Download Article Show Download Article Dying hair is an art and science. Occasionally, due to inexperience or inexpensive products, dyeing your hair can go terribly wrong. If your last dye job left you with vibrantly colored tresses, you can tone down the shade with a variety of home remedies and store-bought treatments. For the best results, apply these treatments and remedies within 72 hours of dyeing your hair.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To make hair color fade, start by applying clarifying shampoo to your hair and working it into a lather. Once the shampoo turns the color of your hair dye, put on a cap and let the shampoo sit in your hair for several hours. Then, rinse out the shampoo and repeat as necessary. You can also strip color from your hair with bleach-free laundry detergent. First, work a tablespoon of detergent into a lather in your hair. Then, put a cap on and leave the detergent in until your scalp starts to tingle. Finally, rinse out the detergent and repeat if desired. To learn how to fade hair dye with vitamin C shampoo, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 230,760 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How can I fade permanent hair color at home?Baking Soda Paste
Baking soda can be an effective way to remove permanent hair dye naturally because of its lightening properties. Try mixing baking soda with lemon juice, which is acidic, to create a paste. Then, work the paste through your hair, allow it to sit for five minutes, and rinse thoroughly.
How can you make hair dye fade faster?“A big trick is always using hot water when you shower, because it's opening up the cuticle and getting that dye to fade quicker,” she says. “Most brands and professionals will recommend cold water to keep the color vibrant, but for fading definitely use warm [or] hot water.”
Can you fade permanent hair dye?Sadly, yes. While permanent hair dye won't wash out of your hair in the same way that temporary, or semi-permanent hair dye does, it will eventually start to fade and change shade over time. The colour you go for will also influence how long your hair will stay vibrant.
How long does it take for permanent hair dye to fade completely?Ideally, permanent hair colour would stay just as vibrant as it was the day you coloured it, at least until the roots grow. On most heads of hair, that would mean a good 6-8 weeks between touch-ups.
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