4 Natural Ways To Remove Hair Dye

Applying certain products can help gradually remove hair dye. There is no formula to make a tincture disappear instantly. Would you like to know more?

There are ways to remove hair dye without harming your hair if you’ve dyed it and aren’t happy with the results. 

Applying dye can dramatically change the hair. You must therefore think carefully before taking the plunge. Impulses can indeed play tricks and then make you regret.

V You might be wondering what to do if you’ve already changed your  look and are not happy with it.

There are homemade preparations that can help you remove some of the dye and lighten your hair a bit. Keep in mind, however, that these can have different effects, depending on the color you applied, the quality of the dye, among other factors.

Mistakes to avoid when dyeing your hair

Before knowing more about the solutions to remove hair dye, it is worth reviewing the common mistakes made when applying such products.

• Do not buy a good brand of dye, so the dye can stain and disappear quickly. Some inexpensive dyes can burn the scalp and cause itching and dandruff, as this Cleveland Clinic post shows.
• Buy just one box of dye when you have a lot of hair, as this will obviously not be enough to cover evenly and get a good result.
• Have someone do the coloring who does not know how to apply a dye because it can abuse the hair and even forget to color some areas.
• Do not apply specific treatments and products to dyed hair when choosing shades such as blonde, red, purple and others. Over time and washes, the coloring will fade, and on top of that, it may start to turn orange.

Natural methods to remove hair dyes

Preparations for removing hair dye naturally are a result of popular culture. There is therefore no proof of its safety and effectiveness. If you notice any adverse reaction, stop using it immediately.

Keep in mind that its effects are not instantaneous. You must also be very careful when using them because some ingredients can be very aggressive for the finest hair.

On the other hand, although they are considered safe, it  It is recommended to do a small test before applying them to the whole hair.  In this way, you rule out possible unwanted reactions.

1. Mask  to remove the dye

This mask with apple cider vinegar can help, little by little, to remove traces of dye from the hair.  The vinegar acts as a  natural conditioner  and a “brightener”.

Keep in mind, however, that this method can be a bit abrasive for fine, brittle hair or a sensitive scalp. Hence, it is better to avoid them in these cases or to use it sparingly and with caution.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (40 ml).
• Lukewarm water (the amount needed).

Utensils

• A plastic container.
• Bathing cap.

Preparation

• In a bowl,  pour it  apple cider vinegar  and water.
• Dilute the apple cider vinegar well.

Application

• Apply the mixture all over the hair.
• With the hair well impregnated with the mixture, massage gently for a few minutes.
• Cover your head with the shower cap and let it act for a few minutes.
• After the indicated time, rinse the hair with plenty of lukewarm water.

If we have a very dark color, we can repeat the procedure three times a week, at most. Also, the portions should be increased depending on the thickness of the hair. 

2. Shampoo

Dandruff shampoos are usually one of their compounds of selenium disulfide. This substance, combined with the lightening effect of bicarbonate, helps to remove a dye.

Nevertheless, once again, it should be borne in mind that this is a gradual process. You should use it at least twice a week until you notice a change.  Again, avoid it if you have brittle hair.

Ingredients

• Anti-dandruff shampoo (the amount needed)
• 2 tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate (20 g)

Utensils

• 1 glass container

Preparation

• Calculate the amount of shampoo you usually use for washing.
• Mix with the sodium bicarbonate in the glass container until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

Application

• Apply this mixture to the hair as if it were regular shampoo.
• Spread it on the hair, massage in, then leave on for 5 or 10 minutes.
• Finally, wash your hair with plenty of water.

Our:  sodium bicarbonate is a product that tends to dry hair a lot. It should therefore be used in minimum quantities and spaced. If you use it several times in the same week to remove the dye, the hair may be excessively damaged.

3. Lemon juice

An oat milk and lemon mask can help lighten hair after coloring. It is, however, a mixture that can dry out the hair when we leave it on for a long time. Make sure to apply it sparingly, for no more than five minutes . If you notice any adverse reaction, discontinue use.

Ingredients

• 5 drops of lemon juice.
• Hot oat milk (amount needed).

Preparation

• Add both ingredients to a bowl and stir  until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
• Apply to the hair and let sit for a few minutes.
• After the indicated time, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

4. Lemon and olive oil

Lemon can help wash away some of the dye due to its acidity. However, it can also harm the hair. It should therefore be used in minimum quantities and always with foods that provide deep hydration (such as olive oil, for example).  

Ingredients

• 4 drops of lemon juice.
• Olive oil (amount needed).

Preparation

• Mix the two ingredients in a bowl  .

Application

• In the shower,  wash your hair as usual.
• With shampoo, lather abundantly and let stand 5 minutes.
• On the shampoo, apply the mixture.
• Distribute it on the hair with circular massages  and leave to  act for  about 5 minutes.
• Then apply the conditioner to the hair and leave it on for 5 more minutes (this is optional).
• Finally,  rinse the hair with plenty of lukewarm water.

To remove the dye, proceed with caution

Nothing can instantly remove the dye from the hair. However, there are some homemade preparations that can help eliminate part of the product little by little. But they should always be used with great caution, especially if the hair is fragile or the scalp sensitive.

In short, to remove the dye  effectively hair without damaging it, it is necessary to be well informed  and, preferably, to go to the hairdresser so that the expert can offer his advice.

For the rest, you have to be a little patient and  wait for the hair to lighten a little, after several washes.  It is true that it can be difficult when the hair is not the color you want. However, we must avoid resorting to measures that may damage them.