How I Tone My Hair At Home & Color Melt My Roots

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This is a method I've been using for a few years to tone my hair and I added a trick to prolong my balayage ombre/highlights by darkening my roots and melting it together! It is quick, easy, and affordable to do! The products together are roughly $20 or less (If you have a sally's members card and/or existing tools).
PRODUCTS USED:
Wella 20 Volume Cream Developer
Wella Permanent Liquid Hair Color 4A/237 Medium Ash Brown
Wella Permanent Liquid Toner T18 Lightest Ash Blonde
Mixing Bowl & Brush (You can buy a set or separately at Sally's)
Fine Tooth Comb
Rubber Gloves
If you have a dark base and you use the toner over, it will lift some color! Which can be a good or bad thing depending on your intended target. This is why I darken my roots and blend it down to avoid the unnecessary lift of my darker base.
DISCLAIMER I am not certified to do hair~ Do at your own risk!

[@Angrypleb-j4e]

My dark brown hair was highlighted about 2 months ago. I paid over $300 for the service and I could barely stand to look at it. I looked like a Jersey Shore wannabe with tacky, brassy highlights. With about $12, your amazing video, and the help of my boyfriend, I now have beautifully toned highlights and perfectly blended roots. You are helping thousands of women fix their botched dye jobs! Thank you for sharing this. May the hair gods bless you, always :)

[@alfielawrence7567]

I relate to this so much

[@kibblypuff]

Same i just went to the salon for the first time, they did a terrible job, i do it better myself and now I’m trying to fix my brassy hair. Hopefully this shadow root method works for me

[@jenniferjackson2509]

Thank you for this! This happened to me a week ago! The lady did “bayalage” but I look like I have brassy blonde (that was suppose to be bronde) hair from 2002. I look like a bumble bee. Excited to get my hair fix today with this !

[@JessicaHadid]

I am in the same position. Exactly $400 and for what? I hope this video works for me 😢

[@analaurafleitas5434]

I love this comment, I am trying to do the same over here! lol will let yall know how it comes out!

[@tracycervantes8137]

Even though your positioning was a bit off, this was one of the best hair tutorial videos! You were concise and to the point!

[@lidiyaeyes8581]

ooooooooooooool

[@trinihunie]

I know this video is old but I just want to say thank you! I went to my stylist to get my balayage refreshed since it grew out, she left me with orange roots and orangey red highlights. My balayage colors are ash tones so this freaked me out. She put a toner and it barely made a difference. I went back a 3rd time because I couldn’t live like this and she said there was nothing she could do. I refused to believe that so I went to a different salon and this stylist, well she evened out the orange roots however she added more highlights so now I looked like a raccoon. I was left with stripey yellow/orange highlights. Sitting at home in tears with no hope left searching KZbin, I found your video. I had half a bottle of wella 2n which is close to my base color, and seeing how easy your technique was, I decided to try to “melt” it. At this point I had nothing left to lose. It worked! My hair looks beautifully balayaged again! From now on I’m going to maintain my hair myself since these 2 professionals screwed my hair up. Thank you! Thank you! 💗

[@Vickytrevisan]

Same happened to me!!! good to know that this worked on someone that had the same problem!!

[@Samwise_92]

Next time that happens, ask for a refund! I just had a hair disaster from a "professional' but I kindly and firmly asked for my money back, and she gave it back. I needed it to buy stuff to fix my hair! All this lady was going to do it wash my hair with clarifying shampoo after she left spots all over my head,and made my hair also way too dark and red when it was supposed to be mushroom brown. My hair was all over platinum blonde and now its completely ruined!

[@katrinadiaz4676]

It is now 2020 and I’m in Quarantine, and my dark roots are definitely poppin’ lol. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR THIS!

[@manalcordoba5435]

I’ve watched so many videos on root smudge and toning, and this by far as been the most helpful video for me as a non-professional doing DIY. Thank you! 💖

[@MMRoth515]

I did this and started feeling like I was doing a really sloppy job. I was scared. Well it came out beautiful just like yours! The ashy color combination and the combing was what I think makes this work so well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💜

[@melissataylor6675]

Thank you!!!!! After going to a hairdresser twice to get that ashy toned balayage, I still had a brassy tone and this worked like a charm!

[@just_observing8248]

20 VIDEOS LATER!!! Ty for showing what many of us what to see and doing it quickly and properly. Ty beautiful ♥️🙌🏽

[@deisecarranza1737]

Omg for real!!!!!! Where the hell was her dam video! Ive watched dozens and this girl has the easiest and prettiest results by far!

[@tatipola1]

How did it turn out girls?

[@mysticmel6506]

Thank you. Paid hundreds and did not get even close to what I wanted, I had orange and brass but what you’ve shared is simple and I got that brass and orange gone so my hair looks better with my natural Smokey ash roots and I’ve wanted this for over a decade so thank you so much . You’re very beautiful and your hair is amazing xx

[@sarahelize4927]

Thankyou so much!! 10 videos later and I found someone using actual toner instead of hair dye!!! Thankyou so much 💕

[@Zanzibear829]

Thank you for sharing your technique! I spent over $300 at the salon for balayage and am always left feeling unsatisfied. Followed your process and it looks so much better. 💝💝💝

[@TechMaryam12334]

Zanzibear829 same here :(

[@ltrujillo5476]

Same here!

[@bianca.est9390]

Been looking for the perfect video and yours came to my rescue. I paid over $300 to get my hair cut and highlighted and I hate it. I really hope this works out for me. Love the beautiful transformation. God Bless.

[@h2x261]

I find those professionals are hard to understand. It was so easy to get what products I need in this one!♥️

[@VeganBunny816]

Thank you for this video! It saved my hair color! I paid $300 for a bad balayage..it came out brassy and too light at the top. This was exactly what I needed. I wanted to darken and blend the roots and tone my blond color. So happy with how my hair looks now!! I love how your video was simple and easy to follow!

[@trinityburger3607]

I tried this on my way brassy roots blended into blonder hair. I used a brown toner and combed it down just like shown and it worked wonders!! I don’t have to go back to the salon just to get results I don’t like. I love my hair now thanks to you!! This technique worked amazingly! Thank you so much!!!!!

[@mirandabenavidez6581]

You truly just saves my hair from the worst chunky at home hi-lites ever! Thank you!!!

[@mariselaruiz5791]

I just got ugly chunky hi lights. How did you fix?

[@andreaschreiner2416]

I just want to THANK YOU for this tutorial! I did exactly what you showed here and my results are gorgeous! Finally, something that worked! Keep making videos. 🙏❤️

[@prettybird2588]

I've watched hundreds of videos and this is the best video simple straight to the point thank you my dear.

[@0oOKIMBERLYOo0]

If you don't want lift with the 4A.. use a 10 vol developer it deposits only

[@ibozmum]

Kimberly Watson thanks never knew this

[@GreasyBaconMan]

What does that mean, deposits only

[@chelseaamaureen6993]

10 volume developer deposits only (meaning it is being added to the hair) 20, 30 and higher developer is stronger and is used for lifting color so when used for deposit only, it may lighten the hair one shade because of the strength. Hope that helps!

[@iambriseyda2628]

Thank you so much, I spent $400 trying to get this color and all I got was ugly yellow hair I was very disappointed. Going to try this tomorrow :) at this point I have nothing to lose lol

[@Lovepeacenamaste]

Same thing happen to me!

[@SDtropics]

I paid $200 for my daughters root touch up & toner and it looked awful too! Came home and did it myself using Wella toner and it came out gorgeous!

[@roxnpennies]

Insanely pretty results! 😍🏅

[@lisakabhat4857]

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[@geekyzombie]

This is still the best video and easiest technique on KZbin. I would love to see what you’re doing now. I’ll go look!

[@christinecurtis5167]

This turned out so pretty. I wish I could post a pic of how gorgeous and seamless this turned out on my hair. I had to use T15 which is a beige brown but I have never loved my hair so much. Thank you so much for this tutorial🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@aBlackEyedBeauty]

Thank you so much for the video and sharing the exact products used in the description. I went to Sally and bought all the products for $20 and tried this at home today and it worked wonders. My brunette hair had highlights that I got done in a salon but was too yellow for my liking.

[@chryzbre4336]

this is a wayy better way than doing the root smudge w/ demi permanent color, it's suuuuch a nightmare & doesn't look pretty getting dark blotches on your blonde highlights. demi permanent is like straight up hair dye, where it lands it's painting dark w/ no time to wash & fade it out 😭 thank yeww!

[@MrsGriz]

Best blending technique online I’ve seen - thank u!

[@thecentenos6714]

Short straight to the point video! Loved how you explained it…sounds manageable for someone trying this at home and your looks amazing! Thank you for posting this! ❤

[@gkaur1522]

I have watched so many videos and yours was the best! You ended up with professional results!

[@emilychao9828]

I did this and my hair looks amazing!!!

[@xAshleighxAwsomex]

This is the best and most helpful video I've watched, and it helped me do my own hair at home perfectly! Thank you so much!!!

[@cathydelgado2305]

You did great on the video!! And thanks for being specific on the shades/colors you used and the amounts. It’s looks great on you!!

[@jaclyn281000]

Well my comment is very late 😅 but I just came across your video, it's never too late to say you did a wonderful job, your final colour is gorgeous 😍

[@sweethumpkins6552]

dont worry about the angle, ypu did great on this tutorial compared to the other vid I watched. geezzzz the lady just kept talking without actually coloring her hair.. lols. was borrd so i skipped and came accross your tutorial. you made it seem way too easy. will probably try it this weekend. wish me luck!

[@kellierush4600]

So pretty! I would love to see a video on how you did the highlights!!!

[@jamiross5568]

Kellie Rush her highlights were professionally done. She said she just does this to save money

[@kristinvillamin1074]

This color works well!

[@SherryErrera]

Thanks for this video! I'm going to try this process on my hair. I just bleached my roots all the way to my scalp after letting them grow out about 2 inches with my natural ash brown color which now has more grays than ever before. Lol! I was going to try and live in a full blonde for a while, but now think I want to do a root melt like yours and then tone down my length.

[@shinyyonovit6635]

🤩 wow! Amazing tutorial . Thank you for sharing this video ❤

[@happenscreativity8221]

Best video ever explaining how to color melt ..thx

[@dianavillareal6072]

I’ve been dyeing and bleaching my hair for years at home. Great technique! Love this this video!

[@rranni]

Great results. I have sharp lines from a bad balayage i got done. Gonna try this!

[@Danifn123]

Thank you so much. It’s been the most helpful video for the toning ever I’m following you😊

[@annaknight5111]

Just mind-blowingly gorgeous. I wish I had your skills! 💓

[@aln9456]

Awesome!! I did exactly this and it turned out perfectly! Thank you girl!

[@PumpernickelCoconut]

Beautiful blending technique!

[@RachelWrites]

I followed this tutorial and my hair came out so perfect. Thank you!

[@GirlArmy21]

Nice blend! I am doing mine lighter brown at roots and brighter blond. U did great job and tips!

[@angineangine7567]

This is one of the best And really for the lazy girl like me that hates sectioning and stuff .. Im def gonna try this

[@holly128]

Best tutorial ever! So simple and definitely a life saver!!

[@chelly281]

I love how simple you did this. Thank you!!!

[@linettmoure6640]

Hands down best video out here thank you so much!💗

[@Breezyluv108]

Great video u explained exactly what I needed to know ! Thanks 😁

[@honeygothbrand3879]

Wow It turned out really pretty!!! I'm going to try this technique out! I experiment with my hair a lot and I wish it turned out this good lol :)

[@ariii6447]

Did it turn out good? I was thinking of trying it out for myself soon!

[@aprilmae3206]

Note... Use the bottle of color to measure the developer instead of pouring.

[@VeroUnvlogllamadodiario]

Muchas gracias por compartir tus ideas !! Lo hice y me encantó el resultado 😍😘

[@YeseniaFernándezWaldron]

Easy video to follow, and on that note I’m now headed to the beauty supply store and start this fabulous hair dying process! Thank you for this tutorial & btw your hair looks amazing!!!

[@DesireeCaroline]

So how did it turn out? :)

[@pv8129]

Thank you so much Tien. I saw your video and decided to give it a try. It turned out really great. I love it and I will do it for my sister too! Thanks for your video!

[@justyang8194]

I spent over $200 for a balayage that I hated..it looked like she just used bleach without toning it..i didn't have time for her to fix cause it was my nephew's wedding...I ended up not going and cried all day cause I hated my hair so much..I can't wait to try this on my shit hair today girl. Thanks!

[@itsnotmeitsyou4582]

After watching so many videos this is the only one theT tells exactly what’s needed! Gosh! The root color it’s hard to find though Sally’s don’t have that one blue box! Thanks

[@acmay3]

I'm trying this tonight! Sally's is open for curb side pick up! Woohoo thank you

[@alexaovalles9504]

I tried this and followed every step and let me tell you I AM SO HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS. Ash Brown is my natural hair color but ever since I got highligths its been a nightmare. I had to cut my hair short trying to get rid of them but the rest of the hair would keep turning orange and looking brassy. Purple shampoo and other dyes did not work but this one certainly covered everything and gave me my Ashy lovely brown! Thank you for the tutorial :)

[@cristensullivan819]

Alexa Ovalles this sounds like a very stupid question but do you wash out the base color before putting the toner on or do you add the toner once you’ve done all the ash brown and just blend it all together and then wash it? I’m confused if you need to wash it in between each step?

[@alexaovalles9504]

Hi Cristen, I didn't do the toner part, I actually just used the brown ash base and spread it towards the ends but without touching where I had some leftovers of highlights. Also, I bought the liquid bottle of the dye instead of the cream cause it was easier to mix. The product does smell really strong but it covers your current color almost as soon as it touches your hair. I washed the brown after waiting almost 45 minutes and that obviously touched the ends so the ends were dyed a little but no dark brown.

[@beccamartin8533]

Cristen Sullivan you do the ash brown toner, comb it down, don’t wash it out then add the ash blonde toner and comb down the brown it blend it

[@Jessica-fy6eu]

That’s the same question I have. Do you do the roots leave it in and then work your way up with the ash toner. Comb it down from root to get a good blend and then wash it? Or do you wash it in between the toners

[@missjudy24]

Thank you for sharing, I am trying to tone my hair. This is very helpful 😁

[@deisecarranza1737]

Dam your work looks professional its beautiful

[@christinavillarreal4497]

You’re so smart it’s amazing thank you for sharing

[@sararae5994]

Wow u saved my life i loove u so much easist thtorial i ever wstched wow thank you so much

[@misslm267]

Love it! It looks so good! I'm doing this to my hair this weekend thanks

[@isabell3692]

Thanks! It worked...you save my hair!!

[@HeatherreneeA]

Perfect video for what I was looking for!!! Thank you!!! I have been doing my own hair and needed a better example for next time.

[@MalaiSweetz]

Ty! Very easy and best tutorial! Will give it a try tomorrow 😘🥰😍

[@isabell3692]

Wow! Thanks you save me a lot of money!!! Blessings to you 🙏

[@yeahyeahyeah307]

Great video. I have a question though, why was 20 volume used for the 4 level base? Wouldn't a 10 volume be bette

[@j.c.r.9587]

Gorgeous and your hair looks very healthy! 💖 What is the natural level of your hair? 1, 2? And also will this 4A look with a reddish cast or look like a cool brown? Most browns look reddish cause of the mixture of the color, I just need to know cause I'm so sick of browns leaving that reddish cast on my level 2 hair, thank you!

[@christypelak3183]

This was actually a helpful video . Thankyou looks great !

[@Rarawoofwwof]

Most helpful video ever!!

[@solnceya1504]

If u used a permanent color, how would you touch up your blonde hair later? Use demi color guys! Most of you probably know how long it takes to go from dark brown to blonde! Good luck

[@withalohatara]

Thank you for sharing I think I’ll try this on my hair So pretty:)

[@B0Nnaaay]

Thank You!! Even tho my hair is different in color and texture, your technique is the bomb!

[@TennesseeKim1]

You got me to subscribe on this one. Very helpful video!

[@cutebrat12375]

Going to try this thank you so much love 💞💞💞

[@ariii6447]

How did it turn out?

[@Samwise_92]

Thank you! Excellent job!

[@sashiez1]

Fantastic tutorial,thank you! 👍🏻❤️

[@ChildofYAH_33]

This really was useful to me 👍

[@terriwerning3477]

Good job! looks great!

[@AcaiMyNews]

This looks so good! New subscriber 💕🌸

[@shruffles35]

How on earth did a level 4 go on so light? Your hair must be in very healthy condition, because it appears to have resisted grabbing which gave you more of a level 7 result. Wow beautiful! *Warning bleach blondes. If your hair is dry and porous, do not use a level 4 permanent color. You will get mud, and it will go brassy orange when you highlight over this colored part*

[@vanessad5047]

Shruffle Love the 4 is on her roots and the toner t18 is on her ends

[@Chanel95-d6u]

Thanks so much for this - really clear.

[@katttham]

Med as brown toner. I will try. I been looking for a toner just to lift my black root without using any kind of bleach. Thank you

[@kaidionne7517]

Very nice!!! I will have to try it out

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

Bomb!! Exactly what I was thinking to do to mine ;) thank you ;)

[@allykatt1849]

Great job! Thank you for the tutorial! ♥️👍✌️

[@mikeandmom8797]

Beautiful, looks like a salon

[@cheechy13]

It came out great! Thank you!

[@Angievitela]

You made what I’m trying to do so easy best video! Question?!?! Did you wash out the 4A then put the toner? Or did you put on back to back and then just wash one time?

[@Star-dj1kw]

❤❤ great job

[@risingsun49]

Looks really good.

[@bellissimialberi]

You look gorgeous!

[@deborahtrevino5278]

Love that color

[@breaisalive3424]

10/10 thank you!

[@deerogatory]

Tien really nice work and video. I wish I had viewed this before I did an all over color.

[@NashLara]

ang galing mo po sissy. love your hair too

[@alma7775]

Wow!!lovetttt!