Changing your hair color isn’t always a simple process. Sometimes you’ll have to correct the color, whether you’re going for a bright blonde or a cool brown or auburn. 

Did your hair color end up a bit more orange or yellow or even green than you were looking for? There are a few ways to approach this problem, and while adding more dye might seem like the obvious choice, most salon professionals don’t recommend subjecting your hair to too much dye in a short time span. 

However, toner is a great option if you find yourself in this predicament. While it may not literally darken the color of your hair, it can neutralize or reduce the appearance of the brighter, brassier tones in your hair, making it appear a bit darker in the process.  Read below to find out “can you tone your hair darker”.

At Tabula Rasa Salon in Charleston, SC, our expert stylists can make your dream look a reality. So, if you’re ready for your new look, or need any kind of hair help, book an appointment with us today!

What Is Toner?

Toner is a special product designed for hair that’s already been dyed — especially with lighter dye or bleach. Fresh dye completed by a professional colorist can look a bit too bright and intense at first, even when done correctly, and most salon clients want their hair to look as natural as possible. 

That’s why colorists will apply toner after to reduce bright yellow, orange, or red tones, making the appearance of the hair more natural overall. 

Toner isn’t meant to change the color of hair, but it neutralizes the undertones of hair color that might be overly emphasized by dye or highlights. This product is especially useful for blonde hair, as it can heavily influence the type of blonde you’re going for.

Can You Tone Your Hair Darker?

Perhaps your transformation to blonde ended up a bit too light for your liking, and you’d like it a bit darker, or you’re interested in using toner but are concerned that it will darken the color of your hair. 

Whichever direction you’re coming from, it’s important to understand that toner will not make your hair a darker color. You don’t have to worry about toner changing the general color of your hair if you’re blonde, and if you have brown, dark auburn, or black hair, toner is not an effective product to use in order to make your hair darker. 

However, when it comes to toner, the ability that toner has to reduce the appearance of brassy tones is most useful for hair that has been bleached, as the bleaching process can accentuate those tones. 

Are you interested in trying toner on your light hair but aren’t sure if you want to commit to it? You can always apply toner to a small section of hair and see how it affects the undertones of your color.

Get Gorgeous Hair that Lasts at Tabula Rasa

Toner can be purchased outside the salon and applied at home, but if you’ve never used it before, we recommend trusting the professionals at Tabula Rasa to show you the optimal effects that toner could have on your hair. Call us today to make an appointment!