Have you ever been in the situation where you find the perfect blonde human hair extensions set, but it doesn’t match your unique blonde hair color? We know that can be frustrating, so in this article, we aim to show you an easy fix for this problem: toning blonde hair with purple shampoo!

 

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Toning will help you blend your blonde human hair extensions seamlessly with your own hair in just a few easy steps. 

You can also use a toner to get the same results, as purple shampoo and purple toners are used for the same purpose. While toners create immediate results, the purple shampoo works gradually and is less harsh on your hair. A big difference between the two is that toners are applied like a hair dye, while purple shampoo can be used just like any other shampoo.

 

Before you begin the coloring process, make sure the hair extensions set you chose is 100% Human hair extensions, as synthetic hair cannot be colored.

 

 the purple shampoo method.

Toners are normally used to alter the brassiness in blonde shades with yellow undertones or to get rid of patchy areas after bleaching. The purple in the toning shampoo will neutralize the orange and yellow hues, turning them into a more neutral blonde shade, silver accents or even pastel blues, depending on the intensity of the toning bath. The effect lasts from 2 to 8 weeks, depending on how often the hair needs to be washed, so it’s a process that needs a re-do from time to time.

 before toning. 

wash the whole set with a sulfate & alcohol-free shampoo.

The hair is pre-conditioned with a silky coating that needs to be removed so that the hair extensions can get colored evenly. Let them air dry and prepare for the toning process!

use the sample strand to color test before toning the whole set.

Test the intensity and the amount of time the hair needs to be in the toning bath on just a small weft, preferably the single clip weft. This will ensure that you're satisfied with the results before moving on to the full clip-in set.

 

 WE RECOMMEND YOU NOT TO: 

 tone the whole set altogether.

This will cause tangling and knots, and you may end up overcoloring or damaging the color irreparably.

 use any bleach.

Since the hair extensions sets have already been dyed in the manufacturing process, bleaching can cause serious quality loss to your real human hair extensions. 

 apply purple shampoo directly to the extensions.

The 100 human hair extensions are likely to absorb and hold a lot of moisture, so the result might be patchy if the toner is applied directly. You need to mix it with water.

Our guide to toning your human hair extensions with purple shampoo is as easy as these following 6 steps:

  

 STEP 0: prepare your work area.

You will need the following materials to start toning your hair extensions:

 

• A fabulous set of 100% human hair extensions
• A  sulfate and alcohol- free purple toning shampoo
• A pair of disposable gloves
• A sink or deep container for the toning bath
• A deep conditioner for aftercare
• A detangling brush and other styling tools

 STEP 1: wash the hair extensions.

Fill your container with lukewarm water and add some sulfate and alcohol-free shampoo into it and gently wash each hair weft at a time. After each hair extensions weft has been thoroughly washed, let the hair extensions set air dry and after that, lay them all out on your working surface.

STEP 2: dilute the purple toner.

Fill the container again with lukewarm water and dissolve a few drops of the purple shampoo until the toning bath gets a vibrant color. The heat of the water will allow the natural hair extensions to soak up the pigments evenly.

STEP 3: start toning.

Submerge each hair extensions weft separately and completely underwater and let it soak 20 seconds to a whole minute, depending on the intensity you want according to the trial you made beforehand. Gently take out the hair weft and squeeze the excess water, starting at the base of the weft and going down.

 

Please keep in mind that you may need to repeat this step a few more times in order to get the perfect shade. If you end up with a blonde color that is not quite where you want it to be, simply submerge the extensions in the toning bath a few more times. Check the shade after every session and stop when you end up with the color that you want.

STEP 4: rinse.

Once you’re done toning all the wefts, rinse each with cold water until no residue comes off, in order to get the cuticle sealed.

 STEP 5: condition.

Apply sulfate, alcohol-free conditioner to the set of clip-in hair extensions and let them soak the moisture in for as long as possible. Rinse again thoroughly with cold water!

STEP 6: dry and style.

Lay out all your wefts on a towel and start patting them to get most of the moisture out of the hair. Let them air dry for best results and when they’re 90% done, start brushing the hair and add some hair oil, in order to avoid frizziness. After they’re completely dry, style just as you would your normal hair.

important toning tips.

• Never tone the whole hair extensions set from the beginning, always try on a single weft first to test the toning bath and make changes according to your needs!
• Treat your hair extensions with care, as they are as delicate as your own hair and they require the same amount of maintenance to stay in shape!
• Avoid bleaching the hair extensions, as the dryness might be irreversible!
• If in doubt, always go to your favorite salon and have an expert get the right toning amount on your set of clip-ins!

 

This step-by-step guide will help you turn any brassiness in your hair extensions into a neutral blonde shade! Have you tried it yet? Let us know in the comments below.