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3 Toning Tips That Prove Gold Isn't Just For Warm Blondes

The Best Gold Toner Formulas for Bright, Luminous Blonde Hair If your first instinct is to reach for a violet- or blue-based toner when toning blondes, you’re not alone. But here’s the real challenge: How do you balance adding the right amount of warmth without leaning brassy? Here’s the fix: add gold. Continued

August 13, 2025·1 min read

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The Best Gold Toner Formulas for Bright, Luminous Blonde Hair If your first instinct is to reach for a violet- or blue-based toner when toning blondes, you’re not alone. But here’s the real challenge: How do you balance adding the right amount of warmth without leaning brassy?     Here’s the fix: add gold.      We asked Taylor Dellatorre (@taylordidmyhair) and Melissa Maloney (@live_love_dohair), educators and Joico Ambassadors, how they use gold toners to strike that balance. Keep reading for their go-to tips, shade pairings and formulas for luminous, healthy-looking blondes.       1. Add Gold to Reflect (more…)

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