How do I remove black hair dye?

by Rika
(Trinidad)

I dyed my hair black about and month and a half ago and now would like to change the colour. Could you please help me???

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How do I remove black hair dye?

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Mar 19, 2008

Removing Black Color
by: Anonymous

You will need a decent bleach product to remove the black. I would suggest using 20 volume peroxide with it, and applying it 1/2" away from the scalp, through to the ends. You will need to go through several stages of underlaying pigment. How far you go will depend on what color you will want to be when you get finished. Brunettes will need to be lifted up to an orangey-stage,blondes will need to go up to a light yellow stage. When you think your hair is about halfway to where you need it...remove the excess product with an old towel, mix a fresh batch, and now apply to the root section, and go again straight through to the ends. (Scalp heat will process roots quicker)Rinse, shampoo, and then you are ready to color. If you are wanting to be brunette, you may want to use an ash tone to contrast out unwanted warmth in the hair. Use a semi-permanent, and apply to the whole head. Good luck

Mar 20, 2008

Alternative to bleach
by: Michelle

Hi Rika,

Bleach will do the job, but it isn't the best option for removing artificial hair color. Learn about hair color removal here.

All the best,
Michelle
Editor, SHM.com