of bleach and dye on your hair, so it’s important to treat it properly and give it a little bit of love and care.” Toners aren't just about color-correcting they're also a great opportunity to add in hair-nourishing vitamins like panthenol and shine-enhancing botanical oils. “For bleached or light blondes, the trick here is to make your color last longer by using a toning treatment," says celebrity hairstylist Lisa Laudat, whose clients include the likes of Rita Ora and Pink. Some can even help counteract any hair damage incurred during the blending process. To combat these warm tones, most (if not all) toning treatments use violet and blue pigments. Toners are particularly ideal at counteracting brassiness-those unwanted orangey, red, and yellow colors that can make your blonde look dingy-as well as imparting mirror-like shine. They’re the reason why your color always looks so darn good after you get it professionally colored, the final step colorists use to brighten and balance your specific blonde hue. And that’s where aptly-named toners come in. As any blonde will tell you, not all blonde colors are created equal-and more often than not, the difference comes down to the undertone, aka the base shade. Blondes (may) have more fun, but they can also have a harder time maintaining their desired hair color.