How to Fix a Hair Color Mistake
It's easy to fall in love with a gorgeous shade of hair color on a hair color box. One of the biggest mistakes that you can make when it comes to hair color is thinking that your hair color will turn out exactly like the stunning model on the front of the box. The reality is that your hair color may not even resemble the model's tresses. If you don't like the results of your new hair color, you have 48 to 72 hours to fix a mistake before the new color is sealed into the cuticle. Here are some tips that can help you fix hair color mistakes that frequently occur. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Lighten the color of your locks by washing your hair with a clarifying shampoo. Repeat if needed. Clarifying shampoo can help to lift some color, leaving you with a lighter hue.
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Scrub your hair with Prell. Leave it in your hair for 10 minutes. Rinse and repeat. Prell is a detergent-type shampoo that is known to strip color from hair.
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Wash your hair with a strong dish detergent. Lather and scrub your hair. If your scalp is in good condition, you could use laundry detergent. Leave the detergent in your hair for at least 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Strong detergent will lighten dark hair color.
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Apply hot extra virgin olive oil to your hair or use a hot oil treatment. Heat is known to fade chemically applied color.
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Deepen the color of your hair by using a semi-permanent color that is two shades darker than the one that you originally used. Always call the manufacturer of the semi-permanent color and ask if this product will help fix your hair color mistake.
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Redye your hair if you ended up with reddish hair. Red results usually mean that you didn't leave the hair color formula in your hair long enough. As long as your locks are healthy, you can try to redye them again.
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Recolor your hair with an ash-based shade if you ended up with overly warm results. Consider streaking your hair with highlights in cool shades instead of redying it to minimize hair damage.
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Call the toll-free consumer help line on the hair color box if you are facing a major hair color mistake. Most hair color manufacturers have the number printed on the back of the box or in the brochure inside. Always have the hair color box available because they will need to know the exact hair color formula you used.
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Tips & Warnings
Immediately call your professional colorist or stylist if she was the one that caused the hair color mistake. Most professionals will correct the problem at no additional cost. Avoid yelling or being rude. Forgive your hairstylist and give her the opportunity to correct the hair color mistake.
