Toning Mask for Dark Hair

A toning mask for dark hair adds depth and freshness to brown and chestnut colour: a chocolate, coffee or cherry-burgundy tone. It uses direct pigments without ammonia, does not lighten hair and suits maintaining a tone between colouring sessions.

Which dark shades are in this category

All masks are 300 ml with a conditioning formula at pH 5.5-6.0:

• Chocolate: a rich chocolate, neutral in temperature, for lightness level 5-8; refreshes dark colour;
• Cappuccino: a soft light brown, neutral-cool, for level 6-8; gently removes warm orange tones;
• Barbados Cherry: a rich cherry-burgundy, cool in temperature, for level 5-9;
• Mocha Mousse: a coffee-beige shade for refined neutral toning; it is made for level 8-10, so it suits a lighter base better.

How to choose a shade for dark hair

Go by lightness level and by what you want to change. To bring back a deep chocolate, take Chocolate. If warm orange has crept into dark hair, choose Cappuccino with its neutral-cool lean. For a cherry or burgundy accent, pick Barbados Cherry. Mocha Mousse is a soft coffee beige that sits better on an already light base than on dark brown.

On a dark base the pigment shows more subtly than on blonde, so the result is a soft tone rather than a dramatic colour change. How to pick a tone using the colour wheel is covered in the colour wheel in toning.

How to use

Apply the mask to clean, damp hair after shampooing, spread it through the lengths and leave it on for 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the richness you want. Rinse with warm water. Once or twice a week maintains the colour. The pigment rinses out cleanly, so this is temporary toning. To make it last, read how long toning lasts and how to extend it.

Who these masks are not for

The masks do not lighten dark hair and do not cover grey permanently. If you need a lasting colour change, you will need dye. For warmer tones, see the warm shades collection, and for an overview of all masks, the hair toning category. General colour care is covered in 5 mistakes that ruin hair colour.

FAQ

Can I tone dark hair with a toning mask?

Yes, if you want to refresh or slightly shift the tone. The mask adds tone and shine but does not lighten hair, so the result on a dark base is soft.

Which mask removes orange tones on dark hair?

For gently softening warm orange at level 6-8, Cappuccino with its neutral-cool tone fits. The mask will not remove strong, stubborn orange.

What colour does mocha mousse give hair?

Mocha Mousse is a coffee-beige shade for neutral toning. It is made for level 8-10, so it looks best on a lighter base.

How often should I tone dark hair?

Once or twice a week is enough to maintain the tone, leaving the mask on for 5 to 30 minutes depending on the richness you want.