If you color your hair, there may be times when you want to know how to remove permanent hair dye naturally. Maybe that color job didn't turn out quite as expected or you simply want to go back to your natural color. Here are three methods you can use to get rid of permanent dye using natural hair color remover.
1. 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.
2. Vitamin C Powder
Vitamin C is a beneficial ingredient that's often added to skin care products because of its brightening ability. Who knew it could also help to remove hair dye? Simply crush a few vitamin C tablets and add the powder to your shampoo. Apply it to your hair and let it sit for ten to fifteen minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
3. White Vinegar and Water
Like lemon juice, vinegar is acidic and good for cleansing. Many people use vinegar as a scalp cleanser, but it can also remove hair dye, so use caution if that's not your intent. If it is, you can mix white vinegar with warm water and apply it to your hair to remove hair color. Allow it to sit for ten to fifteen minutes, then rinse.
Natural Hair Coloring Tips
The methods listed above should also work to remove natural hair color such as henna or vegetable hair dyes. Remember, you may have to repeat the removal process several times before you are back to your natural color. Getting regular trims will also help to get rid of unwanted color more quickly. Or, you can dye your hair back to its natural color using natural hair dye methods.
For more ideas to add to your natural personal care routine, check out the DIY Naturally board by @tomsofmaine on Pinterest!
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Welcome to my blog! In today’s post, I will be teaching you how to strip colored dye out of your hair without using any bleach. I have used this to bring my hair from dark purple to platinum as well as a faded pink to platinum. My hair was platinum before I colored it, so this mix will only bring your hair back to its original color before the dyes.
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For this DIY we will still be following the same tips used for bleaching your hair, such as: using the mixture right away rather than making it for later, and using the mixture on oily hair rather than freshly washed.
Here are the before and after photos:
Alright, let’s get into the DIY mixture! I have included links to the products I used below.
You will need:
- Baking Soda
- Dish Soap
- Purple Shampoo, my favorites are Schwarzkopf and Loreal
- Developer: 10 or 20vol. I used 20vol SalonCare
- A mixing bowl
- Applicator Brush
- Gloves (optional)
You could create the mix without the dish soap and purple shampoo, but I find it works better with them. The purple shampoo helps to remove brassy tones.
Directions:
- Create a 50/50 mixture with the baking soda and developer.
- Add a large squirt of dish soap
- Add a large squirt of purple shampoo
- Mix it together. It should not be the same consistency as bleach, but a watery, egg white texture.
- Apply completely over all colored areas of your hair.
- Leave on your hair for around 30 minutes. Check it over the time as it may lighten beforehand.
Note: This will make your hair feel super dry after. I used a deep conditioner a few times and now my hair feels as good as new. My hair feels absolutely nothing like when it is bleached.
Question of the day: Have you ever dyed your hair at home? If so what color?