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Hair Colouring

Hair Toner

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From 30 mins
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a toner cost at Simon Warwick?
A toner added to a colour service is from £20. A toner booked on its own, to refresh your colour between appointments, is from £35.
What does a toner do to hair colour?
A toner adjusts the tone of your colour, for example cooling down brassiness or adding a softer beige finish. It does not make hair lighter, but it can make blonde and brunette shades look cleaner and more refined.
Can I book a toner without highlights or balayage?
Yes, if your current colour is fading, looking too warm, or needs a gloss and refresh. Your stylist will confirm whether a toner will achieve your goal shade on your existing base colour.
Why does my blonde go brassy after a few weeks?
Warmth can reappear as toner fades and as underlying pigment shows through, particularly on porous ends. Heat tools, hard water, sun exposure and frequent washing can also shift tone warmer. A toner refresh brings the colour back to the cleaner finish you prefer.
How long does a toner last?
Most toners fade gradually over a few weeks, depending on your hair's condition and how you care for it. Frequent washing, heat styling, and sun or chlorine exposure can make the tone fade faster.
Can a toner cover grey hair?
Toner can help soften the look of some greys, but it is not a reliable option for full grey coverage. If you need strong coverage at the roots, a tint is usually more suitable.
Will a toner damage my hair?
Toner is generally a gentle way to refine colour, especially compared with lightening. Your stylist will choose an appropriate formula and include conditioning to keep hair looking shiny and healthy.

Available Team Members

These team members perform this service

  • Samar Zarmani, colour specialist at Simon Warwick Salons in Maida Vale – expert in creative colour, balayage, and personalised colour transformations.
    Samar Zarmani
    Colour & Cutting Specialist
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  • Carlos Alves, colour specialist at Simon Warwick Salons in Maida Vale – renowned for expert highlighting, balayage, and advanced colour techniques.
    Carlos Alves
    Colour Specialist
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  • Sydney Wise, graduate stylist at Simon Warwick Salons in Maida Vale – passionate about client care, developing creative skills, and supporting the salon team.
    Sydney Wise
    Creative Colourist
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