12 Best Toners to Get Rid of Brassy Tones in Blonde Hair

A smoothing leave-in conditioner with benefits, this GH Beauty Award-winning Matrix spray also helps instantly cancel out brassy tones in lightened or gray hair. The formula visibly eliminated brassy undertones and brightened color after one use in Beauty Lab assessment. “Added brightness to my hair in such an easy, no-mess way that I was sold after the first application,” GH Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab Senior Chemist Sabina Wizemann raved. “Plus, it doesn’t weigh hair down.” One tip before you apply: It can stain clothing so be careful when spraying.

Don't let the pricetag fool you — this budget-friendly double-duty Garnier toning treatment packs a big punch thanks to bonus conditioning benefits and (bonus!) smells amazing. "I like that this gives hair cool toning and a deep treatment at the same time with nourishing botanical oils like black currant, olive and avocado," says GH Beauty Director April Franzino. While this treatment can be used on both color-treated and natural blondes, a few reviewers noted that it doesn't work as well on previously processed hair.

Strengthen, moisturize and brighten your locks with this B Uniq best seller from Amazon. The ultra-pigmented purple mask enhances blonde, platinum and bleached hair. A mix of jojoba, marula and coconut oils deeply nourish hair, while soy proteins and vitamin B5 help fortify and soften strands. "This stuff has honestly been my holy grail for bleached blonde hair; it works like magic for yellow and brassy tones," says one Amazon reviewer. While it is really effective on hair, it also can stain clothing and bathroom surfaces, so cover anything that you wouldn't want discolored.

A top-selling toner at Walmart, this permanent icy blonde hair formula from Wella will instantly revive cool shades, neutralize brassy tones and prevent future fading. "I love that it leaves my hair super shiny," a reviewer said. Just be sure you are the right hair color candidate (ash blonde) before using; one reviewer noted that it left her hair with a purple tint. And as per the directions, it requires using a separate developer.

This spray is called Dream Filter for a reason: it gets rid of metals and minerals that can distort hair color and brightens hair in minutes. "I sometimes have issues with buildup that can dull my blonde highlights, and this spray instantly helps remove it so they look fresher and not darkened like they can get over time," says Franzino. "I love that it’s easy to use — you just spritz it all over hair before shampooing." While reviewers love how effective it is, a few noted that you really have to saturate strands and use a lot of product at once so the bottle doesn't last that many uses.

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.

Refresh your blonde shade as you deep condition strands with Moroccanoil’s innovative semi-permanent color-depositing mask in platinum and champagne shades, a GH Beauty Award winner. The formula left strands evenly colored seven minutes after application and feeling soft and silky, GH Beauty Lab testing on hair samples found. Note: It’s also available in a single-use packet that’s more affordably-priced. However, if you are looking for a long-lasting treatment, this one may not be for you. A few reviewers commented that the effect of the mask wore off quickly.

Say goodbye to unwanted orange streaks. This Joico conditioner's tone-correcting blue pigments attach to hair fibers to neutralize brassy tones. Plus, a powerful peptide complex repairs damage, fights frizz and adds shine. "It leaves hair conditioned and no color residue left behind," shares one Walmart user. Other users felt it was a great toner but didn't smooth or nourish hair as well as other conditioners.

Silver and gray hair deserves some brightening love, too. This rich (yet pricey) Davines conditioner helps enhance and even out platinum, silver and cool blonde shades. "It’s safe to use and will transform your color to your desired tone," Friedman notes.

The ultimate time-saver, IGK's toning leave-in toning drops take away the need for an extra step in your haircare routine. "Just add three to eight drops of the versatile purple formula into any of your haircare products and mix together before applying," advises Friedman. The best part: It works on a variety of blonde shades, from bleached to dark or even silver hair, to brighten and banish brassiness. "One product to add to my regular hair products instead of cluttering my bathroom and suitcase with three (toning shampoo, conditioner and mask) — love it," says one Sephora reviewer. Application can be tricky though; a few reviewers noted that it was hard to get product out of the bottle.

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.

This toning deep conditioner from Davines is perfect for those with golden and honey blonde hair colors. "It helps bring back richness to hair color and makes it sparkle in the sunlight," Friedman says. While the conditioner helps with brightening hair color, a few reviewers noted that it doesn't have good conditioning and detangling benefits.