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A toner is a professional colour refinement service at our Maida Vale salon that adjusts the tone of your hair without lifting it lighter. It is used to neutralise unwanted warmth, sharpen blonde and brunette shades, and add a clean, glossy finish so highlights, balayage and all-over colour look intentional and well balanced.
You can add a toner to a colour appointment from £20, or book a toner on its own from £35 to refresh brassy or faded colour between bigger appointments. Appointments take around 45 minutes.
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What a toner appointment delivers
A toner works like a colour "filter" that perfects the shade you already have, especially after lightening or as your colour fades.
- Neutralises brassiness and yellow tones in blondes.
- Softens excess warmth in brunettes and balayage.
- Rebalances faded colour so highlights look cleaner and more even.
- Refreshes tonal direction (ash, beige, pearl, honey) without re-lightening.
- Adds a glossy finish that helps hair look smoother and better conditioned.
Booking a toner on its own
A toner can be booked as a standalone appointment when your hair is already lightened and you want the tone to look fresh again, for example when blonde has turned yellow or balayage reads too warm after sun, heat styling or swimming. If you need lighter pieces, stronger grey coverage or banding corrected, a toner alone may not be enough, and your stylist may suggest a colour service first.
How a toner is selected, applied and timed
Your stylist will confirm your current tone and your goal shade, then select a toner to correct or enhance it. Toner is applied through the relevant areas, left to develop for a controlled time, then rinsed, conditioned and finished so you can see the true tone and shine.
Keeping your toner looking clean between visits
Toner longevity depends on porosity, heat styling and how often you shampoo. Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, limit very hot tools, and use a purple or blue toning product only as advised so you do not over-cool the colour. Many clients book a toner refresh every few weeks between larger colour appointments.
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Samira Jafari
Been seeing Carlos for hair color, tint, toner etc for a while now and i am very happy with the results every time. He’s amazing.
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