Toning Ain't Just For Abs

This will be third and final part of the bleaching post!

I hope everything in the last two posts gave some lovely lady a little more knowledge and confidence about doing this at home! This isn't to say that I know everything about doing hair, I am by no means a stylist!! However, if you are a control freak like me and love to do things on your own terms, then you understand the struggle!

Getting bleached is just the first step in getting to the color you desire! Toning is where the end result and final product is decided! After you have stripped the color with the bleach, choose what toner will get you to your dream look! I used Wella T11 and T18 in a 1:1 ratio, it is mixing lightest beige blonde and ice blonde together. I gives me a little look without going platinum and also gives me the texture I love! The following were pins that inspired my look:

Toners also require a developer, I used 30 vol. in the Ion brand for sensitive scalps. Remember, bleach is a chemical so after being applied it can leave a sunburn like feeling to your scalp. This developer becomes a lifesaver! After completely washing the bleach out, I towel dry and apply this toner right after. I do not shampoo at all, it may alter the end result! I also pre-mix the toner right before I wash out the bleach! Coloring your hair is all about time and how you use it! It is all a science!! Make sure you follow all the instructions that come with the products, they will give you the best results; the more you dye and learn the more you'll figure out what works best for you!! Don't stress what the color of the toner is!

I was pretty stressed by the time I added toner

After 30-40 minutes of processing, I wash the toner completely out, apply the purple shampoo for even more toning and then the purple conditioner. Purple shampoo comes in a ton of brands but I chose Clairol Shimmer Lights after reading about the benefits and good reviews! Then I use the moisturizing conditioning treatment! Toning is key to your look!! A few days after dying, I tone again to prevent the brassy color from taking over again! Over time, I learned that by conditioning at least once a week and going at least 2 days between shampoos preserved my hair the best!! This may sound corny, but learn what is best for your own hair, it will give you the best results!!!

My hunk and I at Disney

After the second dye

As you can see, the ends were darker but after a second time they lightened a tad! Hope all this rambling helps! Comment with any questions!!

..xobb

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