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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Shampooing
• Method 2 of 3: Exposing Hair to Natural Elements
• Method 3 of 3: Using paint removers
• Tips

If you dyed your hair and did not get the results you expected, you can speed up the washout process in several different ways. Hair that has been dyed in a dark, intense color will lighten several shades if immediately washed with a coarse shampoo. If you want to know more about paint flushing, read the article below.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Shampooing

1. 1 Wash your hair as soon as possible after staining. If you want to maintain the intensity of the color, you need to refrain from washing your hair for several days. For the color to fade, you need to wash your hair immediately after staining. Showering as soon as possible after you've decided that the paint needs to be washed off is the easiest way to start the washout process.
2. 2 Use a cleansing shampoo. You need to use a coarse shampoo that will wash the dye off your hair. Look for clear, not cloudy, shampoo. Rub it thoroughly into your hair, making sure it spreads from roots to ends.
   • Prell Shampoo is known for its ability to accelerate paint washout.
   • You can also try using an anti-dandruff shampoo that contains tar.
3. 3 Wash your hair with hot water. The heat helps the hair dye come off. Washing and rinsing your scalp with hot water will remove the dye and leave your hair significantly lighter.
4. 4 Wash your hair again. Repeat washing your hair with the cleansing shampoo several times before drying. Check the result to see if the hair has lightened to the shade you like best. Continue washing your hair more often than usual. Over time, after a couple of weeks, the hair should definitely lighten a few tones. If not, then move on to using another method.
5. 5 Condition your hair well. Shampooing with coarse shampoos dries hair. You should use a lot of conditioner to avoid damaging your hair.
   • Apply a coconut oil mask once a week to prevent split ends and breakage.
   • When you are satisfied with your hair color, treat it with a deep penetration conditioner and let it rest for a few days before washing your hair again.

Method 2 of 3: Exposing Hair to Natural Elements

1. 1 Go out into the sun. The sun is a natural hair brightener. Exposing your hair to the sun will help it lighten a few tones over time.
2. 2 Swim in seawater. The salt helps to loosen the adhesion of the dye to the hair. If you swim several days a week in seawater, you will notice that your hair will become lighter over time.
3. 3 Swim in the pool. Bleach acts as a clarifier, making hair lighter with prolonged exposure. However, this is not the best way to wash off paint, so don't use it if you haven't tried others. In addition to lightening hair, bleach makes hair stiff and brittle.

Method 3 of 3: Using paint removers

1. 1 Try baking soda. This is a natural way to remove dye from your hair. Make a paste with ½ cup baking soda and ½ cup water. Rub it into your hair and leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse it off with hot water. Repeat as many times as necessary to achieve the desired color.
   • After applying baking soda, condition your hair well as it strips it of its natural oils.
2. 2 Use a chemical paint remover. This should be a last resort, as chemicals are bad for hair and can lead to breakage and split ends. Follow instructions when using chemical paint remover. Rinse your head and check the result. Repeat the procedure if necessary.
   • Test the dye remover on an inconspicuous area of ​​hair before applying it to all hair.
   • Dye remover does not work if the hair has been dyed lighter. It is designed to remove dark colors.
   • After using the color remover, treat your hair with a deep penetrating conditioner to restore its health.

Tips

• For best results, start the paint stripping process as soon as possible. If you wait 72 hours, the paint will set and you will not be able to wash it off very much.
• See a professional stylist if your hair still has an unwanted color after trying to rinse off the dye. You can also call hairdressing training centers to see if you can serve as a model for teaching correction techniques.