How to make dark hair dye fade faster

the_ginger_bread_girl · Sep 3, 2005, 04:35 PM

Dear hearyoume,
I just made the same mistake a few days ago- I'm a natural blonde, but I tried to dye my hair auburn. (bad, bad idea.) now I shudder every time I look in the mirror, since it became a crazy, bobo-the-clown orange-red.
obviously, I tried a bunch of hair-dye removal tequniques. The baking-soda-and-shampoo didn't work for me at all, but then again, I didn't leave it on for a very long time. I'm currently trying the old "dish-soap" remedy (here's hoping it works!), and if it helps, i'll post again to let you know.
as for prell shampoo, it's supposed to work really well, but I haven't gotten out to buy some. But it may depend on when you died your hair, since I read everywhere that it comes out easiest in the first 48-72 hours after dying. But don't fear, there are hair-dye-removal kit things at salons if you're willing to go out and buy something.
also, check out this website for the prell tequnique (and a hot oil treatment which is also supposed to work). You'll have to scroll down a bit, but when you get to it (it's in bold letters and says something like, "when you've dyed your hair too dark") it gives you specifics that I'm too lazy to type. The site is: www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip1236.htm.
good luck!
~the gingerbread girl~

beavertail · Sep 20, 2005, 07:01 AM

Well, I'm sitting here right now with my head full of dish detergent, wrapped in a towel - I figure maybe it needs to sit for a bit? I had my hair coloured yesterday (supposedly a mid-brown brown; my natural colour is mid-brown & I'd just wanted to freshen things up) and I look completely goth, my hair is nearly jet-black. I'd go back to the salon, but they're too snotty & I know they'd just make me feel like this is what I'd asked for. ANYWAY.
I washed my hair with sunlight (dish detergent) and head 'n shoulders (dandruff shampoo) about 10X last night, conditioned like crazy, left it on overnight.....and TODAY, it looks exactly the same

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So now I'm washing it maniacally a few times more with the detergent - if I don't see any improvement, I'm going to go to a beauty supply store to see what they have in terms of a 'color fix' solution. Actually I think it IS called 'color fix', haha - does anyone have experience with this?
I'd go and get highlights put in, but my poor hair needs a break for a few months, anyway....
Good luck!

Chery · Sep 20, 2005, 09:24 AM

If nothing else works, and you want to protect your hair for a few months, maybe a colored mousse a little lighter than what you've got might cover it up for a little while - at least that can always be washed out. I myself use quick and brite (totally environment safe and an enzyme) to wash my hair and it's colored silver blond then I use silver mousse on it after washing. I stays shiny and does not feel like straw. Good Luck.

KateQueen · Oct 9, 2005, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by the_ginger_bread_girl

also, check out this website for the prell tequnique www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip1236.htm

The Prell technique works the best. I've done it twice, so far, and each time I rinsed, the water was black. I thought about using the L'Oreal Color Remover Kit, but I don't want to damage my hair any more than it already is. I definitely recommend Prell.

lisakayosu · Oct 10, 2005, 12:57 PM

Is it the regular Prell shampoo that works the best? I went to the store and saw 4 or 5 different kinds of Prell shampoo. I really need to get this hair color out!

KateQueen · Oct 10, 2005, 01:04 PM

It says "Original" on it. I found mine at the grocery store (our Target doesn't even carry it, LOL!) Good Luck!

Chery · Oct 10, 2005, 01:44 PM

Boy the Prell must be some great stuff. Did you know that the prell dishwashing liquid added to a lot of water and sprayed on your trees and bushes in the garden also keep aphids and other bugs off it? Thumbs up for Prell!

Red star · Oct 16, 2005, 07:57 PM

My beautician really screwed me over. I specifically said no red. I thought I was going from blonde to golden brown. I got red (purple lowlights).

It's been almost 48 hours, however I've gotten rid of some. I've washed with Prell at least 8 times. Hot water, however is doing it. Notice the water color when you rinse with warm water & then with hot. Hot strips the color! Also I've been using hot extra virgin olive oil, then washing with Prell, a lot! Then deep conditioning, because I think it prevents the color from settleing in the hair cuticle. I'm going to try the tomatoe base next, they say the acid in tomatoes strips the color. P.S. These are for bad brunette dyes not for blondes. Good luck!

dragnflyangell · Oct 16, 2005, 11:58 PM

If your hair is not colored too much and is in good shape and your not scared try mixing bleach , 20 volume peroxide, and shampoo and work it evenly into your hair but don't scrub but the shampoo will take the harshness out of the bleach and for a quick fix it will lighten hair but you might have to color over it if you get it too light just watch it carefully. I am a hairdresser and when something like that happens that is what is the fastest way to lighten hair but it is hard to tell you what to do because I can't see it. I hope evrything turns out. If you need any more help go ahead and email me and I will try to help in anyway I can. Good luck.

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