- Ways To Remove Hair Color
- By Allan Wilson
There's nothing like coloring
your hair to make you feel and look new. A new hair color can
do wonders to your confidence level, though not always. Sometimes,
it can spell disaster. A color might look really good on the
packet cover, but once you've used it the reactions might vary
from "oh my God" to major depression. So, if you fall
into this category, then we can suggest you some solutions to
remove hair color.
Okay, so somehow the hair color
you have been dreaming about went wrong. It may be too bright,
too dark, or simply is not the color you wanted. And, laying
the blame on the colorist's door or the product company will
not help. What you need is damage control-you need to remove
hair color.
However, this is easier said
than done. Hair color is not like furniture paint that can easily
be removed with paint remover. One option to remove hair color
is to go to a color correction specialist. The only way to remove
hair color is with a color removal product. But only professionals
should use products designed to remove hair color. These products
are not recommended for consumers unless they know exactly what
they're doing.
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But what you can do on your own
to remove hair color is to cover up. And depending on the color
you selected, you may be able to cover the permanent color with
a semi or demi-color. But before you decide to re-color your
hair with another color, seek the advice of the color manufacturer,
because mixing colors can result in bigger disasters than before. |
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If the hair color used was a
light to medium shade, you may be able to cover it with a semi-permanent
hair color after a few days. If you used a very dark shade, then
it's very difficult to remove hair color and you might as well
live with it. Dark hair colors are hard to correct because the
pigments in the dye are very strong. If your hair has been colored
a shade of green, you could try a chlorine removal shampoo, or,
if all else fails, tomato juice soak.
Mistakes do happen, but learn
from the mistakes and take care not to repeat them. And before
you set out to repair the damage, call the manufacturer of the
product first. They'll be able to suggest you ways to remove
hair color. Still, if you're unable to correct the problem, remember
it's just hair. The color will eventually grow out or fade on
its own.
You can also make the best of
the situation by visiting a stylist and getting a new flattering
hairstyle that'll draw attention away from the ghastly color.
You can also use this time to accessorize your hair and try out
different styles. Anything that'll draw the attention from the
hair color should help. Also, remember to use hair-coloring products
that are safe, because a head full of orange hair is better than
a head without hair. |
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