The vitamin C removal method works best on semi-permanent colors that are less than three tones darker than your natural grey hair. Like the lemon juice mentioned above, vitamin C is also highly acidic and can sometimes irritate the skin, so make sure you don’t suffer a reaction before using this option.

Hot Oil

Hot olive, coconut, or avocado oil can also help remove dark hair color from grey hair. Heat about ½ cup of oil (or more if needed) on the stove or microwave until it’s hot to the touch, but not so hot that it can burn your scalp.

Coat your hair thoroughly, wrap it in plastic wrap, and then cover it with a towel to catch any drips. Leave it in for about 30 minutes, and repeat every 2-3 days until the color is removed to your satisfaction.

If you use any of these hair color removal methods, you should deep condition your hair after each application.

The good news is since you’ve saved a lot of money using inexpensive household products to remove the hair color from your grey hair, you’ve got a few extra bucks to spend on high-quality deep conditioners like Lariolla’s Keratin Hair Mask that moisturize and hydrate it so it stays looking refreshed and healthy.