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Tried dying your hair but somehow you failed to get the results you wanted? Then, you might want to consider using hair toners. Hair toners remove the raw pigments on the dyed hair. Semi-permanent and permanent hair toners are now available in the market. The most commonly used among the hair toners is the semi-permanent toners. Hair toners are applied after dying the hair to enhance the applied color and to protect it from damage. In this article, you will find out how to choose and use hair toners.
In turning a dark hair into a lighter one, a two-step process is often used by the stylist. The said process allows the target color outcome to be achieved. The hair is lightened first so that the new color will mix perfectly. Afterwards, the stylist applies the second color that it is two times lighter than the original hair color. Hair toner is applied on the hair after putting the second color to enhance the color effect on the hair.
There are also other kinds of toners that are made to deposit hair color and are translucent in nature. These toners enhance the variation of colors in the hair. These products are not generallyconsidered as toners, but they have the same effect as toners do to the hair.
Aside from protecting the hair color from damage, hair toners are also used to do mild color shift on the hair. Some hair toning products available can help turn an ordinary brown hair to auburn tone and make hair a perfect blonde by removing the brassy shade on the hair.
Keep in mind that it is necessary to use the right hair toner. To help you pick the proper shade of toner for your hair, you can look at the pictures on the boxes. Referring also to the color wheel helps getting the proper hair tone that fits your eye and skin color.
After choosing the right tone for your hair, apply it unto small sections of your hair. Begin at the roots then slide your fingers to the tip of the hair to completely cover it. To make sure that the hair is completely covered, run your fingers on your hair. After applying, let the toner set for a few minutes depending on the indicated time on the product's box. Rinse your hair properly with mild shampoo, followed by cool water to remove the chemicals that might be present in the hair.
Doing this by yourself at home is highly discouraged for it may not bring best results. Still, if you really want to make it, make sure you already picked the right hair toner for your hair for best results. Remember to check product instructions and carefully follow each step to achieve the result you desired.
