Once the color and activator are mixed they must be used quickly. If you don't need all of the product at one time, as you are touching up or have short hair, you may be able to retain some of each product for later use. This is a page about using leftover hair dye.
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Question: Using Left Over Unmixed Hair Dye?
January 19, 2017
I have kept unmixed leftover hair dye in a small container for four weeks and everything went well. This time, I accidently left it out on my dresser and the light was on. The top portion of the dye turned dark on the top.
My question: is it still good to use?
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Judy
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January 19, 20171 found this helpful
The original container for these dyes is usually a dark material. If your container was dark, you can keep it. If it was clear, I would discard it.
The fact that the top portion of the dye turned color is an indication of light exposure.
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Read More AnswersQuestion: Using Leftover Hair Dye?
February 25, 2019
Can you use the same hair dye from the previous day?
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Judy
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February 25, 20190 found this helpful
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Hair dye, unmixed, has a shelf life of a year. Once you mix it with developer, you must throw away the mixture. You cannot even use it one day later.
Answer this QuestionQuestion: Storing Unused Creme of Nature Beard Dye?
July 14, 2019
Can I use only a little amount of and how do I preserve and store the remaining dye for future use?
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cybergrannie
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July 14, 20191 found this helpful
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It is my understanding that any dye that has to be mixed unused/leftovers should be discarded.
I realize it is expensive and having to
discard a lot more than you use, seems very wasteful. Always read the label with products like this as when using chemicals it is very important to follow directions exactly as stated.
Perhaps you could use a semi-permanent dye that does not require mixing?
Check directions on container but I believe you can store unused portion in dark well sealed container (room temperature) for several weeks.
This is not a permanent dye so it will fade faster but you can easily reapply when
necessary.
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Answer this QuestionQuestion: Using Leftover Hair Dye?
July 12, 2012
I color my hair and have a lot of solution left over, as I have short hair. Is there anyway I can use this bottle again when I need to dye my hair again? Thank you.
By flower51
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July 13, 20122 found this helpful
I have short hair as well. I just mix 1/2 the solutions and use either another bottle or a glass cup and a hair color brush. Works great for me and I always get 2 applications per box. Just be sure to measure right.
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July 14, 20120 found this helpful
Sure, you'll be fine.
July 14, 20122 found this helpful
Hi Flower
I too have short hair and I have used 1/2 the solutions to color my hair for years. I am not "dying" my hair
but "bleaching" it as I use blonde shades. The creme developer and the permanent hair color in the kit are both 2 oz.'s so I measure out 1 oz. (2 Tablespoons - use plastic , not metal measuring spoon) of each and mix together and get 2 uses out of each kit. As I have done this several years I kept prior application bottle to mix and apply my "saving" mixture. Happy Good Hair Days!
stormy10000 in Ca.
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Louise B.
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July 14, 20120 found this helpful
You must do this the way the other posters have suggested. You can not save the solution after it is mixed together.
July 7, 20160 found this helpful
what do i do with left over dye in tube were do i throw it away
August 2, 20160 found this helpful
I was wondering the same thing. My hair dye I bought over the counter says it may bursts. I have a quarter of it left and I was wondering, do I just through it in the trash? What if it bursts in my bathroom trash can?
What a mess that would be. Just so I know for next time. I read ALL the instructions and never came across exactly what to do with any left overs. Thanks in advance!
Read More AnswersQuestion: Saving Left Over Hair Color?
April 8, 2017
I thought I needed two bottles of Loreal casting creme. I have already mixed the developer and the creme though I have not used the other bottle.
Since I already mixed it can it still be used in the future? Please advise.
Read More AnswersQuestion: Saving Leftover Unmixed Hair Dye?
Can I keep hair coloring if I only use part of the bottles that you mix together. I have short hair and don't use all of the product. And I was wondering if I don't mix all the product, can I use it later? And if so how long can I keep it?
By Esther
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lavonneann
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April 3, 20150 found this helpful
I have done it by not mixing it all and saving and it was fine.
Louise B.
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April 3, 20151 found this helpful
The product that I use says that you can do that, as long as you don't mix the products together. Once you mix them, you have to use them up or toss them.
Read the package insert, and it will likely give you details.
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May 4, 20150 found this helpful
My hair is short, I do not use all my colour mix at one time, I keep half back that is not mixed. I also do this with my permanents, enjoy saving a little money.
Anne
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May 4, 20155 found this helpful
Yes, you can keep unused permanent hair color as long as it has not been mixed with a developer, such as peroxide. How long you can keep it and get satisfactory results, varies. Darker colours tend to keep longer than lighter colours. Both leftover color and developer should be tightly sealed and kept in a cool dark place. A refrigerator is best.
To insure a good colour 'take' and a good colour match to the already coloured hair, I would suggest you use the leftover colour within four to six weeks.
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September 9, 20160 found this helpful
How long can i keep my hair dye as long as i dont mix it all up for???
Read More AnswersQuestion: Using Half of a Tube of Hair Color and Saving the Rest?
February 25, 2019
How do I divide a tube of L'oreal hair dye evenly in half so I can use it twice? I only need to use half of the ingredients for each hair dye using L'Oreal Excellence. The coloring creme used to be in a dark bottle that was easy to divide in half.
Now it is in a tube so I cannot tell if I have squeezed out half or more or less. Each tube says it holds 1.86 fluid ounces. How can I divide the contents so that I use half and save the other half for the next time.
Read More AnswersQuestion: Using Open Hair Color?
October 29, 2018
I have bought Loreal's Majirel hair color. When I opened the box, the seal of the tube was missing and when I squeezed it, the hair color that came out was of green colour. Is this colour useable or should I throw it away?
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