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We’re sorry if you’ve landed on this article because of abad dye job.
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We’ve been there, too.
But more affordable famously doesn’t mean easier and using hair-color remover isn’t always intuitive.
Hair-color removers arent exactly new its the idea of selling them to us non-stylists thats novel.
There are some things to know before undertaking hair-color removal at home.
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What is hair-color remover?
Then, it’s possible for you to rinse those molecules right out of your hair.
“They may not always return your hair to its natural hair color.
And if you had bleached your hair, it wont turn it back to a darker shade.”
This is because the remover strips your hair of not just color, but also of natural oils.
Johnson suggests waiting at least 48 hours after washing your hair before starting a color-removal process.
As for gear you should have on hand?
Slip the gloves on and thinly coat your hairline and ears with the jelly, which will prevent staining.
Next, follow the manufacturers instructions diligently, Johnson says.
Keep in mind: “There is no such thing as over-rinsing the product.”
Finally, Johnson recommends following up with a protein-based, deep conditioning treatment."
However, there are consumer-friendly options available, several of which are available at your local beauty supply store.
Just ensure to follow the directions on your product packaging very, very carefully.
