toners: how to pick, mix & apply a hair color toner at home | 2024

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  • how to make any hair color a toner at home.
    *key points:
    •toners cancel out unwanted tones (usually oranges, yellows & reds)
    •toners are a separate hair color formulation (mostly done right after lightening)
    •toners typically only change tones, not levels (lightness or darkness)
    •toners like T18 will change the tone and level of hair (not recommended for blondes that have dimension or lowlights)
    •The hair color box does not have to say "toner" for it to be a toner. You can make a toner out of any permanent hair color by mixing it in a 1:1 ratio (1 part color to 1 part 10 volume developer) and applying it to towel-dried hair for up to 15 minutes.
    •to find the correct toner, find your hair color level (1-10), then find your uwanted tone (yellow, orange, green or red). You are looking for a hair color that is the same level but the opposite color of the tone (if you have hair that is a level 9 yellow, you are looking for a 9V hair color to use as a toner)
    •any shade of hair can use a toner (it's not just for blondes)
    •darker hair that has a green tint can be toned using something with red (I would personally suggest using a color with pink in it- it makes a really nice natural color. Pink hair colors are often labeled "blush" or "rose"
    •toner is applied quickly to towel-dried hair. It does not have to be a super neat application.
    •If you are unsure about the toner, a strand test is recommended. Take a piece from the back and apply the toner, allowing it to process to ensure it's the color you want before committing to your whole head.
    •once the toner is applied, cover it with a plastic cap or bag
    •processing time is up to 15 minutes, checking it every 5 minutes
    •rinse with cool water until the water is clear; you do not have to shampoo it out unless you prefer to
    •toners last about 3 weeks (may be longer or shorter due to how much you shampoo your hair)
    *my main channel: @BrittneeAlexus
    *timestamps:
    T18: 0:23
    unwanted tones: 1:11
    find your level: 1:51
    9BV color: 3:18
    formula to make a toner: 3:46
    mixing the toner: 4:53
    strand test: 5:57
    processing: 6:11
    before and after: 7:45
    quick recap: 7:56
    *related videos:
    hair color levels: • hair color levels & to...
    color theory: • hair color theory | 2024
    hair structure: • hair structure theory ...
    *products used:
    9BV liquid clairol hair color: amzn.to/3IwIu29
    10 volume developer: amzn.to/3v51ZeZ
    spray bottle: amzn.to/3IAasK9
    hair color bowl + brush: amzn.to/3TsRA6b
    website: www.brittneealexushair.com
    *this video is NOT sponsored; however, the links above are affiliate links, meaning I will earn a small commission when a purchase is made using the provided links. Thank you for using them; they help me create more videos like this!
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  • @sylviaolney-qj8jd
    @sylviaolney-qj8jd 14 днів тому +28

    First time I’ve ever watched a video that I actually understood what was being taught. Girl, you found your niche. 🙌👏👏🙏

  • @lahsan981
    @lahsan981 2 місяці тому +82

    She explained it so well. I bet if she taught in colleges and universities, she'd make Einsteins and Shakespeares out of people.

    • @adalon378
      @adalon378 Місяць тому

      Exactly.

    • @tovah2276
      @tovah2276 10 днів тому

      Probably NOT the best analogy for whom one might want to idolize in becoming fab at hair…….BOTH had the scariest hair “styles” LOL!😂 But I DO get your point!!!❤

  • @danielleb5456
    @danielleb5456 Місяць тому +37

    I have been trying to figure out at-home toner for a year and a half. This is the most thorough and efficient tutorial. I cannot thank you enough!

  • @delilahgonzalez8415
    @delilahgonzalez8415 2 місяці тому +34

    You’re the best teacher ever!!! 🥰🥰 I swear!!! Don’t ever stop please!!

  • @RachelRoo1323
    @RachelRoo1323 2 місяці тому +27

    Thank you so much! I'm in cosmetology school right now and I'm not out on the floor yet. We just got done with color, and I told my instructor that I did not feel 100% comfortable with color yet. She told me that that is normal and I will learn more on the floor! I'm trying to have faith in what she is saying, but it's hard. I just came across your videos today and I've already showed my classmates!! You make everything make so much more sense! My instructor is 23 years old and just received her license a couple years ago, so its hard because she don't have that much experience. It has been my dream to be a cosmetologist so I'm not ever giving up and I'm obsessed with learning! I am in recovery, I have 4 years sober, and I feel like I've wasted so much time, and I'm playing catch up. Your videos have done so much for me!

    • @brittneealexushair
      @brittneealexushair  2 місяці тому +10

      She is right. I will be honest; I spent most of my hours in school rolling perms. I have only had ONE paying customer ask for a perm in my 13 years of being a hairdresser. It felt like a big waste of time to focus on something I would never use but was a necessary evil. Most of my learning came from experience, making mistakes in the salon, and asking questions to those who were way ahead of me. Give yourself grace; you are right where you need to be. Congrats on the four years! & thank you for sharing with your class! On my site (brittneealexushair.com), there are printable guides, and on my main channel, you'll find hair tutorials that are older ( I am doing my best to clean them up, re-shoot them, and move them to this channel, but it takes a long time) most importantly, HAVE FUN in school!!!

    • @RachelRoo1323
      @RachelRoo1323 2 місяці тому +2

      @@brittneealexushair Thank you sooo much!! And YESSSS oh my gosh the PERMS and the roller sets!! AHHH

  • @carlatullis2980
    @carlatullis2980 2 місяці тому +13

    Thank you Britney I never knew you could use a permanent hair color instead of using a toner. That makes a lot of sense. I’ll have a better hair color next time I color my hair. I’ll see you Sunday.

  • @vib339
    @vib339 14 годин тому

    I’ve seen countless videos and no one has explained this better than you!! Great job.

  • @JoParkes-wz4gu
    @JoParkes-wz4gu Місяць тому +9

    Loved how you explained it with the visual. Makes total sense. I've been trying to figure out toners forever!!

  • @jenniferanthony8717
    @jenniferanthony8717 2 місяці тому +2

    So glad I found you! Don’t ever stop making these videos. They are so helpful.

  • @r.s.982
    @r.s.982 День тому

    There was a perfect explanation!!! Thank you!!

  • @sg12980
    @sg12980 19 днів тому +1

    She is underrated!!! I've been trying to figure this out for so long and haven't found such a clear video. Thank you !

  • @ashleyashley1120
    @ashleyashley1120 2 місяці тому +6

    You’re an amazing teacher. Straight to the point and funny. Subbed 🙏🏽

  • @SingleSuccessfulMomMBA1422
    @SingleSuccessfulMomMBA1422 Місяць тому +2

    It also lifted some to beige. Pretty!

  • @kingschild
    @kingschild 19 днів тому +1

    I NEVER thought I'd understand toners. You are a GREAT teacher! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂

  • @Kkwv
    @Kkwv 2 місяці тому +17

    The best tutorials ever!!

  • @ktburger659
    @ktburger659 2 місяці тому +4

    This is so clear and helpful!!! Thank you!

  • @kpetschel
    @kpetschel Місяць тому +1

    Hands down the best video I have ever watched about hair colour! Thank you!

  • @tattoopractice
    @tattoopractice 2 місяці тому +2

    love this, thank you! i have dark hair with bit of unwanted orange and this will help me a lot.

  • @stephaniegasco8629
    @stephaniegasco8629 14 годин тому

    this is the only toning video i needed to watch, 4 years agoooo. THANK youuuu!!

  • @usp2279
    @usp2279 6 днів тому

    great explanation! Thank you so much. 🥰

  • @gabrielladots5990
    @gabrielladots5990 2 місяці тому +2

    The most effective and efficient explanation I’ve seen on UA-cam…thx ❤

  • @TracyWalnista
    @TracyWalnista Місяць тому

    This was awesome!! She explained everything so well!!

  • @jenniferchan2608
    @jenniferchan2608 19 днів тому

    I’ve watched so many videos to understand this and you’ve done so well at helping me. Appreciate you dumbing it down for us non hair experts!

  • @kishanmane8829
    @kishanmane8829 6 днів тому

    So neatly explained.thank u.

  • @theoriginalkrabbypatty
    @theoriginalkrabbypatty 24 дні тому +1

    OMG! I just did this today after seeing your video and it turned out AWESOME!! Usually I use the T14 or T18 but it’s still yellow/orange and I have like 3 different colors going on and it looks so bad! Now it’s a cool white, no weird line between my roots and previous color! I’m in TOTAL shock right now! You are AMAZING!!

  • @nelsonnano1
    @nelsonnano1 18 днів тому +1

    Now this is a reallll explanation !!! The best

  • @lynnodonnell999
    @lynnodonnell999 Місяць тому +1

    Brittnee, I've just found your channel, thank the lord! I've got so many 'how to' hair colouring videoos on my saved list, some quite long, none of them have explained the whys and wherefores like you just did. It now all makes sense, and I'm now ditching expensive toners to make my own from my collection of permanent shades which I never knew I could make into toners myself! Thank you so much (new subscriber) ❤❤❤

  • @Bei671
    @Bei671 2 місяці тому +4

    Best explanation. Thank you!

  • @DanaLove-kc3rl
    @DanaLove-kc3rl Місяць тому

    You're such an excellent teacher! 😊

  • @robinkristinee
    @robinkristinee 2 місяці тому +2

    Brittnee I have been watching your channels for about a month after finding you via UA-cam search. Thank you for being you and like others have said before me you’re an incredible teacher. Slowly but surely I feel like I understand more with each day. Though I’m still a chicken and need help picking a base tone 😂 I was watching your entertainment channel the other night and my husband walked in to ask what I was watching and I said it’s my new hair girl😂☺️🤩💗🫶🏼God bless you and your family

  • @shabbydabby4736
    @shabbydabby4736 9 днів тому

    brilliantly done. subscribed!

  • @Val_0018
    @Val_0018 Місяць тому

    This was truly helpful, thank you!

  • @angelarweber1806
    @angelarweber1806 12 днів тому

    Love your videos. You explain everything very well and I appreciate that. THANK YOU

  • @marilyndaniels66
    @marilyndaniels66 12 днів тому

    Wow, you’re an amazing teacher!

  • @celiarennie3164
    @celiarennie3164 4 дні тому

    Thank you! Your amazing!
    Was crying at my Orange ( originally brown hair) that was professionally lightened, now I know what to get at Sally’s

  • @geannarevell4513
    @geannarevell4513 2 місяці тому +2

    This was so helpful, thank you!! I ditto the comment about root smudge toner help…would love a video about that as well! Thank you again!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @dianemartinez7973
    @dianemartinez7973 2 місяці тому +1

    VERY clear and informative. Thank you very much.

  • @Angelgirl2731
    @Angelgirl2731 11 днів тому

    Love you break down on toner!!!! ❤️❤️

  • @jadeeybaby
    @jadeeybaby 21 день тому +1

    I learned so much from this thank you!

  • @patriciavanderpool3370
    @patriciavanderpool3370 26 днів тому

    Wow! Amazing explanation! I feel like you just taught me calculus and chemistry. Thank you!

  • @yayag1226
    @yayag1226 Місяць тому +3

    The only one i understand when it's explained ❤

  • @mentalonmorphine
    @mentalonmorphine Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much for this! Your explanation really helped me understand :)

  • @elizabethtetley
    @elizabethtetley Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for this and all of your incredibly easy-to-follow videos. I have been highlighting my hair since the pandemic, but struggling to get the toner right, but now thanks to you, my hair colour is perfect, no more cat pee yellow highlights, just hair that looks like I went to the salon, not my bathroom. Thank you 😘

  • @shelly6176
    @shelly6176 10 днів тому

    Best UA-cam hair video ever. Very user friendly and love your personality ☺️ Thank you

  • @rhonise
    @rhonise 15 днів тому

    I love you 😅 I really needed this explanation.

  • @skywalker2176
    @skywalker2176 Місяць тому

    This video is a masterpiece. Thank you 💋

  • @jb8517
    @jb8517 3 дні тому

    Excellent teaching skills 👏🏼. Very easy to understand.

  • @rachelnicholas1969
    @rachelnicholas1969 14 днів тому

    Wow your so good at explaining things

  • @ravanne3746
    @ravanne3746 Місяць тому

    I just tried toning my hair and was surprised at how well it came out. My hair is highlighted professionally to a level 10 (along with a good amount of gray) and I just reached the point that I can't justify the amount of money that I've been spending over the years. I used T14 with 10 volume developer. I was suggested to leave the toner in between 20-40 minutes (and I split the difference at 30 minutes) and I'm thrilled with the result. I'm back to being a nice ashy blonde and lost none of the dark dimensions. It's definitely something that I'm now comfortable doing now that I've actually taken the plunge.

  • @sampamaggy367
    @sampamaggy367 10 днів тому

    Finally someone who explains this better! Thanks for this video!😅

  • @sachap888
    @sachap888 20 днів тому

    Really appreciate your videos, Thank you 🎉

  • @ManoMano-ei1je
    @ManoMano-ei1je 2 місяці тому

    You explain very well I really appreciate it ❤️

  • @albanaselim1355
    @albanaselim1355 20 днів тому

    I do love the way you explain the concept 😊😊😊😊

  • @faribasamadi9709
    @faribasamadi9709 14 днів тому

    Very clear and helpful information,thank you

  • @myramv3079
    @myramv3079 7 днів тому

    Thank you for this 📹 video. ❤

  • @20Jandy10
    @20Jandy10 Місяць тому

    You're so awesome! Love your videos :)

  • @Missspiderstories
    @Missspiderstories 24 дні тому

    Damn girl these videos are truly an international treasure

  • @raezeebyme8106
    @raezeebyme8106 2 місяці тому +1

    That was fab thankyou any tutorial on shadow root please

  • @susanbrinson9281
    @susanbrinson9281 10 днів тому

    You’re amazing. ❤

  • @TheOne60388
    @TheOne60388 27 днів тому

    Phenomenal explanation!

  • @andreathomas7869
    @andreathomas7869 2 місяці тому

    I love rinsing my hair in cold water after toning during the winter! It counts double: as a hair treatment AND a Wim Hoff cold water immersion session. 😜

  • @selinavunisa2473
    @selinavunisa2473 2 місяці тому

    Love ur tutorils❤
    Really helpful..
    Thnks again🎉😊

  • @jg11787
    @jg11787 29 днів тому

    I learned more from watching a few of your videos today than I have in decades of dabbling with hair color. I'm a pro at reds and stripping color but high lift and bleach have always been my downfall. After watching you and a quick trip to Sally, where the lovely older woman working was more than happy to recommend a blend of Wella toners (cooling violet and T18), I'm ready to tackle my baby chick yellow hot roots. Well more like half my head!

  • @scenicworldexplorer
    @scenicworldexplorer 14 днів тому

    Thank you so much 😊 you explained very well. I need some guidance from you I have lots of grey hair on fronts but salt and pepper on the back. I have been using medium ash blonde from many years now I stopped coloring my hair from 4 months and have lots of gray on front. Some gathering came up and I have to cover it but don’t want to use any color so plz give me some suggestions to cover the grays and if I tone up my grays what color should I use. Please reply me I need your precious advice. Thank you very much.

  • @prodigypickle8049
    @prodigypickle8049 Місяць тому +1

    I love you so much. Thank you! You have no idea how much time I wasted researching this and you just explained it perfectly in 9 minutes! Thank you thank you thank you! Getting rid of my orange hair tomorrow! Yay!

  • @lolaloliepop
    @lolaloliepop 17 днів тому

    your videos are great! can you do some on root lifts (especially if the dye work is for a root touchup job)

  • @jordann470
    @jordann470 Місяць тому

    I have gone through video after video, article after article looking for an educated answer to tone my level 9/10 bleached hair and this is by far the most helpful i have come across! I can now confidently get the righ products and have the hair I want! Thank you so much! ❤

  • @BG-ty1ik
    @BG-ty1ik 4 дні тому

    Beautiful explanation 🎉

  • @gcassara76
    @gcassara76 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

  • @dulcegordy
    @dulcegordy 2 місяці тому +1

    Love your explinations very clear, but I have grey hair and like it greier (if thats a word) not platinum...any suggestion thanks

  • @queame8465
    @queame8465 19 днів тому

    🎉Great Explanation! Straight to the Point! Thanks 👏 🎤

  • @thearb2003
    @thearb2003 2 місяці тому +3

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOO helpful thank you

  • @mimiclout4792
    @mimiclout4792 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks again for your help with my post chemo hair ❤

  • @zarghonakhan4450
    @zarghonakhan4450 Місяць тому

    awesome best tutorial to the point thank you stay blessed n happy❤

  • @vesna9978
    @vesna9978 5 днів тому

    ThankYou 😊

  • @lauraeliseblanchette-wrigh4261
    @lauraeliseblanchette-wrigh4261 20 днів тому

    God I thank you so much for this !

  • @claudiadavies5110
    @claudiadavies5110 27 днів тому

    You are so so brilliant at explaining things, thank you ❤❤❤. I have a major problem with warmth in my colour no matter what, I really mean orange no matter what I do 😊. Any magical suggestions?

  • @emilyirvin3429
    @emilyirvin3429 15 днів тому

    That was amazing omg

  • @nehaaiman6900
    @nehaaiman6900 Місяць тому

    Superbly explained!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    Surely subscribing! Love from India ❤

  • @ThoughtsOnNews
    @ThoughtsOnNews 8 днів тому

    Thank you!! 🙏❤️

  • @Elle-Elle-C
    @Elle-Elle-C 2 місяці тому +1

    Very interesting and informative, thank you

  • @athleticamee6485
    @athleticamee6485 13 днів тому

    Thank you!

  • @garldlarrauri7151
    @garldlarrauri7151 Місяць тому

    Best tutorial ever

  • @susiegutierrez7505
    @susiegutierrez7505 15 днів тому

    Very educational, thanks

  • @SingleSuccessfulMomMBA1422
    @SingleSuccessfulMomMBA1422 Місяць тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @joanneroundhill1796
    @joanneroundhill1796 12 днів тому

    Hey Thankyou for video
    I have done this method before with 10vol and it changes the colour of roots to gingery ?
    How to stop that please ?
    Thanks

  • @loraaladdin6379
    @loraaladdin6379 9 днів тому

    Very well done! Easy to understand! Hands down best I’ve seen. Hate those drama videos.

  • @ashakora
    @ashakora 10 днів тому

    Thank you💐

  • @jessicamendoza8863
    @jessicamendoza8863 11 днів тому

    Gracias, es lo que estaba buscando porque esto es lo que me pasa. Sorry no hablo inglés 🙌🙌🙌✨️✨️✨️

  • @shantanyabrown9388
    @shantanyabrown9388 25 днів тому

    Very helpful video and you’re funny!!!🤣🤣🤣

  • @azizaakbari7363
    @azizaakbari7363 4 дні тому

    U are Amazing 🤩💯

  • @tatjana5097
    @tatjana5097 11 днів тому

    Omg great Video❤

  • @meghanmatthews2179
    @meghanmatthews2179 11 днів тому

    How does the permanent color and 10 developer affect darker roots? Is it not strong enough or not on long enough to impact it?

  • @aribella6913
    @aribella6913 8 днів тому

    Thanks

  • @binky4883
    @binky4883 2 місяці тому +3

    Great info… do you shampoo a toner out or just rinse with water? Or does it go from brand to brand instructions? Also I watched another toner video & they said to add half N & half VB? Do I need both to just correct orange/ yellow tones? Thanks x

  • @bellacass7982
    @bellacass7982 19 днів тому

    Hi Brittnee love your channel(s) I have a question please, I want to create mahogany highlights at home, What should i use to create this highlight. I'm confused as to how and what I should use? Toner or permanent color? ( this is on medium dark hair) Need your help please TIA

  • @user-ru1qt1hs5c
    @user-ru1qt1hs5c Місяць тому

    Thank you

  • @ENFPerspectives
    @ENFPerspectives 2 місяці тому +8

    Will you do a video on how to get the perfect gray hair color?

  • @Star-dj1kw
    @Star-dj1kw 26 днів тому

    ❤ excellent video

  • @CA-lf7jt
    @CA-lf7jt Місяць тому

    I did your highlight vid and it really turned out well- however one of the baby lights I let sit too long and has NO tone( a tiny bit fried but salvageable luckily ) I assume I ADD missing tones but not sure what ??