Gloss / Toner

What to Expect During Your Appointment

Your gloss or toner service begins with a thorough wash, followed by careful application of a customised formula mixed specifically for your hair:

• The product is applied evenly through towel-dried hair, often at the basin for precision
• Processing typically takes 5–30 minutes, depending on the formula and desired effect
• You'll feel the difference immediately: smoother cuticle, enhanced shine and more refined, even tone
• The entire appointment is quick and gentle, making it perfect as a standalone refresh or finishing step after colour

Our team—including Rebekah Todd, Marie Mercer, Jade Finch and Katie Quy—will assess your hair history and goals during consultation to choose the right formula, whether clear for pure shine or tinted to cool down brassiness or add depth.

Who This Service Suits

Gloss and toner treatments are suitable for most hair types and are especially valuable if you:

• Have recently had highlights, balayage or bleaching and want to perfect the final tone
• Notice brassiness, yellow or orange undertones creeping into your colour
• Want to revive vibrancy and shine between full colour appointments without commitment
• Prefer a gentle, conditioning approach that works on top of the hair rather than altering its structure
• Have fragile or colour-treated hair that benefits from low-damage maintenance

Because glosses and toners deposit rather than lift, they're one of the gentlest colouring options available and fade gradually over 4–6 weeks with soft, natural regrowth.

Keeping Your Tone Fresh

To prolong your results and maintain that salon-fresh vibrancy, a few simple aftercare steps make all the difference:

• Use sulfate-free, colour-safe shampoo and conditioner to protect the deposited pigment
• Avoid very hot water when washing—cooler temperatures help the cuticle lie flat and retain tone
• Limit heat styling or always use heat protection to prevent fading
• Protect your hair from strong sun with hats or UV sprays, and rinse thoroughly after swimming
• Allow up to 72 hours before frequent shampooing after your appointment to let the colour settle

With proper care, your gloss or toner will keep your hair looking polished and feeling smooth for several weeks, and regular maintenance appointments will ensure consistent, beautiful tone year-round.

Gloss vs Toner: Understanding the Difference

While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are subtle distinctions:

• A gloss can be clear (for shine only) or tinted (for tone refinement), and is ideal for enhancing natural hair or refreshing existing colour
• A toner is typically a targeted treatment used after lightening to neutralise unwanted warmth and achieve a specific shade
• Both deposit translucent pigment with minimal or no lift, making them gentler than permanent colour
• In practice, many modern formulas blend both benefits—delivering shine, tone correction and conditioning in a single service

During your consultation, we'll recommend the best approach based on your hair's current condition, colour history and the results you want to achieve.