We often get asked in private messages what is the difference between a toner and a gloss? People are afraid to ask questions like this without feeling dumb so I thought I'd answer for everyone that wonders. I have been hairdressing for 23 years. As a trained and qualified educator in our industry for 15 years, there are words and techniques that come and go and have changed and get changed back, so let me break this down simply. Toner: This is a high pigment, low base colour that is generally mixed alone with an activator of 5vol (1.5%) or lower. After shampooing hair, it's towel dried well then the toner is applied at high speed. Generally it is left to process for between 1 and 4 minutes. When colour is achieved, rinse well and condition. Upside: Fast, high impact results. Downside: Doesn't last. It is scientifically impossible for a colour to deposit AND last for up to 6 weeks after only processing it for 1 - 4 minutes. Gloss: A gloss can be made in two ways. It is either
This is the first difference between a gloss and a toner. The second difference is the preparation. A gloss is applied to freshly shampoo'd AND conditioned hair which is generally dried off to 100%. The third difference is the processing time. A gloss is meant to be processed as a colour in its own right which is why clear is added to high pigment colours. Unlike a "toner", a gloss is processed for between 15 and 30 minutes. This ensures, maximum shine, maximum deposit and maximum longevity. Salons that gloss hair rather than tone, generally have a larger colour following as the results last from visit to visit and the hair doesn't return to yellow or gold between appointments. Upside: Lasts from colour to colour. Looks great. Downside: The extra processing time. So whether you gloss or tone, as long as you and your clients are super happy with the results, that's all that matters. Happy Colouring! Comments are closed.
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