“Invest in your hair; It’s the crown you never take off.”
Have you spent two hours applying hair dye and even didn’t get the desired color? Now either you have to live with this look, or you can remove semi-permanent hair dye from the tresses. I know you want to choose the second option as no one wants to live with undesirable looks.
We came with 6 magical tested formulas to remove semi-permanent hair dye at home. Yes, you don’t need to book an immediate appointment with your nearest salon. Looking for the best ingredient to work with? Use color removers but using baking soda is a safe and reliable way.
1. VINEGAR
Vinegar – and acid are believed to be strong and effective agents to remove semi-permanent hair dye with the ease of your comfort zone. It is a must-have ingredient in our homes and if not, then go to a market, and you will find it easily from a superstore.
It has acetic acid – a chelating agent that helps remove chemical residues, and you will find it working great removing your semi-permanent hair dye. Different vinegar categories are available, but you have to consider a common vinegar.
How to use:
- Pour some vinegar into a bowl.
- Soak your hair strand for 5-10 min in it.
- Remove it and wash with lukewarm water.
- Condition your hair to maintain its smoothness.
- Do this 3 times a week for 15 days.
2. SHAMPOO
Shampoo – usually used for cleaning purposes but can also be used for removing permanent hair dye from your bleached hair. Sodium Laureth Sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate are the two clarifying surfactants in a shampoo that eliminate product buildup.
How to use:
- Fill a small bowl with warm water.
- Add some shampoo to this water.
- Wet your hair with this dilute mixture.
- Take a rubbing sponge and work on the affected area.
- Keep rinsing until all the dye has been removed.
- Do this 2-4 times and then wash with cold water.
- Don’t forget to apply the conditioner.
3. SHAMPOO WITH BAKING SODA
We talked about how shampoo will help you get rid of your semi-permanent hair dye in the previous method. Now, let’s add one more ingredient to it and see the results. Will it work? Yes! It works.
But how? Keep reading. Baking soda has sodium bicarbonate that seems to be effective in removing tough residues.
How to use:
- Take a bowl and add some shampoo and baking soda to make a paste.
- Wash hair with hot water.
- Apply the mixture evenly to the scalp and hair from root to tips.
- Massage gently, cover with a shower cap and leave it for 20 minutes.
- Wash with a shampoo followed by a conditioner.
4. COLOR REMOVERS
A color remover – hydrosulphate is a strong chemical agent that will significantly remove semi-permanent hair dye from your hair tresses. This effective method is the most damage-causing as the hair becomes porous, dry, and more prone to damage.
What do you need?
Before starting the application, you need a pair of gloves, a hairbrush, shower cap, color remover, non-metal bowl, clarifying shampoo, conditioner, and hair clips.
How to use a color remover:
- Wash your hair with clarifying shampoo.
- Add the remover and activator together in a bowl and form a uniform mixture.
- Cover your head with the mixture using a hairbrush.
- Use a shower cap to wrap your head.
- Leave it for half an hour and wash with shampoo having a clear 5 minutes of massage. You have to wash your dyed hair more than once to remove the residue completely.
- Moisturize your hair with a suitable conditioner.
5. VITAMIN C WITH ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO
When it comes to removing semi-permanent hair dye, random thoughts of vitamin C come to our mind. These immune-boosting tablets also have hair stripping properties.
What do you need:
- Vitamin C tablets.
- Anti-dandruff shampoo and conditioner.
- Pestle and mortar.
How to use:
- Depending on dry hair strands, crush 5-10 tablets into fine powder.
- Do this with either pestle and mortar or with a spoon.
- Add some amount of anti-dandruff shampoo to make a thick paste.
- Apply this paste to the affected area.
- Leave it for 30 minutes.
- Rinse with plain water.
- Repeat the process if necessary.
6. ACETUM
Do you want an affordable and most effective way to get rid of temporary hair dye? Use white acetum to get your hair dyed nicely and fastly.
How to use:
- Add some acetum into a bowl.
- Dip your dyed hair strands in it.
- Let the solution work for 2-3 minutes.
- Rinse with plain water.
- Repeat this procedure 2-3 times a week for a minimum of 15 days.
AFTERCARE
Semi-permanent hair dye will leave your hair dry, frizzy, fragile, and prone to breakage. You have to do some extra care to prevent such outcomes. The best aftercare is to deep condition your hair. You can visit a salon and try professional hair care products.
Otherwise, do it in your comfort zone at home, and you can give a chance to a homemade coconut oil mask. This aftercare will add life to your tresses and make them manageable. Remember, the above products are not too dangerous but still harmful, so you can’t skip the aftercare.
Tip: Trim your hair to remove any split ends resulting from the damage.
FINAL VERDICT
Everyone has a desire to dye his color. Sometimes the results don’t match your desires, but it’s not confined to living with such outcomes. You can try to remove the semi-permanent hair dyes residues from the hair strands.
Also check how to make bleached hair silky here
Come with any questions? Write down below to get them cleared. Want to share your experience? Looking forward to hearing from you!
