Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    nicola6243's Avatar
    nicola6243 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Feb 22, 2009, 12:46 PM
    Should I use a color remover or not?
    I naturally have a medium brown hair color, but last night I decided to dye it a few shades darker and ended up with my hair practically black. Its permanent dye. I leave tomorrow for mexico so I'm wondering if I should just wait and see if the color fades in the sun and in the pool or if I should use a color remover like Color Oops. Any suggestions?
    Perito's Avatar
    Perito Posts: 3,139, Reputation: 150
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #2

    Feb 22, 2009, 02:01 PM

    The color will fade significantly -- probably within 2 weeks. If you can live with it, that's what I would recommend. You can always use ColorFix, Color Oops, or Color Zap later.
    nicola6243's Avatar
    nicola6243 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Feb 22, 2009, 06:39 PM

    I thought you had to use ColorFix, Color Oops, or Color Zap within a few days of coloring though? That's what I'm worried about.
    Perito's Avatar
    Perito Posts: 3,139, Reputation: 150
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #4

    Feb 22, 2009, 08:11 PM

    No. You can't use it if you try to use bleach, first. That will over-oxidize the color, but you can use it any time -- even months months after you color.
    nicola6243's Avatar
    nicola6243 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #5

    Feb 22, 2009, 11:13 PM

    Thanks for your response. I washed my hair several times tonight with "Dawn Plus Bleach" to try and fade the color a bit (unsuccessfully), and then conditioned my hair with the conditioner that came in my original Herbal Essences Color Me Vibrant kit, and followed up with a heavy application of L'Oreal absolut repair cream. My hair seems to be in good condition... is it still safe to use Color Oops?
    nicola6243's Avatar
    nicola6243 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #6

    Feb 22, 2009, 11:21 PM

    Whoops, as an added note to take into consideration to what I previously said, the Dawn Plus Bleach doesn't have real bleach in it, it's an "alternative".
    Perito's Avatar
    Perito Posts: 3,139, Reputation: 150
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #7

    Feb 23, 2009, 05:34 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by nicola6243 View Post
    Thanks for your response. I washed my hair several times tonight with "Dawn Plus Bleach" to try and fade the color a bit (unsuccessfully), and then conditioned my hair with the conditioner that came in my original Herbal Essences Color Me Vibrant kit, and followed up with a heavy application of L'Oreal absolut repair cream. My hair seems to be in good condition... is it still safe to use Color Oops?
    Yes, it's still safe to use Color Oops.

    Here are some instructions for using ColorFix. Color Oops will be similar if not identical. Note that there are two sets of directions, one for partial correction and one for full correction. You'll be using partial correction, I think.

    Hair Color and Hair Care by Robert Craig Salon Products, Ltd.
    nicola6243's Avatar
    nicola6243 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #8

    Feb 23, 2009, 06:42 AM

    Okay, thank you for your help!
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Will hair color remover remove the color or make it lighter? [ 3 Answers ]

I dyed my hair light golden brown. My original hair color was dark brown. Now the golden brown is starting to fade and plus my hair is growing out at the roots. The hair color did damage to my hair and I don't want to permanent dye it anymore. All I want to do is put a dark rinse to at least get my...

Hair color remover [ 10 Answers ]

I have read some of the respones re Loreal Color Zap for removal of hair color. Will this product remove the product "Shades?" I am approx 75% gray and would like to simply go all gray. My 1/2" roots are natural gray and I have about 1 1/2" of "Shades" with the ends (about 1") being permanent...

Hair color remover bad results. [ 2 Answers ]

Ahh, last night I used one of those loreal haircolor remover kits on my dyed black hair and it turned out terrible. There are blotches of bright blonde, and blotches of black. I wanted to try to dye my hair my original color, a light brown. I was thinking that I would buy another kit, reapply it,...

Hair color remover [ 1 Answers ]

My hair is silver/Gray and I have had a strawberry color put on it. I am tired of coloring it all the time and want to go back to my natural color. I have been told to use a shampoo cap of 20 volume peroxide and conditioner and leave on my hair for 15-20 minutes. Will this work, or will I need to...

View more questions Search