First-Time Toner Add On at Our Sioux Falls Body Piercing Studio: What to Expect and How to Prep

We hear it all the time: the appointment flies by because the conversation makes the time go fast, and you leave happy every time. If you’re nervous about adding a toner for the first time, that’s normal. Color words can sound bigger than the actual step.

A Toner Add On is a quick, targeted finish we do right after lightening to refine your shade, calm down brass, or push your blonde a little cooler or warmer. It’s not a dramatic dye change. It’s more like turning the dial so your color looks polished, and it usually takes about 10 minutes in our chair. Below, we’ll walk you through how to prep, what happens step by step, and the simple aftercare that matters most in Sioux Falls, especially during July sun and pool season.

Prep for your Toner Add On in 10 minutes: what to do before you arrive

Since this is an add on to your color service, the best prep is simple. Come in with clean, dry, detangled hair unless we’ve told you otherwise for your specific appointment. Skip heavy oils, waxes, dry shampoo buildup, and thick styling products that can interfere with even saturation.

Bring your “goal” in plain language. Some people show us photos. Some just tell us, “I want this less yellow, ” or “I want it brighter but not icy.” That’s enough to start. We’ve had clients come in with lots of grow-out and leave with fresh highlights and a new look, and toner is often the step that makes the whole thing look intentional instead of in-between.

And if you’re coming in from Brandon, Tea, Hartford, Harrisburg, or Crooks, don’t overthink the timing. Being near I-229 and Marion Road makes it easy to swing by the 57th Street South corridor and still keep the rest of your day moving.

During the Toner Add On: the exact flow (and what it feels like)

First, we’ll check where your lightening landed and talk through the tone you want. A lot of people tell us they love how we explain what we’re doing as we go, especially if they haven’t had their hair done in years. If you’re the “tell me everything” type, we’ve got you. If you’d rather just relax, that works too.

Then we apply the toner. This is the quick part. Our Toner Add On is designed to be fast and low-fuss, and it’s priced at $25 as an add on because it’s meant to refine what we just created. You might feel a cool, damp sensation. Some toners can feel a little tingly if your scalp is sensitive, but it should not feel like burning. If anything feels off, tell us right away and we’ll adjust.

We watch timing closely. Toner is about control. A few minutes can be the difference between “perfectly neutral” and “a little too smoky, ” so we don’t set it and forget it. Once we like the tone, we rinse and finish with whatever your service plan includes. A lot of clients appreciate that we’re quick and precise, especially when they don’t have a lot of time.

“Kelisha did an awesome job on my hair, I was very nervous since I hadn't got my hair done in many years, she made me feel at ease and talked about everything she was going to do.”

one of our first-time clients

Right after your toner: shine now, fading later, and what matters in Sioux Falls summer

Right after a toner, your hair usually looks more even, a little shinier, and just more “done.” The change can be subtle, but it’s the kind of subtle that reads expensive in photos. Most people walk out feeling like the color is exactly what they pictured.

Toner also fades. That’s normal. Sioux Falls weather speeds that up, especially in July when you’ve got strong sun, pools, and more time outside. If you want your tone to stick around longer, we generally recommend:

• Color-safe shampoo and cooler water when you can.
• UV protection for hair, or a hat when you’re out for long stretches.
• Chlorine and salt water caution. If you swim, rinse your hair first, then rinse again after.

If you love the tone you leave with and want to keep it looking fresh, a quick toner add on between bigger highlight appointments can be a smart tune-up. If you’re not sure when to come back, we’ll tell you what we’re seeing in your hair and what timeline makes sense for your goal.

Two insider tips that keep your toner looking intentional (not “muddy”)

Tip one: bring up your “future plan, ” even if today is small. We do a lot of long-term color relationships here. People come to us for everything from platinum (white blonde) to jet black, and the best results happen when we know where you’re headed. If your long-term goal is cooler blonde, warm caramel, or blending into natural gray, we’ll choose a toner that supports that direction instead of fighting it.

Tip two: don’t wait until it’s fully brassy to do something about it. Toner works best when we’re refining, not rescuing. That’s why this add on exists. It’s quick, it’s $25, and it fits neatly into the same visit you’re already making to the Marion Road and 57th Street South area, maybe even on the same loop as Empire Mall errands.

If you’re still nervous, this is the part we don’t rush

People stick with us for years because we keep it simple: we listen, we explain, and we don’t send you out the door feeling unsure. That matters a lot for first-timers. You’re not expected to know color language. You just need to tell us what you’re hoping to see when you look in the mirror.

And yes, we’ll keep the vibe comfortable. Many clients mention how relaxed they feel in our chair and how taken care of they feel during the appointment. That’s exactly the point.

“The only person that truly knows what they're doing with hair 🤷‍♀️ ive never left Kellisha unhappy”

one of our regulars

Address: 1809 S Marion Rd Unit 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57106