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Pre-Toning Tips For Perfecting Warm + Cool Pastels

Artist—James Earnshaw

By DinaC·May 08, 2026

Everything You Need to Know About Formulating Toners

For our color clients who are always switching it up, pre-toning is a must. But to achieve the perfect transition from warm to cool that isn’t dull, splotchy and still fades to a soft hue—well, that is both a science AND art and no one does it better than #ONESHOT Hair Awards Winner James Earnshaw (@jhair_stylist).

Below, we’re sharing some of his best vibrant hues all on the same client and sharing his tips for when and why to pre-tone. Plus James is teaching a class ALL ABOUT TONING…

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