Toner: how it works and when to use it for a natural color

The toner is a product that serves to color the hair, without attacking it too much. That’s because it gives just one tone to the wires and leaves them looking very natural. Because it is an affordable product, its use is quite common. But for which cases is it best suited? Is it suitable for your locks?

To answer this and other questions, we invited hairdresser Goreth Barbisan, a color specialist. Next, you will understand exactly what toner is and how it works, discover the differences between it and permanent dye, and also check product purchase suggestions. Check out:

What is a toner and how does it work?

The toners are excellent products to give more life to the hair, leaving it shinier and removing the faded look. Want to understand more about this type of coloring? Then see the explanations of our guest hairdresser:

• What it is: a product that colors the hair as if it were a “hair makeup”, since it does not penetrate the structure of the hair and therefore has a temporary effect.
• How it works: the product’s pigments act only on the external part of the hair, as its formula does not contain ammonia to act deeply on the hair fiber. For this reason, toner is considered a softer coloring.
• What it’s for: according to specialist Goreth Barbisan, the product works for several cases – such as for hair with first gray hairs, people who don’t want to drastically change their hair color, for those who have dyed and want to revitalize faded hair. , or bleached hair with streaks of light colors.
• Colored toners: in addition to the cases above, you can also use colored toners to get on the wave of pink, blue, green and other different colors, leaving them with a less artificial appearance. As a contrast, our guest hairdresser also reveals that there are even colorless toners, which only serve to brighten the locks.
• Contraindications: the product is compatible with most chemicals, but you must respect its time of action – do not leave it for longer than recommended on the box. In addition, the toner is not indicated to lighten the wires, nor does it have that purpose. In the latter case, adopt permanent coloring or use bleaching powder.

So, did you find out if the toner is for you? If you are in doubt between using the toner or the permanent dye, follow the following topic:

Toner x permanent dye

According to Goreth, the two products work completely differently. She explains: “The permanent dye acts inside the cuticle and, together with the hydrogen peroxide, removes the natural pigments and deposits the artificial ones. The toner, on the other hand, just deposits the pigments on the outside of the strands”.

So if you need a color change, for example, from brunette to red, or great coverage of white hair, use permanent dye – it lasts longer and guarantees full coverage, although it leaves the hair drier. The toners, in turn, do not harm the hair, but have a short duration and fade with washing.

where to buy toner

Here are some toner suggestions for you to choose and start coloring your hair:

1. Toner for lights – Glow bath, at the Ikesaki Store
2. Keune Toning Kit 60ml – Color Clear + Activator 60ml, at Loja Fernanda Cosméticos
3. L’Oréal DiaRichesse 7.8 Extra Coverage Toner, at Ikesaki Store
4. Amend Supéria Toning Kit – Light Brown Gold, at Loja Americanas
5. Forever Liss Intensive Black Toning Mask
6. Keraton toner – Grafite, at Loja Americanas

Did you like the suggestions? All these products intensify and revitalize the color of your hair, in addition to treating it and leaving it with tones that look natural. If you want more tips, also check out the article about toning shampoos.

Now just choose the right toner and leave with your hair full of life! After all, transforming the look and still leaving the strands brighter and full of color is very good, isn’t it?