Even after a successful lift, the right toner can make the difference between “almost there” and the finished blonde your client was hoping for. Different blonding scenarios call for different formulas, and having a few go-to combinations makes it easier to choose the right one. Below, four colorists share the 5-minute toner formulas they’re reaching for to refine everything from lingering yellow to stubborn warmth. 1. Correcting Warmth From Old Color A longtime blonde client wanted to return to full highlights after years of keeping the underneath darker, but expert colorist and educator Sammie Jones (
@sammiejones_hair) knew the transition wouldn’t happen in a
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