How to remove permanent hair dye weeks later?

I died my hair a chestnut brown 3 weeks ago and it turned out to be black. But the tips of my hair are black along with a few strands throughout and the rest is a reddish brown color. How can I remove the hair color without completely ruining my hair. I figure if i dye it again, the darker spots will just get darker....what should I do?

How to remove permanent hair dye weeks later?

get it professionally stripped. i am all for the DIY kits, but i don't think you should mess with it anymore. once it returns to normal, let it be for a little bit, then try a lighter shade once more.

How to remove permanent hair dye weeks later?

Make sure you wash your hair ALOT! The color will soon fade, also try putting lemon juice on your hair and going out into the sun. Also try putting beer in it, (if you have random beer cans lying around your house) :) You could also just go to the grocery store and buy a box brand of hair dye and change your hair back to the color you want.

How to remove permanent hair dye weeks later?

you should just shave it all off and buy a wig in any color you like

How to remove permanent hair dye weeks later?

I recommend going to a hair salon that specializes in color correction but they are very expensive. When you make an appointment be sure and tell them it is for color correction not just "color" so you can find out the cost and so they will book enough time to complete the process.

If that isn't an option for you, I would use a strong detergent (i.e. Dawn) to remove as much of the permanent color as possible then apply a temporary color (without ammonia). The temporary colors without ammonia are not too damaging to the hair but will last only 4-6 weeks. Be absolutely sure that the product you purchase does not contain ammonia. You will probably have to apply the temporary color every 4-6 weeks for several months. When you select a temporary color, chose a color that is at least one shade lighter than you want it to turn out because the result is usually a shade darker than what appears on the box.

Use a moisturizing condition immediately after applying the color and each time you shampoo. If you shampoo every day try to reduce shampooing to every other day. A lot of the inexpensive drug store conditioners won't be moisturizing enough. Select a conditioner for dry and/or colored hair.

If you need to purchase the conditioner at a drug store, try Nexus or Aussie deep 3 minute miracle moisture treatment.

I would avoid any other drug store conditioners regardless of their "claims" of giving you salon-results at home.

Salon products are often sold for less money at a chain hair salon such as Great Clips or Fiesta than they are at an expensive salon and spa but they are the exact some products. Tigi Catwalk has a good moistening shampoo and conditioner called Oatmeal and Honey. Matrix has a line of Color-Smart products that are would be an option to try.

You can also call the 800-number hotline for the company that manufactured the permanent color you used. They will give you advise on how to improve your color and condition of your hair.