How to remove dye from hair

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Steps
Method 1 of 4: Anti-dandruff shampoo and baking soda
Method 2 of 4: Dishwashing liquid
Method 3 of 4: Crushed Vitamin C Tablets
Method 4 of 4: Rinse with vinegar
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There are times when dyeing your hair in a different color does not bring the desired results. Fortunately, there are several ways you can remove dye from poorly colored hair. You can safely try one of the methods we have proposed or apply the same technique several times if you are not satisfied with the result. Remember that all of these methods are most effective when applied immediately after dyeing your hair. They work most effectively if you are trying to remove a semi- or demipermanent paint.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Anti-dandruff shampoo and baking soda

1 Buy an anti-dandruff shampoo. It can be found in any pharmacy or supermarket. The label must clearly state that it is a dandruff remedy. The most popular options are Head & Shoulders and Original Formula Prell.
- Anti-dandruff shampoo has a thicker texture than regular shampoos.People with dandruff have very oily scalp, which contributes to increased exfoliation of skin particles, so they need a potent remedy.
2 Take some baking soda. You will need baking soda, not baking powder. The packages of these products are very similar, but baking powder is not suitable for this purpose. Baking soda is considered a natural (though not potent) bleaching agent.
Why baking soda?
Baking soda is a natural cleaning agent. You've probably used it for cleaning stains more than once. The baking soda will help remove dye from your hair without discoloring it. And if you mix baking soda with a lightening anti-dandruff shampoo, you get a very effective mixture for removing dye from hair.
Advice: If you don't have baking soda on hand, try using only an anti-dandruff shampoo. Usually, even a simple process of washing the hair helps to remove the dye, especially when it comes to semi-permanent.
3 Mix equal amounts of shampoo and baking soda. You can mix them in a special container or simply pour the required amount of each product into the palm of your hand. Accuracy is not important here!
4 Rinse your hair with this mixture. Lather the shampoo to a thick lather and leave the mixture on your head for a few minutes, then rinse your hair.
Tips for using shampoo:
Moisturize your hair thoroughly before shampooing it. Get in the bath or shower and wet your hair for one minute as usual.
Spread the shampoo evenly through your hair. Use both hands to work through each strand from root to tip.
Let the mixture soak. It will take 5-7 minutes for the shampoo and soda to penetrate the curls and begin to act on the paint. In the meantime, don't rinse off the mixture or touch your hair.
5 Rinse your curls thoroughly. As you do this, you will notice how the dye rinses off your hair. With this solution, you can rinse your head several times as needed. This method is most effective for newly dyed hair, rather than those that were dyed a few months ago.

Method 2 of 4: Dishwashing liquid

1 Add 4-5 drops of dish soap to your regular shampoo. Palmolive and Dawn are two of the most popular dishwashing detergents used. Mix the product of your choice with a small amount of your regular shampoo.
2 Wet your hair and apply the mixture. Rub in the lather so that the dish soap penetrates deep into your hair. Lather your curls for at least a couple of minutes.
3 Moisturize your hair thoroughly. Dishwashing detergent will dry your hair and remove natural sebum, so try to dampen it as thoroughly as possible. The procedure may have to be repeated several times, but since the dishwashing detergent has a strong effect, it is advisable not to repeat it many times in a row.
4 Check the condition of your hair after each application of the dish soap. You will not achieve dramatic changes immediately, but the color will change noticeably if the procedure is repeated within 2-3 days.
5 Apply a deep conditioner after each session. For the last rinse, always use a deep conditioner such as heated vegetable oil. Dish soap will dry out, so your curls will need an extra dose of hydration after each treatment.
- You can sit under a hair dryer to increase the effectiveness of the conditioner.

Method 3 of 4: Crushed Vitamin C Tablets

1 Make a paste of vitamin C tablets. Try this method if you have dyed your hair dark with a semi-permanent color (one that should be washed off after 28 shampooing your hair) and if only a few days have passed since then.Pour a pack of vitamin C tablets into a bowl, add hot water there and crush the contents with a spoon until a thick paste forms.
Uses of vitamin C tablets
Why Vitamin C? Vitamin C is a safe and non-abrasive option if your hair is dyed dark. The acid in vitamin C oxidizes and weakens the paint.
Buy vitamin C from a pharmacy or supermarket. Look in the supplements and vitamins section - it's better to buy one in powder or pill form. Powder dissolves better in water, but tablets will do.
Vitamin C is most effective if no more than three days have passed from the day of staining. If more has passed, the result will be, but the effect will not be so pronounced.
2 Apply the paste to damp hair and leave on for 1 hour. This should be done on damp hair, not on dry hair. Vitamin C penetrates best into the structure of wet hair. Then put on a shower cap or wrap your head in cellophane. Wait 1 hour.
3 Rinse off the paste and rinse your hair. Rinse off the paste thoroughly, and then wash your hair in your usual way with shampoo and conditioner. If you repeat the procedure within a few days after dyeing your hair, you will definitely notice visible results.
- Vitamin C paste does not spoil your hair at all, so you don't have to repaint it.

Method 4 of 4: Rinse with vinegar

1 Mix equal proportions of vinegar and warm water. Plain white vinegar works best. At the same time, apple cider vinegar contains less acid, but the effect of using it will not be as pronounced.
- Most paints are resistant to alkaline substances such as soap and shampoo, but acid deteriorates. The acidity of the white vinegar will help remove dye from your hair.
SPECIALIST'S ADVICE
Laura martin
Laura Martin is a licensed beautician based in Georgia. Has been working as a hairdresser since 2007 and has been teaching cosmetology since 2013.
Laura martin
Licensed cosmetologist
Laura Martin, a professional beautician, advises: “Depending on the type of dye, vinegar can help lighten the hair a little, but don't expect it to completely wash off the dye. If red dye was used when dyeing your hair, then you should not resort to vinegar. "
2 Treat your hair with a vinegar solution. Leaning over a sink or bathtub, pour a generous amount of vinegar and water over your hair. Try to handle the curls as carefully as possible.
3 Cover your hair and wait 15-20 minutes. Place a shower cap or plastic bag over wet hair. Wait for the vinegar mixture to absorb into your hair. This will take 15–20 minutes.
4 Shampoo your hair and rinse thoroughly. As you rinse, the paint will begin to wash out with the water. Once the water is clear, shampoo your hair again. If necessary, you can repeat the entire procedure several times.