Hair Colouring

Toner

From £23 - £29
30 min
Patch test required
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Perfect the tone of your colour with a bespoke toner that neutralises unwanted warmth, refines highlights and adds luminous shine. Tailored to your hair and lifestyle, it refreshes your look between colour appointments or completes a lightening service for a polished, flattering finish.

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What's Included

Expect a calm, precise service that leaves your colour looking polished:

  • Personal colour consultation to assess your current shade, skin tone and goals.
  • Bespoke toner blend to neutralise brassiness, add warmth, or refine cool tones.
  • Professional application across all hair or targeted zones such as balayage or face frame.
  • Controlled development with regular shade checks for accuracy.
  • Rinse and hydrating conditioner to seal and boost softness and shine.
  • Option to add a blow-dry or cut for a complete finish.

Who It's For

Ideal if you want to soften brassiness in blonde hair, cool orange tones in brunette shades, or add richness and depth without a full colour change. It is also suited to natural hair that needs a glossy, refined finish.

Perfect between colour appointments to extend results, or before an occasion when you want your hair to look balanced and polished. Helpful for softly blending early greys where full coverage is not needed.

Duration & Appointment Timing

The toner itself usually develops for 5-20 minutes, depending on hair condition and the result you want. As a standalone refresh, allow around 30-45 minutes including cleanse and condition.

When added to highlights or balayage, it forms part of your colour visit. If you would like a full blow-dry or cut, please book these with your toner so you leave fully finished.

Appointment timings can vary with hair thickness and the finish you choose. We will advise at booking.

Aftercare & Maintenance

Use a gentle, colour-safe shampoo and conditioner. Wash less often, with lukewarm water, and always apply heat protection when styling.

To keep brassiness at bay, use a purple shampoo for blondes or a blue shampoo for brunettes about once a week. Do not overuse to avoid over-toning.

Protect hair from UV and chlorine with a hat or pre-swim treatment, and rinse hair after swimming. Nourish weekly with a hydrating mask to support softness and shine.

For best results, plan a toner refresh every 4-8 weeks, depending on your hair and routine.

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Client Reviews

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Based on 1 review

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    Paige Gough

    Second visit to Vintage Avenue today and the service was outstanding once again. Jayne absolutely nailed my root touch-up and toner — she knew exactly what I wanted. Eliza styled my hair beautifully with the straighteners and left me with stunning curls. 10/10 — highly recommend!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a hair toner do?
A toner refines the shade of coloured or lightened hair. It neutralises unwanted warmth, enhances your chosen tone and boosts shine without lightening.
How long will the toner last?
Most toners last 4 to 6 weeks, depending on hair porosity, washing frequency and the products you use. Gentle, colour-safe care helps it last longer.
Can a toner cover grey hair?
A toner will not fully cover grey, but it can soften contrast and blend early greys for a subtler look. For full coverage, a different colour service is required.
Can I book a toner on its own?
Yes. It works well between highlight or balayage appointments, or as a quick refresh before an event. Add a blow-dry if you want a finished style.
Will a toner damage my hair?
Toners are low-commitment, deposit-only formulas that are generally kind to hair. They often add softness and shine when paired with a hydrating conditioner.

Available Team Members

These team members perform this service

  • Jayne, colour technician at Vintage Avenue, applying foils for highlights on a client
    Jayne Bell
    Master Colourist, Hair Extensions and Cutting & Styling Expert
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  • Chloe Collins, Senior Designer at The Vintage Avenue, brushing through wet hair before styling a client in the salon.
    Chloe Collins
    Blonde & Colour Correction and Hair Extension Specialist
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  • Syd, creative stylist at Vintage Avenue, styling vibrant red hair for a salon client
    Syd Cromarty
    Curly Hair & Bright Colour Specialist
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