7. John Frieda Violet Crush Purple Conditioner
BEST TONER FOR OMBRÉ BLONDE HAIR
PROS
- Brightens ombré hair color
- Softening effects
- Good value
CONS
- Has strong pigments that can stain
Deeply nourishing, this John Frieda conditioner refreshes your ombré color with violet pigments, known to brighten hair, reduce brassiness and absorb UV damage, preventing further discoloration. When you tone ombré hair, “only use the product on the ends where hair is blonde — don’t touch your roots, or it will change your overall hair color,” Friedman advises. GH Beauty Lab Senior Chemist Danusia Wnek loves this conditioner and its complementary shampoo because it keeps the cool tones in her hair instead of turning orange. “I use it when I start seeing my hair look more brassy and it immediately makes it look better,” she says. Just beware of the conditioner’s staining capabilities; a few reviewers pointed that out.
| Key Ingredients | Violet pigments, glycerin, castor oil, lavender extract |
|---|---|
| Formula | Cream conditioner |
| Size | 8.3 oz. |
8. dpHUE Glossy Glaze
BEST IN-SHOWER TONER FOR BLONDE HAIR
PROS
- Adds shine
- Works quickly
CONS
- Strong scent
An in-shower glaze inspired by salon treatments, this is lightly tinted to boost color between dye sessions and comes in cool and golden blonde shades. “It made my grown-out color and highlights look shinier and brighter,” says Franzino. Plus, it works its magic in just two minutes. FYI: It does have a strong fragrance that some reviewers didn’t love.
| Key Ingredients | Mullein flower extract, ceramides, upcycled sugar cane, lemon zest |
|---|---|
| Formula | In-shower conditioning glaze |
| Size | 4 oz. |