Toners are used to change the colour of your hair, whether it’s your natural colour or the result of a prior dye job. Toners are also available in a variety of forms: Toning treatments are available in salons as well as at home; pigmented shampoos and conditioners, for example, are called toners. Toners are fantastic multi-purpose items with several advantages. They not only renew and enhance tone, but they also provide hair colour depth and remove discoloration. Toners also help to thicken hair by forming a protective barrier around the strands and regulating the porosity of the hair shaft. Finally, toners provide volume and shine to hair by plumping the hair cuticle and sealing it down.
Traditional hair toners and their advantages include:
- Apple cider vinegar wash
Because apple cider vinegar is somewhat acidic, it can assist dull hair with a high pH balance. In fact, research shows that raising the pH of your hair—whether through alkaline shampoos or hard water—opens the cuticle, causing your hair colour to fade or lose lustre. The cuticle is closed by washing with an acidic wash. Use an apple cider vinegar rinse to balance out orange and yellow tones for blondes and light brunettes, since dull hair tends to read brassy. It will help prevent the fading of richer, darker colours.
- Lemon mask
Lemon is high in vitamin C, a skin care component known for its antioxidant and general brightening qualities. It’s a natural approach to “bleach” blond hair and reverse grey tones in lighter colours for hair care. This will aid in the restoration of moisture, and you may style as usual.
- Hollyhocks wash
Blue, pink, purple, red, white, yellow, and even black are some of the colours available in the Hollyhock flower. The purple, on the other hand, will be useful for eliminating brassy tones.
- Betony wash
Another natural technique to tone your hair is with this lavender-coloured blossom. You may make a “tea” out the flowers by steeping them in hot water until they have a brilliant colour, then filtering and transferring to an applicator bottle. (For example, use an old shampoo bottle.) Apply to hair, let sit for 30 minutes, then rinse and condition.
- Green tea wash
Green tea may be used to bring out warmer tones. Boil three green tea bags with two cups of water, chill, and pour into a spray bottle. Saturate your hair with the product and leave it on for 30 minutes. Remove it with water.
- Indigo powder
Indigo’s deep tint is great for “cooling” brunettes. Plant-based powders are available that may be used lightly in your shampoo or hair conditioner. To tone light browns, leave on for 5 to 10 minutes for copper, 10 to 15 minutes for medium browns, 20 to 30 minutes for medium to dark browns, and 40 to 60 minutes for dark browns.
- Chamomile tea wash
Chamomile tea brightens blond hair beautifully. 12 cup herbs, steeped in 2 cups boiling water for 45 to an hour Strain, chill, and combine with 12 lemon slices and honey in a spray bottle.
- Hibiscus tea wash
Hibiscus tea is an excellent natural hair toner for redheads because of its brilliant pink-red tint. 12 cup herbs, steeped in 2 cups boiling water for 45 to an hour Allow to cool before straining into a spray bottle. Spray on clean hair, rub it in, and then rinse with cold water after two hours.
- Sage tea spray
To deepen grey hair, drink sage tea. 12 cup herbs, steeped in 2 cups boiling water for 45 to an hour Allow to cool before straining into a spray bottle. Spray on clean hair, rub it in, and then rinse with cold water after two hours.
- Black tea spray
Black tea is an excellent choice for darkening hair. 12 cup herbs, steeped in 2 cups boiling water for 45 to an hour Allow to cool before straining into a spray bottle. Spray clean hair with the product, rub it in, then cover with a shower cap. Rinse thoroughly with cold water after 30 minutes