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How to Remove Temporary Hair Color

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Perhaps you have colored your hair thinking how great it would turn out, but instead you are extremely unhappy with your new look. If so, there are steps you can take within the first 48 hours that will help minimize the look. Read this article to find ways to remove temporary hair color.

From Quick Guide: Color Your Hair
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Contact the manufacture of the hair color. Most often, they will have customer service representatives who can assist with specific advice for their product. You can usually find toll-free numbers on the instruction sheet.

  2. Step 2

    Visit your local beauty supply store. Many hair care products on the market are purposely designed to remove the color from your hair. Make sure you read the products carefully or ask for assistance from the employees to ensure the product is what you want.

  3. Step 3

    Wash your hair in hot water multiple times in the first 24 hours. Hot water will speed up the removal process as well as using shampoo and conditioner. Prell shampoo is a good choice because it seems to strip the color from the hair better than other brands. This shampoo can be found at you local drug store.

  4. Step 4

    Apply a hot oil treatment to your hair. Get the oil as hot as you can, but be carefully not to burn yourself when applying. Let sit as directed on product than wash out with hot water. Remember hot is the key here, the warmer the product the more effective they will work.

  5. Step 5

    Consult a hair colorist. If after trying these efforts you are still unhappy with your hair, a professional will help determine what your next step should be.

Tips & Warnings
  • If a hot oil treatment is not available, then you can heat some extra-virgin olive oil in a small saucepan on the stove.
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