Hair color removal more often than not is the only way out for you to correct a horror color episode…
The wonderful shade that seemed like such a good idea now has you looking like a sea creature! (Pardon me)
This is going to be a problem… whether you are still in school or whether you have to go to work!
You'll want to get this weird color out of your hair as soon as possible.
But what in the world do you do to make this happen?
Hair color removal with a solid approach and a plan is what it needs.
After you collect your breath or after your stylist picks you up off the floor, you will need to fight off the bad and unflattering hair color.
But you can't do so without a strategy and a plan for success. Otherwise, the results will turn out worse than when someone picked you up off the floor!
So, here's how you should approach to correct your color Oops…
The first thing that you need to do is to get as much professional advice as possible.
It has to be repeated that you should NEVER simply buy the first hair color remover product on the shelf that claims to be able to cleanly remove hair color.
You could of course do so, if you want to take a chance of ending up with hair that turns out an unnatural color, is burnt, or worse, falls out.
So, if and when needed try to gather information with regards to the type of products that you need for YOUR hair color removal.
Okay, here are the two most important things that you should either know or get advice about.
1) You need to discuss the type of hair color that was applied to your hair.
This is because the type of hair color that was applied is going to determine how it is going to be removed.
For example, if you have applied a temporary hair color, you won't need color stripping chemical that is tailor-made for a permanent hair color.
On the other hand, a temporary color removal solution or wash isn't going to be strong enough to remove permanent hair color. As the name suggests it can't be washed out; it can only be stripped out, or cut off.
2) You need to determine the condition of your hair.
Again, the type of hair dye used will determine the condition of your hair strands.
So as you can see, you really need to move forward on color removal, depending upon the process of hair color that was used on your head and the condition of your hair at the moment.
If you do forget these two things, then you won't get the results that you are hoping for and worse, you will cause your hair to fall out or to burn off.
Now that you know the two most important factors influencing your decision, let's move on to see what options you have to tackle your color mess…
Let's begin from mildest to the strongest (last resort) choice.
1) Correct the color using another color
Though this one does not fit in completely to the definition of hair color removal, still it's an option if situation permits.
You can do so by studying the hair color chemistry thoroughly to understand what color results in what?
Understanding the hair color wheel and the hair color chart could give you some major clues.
But it takes time… and time is exactly what you don't have while you are caught in a color mess! So, this option has limitations of its own to give it a try.
2) Use hair color removal product
The hair color remover products are best used for permanent hair color removal. Reason…? They contain peroxides plus ammonia and the color removers act perhaps by reversing the chemical reaction (between these constituents) that produced the color.
In short removers are helpful to remove a dye that contains oxidizing agents.
3) Use bleach to lighten the color
This is the last resort and is best left over to the professional colorist. You can however try using Shampoo Cap which is mild bleach, if you decide to do it yourself. Still be informed that it's bleaching… and needs caution while using it.
If you have applied temporary hair color to your hair, then more than likely, you can remove the hair color on your own.
All you have to do is to buy something as simple as a clarifying shampoo, or you can go to a specialty beauty supply store and you can buy special washes and gentle solutions that are designed to get rid of the temporary hair color.
Be sure to buy some deep conditioning packs as well, because although the temporary hair color removers are the most gentle, your locks will still need lots of tender loving care.
When you want to remove permanent hair color… you need help!
It doesn't matter what anyone else has told you! If you value your hair, then you need professional help. Don't complain that you don't have the money either and for Pete's sake, NEVER allow your friends to do this for you.
If you don't value your hair, you'd do better to cut the hair off, then to do it yourself and go around with straw or cotton candy for hair! (Pardon again… let me be harsh for a harsh process)
Your colorist does know a wide variety of hair color removal solutions that should only be attempted by professionals and should only be applied in a well-vented salon!
FYI however, removing permanent hair color is actually a color lifting process. It's done with bleach for the hair.
Remember however that hair bleach is very harsh on the hair strand and when used with a dye remover, the hair can break off.
Assuming that you have sorted out the process you need and did perform it already…
Remember now that your hair as much as you yourself, need to regain strength after the fight off scene. They need some down time to recover. This means that you need to leave them alone for some time.
Do not even think of another dye or any other chemical process at least for that time period.
Use some quality products that will give your hair strands its softness and its healthy texture back. When some time has passed and when the hair strands have recovered, then you can get advice about applying the right type of hair color in the future.
Hope this helps and you succeed flawless in your project hair color removal!
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