25/ Can I darken blonde locks with a toner? Discover how to get back to dark hair without staining the strands
The blonde hair toner can also be used to darken the highlights by up to 2 tones (Instagram photo: elainewelteroth)
Know how to use the toner for blonde hair to darken the highlights (Photo Instagram: dacey_cash)
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Blonde highlights are a great option for women who want to lighten up their look without going all-out with light hair. But there's always a time when we get sick of the look and want a new look for our strands. If you're already ready for a change and want to darken your hair, the toner is a good option to not dry out your locks.
You can, yes, darken the very blonde locks with the toner for highlights
The great advantage of ammonia-free coloring is that it does not damage the locks and can be applied to women who have already had a relaxing and permanent treatment. But before saying goodbye to your blonde locks, you need to pay attention to a few rules: "The process can be done with a toner, but the first step is to know if the hair is healthy. When darkening the strands, we add the color that is already in the locks with the color we will apply", said hairstylist Andrea Gomes, from Espaço Andrea Gomes, in Rio de Janeiro, emphasizing that the result can be perfect with the choice of a warm brown.
To darken the blonde locks alone, it is recommended up to 2 tones
For perfect blonde coverage, it's important that you apply the blonde hair toner along the entire length of the strands in fine strands and massage during the pause time. "For very blondes, success when darkening the tone alone will depend on how many tones you want to achieve. From 1 to 2 tones is easy to do at home. To darken 3 or more, the recommendation is to seek the help of a professional for the use of special techniques, such as the repigmentation of the wires", explained the specialist.
This is what will prevent color fading and extremely cold tones. So, no trying to do everything yourself if you're not sure it's going to work. It's better not to create any headaches, as hair directly affects our self-esteem. It is worth remembering that the toner, depending on the manufacturer, lasts up to 30 washes.
Avoid hair stains!
According to the hairdresser, stains on the hair can happen if the product is not well applied. The guarantee of success depends on having enough toner, the right choice of color, the correct pause time and the perfect blend of shades. "With all this care, the fading will be smooth and without the appearance of stains", said Andrea.
Which color to choose to darken blonde locks?
The basic rule is always to choose warm browns, such as 4.77, 6.7 or 7.7. "The composition of these shades has pigments from the three primary colors (blue, red and yellow) of colorimetry, which together result in brown. With this rule, we avoid the rapid fading of the color!", concluded the hairdresser.
Use the tinting shampoo to prevent the strands from turning yellow
Those who have already bleached their hair know that over time they tend to turn yellow. To help you solve this problem, the use of tinting shampoo, also known as purple shampoo, is essential. The ideal is to use the products twice a week with the tinting mask so as not to dry the hair. Another diva tip is to do a shine bath with toners for highlighted hair. Before and after, when compared, makes a lot of difference in the final result.
