Abstract: A hair refreshing composition that accomplishes neutralizing and/or toning in 5 minutes and includes a color toning system with least one violet toned direct dye, and an acidic bonding restorative base that includes least one anionic surfactant including an isethionate surfactant, at least one ester including coco-caprylate/caprate, at least one cationic compound, at least one additional surfactant, and a cosmetically acceptable solvent that includes water. The composition confers the dual benefits of restoring hair texture and toning and/or neutralizing hair color, particularly in lightened or color lifted blonde hair in a formulation that is stable (retention of viscosity, bulk tone and efficacy of toning/neutralizing brassiness).