A 613 blonde wig is bold, bright, and gorgeous. Many women love it because it instantly lifts your whole look. But if you have deeper skin tones — like many Black women — the original yellowish blonde can sometimes look too warm or too strong, especially under sunlight or studio lights. This is why toning is such an important step.
Toning doesn’t change the style of your wig. It simply softens the yellow and brings out a cooler, cleaner blonde. The result is a creamy, ash, or icy finish that blends beautifully with makeup and gives a more natural, expensive look. Even a small change in tone can make a huge difference in photos and everyday wear. Below is a detailed guide with small tips that help you avoid common mistakes many people make the first time they tone a 613 wig.
How to Tone a 613 Blonde Wig
Step 1: Gather Everything You Need
- Purple shampoo or purple toner
- A large bowl
- Conditioner
- Wide-tooth comb
- Towel
- Wig stand
The reason people use purple is simple: it cools down the yellow shade without changing the blonde too much. Just make sure the products you choose are gentle, since 613 hair has already undergone heavy bleaching.
Step 2: Fill the Bowl With Warm Water
Fill a bowl with warm water—not hot. Warm water helps the purple shampoo spread evenly, but it won’t dry the hair. Many people use hot water directly the first time, resulting in dry, stiff hair and even uneven color absorption. Warm water is enough for the product to work effectively.
Step 3: Add Purple Shampoo and Mix Thoroughly
Squeeze a small amount of purple shampoo into the water and stir well.
You should see the water turn light lavender. If the color is too dark, the wig might take too much pigment in a short time.
Many people apply shampoo directly to the wig, resulting in uneven coloring and patches of purple. Mixing it in water first will make the overall color smoother and more natural.
Step 4: Dip the Wig and Watch the Color Change
Place the wig in the bowl and move it gently, ensuring each strand is wet. 613 absorbs color very quickly, so don't soak it for too long at once. You should see a noticeable change in 5–20 seconds.
The key here isn't "how long to soak," but rather constant observation. You can lift it out to check the color, and if you want it cooler, put it back in for a few more seconds. Many beginners try to achieve the desired color in one go, but the coloring speed of 613 can catch you off guard. The lighter and slower the application, the more beautiful the result.
Step 5: Rinse Immediately with Cool Water
Once the tone looks right, rinse the wig under cool running water until no excess purple residue remains.
Cool water helps the cuticle lie flat, and the color will be more stable. Sometimes people think that "leaving a little more purple will make it cooler," but residue can cause unexpected gray shadows or dark spots after the hair dries, so be sure to rinse it thoroughly.
Step 6: Apply Conditioner and Let the Wig Soak It In
Apply a generous amount of conditioner from root to ends and let it sit for about 3 minutes.
Because 613 is a heavily bleached color, the wig will inevitably feel slightly dry after toning. Conditioner can make the hair smooth, shiny, and easier to manage. Especially when curling or blow-drying, you will notice that the conditioned wig is softer.
Step 7: Detangle with a Wide-Tooth Comb
While the conditioner is still slippery, gently detangle the knots at the ends with a wide-tooth comb. Comb from the ends to the top to avoid pulling and damaging the hair.
Many people comb their hair after rinsing, which is most likely to break the strands. 613 is inherently more brittle, so damp hair with conditioner is the safest time to do this.
Step 8: Rinse Again and Let the Wig Air Dry
Rinse off the conditioner, gently pat the wig on a towel until it's half-dry, then place it on a wig hanger to air dry.
Air drying helps maintain the true color. Using a hairdryer can cause light-colored hair to become dry and frizzy, and may even slightly alter the tint. The color after air drying will be closer to the cool gold or creamy gold effect you desire.
Why CurlyMe 613 Wigs Are Easier to Tone
If you're toning a 613 wig for the first time, CurlyMe's blonde wigs will make the process much easier.
- Clean base color, not yellowish.
- Soft hair strands won't become stiff after color mixing.
- Professional root treatment won't turn greenish after color mixing.
- Still smooth and shiny after highlighting.
Many consumers say that CurlyMe's 613 is the first wig they've successfully colored because it's "completely foolproof." As long as the purple wash color is mixed well, you can achieve a creamy blonde, ash blonde, cool blonde, or icy blonde effect, perfect for the sophisticated blonde texture that Black women desire. CurlyMe's Black Friday discounts are always the biggest every year, especially for popular items like the wear and go wigs, half wigs, and drawstring wigs, which are always the first to sell out.
Final Words
If you're planning a styling change, want to experience the allure of blonde hair, or want to try your first 613 toning, now is the best time. Adding items to your cart in advance and locking in the length and style is always much easier than trying to snag them on Black Friday.
Hopefully, this super detailed color-matching guide will help you easily complete your first 613 toning. Happy wig shopping.
