Permanent Marker in Hair

RE: Permanent Marker in Hair Post By angie (Guest Post) (06/03/2008) I just tried putting coon tails in my hair with a black sharpie, and I slipped. I just washed it out really good with lots of soap and I blow dried the piece of hair of which the marker was on, and most of it came out. One more wash and it should come out, for sure, but after you was it make sure to dry the piece of hair or the whole head. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Permanent Marker in Hair Post by FENandTASH (2) | (06/01/2008) Contact I personally have very dark hair so I've never been faced with this problem. However, I have a few suggestions which should at least diminish the intensity of the marker-colored hair, if not completely remove it. (1) Vinegar is a great, cheap way to remove product build-up that accumulates in your hair over time from the use of heavy conditioners, hair sprays, gels/mousses, and residual waxes (a common ingredient in most shampoos and conditioners). Try apple cider vinegar full-strength. Heat it up in microwave first and then apply it w/ a squirt bottle to dry (product-free) hair. Use a fine-toothed comb to work vinegar into hair strands as much as possible. Then, wrap hair in shower cap (or plastic bag) and wait 30 mins. Wash w/ a 'Clarifying' shampoo (2x) afterward to thoroughly cleanse hair and eliminate vinegar odor. (2) There's a product called, 'Malibu', that professional salons use to strip hair prior to tinting it- removing both product build-up and older, faded tints. You can buy 'Malibu' at Sally's Beauty Supply for under $5. It's a powder which only requires the addition of water to activate it. Instructions on back of package. (3) You may want to try using a peroxide developer to strip marker color out. Developers come in 20, 30, and 40 volume & are generally used in conjunction w/ hair color or bleach to lift natural hair color (& deposit new color if tinting). Because these developers are harsh chemicals, start out w/lowest volume developer available to avoid unnecessary damage to hair. Ask employees at beauty supply for advice on and assistance with properly applying this product! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Permanent Marker in Hair Post By cassandra skaggs (Guest Post) (02/22/2008) I've tried everything but it still won't come out Report Spam or Abuse RE: Permanent Marker in Hair Post By Lisa (Guest Post) (07/18/2007) My son purposely marked his hair for spirit at a swim meet. I was trying to figure out how to get it out, but the problem took care of itselt. The next time he went swimming it was gone. I don't know if it was the chlorine or the sun or a combination, but it was gone :) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Permanent Marker in Hair Post by rc1965 (5) | (06/10/2007) Contact I had a friend with this problem...she had to get her child's hair cut really short all over and it took most of it out....the only thing that worked somewhat was baking soda...the only thing safe to use really. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Permanent Marker in Hair Post By Karen (Guest Post) (12/20/2006) Try goo gone but hair is more porous than the plastic I used this on, good luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Permanent Marker in Hair Post By (Guest Post) (12/20/2006) i hate to say this but did it look nice? because i might try it in my brown hair unless people can tell me its terrible lol i do dye my hair to hide the grey but highlights are so expensive this sounds great carol Report Spam or Abuse Request: Permanent Ink In Hair Post by lewis_admin (1202) | (12/19/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact Can someone suggest anything for removing permanent purple ink from bleach blond hair? A friend of mine who has waste length hair, picked up a marker to hold her hair up in a bun... Unbeknownced to her the cap came off and leaked a nice big extremely conspicuous blotch of ink in the middle of her hair. She tried washing it out with shampoo but it didnt have any impact on the stain. Stephanie from Tustin, CA Answers: RE: Permanent Ink In Har Lemon juice might help. Section off that strip. and then use old cloth with hair sandwiched in between and blot like. Call a local beautician also. (10/08/2005) By giggligoo RE: Permanent Ink In Hair The only thing I know that will definitely take it out is nail polish remover. But, I don't know if this will damage her hair. (10/10/2005) By sjackie2000 RE: Permanent Ink In Hair Try isopropyl alchohol 99%. I removed sharpie black permanent marker from white leather shoes with this. Good Luck. (10/30/2005) By Lisa RE: Permanent Ink In Hair Nail polish remover will work, but must be the kind WITH acetone. Good luck! (04/27/2006) By KerBearRN RE: Permanent Ink In Hair The same thing happened to me I used nail polish remover and immediately washed it out with cold water this seemed to get it out almost immediately. (11/06/2006) By jessica Report Spam or Abuse