How to Remove Blue Highlights on Blonde Hair
Putting blue highlights through your blond hair seemed like a good idea at the time. But instead of giving you the hot edgy look you were going for, they look like a hot mess. Before you shaving your head, however, try removing the highlights yourself. It can be tricky and requires some patience, but it can be done. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Put on an old T-shirt and a pair of latex gloves. The chemicals in the hair-dye stripper could damage your clothing and irritate your skin.
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Mix the dye-stripping solution according to the instructions that came with the kit. To avoid any unwanted mishaps, be sure to read all the warnings.
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Apply the stripping solution to the highlighted hair. Allow the solution to sit the amount of time specified in the instructions. Rinse the solution from your hair until water runs clear. Repeat this step if highlights are still visible in your hair.
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Dye your hair with a blond dye that matches your natural hair color to give it an even, allover color. Mix the blond hair dye according to the instructions that came with the kit and apply the dye directly to your hair, starting at the scalp and working from the roots to the ends.
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Rinse the dye from your hair until water runs clear. Towel dry and style it as desired.
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Tips & Warnings
To keep your hair bright and healthy, use a shampoo and conditioner designed for color-treated hair.
The chemicals in hair dye and dye stripper can cause dry and damaged hair. Use a deep conditioning treatment weekly to avoid breakage and split ends.
