How to Remove Bad Hair Color
Using hair color can be tricky. A lot can go wrong because you are working with chemicals, which can react differently on different people. If you color your hair at home, the color that is shown on the box is not necessarily the color you will end up with. Whether you accidentally dyed your hair orange or just do not like the color you chose, there are solutions to the problem. Does this Spark an idea?
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Avoid the temptation to use bleach or another hair color to fix it. This will not fix the color. Also, do not panic about your hair. You should understand that it could take several attempts to remove the color and obtain your desired hair color. You can call the manufacturer of the hair dye you used to see if they have any recommendations on how you can fix the problem.
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Go to a professional colorist. You can risk further damage to your hair if you attempt to fix it yourself, including causing it to break off. It takes about 72 hours for color to settle into the cuticle so you will have to move quickly. Fixing a hair color mistake is even more complicated than dyeing it in the first place, so it is best to have an expert treat the problem rather than risk making it worse.
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If you cannot get to a colorist right away, try rinsing your hair in hot water. Hot water fades chemically treated hair. Many shampoos, gels and hot oil treatments are designed to open the cuticle, so using them can accelerate the process of fading hair color. You can also try applying hot extra virgin olive oil to your hair to strip the color. Another idea is to use a clarifying shampoo, which are notorious for causing color to fade.
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If you absolutely hate your new hair color and cannot get it back to a shade you like, you have the option to cut your hair or wait for it to grow out. It can take a long time to grow your hair out, so using hats and other hair accessories can help hide the mistake. Also, curling your hair will also help disguise your hair color, or you can buy a wig to wear in the meantime.
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