HAIR DYE DISASTER!
Two weeks ago, I purchased one of those cheap hair dyes (BIG MISTAKE!) that is supposed to be temporary. The box said it would wash out in 12 to 24 shampoos. So, I, in my great wisdom, figured, what the heck. I tried the color black, a huge change from my medium auburn hair. I figured it was only temporary, right? I have washed and washed my "very black hair" and it is not coming out. What do I do? I look awful in black. How do I get this color out? Why isn't it coming out if it is supposed to be temporary? I am sure the box said temporary, or i would never have used it. Any advice, anyone.
Many, many thanks in advance.
Anjeena from NY
RE: HAIR DYE DISASTER!
A friend who worked with the theatrical department of her local high school said that "Head and Shoulders" dandruff shampoo worked the best for removing temporary hair-coloring on her"actresses". A word of warning to anyone contemplating dyeing their hair dark brown, it will look BLACK! Don't ask me how I know! LOL (06/23/2006)
By Grandma Margie
RE: HAIR DYE DISASTER!
I would try good old baking soda. Im not sure how well it will scrub out your black dye. Its the only thing that gets hair wax out of my hair right away. Baking soda's worth a try. (06/26/2006)
By rainbows
RE: HAIR DYE DISASTER!
Thanks for your suggestions. I tried the dandruff shampoo. I also tried soap (bar soap) and it still won't come out. Does anyone know anything about "hair color removers?" Someone told me about it, but I'm not sure about this. Thanks again and looking for your responses. (06/26/2006)
By Anjeena
RE: HAIR DYE DISASTER!
Hi Anjeena, I am a hairstylist and well as a salon owner. These "temporary colors" can be misleading because although they don't have the chemical elements to penetrate the hair shaft which make them permanent they do not take into account the fact that your hair may already be porous so some of those color molecules get in there and they can be difficult to get rid of, as you've already discovered! First off I would try mixing baking soda in with shampoo and scrubbing it that way, this is usually a fairly productive way off getting a temporary color off. If this doesn't work I would recommend that you get some help from a professional as dye removers can cause some serious damage to your hair that can't be repaired. (remove spaces) (06/26/2006)
By Justanothercowgirl
RE: HAIR DYE DISASTER!
I had the same thing happen to me. I washed my hair with "Dawn" dish washing soap a few times and it really helped. You might have to use some extra conditioner but it will take some of the color out. Good luck! (06/26/2006)
By Donita
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Poor dear. Why would you want to dye a lovely auburn colour? Ah, well. Maybe look on the box for an 800 or 888 number. A website (theirs) if they have one? But I say a professional would be best. (06/27/2006)
By KLS8800
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I did the same thing and even with the black color! I called a friend and she called her beautician. You have to wet your hair and make a sort of paste on your head using dawn dish detergent and baking soda. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and wash it out. Repeat. It took about 5 times but the dye was running down the drain.
Also, I had gotten dye on the edges of my forehead and face. I used the same "paste" and it even got that off. When I went back to work, someone was looking at my hair, squinted her eyes and said, "You've done something to your hair." I thought oh no, here we go... she asked me if I had gotten it cut! So paste it on and good luck! (06/27/2006)
By snider
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Before adding any other chemicals (i.e. colour remover - but baking soda should be safe) I'd call the manufacturer of the hair dye. If you don't still have the box, go back to the store and find one. It should have a phone number on the box to call and they should be able to help you out. I'm sure yours won't be the first call they've had about this sort of thing! (06/27/2006)
By Trix
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i just had a nightmare with some hair colour stripper and dye. I went to the hairdressers today and she told me I have to have it repigmented or something, so please just bite the bullet and go to a salon for any more colouring. My stylist told me if you keep colouring your hair it'll get saturated and go a grey/green colour! Try and get the black out naturally with washing up liquid, it really does work but dries the hair so be sure to condition, and try to avoid using heat because that sets hair colour. I hope this helps a bit! (12/02/2006)
By Hannah - The Impatient Moron
Hair Dye Disaster!
I got my hair dyed at a salon today, but it looks awful. Can I go and get it re-dyed a different color tomorrow or will that totally damage my hair?
Angela from Bradenton, FL
RE: Hair Dye Disaster!
Go straight back to that salon and demand that they fix it. If you go somewhere else, they will deem it a "corrective color" and charge you through the nose. Speak to the manager. They can do something called a "soap cap" on you and re-dye it. You'll probably need a deep conditioning treatment, too, but demand that you get what you paid for! (12/06/2006)
By StacyA
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I recommend Pantne Pro-V Time Renewable for damaged hair. (12/08/2006)
By Natalie
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Best Advice: As an older hairdresser, I'd recommend that you complain again, calmly, to the original colorists, stating the exact reason you don't like it,
For example: "The color is way darker than I expected or discussed!" "The condition is terrible" or "I need for you to adjust this color to _______, because it is totally unsatisfactory." Do not try to tell them what to do, only what you don't like about it, as carefully as possible, such as, "it's too gold, too black, too reddish, etc." Understanding that even "they" might damage it further if:
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You originally came to them with damaged, bleached, colored, or permed hair and you insisted that they "recolor" it against their better judgment.
You described to them that you wanted the color they gave you, but then changed your mind later on after you left. This is often the case, not the colorist's fault. She/he usually colors according to what the patron describes/requests/shows from a picture. Also, they cannot be responsible if a patron is taking RX meds that grew into the hair and counteract the dyes. Heavy vitamin/minerals can alter dye absorption, changing the color significantly. If none of these applies to you, then it may be an old expired product or wrong formula mix.
You have tried to do anything to help your hair on your own after you left them, adjusting the chemical makeup of your hair, and not telling them upon return.
You do not know exactly what you don't like about what they did, and leave it up to them to "read your mind". You must be able to describe your feelings.
In other words, they only know what you tell them and what they observed your hair to be like before and after they did anything to it, according to their understanding of your request.
You can request of them to write down exactly what they did, they should have kept a record of it, and how long they left it on, and what kind of shampoo and/or conditioners they used afterwards.
Make certain you get all full names and license numbers, if at all possible, (they are supposed to willingly give them to you and they are required to post them somewhere in plain sight), associated with your treatment from the minute you came into the salon, including the second time workers.
Try to journal the entire experience before you go in and after you leave the second time, listing anything you observed or heard, or thought was "odd", getting/keeping an itemized list of fees for all services.
If they are professional, they will know exactly what they did, what to do to please you, if anything can be done, and how to correct it so that you are at least happier, if not totally satisfied, and at no additional cost. If they recommend waiting a few weeks, take their advice, but request that they help you "live with it: in the interim. Then make certain that you keep the appointment to get it corrected.
Now, if after allowing them the chance to correct it, you are still unhappy, you can write to the State of _______ Board of Hairdressing and Cosmetology, at the capitol of your state and give them a copy of your complete experience. They will be able to determine who is at fault and will take action.
God bless you, and good luck.
(12/08/2006)
By Lynda
RE: Hair Dye Disaster!
First of all dish washing liquid may help lighten that black color. Color removers will make your hair florescent orange or red. Then you will have to color over that and you will have a red or orange brassy undertone. Your hair should not be damaged if you have only had permanent color one time. Conditioning will not hurt, but I doubt you have damage. Unless you have bleached and colored over and over, your hair should be in good condition. I would suggest that you see someone, if not the original stylist, but someone in that salon. You shouldn't have to pay again to have this corrected. Good luck.
Oh, and by the way, hairdressers learn by mistakes. It doesn't mean they need to be reported for this. Mistakes can happen, but they should make every effort to correct it. (08/17/2008)
By darleneg
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I was just reading yesterday about someone wanting to get red out of blond hair. I'm sorry I didn't save links, but I can give you directions. I think this might work for you also and it won't do any damage. You take vitamin C tablets and use 5 or 6 of the 500mg or equal to that and crush them finely. It might take a hammer wrapping them in a towel to do this. Then you mix the powder with any of your less expensive shampoo, a couple tablespoons full or enough to work a lather. Distribute through your hair, I think dry.
Leave this on your hair for about 45 mins. and then add water and wash hair as usual. This should remove most of the color. You might be left with some highlights, or in your case lowlights, but enough should be lightened you can live with it! I hope this works for you and hope you post your results. If you are curious about more info you could Google removing hair color with vitamin C and you might find the article. (02/06/2009)
By Bobbie
RE: Hair Dye Disaster!
A salon will not dye or perm damaged hair. They could get sued if your hair falls out. Go to a salon and ask them if they will. Personally, I think it's OK to color your hair twice, but I have very strong hair. If you know your hair then you can answer this question yourself. It will be dry and have to be treated with a good conditioning balm. Also, it depends on the color you are asking for. If your hair is dark and you want it lighter then a color remover will have to be used or a shampoo cocktail made with bleach. Color will not lighten color. (08/04/2009)
By Lorraina
Hair Dye Disaster!
My friend is supposed to be a hairdresser. I asked her to put a home hair coloring kit in my hair. I paid about $10 for the hair color and I looked forward to the new color. She sectioned my hair and began in the back.
I do not like the results and am upset with her for not doing it correctly. I now have streaks and lots of places in the front that look like it wasn't dyed.
It's a wine-red color and my hair is naturally dark brown. So now my hair is wine-red with what looks to be brown roots and chunks of brown throughout. Never again will I ask her to do my hair! Any suggestions to correct without spending big bucks at a salon? Please help.
By Mdmt_39 from NC
RE: Hair Dye Disaster!
Wow. I can't even imagine how she could screw up something so easy to do.
I wouldn't do anything experimental, like trying to remove the hair color. That should be left to professionals.
I would just get a new box of the same color, and do it yourself on the sections that are missing color. That may be hard to do (skipping sections of hair), so it would probably be alright to just do a complete coverage and just try to avoid the already-colored sections. If it's the same color, and you get good complete coverage, it should end up pretty ok.
And remember, it'll fade over time.
(09/19/2010)
By joanne
RE: Hair Dye Disaster!
Just buy any box of a good brand hair color that is either darker of lighter than your hair, and dye your whole head that color. You might need 2 depending on how much hair you have. It should make it blend in a lot better. (09/20/2010)
By xintexas
RE: Hair Dye Disaster!
You can do this yourself. Get another box of the same color. Follow instructions for complete coverage. Be sure to mix everything well, apply all over your hair while wearing the enclosed gloves, then use your gloved fingers to also work the color around on your head. Pretend like you're shampooing your hair with it. Let sit piled loosely on top of your head for recommended time. There is usually a phone number on the directions or box if you need more advice.
Calm down, re-do, and forgive your friend. (09/20/2010)
By garnetgirl9
RE: Hair Dye Disaster!
Someone told me that Prell shampoo will strip the dye from your hair. If you don't want to try coloring again you could try that. It won't work on the first shampoo but it might blend it a little better. Good Luck! (09/22/2010)
By dwutz
RE: Hair Dye Disaster!
My best friend, "a beautician", cut my hair once and I looked like Moe from the three stooges. I was embarrassed, sure, but she meant more to me, so we had a good laugh. She went with me when I had it "fixed" and to this day we are best of friends, so my biggest tip would be to quit blaming her for something you asked her to do, do things for yourself from now on and leave your friends out of it, and quit whining and accept the fact it did not turn out with the glorious expectation you had. Remember it is "Just" hair. Its usually fixable, or it grows back good friends not so much. (09/22/2010)
By Jron7667
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I second what Jron7667 says and also what others say about simply redoing it yourself. I was a hairstylist for 35 years and I suggest you purchase two packages of the same color this time because the reason for the streaking you explained here is because there wasn't enough color for complete and even coverage from scalp to ends supplied by you to your friend to apply in the first place! Follow garnetgirl9's application directions and you'll be just fine! (09/22/2010)
By Deeli
RE: Hair Dye Disaster!
I agree with Jron7667 "Remember it is "Just" hair. Its usually fixable, or it grows back, good friends not so much." Do what you have to do to fix it and move on. Then go to anyone else who's not your friend for your hair stuff. Good luck! (09/22/2010)
By yoder178
RE: Hair Dye Disaster!
Smack your "friend" and get a bottle of good ole Head and Shoulders shampoo and then shampoo repeatedly till the color is out then redye. Your color will have been altered, but you can dye it and then be very kind to your hair with oil treatments and gentle kindness. (09/22/2010)
By Flomerch
RE: Hair Dye Disaster!
It sounds to me like your friend tried to, and accomplished, streaks in your hair rather than overall coverage. If that wasn't what you wanted, you should have said so when the process was being done. Or perhaps, if you have very long hair, there simply wasn't enough in one package to do your hair. Really, this is no one's fault but your own. You are the one who chose the hair color, so if you aren't happy with it, you can't really blame your friend. And besides, dying someone's hair is not all that much fun. Your friend was doing you a favor. If it didn't turn out the way you liked, I guess you got what you paid for, didn't you.
Re-dye your own hair again, with the same stuff. (09/23/2010)
By louel53
RE: Hair Dye Disaster!
There is a product called Oops and it is in the drug store. It will remove the dye and then you can start all over from scratch. I have used it and it really works. (09/23/2010)
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