Why a toner?

Why use a toner? 

The perfect hair color – we all want it, don't we? Dark or light, warmer or bright and cool-toned, fiery red or copper, or more natural... there are sooooo many possibilities. While hair dye can achieve a lot, do you find yourself just missing the right 'tone'? Whether you're aiming for subtle or a true color explosion, a toner will help you achieve that perfect hair color!  

What is a toner? 

A toner removes unwanted tones from the hair, thereby enhancing the result of a color treatment. It refines the desired color and neutralizes unwanted hues. Toners are increasingly becoming a standard part of a color treatment. Additionally, a toner can be excellent for refreshing and protecting your color after a few weeks.  

A toner makes the color more even and helps it truly shine. For example, it can give blonde shades a beautiful natural, ash, or pearl tone. After getting highlights, currently the most popular color treatment in salons, a toner can make your results even more stunning. It also creates a seamless transition between your natural hair and the highlights.  

A toner can also be very effective in eliminating the yellow tint left by the summer sun. This quickly refreshes the hair, giving it a bright, natural look again.  

What an effect!  

Here, we opted for an ash-colored toner treatment. Our model Sonja has normal, healthy hair with highlights.  

Durability and maintenance 

A toner typically lasts between 10 and 30 washes. Its durability largely depends on the hair's porosity. The more porous the hair, the faster the color fades and dulls.  

Home care advice for cool blonde shades: washing your hair 1 to 2 times a week with No Yellow Shampoo will keep the color fresh and beautiful. Again, if your hair is porous and fine, opt for the lighter version, the Silver Care Shampoo. Another option is to mix a little No Yellow with a nourishing shampoo or the Intense Treatment Mask. This gives your hair that fresh color and optimal care at the same time! 

Nice to know! Our model Sonja, on whom we used the Extra Intense toner, has beautifully healthy hair. She mentioned that she didn't need No Yellow for at least 4 weeks after her toner treatment. Her hair remained beautifully ash-toned and bright in color for a long time.  

Technical info 

Are you a hairdresser and want to know more about Calmare toners? Scan the QR code below or log in to our website for business customers, www.kapper.calmare.nl. There you will find all the information, the Color Manual, the necessary products, and toner packages.  

Not a hairdresser, but interested?  

Then this is good to know! A Silver Care or No Yellow Shampoo only adds a layer to your hair. If the effect is a bit too intense, you can wash it out fairly quickly with a few washes. A toner works differently and truly penetrates your hair. Therefore, we advise against applying a toner yourself. Always have your hairdresser do it! A hairdresser, through knowledge and experience, knows exactly which toner is suitable for your hair and how long it needs to process. You'll regret trying it yourself, so don't!  

N.B. The final result may vary and always depends on hair type, hair condition, and color history. A toner is a semi-permanent dye and therefore does not cover gray hair. Calmare Nuance Haircolor contains a low percentage of ammonia, which is weakened by the addition of Toner Activator and possibly water, but is never 0.