If youre an avid hair dyer, everyone knows that hair toners are the not-so-secret trick that you need to be investing in to keep your locks fresh. Everybody knows that your hair always looks its best after having a cut and blow dry and using the best hair dye or visiting a salon to freshen up the colour. Were desp to find that secret to keep hair as salon-fresh as possible and so weve been on a hunt to find the toner that suits everyone.

　　Stand back blondes, because there will be no more brassy days to suffer. The secret you need is right here and its completely available online right now - from beauty shops to department stores, youll have one ready to go in no time. Whats the secret? Well, only that hair toners tint your hair in between salon visits to make your do look bright and bold - or subtle and sleek. Depending on what you want.

　　Closers best hair toners at a glance: Editors choice: BLEACH LONDON White Toner Kit, £8 on Cult Beauty

　　Best hair toner hair drops: Charles Worthington ColourPlex UV Toning Drops 30ml, £12.99 on Amazon

　　Best budget hair toner: Jerome Russell Blonde Maximum Blonde Toner Atomic Blonde 75ml, £4.50 on Amazon

　　Look no further. Weve found the best hair toners to top up, maintain and keep up your tones. These little beauties will keep your blonde hair bright meaning you face no stress from looking for the best blonde hair dye, brunette hair chocolatey and coloured hair shining. Even better, weve enlisted the help of hair experts to really show us what to look for in our hair toners.

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　　SHOP: The best at-home hair toners 1. BLEACH LONDON White Toner Kit

　　Editors choice

　　LOOKFANTASTICPrice:8www.cultbeauty.co.uk

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　　If youre fond of bleaching your hair, youve probably heard of BLEACH LONDON at some point. With

　　... read morePros ConsFeaturesProsStrong colouringOptions to branch out into other colours easilyConsMay be too bold if you want an everyday choice2. Charles Worthington ColourPlex UV Toning Drops 30ml

　　Best hair toner toning drops

　　charles worthingtonPrice:12.99View offer Description

　　Say hello to Charles Worthingtons new ultra-violent toning drops, making having fresh hair even

　　... read morePros ConsFeaturesProsEasy to use, just drop into your shampooPerfect for blondes who want a quick solutionConsNot suitable for brunettes3. Jerome Russell Bblonde Maximum Blonde Toner Atomic Blonde 75ml

　　Best budget hair toner

　　AmazonRrp: £4.50View offer Description

　　Now, we wouldnt usually go to the bargain bin for our hair care, but we couldnt resist this

　　... read morePros ConsFeaturesProsGreat affordability and priceEasy to useConsNot as effective as other toners4. Aveda Colour Enhance Blue Malva Shampoo

　　Best hair toner conditioner

　　aveda Price:58www.aveda.co.uk

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　　Our experts also recommended blue toner if you have more warm tones or are brunette. This blue

　　... read morePros ConsFeaturesProsEasy to adapt to your hair routinePerfect for brunettes and warm tonesConsWill need to use over time5. Scott Cornwall Colour Restore Iced Platinum Hair Toner 100ml

　　Best for long-lasting results

　　BootsPrice:12.99www.boots.com

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　　If icy is more your style, get your hands on this Scott Cornwall Colour Restore toner. You can

　　... read morePros ConsProsGood for blondes who are looking for a cooler toneCan be left in longerConsMay not last as long as others 6. SHRINE Drop It Ash Blonde Toner

　　Best eco-friendly hair toner

　　SHRINEPrice:9.99www.weareshrine.com

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　　If you find it hard to work with typical hair toners, SHRINE DROP IT may be a perf alternative for

　　... read morePros ConsProsEco-friendly packingMulti-use and non-permanent ConsOnly subtly changes hair appearance7. Schwarzkopf LIVE Silver Shampoo 200ml

　　Best hair toning shampoo

　　BootsPrice:4.49www.boots.com

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　　Silver shampoo is perfect for those who want to neutralize their yellows the most. With cold

　　... read morePros ConsProsEasy to useFor blonde grey and white hairConsMay not have as vibrant results as others8. BOLD UNIQ Purple Hair Mask for Blonde

　　Best hair toner mask

　　AmazonRrp: £16.19View offer Description

　　This is a little bit more expensive for a hair mask but totally worth the investment. It

　　... read morePros ConsProsIntense toneNourishes hairConsIf too much is applied hair may turn purple9. Olaplex No. 4p Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo

　　Best high-end hair toner

　　LOOKFANTASTICPrice:28www.spacenk.com

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　　Olaplex is known for

　　... read morePros ConsProsSalon results Cleans hair without drying outConsHave to be careful to not use it all up fast10. Philip B Icelandic Blonde Shampoo

　　Best scented hair toner

　　SPACE NKPrice:45www.spacenk.com

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　　Sometimes splashing out on hair care is the only thing that can make us feel better. Well, if

　　... read morePros ConsProsGood for all hair typesSmells niceConsMore of an investment than the others11. Matrix | Total Results | So Silver | Toning Purple Shampoo

　　Best hair toning duo

　　AmazonPrice:27.25View offer Description

　　Matrix has a huge selection of tones for you to choose from, depending on what youre really

　　... read morePros ConsProsMoisturising hair care Easy to navigate hair care routineConsIf used too much it may have the opposite effect and could dry out hair So, what is hair toner? First, though, before we deep dive into purple and silver hair toners for those of us who have taken the plunge into the world of purple hair dye, its best we really know what were working with.

　　If youve had your hair coloured or bleached, youve probably already heard of this product in an intense session. Its hard to know what to really look for, so we spoke to SALON64s Senior Colourist, Bart Cacciapaglia, to tell us the ins and outs of what toners really do.

　　He says, Toners are an incredible tool used to tweak the tone of a freshly applied colour such as highlights and bleach services like balayage.

　　Toners are also a great solution to the refreshing tired old colour. For blondes or balayage that is starting to lose its impact and become dull, booking a quick toner and a blow-dry can help your colour last longer and a quick and easy answer to keeping your colour looking its best.

　　What hair toners do hairdressers use? The question is, then, how do we really achieve a salon look at home? Many toners used in salons arent available to buy on shop floors, so we want to know how to really get our locks looking fab-u-lous.

　　The chemicals in salon toners should only be handled by professionals so, step in, silver conditioners and purple shampoo for bleached hair, which help you achieve a similar effect. These are technically considered toners because they contain smaller portions of pigments that temporarily dye or tone your hair.

　　BobbiJo Byford, Senior Colourist at Gielly Green, has some top tips for you to upkeep your do. She says, only ever use true semi-permanent toners such as pigmented shampoos and conditioners as they are easier to apply. They don’t contain peroxide or ammonia which means they are kinder to the hair and less likely to go wrong if used by a non-professional.

　　To brighten up dull hair, you want to add warmth by using gold-pigmented conditioners. You can also remove product build-up - which can make the hair appear dull - by using cleansing shampoos or going to the salon for a vitamin C cleanse.

　　Well be getting our vitamin C bookings in ASAP.

　　What is the best toner for brassy or yellow hair? So, whats the sitch on these home toners, then? Mark Hill, founder of hair brand Mark Hill, let us in on the secrets of these pigmented shampoos. He said, a shampoo toner is a quick fix to brighten your colour without any commitment. They work by depositing colour on the hair shaft and don’t penetrate into the hair which means they soon rinse out.

　　They come in either blue or purple. To choose which one you need, look at your colour – is it yellowy or orangey brassy? If it is yellow, then pick up the purple shampoo, if it is brassy, then the blue is for you. If your hair is brunette, or youre looking for a shampoo for red hair, try the blue shampoo to get rid of any warm tones. Each brand is slightly different, so always read the instructions before you use them.

　　If your hair is dry or damaged, the shampoo toner may stain your hair and last longer. I would advise you to do a small test strand first before you apply it to your full head. Try using Mark Hill Hair Lab Bond Repair to improve the condition of your hair and make it stronger before using any toner.

　　Review: Just like every blonde I hate those brassy yellow tones. And instead of forking out money to get it redone, I reckoned I could do it myself. I’ve tried products before that have made it more yellow or stayed the same. I applied it all over the hair and mixed some conditioner in just in case it was too powerful. After about 10-15 mins I took it off and WOW. I am shocked at how much this has worked, it looks nearly the same if not better than when it was professionally done!

　　Whats the best brand of toner for hair? Typically, the more expensive the brand, the better quality the hair toner. If youre looking for a toner that is more likely to give better results and reduce the amount of times you pay a visit to the hairdressers, we would suggest investing in a toner from Olaplex.

　　Can toner ruin your hair? We all want that fresh salon look every day, but sadly, its just not the same as going to our hairdressers. Professional toner thats used in salons shouldnt be used at home because of the level of chemicals - its strictly for professional use.

　　So, the toners we get at home - including shampoos, conditioners and masks - are a bit safer as theyre basically diluted versions of what our hairdressers use. This is so that our hair can stay as strong as possible whilst looking the best it can.

　　Home toner is not as harsh as bleach or pigments, but it can still break down the strands of your hair if you use them too often. We recommend using toners when you need a colour refresher. Make sure to keep your hair in shape with colour-friendly shampoos and conditioners alongside your toning routine.

　　Caitlin Casey is a Senior Beauty Fashion Products Writer for heat, Closer, and Grazia. She covers shopping, women’s lifestyle, popular culture as well as all things trending.