The question
Reader Jean writes:
I need to slightly tone down the brassy colour in my brown hair that has a few soft golden highlights. I love my colour, however—I do not want to be blonde or a redhead! Who makes a great product for brassiness in brown hair that is available from the drugstores or beauty supply stores?
The answer
Tony Chaar’s advice:
I believe Goldwell Colorance will be your best bet.
[Editor's note: This is a five minute express toner—or demi-permanent—that only deposits colour. Find it at beauty supply stores.]
Be careful though! Do not use the cool-toned dye on the gold blonde highlights. Only put it on the brassy brown.
Tony Chaar is a Toronto-based hairstylist who has worked with celebrities such as Coco Rocha, Freida Pinto, LeeLee Sobieski and Kim Cattrall. Visit his salon at 11 Hazelton Avenue in Toronto or call 416-920-9965. On the web, find him on Facebook, Twitter or at tonychaarsalon.com.
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