At EuforaColor, we LOVE toning to customize the colorful results for each salon guest. Here are our FAVORITE toning formulas along with notes for you to consider in the process.
We hope this inspires you to incorporate custom toning on every highlight guest you service. The most important rule to remember is to have fun and be brave. Once you understand the basic rules of toning, you have an entire world of color at your fingertips!
LEVEL 10 FORMULA ON LEVEL 10
UNDERLYING PIGMENT SWATCH
Cool Beige Blonde
Light Pink Champagne Blonde
Light Rosey Gold Blonde
Light Spicy Ginger Blonde
Light Ash Blonde
Light Opalescent Blonde
Light Blushing Blonde
Artisan Icy White Blonde
Light Butter
Cream Blonde
Icy White Blonde
Note: On level 10 pre-lightened hair, the full tonal effect and vibrancy will be evident when using a level 8 and 9 toner formula. Diluting the formula with EuforaColor No Ammonia Clear Shine Dilute (CSD) will dilute the formula, diffusing the vibrancy and soften the reflection depending on the amount used.
When ½ the formula is CSD, you can anticipate the diffusion of the tone to reflect 1 level lighter than the tonal shade being used in the formula.
IMPORTANT: When toning, the starting level (accurate level the hair has been pre-lightened too) and porosity are major influencers of the end result reflection.
LEVEL 10 FORMULA ON LEVEL 9 UNDERLYING PIGMENT SWATCH
Beige Blonde
Champagne Blonde
Rosey Gold Blonde
Spicy Ginger Blonde
Ash Blonde
Opalescent Blonde
Blushing Blonde
Artisan White Blonde
Butter Cream Blonde
White Blonde
Note: When coloring hair, there are only 3 tonal actions that you must consider: We use the term B.E.N. to identify which action you will use:
(B) Balance – soften the remaining pigment (ULP) resulting in a neutral or slightly warm reflection (ex. Beige). This can be accomplished by designing a toner at level. Example: Level 9 toners on Level 9 ULP. Double pigmented shades such as .11 will offer more color deposit and more control allowing for a more (N) Neutralized reflection. IMPORTANT: Take note of the difference of color reflection when the same toner formula is placed on a Level 9 swatch in comparison to a Level 10 swatch. The ULP has a dramatic impact on the final tonal reflection.
(E) Enhance – use the remaining pigment (ULP) to support the toner being used resulting in a warm reflection (ex. Spicy Ginger)
(N) Neutralize – eliminating all warmth exposed from the ULP. This requires that hair must be lifted ½ -1 level lighter than the desired end result. This allows the dye load of the toner to full neutralize the unwanted warmth. Micro Toning and Galvanizing are excellent formulation strategies to achieve consistent and exceptional results when cool results are desired. (Ultra-White Blonde)
LEVEL 9 FORMULA ON LEVEL 9
UNDERLYING PIGMENT SWATCH
Light Brownish Blonde
Light Bronzy Blonde
Light Honeyed Blonde
Soft Pearl Haze Blonde
Light Peachy Blonde
Note: Hair pre-lightened to level 9 offers a definite yellow ULP that must be factored into the formulation considerations. Level 8 toners offer more control to this level when a more balanced or cool result is desired. Do not be afraid to play with small amounts of creative tones to create interesting reflections inspiring that second look at your blonde’s hair!
LEVEL 8 FORMULA ON LEVEL 8
UNDERLYING PIGMENT SWATCH
Brownish Blonde
Bronzy Blonde
Honeyed Blonde
Golden Violet Blonde
Pearl Haze Blonde
Peachy Blonde
Note: Hair pre-lightened to level 8 will have a definite golden yellow tone. The golden ULP can present a bit more challenge when the desired end result is cool. When designing cool toners anticipate that they will reflect slightly darker than a balanced or warm toner at the same level. To (N) Neutralize level 8 hair, consider using a level 7 or level 7.5 toner or pre tone with a galvanizing formula to eliminate any remaining golden yellow from the canvas.
Toning Tips
From the Formulation Lab of Joanne Rempel...
Eufora Color Development Manager shares her top glossing tricks and toner formulations for the perfect Summer Blonde.
Summer is all about blondes. Platinum blondes, golden blondes, honey blondes, and bold lemon blonds. Eufora is proud to provide the finest blonding products available; Eufora ALOELITE™ Lightening products AND EuforaColor. Knowing that toners are a critical element of finely executed blondes, our collection offers you the flexibility of mixing ratios when toning with our 5 Volume Universal Toning Solution. Whether your blonde guest wants her new color to be inspired by fields of sunflowers or wants to keep her hair icy like a vanilla sundae, Eufora will ensure you achieve the perfect blonde. Just give these toner formulations a try. Seeing is believing!
Featured Blonding Toner Formulas:
TONERS
Level 9 – Soft Beige Blonde
Equal parts
No Ammonia 10.32/10GV Lightest Beige Blonde
No Ammonia 8.01/8NA Light Natural Ash Blonde
5 Volume Toning Solution Developer
1:2 or 1:3 Mixing Ratio
Process for 15-20 minutes
Level 9 or 10 – Soft Violet
10 parts No Ammonia 10.12/10AV Lightest Ash Violet Blonde
1 part No Ammonia 8.2/8V Light Violet Blonde
5 Volume Toning Solution Developer
1:2 or 1:3 Mixing Ratio
Process for 15-20 minutes
Level 9 or 10 - Warm Beige
Equal Parts
No Ammonia 8.32/8GV Light Beige Blonde
No Ammonia 10.12/AV – Lightest Ash
Violet Blonde
5 Volume Toning Solution Developer
1:2 or 1:3 Mixing Ratio
Process for 15-20 minutes
ARTISAN TONERS
Level 9 - Cool Blonde
5 parts Crystal Clear
1 part Sterling Silver
1 part Cloud White
Process for 20-30 minutes
Level 10 - Cool Icy Blonde
5 parts Crystal Clear
1 part Cloud White
Process for 20-30 minutes
MICRO TONING
The art of combining a very light base tone with a very small amount (pearl or chocolate chip size amount) of a darker dye load, such as a tone from levels 1-4.
Level 10 - Soft Smoky Violet Tone
20g of No Ammonia 10.12/10AV Lightest Ash Violet Blonde
1 pearl of No Ammonia 3.22/3VV Dark Intense Violet Brown
5 Volume Toning Solution Developer
1:2 or 1:3 Mixing Ratio
Process for 15-20 minutes
Level 10 - Soft Caramel Tone
2:25g of No Ammonia 10.32/GV Lightest Beige Blonde
1 pearl of No Ammonia 4.442 Dark Intense Carmel Brown
5 Volume Toning Solution Developer
1:2 or 1:3 Mixing Ratio
Process for 15-20 minutes
ALTERNATE SHADES:
EuforaColor No Ammonia 10.12/10AV Lightest Ash Violet Blonde acts as a great base tone for cool formulas when Micro Toning
EuforaColor No Ammonia 10.32/10GV Lightest Beige Blonde acts as a great base tone for balanced formulas when Micro Toning
EuforaColor No Ammonia 10.3/10G Lightest Gold Blonde acts as a great base tone for warm formulas when Micro Toning
GALVANIZING
A specialized Micro Toning formula designed to rid the pre-lightened level 9 or 10 canvas of any yellow tone so that a toner of your design can be applied without the interference of the yellow underlying pigment.
Galvanizing Formula Favorite
25-30g of No Ammonia 10.12/10AV Lightest Ash Violet Blonde OR No Ammonia 10.1/10A Lightest Ash Blonde
1 pearl of No Ammonia 1.10/BB
(use 25 or 30g depending on the amount of yellow ULP remaining)
5 Volume Toning Solution Developer
1:2 or 1:3 Mixing Ratio
Apply Galvanizing formula to pre-lightened hair.
Process for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse and follow with a designer toner of your choice.
GLOSS (No Tone, Just Shine)
EuforaColor Artisan Crystal Clear
or for a bit more deposit and longevity
EuforaColor No Ammonia Clear Shine Dilute
5 volume Toning Solution Developer
1:2 or 1:3 Mixing Ratio
Process for 15-20 minutes
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