14 Toning & Glazing Basics For Beginners

Toning 101: Learn The Basics Below!

Toning and glazing—the hairdresser's bread and butter. Keep reading to get 15 wise toning tips from Aveda Global Artistic Director for Hair Color Ian Michael Black. 

Glazing:

1. A glossing/glazing service is done to add tone and shine to hair color, but it won’t drastically change the existing level.
2. If toning with a colored formula, consider adding some Clear to the mix in order to reduce the amount of brown that will be deposited on the hair.
3. Always apply glaze to dry hair, or hair that has been thoroughly towel-dried.