Learn how to make a homemade toner to enhance hair color

You’ll save yourself the trip to the beauty salon with these homemade toner tips. They are perfect for you to enhance your hair color and leave it in the desired tone. For that, we talked about it with the hairdresser Sueli Cantieri. Follow up!

What is Homemade Toner?

If you’re confused between the difference between ink and toner, the answer is easy. The hairdresser explains that “with the toner, we correct or balance the chosen tone, being a semi-permanent and changeable process”. This process can be done at home to find the perfect color for your hair.

Cantieri points out that “it is important to hydrate the wires well, so as not to dry them out”. In addition, she claims that it is a lot of fun to test new colors at home and the most recommended technique for this is mixing gentian violet with cream.

How to make homemade toner

The process is simple, but requires very important care. In order not to make a mistake, take note of this very important tip from specialist Sueli, “doing a homemade tinting at home, it is very important that you be very careful to always use the correct measures so as not to lose your hair and leave an unwanted color”. So don’t forget and do your math!

Drops that will bring the perfect blonde tone

1. In a little bottle, put 100 ml of a white shampoo. The “anti-residue” type cannot be used;
2. Add 8 drops of gentian violet and mix well until uniform. Be careful not to stain your surroundings. Reserve;
3. In another pot, put a little more of the amount of hair moisturizing cream that you usually use;
4. Add 3 drops of gentian violet, mix well and set aside;
5. Apply shampoo mixture to hair and massage gently. Let it act for 2 minutes. Rinse and repeat this process one more time;
6. After rinsing for the last time, remove excess water with a towel. Be careful, gentian violet stains, so use an old towel;
7. Apply the cream mixture all over the hair. Let it act for 5 to 10 minutes. When you see that the tone is good, rinse well;
8. Finish by passing conditioner normally and rinsing;
9. Your hair is ready!

Easy and economical. These are the qualities of mixing gentian violet with shampoo and cream. Perfect for blondes, it’s ideal for breaking the orange tone and leaving the strands more grey. Check out more details in the video.

Homemade toner with Maizena, simple and economical

1. In a pan, boil 250 ml of water;
2. When it starts to bubble, add 2 tablespoons of sifted cornstarch. Stir over low heat until it becomes a consistent dough;
3. Remove from pan and transfer to a pot. Wait for it to cool down;
4. Add 6 tablespoons of your favorite hair moisturizer. Mix well to dissolve the cornstarch pellets;
5. Add 1/2 tsp of hair repair, 1/2 tsp of coconut oil and stir well;
6. Add a few drops of gentian violet;
7. Wash your hair with shampoo normally, rinse and apply the homemade toner. When you see that the tone is good, rinse again. Don’t leave your hair too long so it doesn’t fail;
8. After rinsing well, your hair is ready!

Already rescue this product in the pantry to leave your wires with the perfect color. With different combinations, it can be used on blondes or brunettes. See in the video how to use Maizena according to your coloring.

Homemade toner with beetroot to enhance its color

1. Peel 2 small beets and cut into medium pieces;
2. Place in a blender with 1/2 cup of water and blend well;
3. Remove from blender and strain. Discard the beetroot pieces and place the water from the blended mixture in a small pot;
4. Add 5 tablespoons of moisturizing hair cream to the pot with the water. Mix until smooth and set aside;
5. Wash your hair with shampoo as normal and rinse. Dry your hair with a towel and remove excess water;
6. Divide the hair and apply the beetroot toner through all strands;
7. Tie your hair, put on a shower cap and let it act for 2 hours;
8. Rinse and finish the hair as you prefer.

This mixture is recommended for redheads. The change in tone is more subtle and its great benefit is an intense hydration of the hair. Ideal for those who don’t want to risk too much and want to leave the hair with the highlighted color and very shiny. Check out!

Cautions and Contraindications

When searching on the internet, you can also find a homemade toner option with black ink. According to the hairdresser, it is not very suitable to be performed at home. This is because its application must be done carefully by a professional, as it can stain the hair.

It’ll be easier to keep your hair’s beautiful tone with these homemade toner options. In addition to radiant, it is also very important to keep the wires strong and healthy. For that, check out these wonderful homemade hydration options.