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Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:30 pm  |
Hey, I know that this is kind of a silly post, but was wondering if anybody had any tips on things to do to actually make your hair color fade. I got some highlights done a few days ago, and they are too bright for me I think, so was wondering if anyone had any ideas to make color fade from the hair. thanks.
p.s. I dont want to redye it or restreak it again, i want to keep the damage to a minimum  |
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Thu Oct 20, 2005 7:07 am |
| There is a thread further back - hair colour removal with some tips. Same thing happened to me and I was advised by a hairdresser to use Vosene shampoo - not sure if you can buy it where you are. It made my hair feel like straw so use plenty conditioner afterwards but it did fade the colour. Also if you cant get that try some dishwashing liquid but again use plenty conditioner afterwards. |
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Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:56 pm |
| okay thanks, i will try something...i think i will also put some rosemary EO into my shampoo/conditioner to stimulate my hair to grow, that should help me too to get my own color back |
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Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:30 am |
Washing your hair with liquid dishwashing detergent will lift hair color out very quickly because of it's heavy concentration of sulfates. You can also use Prell shampoo or Pert shampoo (geez, do they even still make/sell those??) and it will have the same effect. Using the dishwashing soap is a trick from hairdressers to help quickly "lift" out home hair color jobs gone awry....
HTH,
Carrie |
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Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:01 am |
Thanks I just colored my hair yesterday. Trying to remove some of the red I added some ash and my hair is too dark.  I will try some dish detergent.  |
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Sat Oct 22, 2005 3:50 pm |
When I was young a hairdresser accidentally gave my mother some weird pinkish highlights, and said that the best way to fade them was to wash using a cheap shampoo. I guess dishwashing liquid would be similar?
Hope you fade them good! i always get so grumpy when my haircut/colour doesn't come out as desired. Unbelieveable when there are more serious problems in the world and things to worry about. Will turn out fine though.
Take care |
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Mon Oct 24, 2005 9:59 am |
| Actually, Loreal makes a kit that you can grab in any drugstore or supermarket for about $7 that tones down brassy highlights and stuff. The other rememedies work but can be rough on your hair so the uber-conditioning is a must. This stuff is very gentle and I was delighted with the results. Adds incredible shine as a bonus.... |
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Claire1
 
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Thu May 15, 2008 9:26 am |
I need help!
I died my hair on Tuesday, the hair color was called "Natural Darkest Brown" by Nice N' Easy
After i was don't dying it i left it for the running time of 35 to 40 minutes after i washed it, it was black. I hate it and i want it to fade or go brown. Can anyone please help me id appreciate it. 
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Thu May 15, 2008 12:06 pm |
| Use any shampoo with sulfates. Really - most of the color-fade issues could be helped immensely if sulfates were avoided, as they do a great deal to fade color over time. |
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Tue May 20, 2008 9:59 am |
Hi, I just got this idea from a Romania friends. She said they used it a lot.
Boil the walnuts, and use the water to wash your hair. You will get a shinny, blondy ans smoothy hair color.
BTW, because I am an Asian, so I did not try it. But I think it is a safe and natural method, without any chemical or other bad things, and you do not need to pay much for it. So, Maybe you can try it. |
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Sat Dec 20, 2008 11:24 am |
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Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:45 pm |
| The hair salon can put toner in your hair to bring it down. Doesn't take long either. |
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Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:51 pm |
Hello,
hard to believe but 2 things we used in the Salon when I was a cosmetologist were J&J baby shampoo actually rather high ph and Prell shampoo they both lighten too dark dye jobs.
One other I have used is Dr. Bronners peppermint oil soap, it leaves hair feeling like straw initially but once you condition it is fine, it will fade the color. With any of the mentioned products wash 2-3 times rinsing between then deep condition.
As far as the color removal products you end up needing to redye the hair again as the first coloring lifts your natural color first then deposits the color into the hair shaft. Read any carefully they will tell you they don't return hair to it's natural color, every time I have seen them used the hair ends up really uneven and in need of a new dye job.
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Fri Aug 19, 2011 4:36 pm |
| I was supposed to get highlights but instead i got chunks of my hair dyed black, its faded to blue. It looks like black/blue/grey. My hair is really light. How can I fade/get the color out of my hair? I don't have the money to get it out by a professional. What are some cheep things I could get at the store |
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Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:33 pm |
| Dandruff shampoo is notorious for fading hair color. |
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Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:22 pm |
Hey guys
If your highlights are too light- head back to the hairdressers as they can tone it down using toner. I think this needs to be within a certain time period after getting highlights though.
If it's too late, get some lowlights put in. Explain to the hairdressers you are not happy with the result and it is not what you wanted and they should do it for free.
If your hair colour is too dark:
1. it will be darker for a few weeks anyway and it will naturally fade. Sometimes you can stick a colour on and it is initially darker than what it should be. E.g. I am a level 5 with natural level 6 highlights (literally- the top half head of hair on my head grows a noticeable shade lighter than the bottom) and they put Level 4 on me - WAY too dark- so had to strip it and put level 5 on me. The level 5 was STILL too dark but has now faded to a colour lighter (and redder) than my natural colour on top (helped by the sun I believe).
2. Clarifying shampoo/detergent etc does not work quickly. I tried when they put the Level 4 on me and I looked like a washed out goth with no eyebrows (not the look I was channelling).
3. As referred to in point 1- if it's REALLY too dark (as in, so dark you cry when you look in the mirror) go back to the hairdressers. They can strip the colour (within a certain time of dying it) but it really weakens your hair and shouldn't be done unless desperate. It takes a good 7 hours (no joke) to strip your hair (mine went blonde) then deposit the right colour back on.
4. Failing point 3, or for less drastic measures, get subtle highlights put in!!! This will take the colour back up.
I'm not a hairdresser, but I've had some pretty dire experiences at the hairdresser- esp. when I wanted to get rid of my highlights. |
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Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:52 am |
| Okay I need help like right now!!! I dyed my hair a eltra light blonde and it is way too light but I don't no how to fade it or naturalise the colour because it is permanent. My original colour was blonde but darker, how can I fade/naturalise it in a couple of hours and without going to hair dressers or buying anything??? Please help!!!!! |
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Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:16 am |
| Abidrodge wrote: |
| Okay I need help like right now!!! I dyed my hair a eltra light blonde and it is way too light but I don't no how to fade it or naturalise the colour because it is permanent. My original colour was blonde but darker, how can I fade/naturalise it in a couple of hours and without going to hair dressers or buying anything??? Please help!!!!! |
Sorry but that is impossible. Peroxide strips your natural colour out so the only way to replace that is by dying over the top with a darker shade. If you have taken it light enough to remove all the red tones you risk it going taking on a greenish tinge so PLEASE do a strand test this time (use hair from the shower drain). |
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Sun Jul 28, 2013 11:18 am |
| sitting in the sun with wet or even dry hair should help, just dont uee any shampoos/conditioner which protect hair from the uv... |
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