C O LOR
TO TONE … OR NOT TO TONE?
That is the question.
By Joanne Rempel Eufora Color Development Manager
While on the road, I am always pleased to hear salon professionals rave about the clean lifting ability of Eufora AloeLite™ Bleaching Pods and Cream Lightener. The comment that follows is“ I really don’ t need to tone, do I?” The answer is one of quality and durability. If you want to be the best, you must use best practices.
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Although you may lift to the exact tone you’ re hoping to achieve, environmental factors like mineral water and UV rays from the sun can turn that beautiful blonde into a not so pretty yellow or yellow gold.
Would you apply nail polish without applying a top coat? You could, but the nail color will probably look dull and the tone will change after a few days of wear. The same is true with toner. A toner will give you that durable, glossy finish and assist with the control of underlying pigment and unwanted warmth. Beautiful blondes and / or highlights should always be toned. After all, 15-20 minutes is a small time price to pay for excellence.
Toner Tips Always take into consideration the skin tone and eye color when choosing a color for your guest. This includes Toners! This careful consideration will take your work from good, to HOT! Toning is super simple using EuforaColor No Ammonia shades with 7 Volume Universal Developer at a 1:2 mixing ratio for 15-20 min. Don’ t forget Color Elixir™ PROFESSIONAL ADDITIVE and PROFESSIONAL SEALER to protect hair and prevent unnecessary damage.
Favorite EuforaColor Cool to Neutral Toner Recipes:
FOR LEVEL 9 HAIR: Formula Option 1: Mix equal parts No Ammonia 10.12 / 10AV and No Ammonia 10.32 / 10GV
Formula Option 2: Mix 5 parts No Ammonia 10.12 / 10AV with 1 part No Ammonia 6.5 / 6M