Wella Color Charm Permanent Liquid Toner (42ml)

The Wella Color Charm Permanent Liquid Toner (42ml) is an industry-leading, professional-grade toner designed to eliminate unwanted brassy, warm, and yellow undertones in pre-lightened blonde hair. Ideal for achieving ultra-cool, platinum, beige, or silver finishes, this high-performance liquid formula relies on low-volume developer activation to lock in permanent, highly reflective tone corrections. Trusted by professional colourists and hair salons across Ireland and the United Kingdom, it delivers vibrant, reliable, and uniform colour results from roots to ends.

Wella Color Charm Permanent Liquid Toner is an oxidative permanent hair toner engineered to correct underlying warm pigments after bleaching or high-lift colouring processes. Unlike temporary rinses or semi-permanent glosses that deposit pigment only on the cuticle surface, this permanent liquid toner penetrates the hair shaft. It operates with an alkaline agent (ammonium hydroxide) to slightly lift the cuticle, allowing micro-pigments to enter and chemically fuse within the cortex when mixed with a developer. This creates a long-lasting, highly fade-resistant shade correction.

How It Works: The Chemistry of Permanent Toning

When hair is lightened, its natural melanin is oxidised, leaving behind warm, raw undertones. Depending on how high the hair is lifted, these undertones range from red and orange to pale yellow. Wella Color Charm's liquid formulation is rich in concentrated, primary and secondary direct-acting oxidative dyes.

Upon mixing with 20 Volume (6%) developer, the ammonia in the formula opens the outer hair structures, allowing the pre-oxygenated colour molecules to enter. Once inside, these molecules polymerise (expand and lock), neutralising raw warmth from within the fibre rather than just coating the outer layer. This internal deposit ensures the corrected tone remains vibrant and resistant to premature fading from shampooing and environmental factors.

 Key Features

• Oxidative Permanent Formula: Delivers deep, long-lasting tone correction that outlasts semi-permanent alternatives.

• Liquifuse™ Technology: Ensures maximum saturation and uniform colour distribution, penetrating the hair shaft to bond directly with internal fibres.

• Intense Brass Neutralisation: Instantly targets orange, gold, and pale yellow tones to produce clean blonde finishes.

• Up to 90% Less Breakage: When used alongside Wella Color Charm lighteners, this formula actively protects structural integrity.

• Versatile Shade Selection: Available in globally recognised cold, neutral, and warm-blonde variants like T18, T14, and T11.

• Compact 42ml Bottle: Perfectly portioned for standard salon applications or targeted home maintenance.

Product Benefits

• Predictable, Reliable Results: Designed to perform consistently on pre-lightened hair of levels 9 and 10.

• Multidimensional Shine: Infuses hair with a lustrous, reflective finish that reflects light evenly.

• Scalp and Hair Protection: Formulated to limit structural compromise during the final stages of a blonding service.

• Excellent Grey Coverage: Can be used to blend scattered greys on natural high-level bases.

• Smooth Application: The liquid format flows effortlessly through an applicator bottle, saving valuable salon time.

 Technology

At the heart of the Wella Color Charm Permanent Liquid Toner range is Wella's proprietary Liquifuse™ Technology. This process infuses the hair with vibrant dye molecules that penetrate, blend, and fuse directly with the internal keratin structures of the hair shaft. This technology ensures that the neutralising pigments are locked deep within the cortex rather than sitting loosely on the cuticle surface. As a result, the hair maintains its tone over several weeks, showing remarkable resistance to environmental oxidation, styling heat, and washing.

Ingredients

Please Note: Ingredients can vary slightly between individual shade variants. Below is the standard ingredient listing for the popular Cool/Ash variants (such as T14 and T18):

• Active Ingredients: Undeceth-3, Water/Eau, Oleic Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Laureth-2, Fragrance/Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Sulfite.

• Colorants (T14/T18): Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate, Resorcinol, 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole Sulfate, Hydroxyethyl-3,4-Methylenedioxyaniline HCl, m-Aminophenol.

 Mixing Guide

How do you mix Wella Color Charm Permanent Toner?

To achieve professional results without uneven color deposit, you must maintain a strict 1:2 mixing ratio.

• Ratio: 1 part Toner to 2 parts Developer.

• Standard Mixture: Mix 42ml of Wella Color Charm Liquid Toner with 84ml of Wella Color Charm Developer.

Choosing Your Developer

• 20 Volume (6%) Developer (Recommended): This is the official manufacturer standard. It provides the necessary lift to gently shift stubborn yellow pigments while opening the hair cuticle enough for the toner’s permanent dyes to lock in.

• 10 Volume (3%) Developer: Use this option if your client's hair is highly porous, fragile, or has already reached a very pale level 10 yellow. It deposits tone beautifully without lifting or stressing the hair structure.

Processing Time

• Standard Processing: Up to 30 minutes.

• Visual Monitoring: Do not rely solely on a timer. Because permanent toners work rapidly, you must perform a visual strand check every 5 to 10 minutes.

• When to Rinse: As soon as the raw yellow or brassy tones disappear and the desired ash, beige, or silver finish is achieved, rinse the hair immediately.

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Buying Guide

How to buy Wella Color Charm for your salon or business

When purchasing Wella Color Charm Permanent Toners in Ireland or the UK, choosing the correct shade for your starting hair level is key to avoiding disappointing results.

• Verify Your Starting Level: These toners do not lift dark hair. Your base must be pre-lightened to a pale yellow (Level 10) or yellow (Level 9) before application.

• Identify Your Target Undertone: Use the colour wheel to select your neutraliser. If your hair has strong yellow tones, choose a violet-based toner (T18). If your hair shows gold-orange tones, choose a blue-violet based toner (T14).

• Purchase Genuine Products: To guarantee performance and safety, always source your supplies from authorised professional beauty suppliers.

• Check Delivery Capabilities: Choose suppliers that offer reliable Irish Delivery, UK Delivery, and EU Delivery with tracked shipping to keep your salon fully stocked.

Comparison Table

Shade	Base Tone	Underlying Warmth Targeted	Ideal Hair Level	Target Result
T18 (Lightest Ash Blonde)	Violet	Pale Yellow (Banana peel)	Level 10	Cool, white platinum or icy silver
T14 (Pale Ash Blonde)	Blue-Violet	Yellow-Orange	Level 9 to 10	Pale ash blonde with neutralised gold
T10 (Pale Blonde)	Violet-Blue	Pale Yellow	Level 10	Crisp, neutral, clean baby blonde
T11 (Lightest Beige Blonde)	Gold-Violet	Pale Yellow	Level 9 to 10	Sandy, soft, warm-neutral beige blonde
T28 (Princess Blonde)	Violet-Red	Brass and dull yellow	Level 9	Shimmering, slightly warm pearlescent blonde
T35 (Beige Blonde)	Gold-Green	Yellow-Orange	Level 9	Balanced, natural-looking warm sandy blonde
T81	Violet-Blue	Yellow	Level 9 to 10	Modern, smoky ash blonde

 FAQ

Can Wella Color Charm be used on natural blonde hair?

Yes. It can be used on natural light blonde bases to change tone or remove yellowing. However, because it is an oxidative permanent product, it will slightly shift your natural hair colour.

What is the difference between T18 and T14?

T18 is violet-based and targets pale yellow undertones to create a pure white platinum look. T14 is blue-violet based, making it better for targeting slightly darker yellow-orange brassiness to produce a pale ash blonde.

Can I mix Wella Color Charm with a 30 Volume or 40 Volume developer?

No. You should never mix this permanent toner with 30 or 40 Volume developer. High-strength developers will damage pre-lightened hair and can cause unpredictable colour results. Use only 10 or 20 Volume developer.

How long does Wella Color Charm Permanent Toner last?

Because it is a permanent oxidative toner, it typically maintains its tone for 4 to 6 weeks depending on your hair's porosity, your washing frequency, and your aftercare routine.

Does this product work on dark brown or black hair?

No. Wella Color Charm Permanent Toners do not have the power to lift dark pigments. They will show no visible effect on dark hair unless it has been pre-lightened to yellow or pale yellow first.

Should I apply the toner to wet or dry hair?

Apply the toner to clean, towel-dried, damp hair. Damp hair allows the liquid formula to distribute evenly, reducing the risk of patchy coverage.

Why did my hair turn purple or grey during processing?

This is a normal part of the violet-based pigments neutralising yellow tones. However, if the hair is highly porous and you leave the toner on too long, it can temporarily hold a violet or grey cast. Wash with a clarifying shampoo to fade any excess cool tones.

Can I mix different shades of Wella Color Charm toners together?

Yes. Professional colourists frequently mix shades (such as combining T18 and T11) to create customised cool-beige or neutral tones tailored to their clients' hair.

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