Unpopular opinion - skipping toner actually saved my bleached hair

Everyone in my salon group was telling me I had to use toner after every bleach session, but I got tired of the purple cast. I tried just doing a 10 minute soak with warm water and a dab of purple conditioner instead, and my hair at level 8 came out way softer with no brass. Has anyone else ditched toner for something simpler?

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matthew_baker4h ago

But doesn't skipping toner mean you're leaving residual alkalinity in the hair shaft that can cause breakage down the line? I've always seen toner as more than just color, it seals the cuticle and locks in moisture after bleach strips everything. If you're just using purple conditioner, you might be missing that pH balancing step that keeps bleached hair from getting brittle over time.

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faith_schmidt3h ago

Yeah, that makes sense. I feel you on that.