The Right Hair Toner Will Totally Transform Your Blonde Hair

It's not easy being blonde. Whether you achieved your color with the help of blonde hair dye or a professional stylist, it can be tough to ward off unwanted warmth or brassiness. Seasoned blondes know that even if you start off with the iciest of shades, that blinding 'do can quickly turn yellow or even a dull orange within a couple of short days (even if you've been washing with the best shampoo for color-treated hair). But before you go running back to your local salon, let us introduce you to a simple cure: hair toners for blonde hair.

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Hair expert and NuBest Salon & Spa creative director Jamie Mazzei is a big fan. "When we lighten our hair, we expose warmth," he says. "The best way to get an icy, strawberry or even a silver blonde is to tone the hair." According to Mazzei, hair is usually toned at the salon. However, since toners are demi-permanent and end up fading, using an at-home product to maintain the color can extend the time between salon appointments. "Otherwise, your blonde will fade back and look brassy," he adds.

The best toners counteract those warm colors and re-balance your shades, usually by depositing blue and purple pigments. They come in all sorts of formulas, from nourishing hair masks to easy-to-use foams. Some of the first-rate products in this gallery can even help brighten highlights and neutralize white and gray hair. So don't waste another minute—click on and check out our top choices!