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Jess Beech

What is hair toner? The ins and outs of the colour treatments, explained

A collage of hair toner products from Pureology, Kerastase, Christophe Robin, Wella Professionals, arranged in a line on a cream background, with blue shampoo and shampoo bubbles stock image.

To refresh and extend the vibrancy of your colour, as well as its shine, between appointments, a hair toner can become quite the game-changer in your routine - and not just in the case of blonde hair.

First things first, though, we must understand what a toner is and how it works before dousing our strands in one. "A toner is a semi-permanent colour that will either neutralise unwanted tones or give you the shade you’re after," explains Harriet Muldoon, head colourist at Larry King for Redken + Pureology. "They’re mainly used after a colouring service, but are great to use as a touch-up to keep your colour looking fresh and glossy between services," adds Taylor Redman, colourist at Trevor Sorbie.

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