Has your recent DIY hair color ended with a disaster, and you badly need a recipe to sort it out? To be fair, removing hair dye at home is risky and must be considered only as a last resort. However, many of us have been there and we fully appreciate that sometimes, you need to get rid of a nasty shade urgently and DIY methods are the only available options.

Recommended Video To help you in this tricky situation, we have collated a full list of working solutions to strip the unwanted hair dye from your hair and not ruin your locks in the process.

How to Remove Hair Dye from Hair

In general, if you want to remove artificial pigment from your hair at home, several factors will matter. First, you would apply different approaches depending on whether you used a semi-permanent or a permanent hair dye. Second, you will need to consider how dark the pigment is and what outcome you want to achieve.

While too dark, muddy hair shade can be daunting, your main priority must be the condition of your hair and your overall health. Please note, some of these methods can cause allergic reactions and irritation or make your hair fragile and dry.

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#1: Clarifying Shampoo to Fade Hair Color

While using clarifying shampoo won’t make a dramatic difference, a few washes in a row will definitely make your color fade. Also, this certainly is one of the least damaging options. This method would work for brunettes whose color went too dark because of the buildup of the dye caused by numerous color sessions. Also, if your blonde toner appeared too ashy, a deep cleansing shampoo will help strip it off.

NOT color-safe options like Nexxus Clean & Pure Nourishing Detox Shampoo and OUAI Detox Shampoo will be great options to try. Those products contain ingredients specifically designed to open hair cuticles and compensate for the damage, so you can strip your hair color without compromising the condition of your tresses.