My go to hair colour remover would be "magic off" by Sassoon, Wella colour for professionals. Stripping at home is not something I'd recommend unless you want to compromise the condition of the hair and have uneven results,' says Fitch. What do hairdressers use to remove dye? If you've ever dyed your hair, chances are you might be all too familiar with a hair dye disaster. Unfortunately – they're all too common, which is where hair colour removers can come in handy. Because whether you've had a box dye job gone wrong, have layered too many colours over one another or you've accidentally tinged your hair green in your gym's swimming pool, a hair colour disaster is a sure fire way to deplete your confidence. But don't despair, because there are things you can do to fix hair dye that's gone wrong. We spoke to hair colour experts – Harriet Muldoon, colour expert at Larry King and Leanne Fitch, creative master colourisr at Josh Wood Atelier to figure out how to fix a hair dye disaster, plus the best hair colour removers to strip colour at home. How to remove hair dye at home?

To conclude I’m glad I tried the Revolution Pro colour Remover. I would recommend it for those trying to remove colours they have applied from their hair. Obviously not for those using direct dyes though. I feel Colour B4 max strength is stronger than this. But that this is the same as Colourless. In fact I think its made in the same place and wouldn’t be surprised if it is the same (I just can’t remember if that ones comes with a conditioner and if it smelt the same). While seeking professional help should be your first port of call, sometimes there's not time to book into the salon. So how can you remove hair colour at home?Try using an anti-dandruff or clarifying shampoo that’s high in sulphates (SLS). This will help to loosen the colour and fade it slightly. You'll need to do a few washes of shampoo and may have to leave the shampoo on the hair for 10-15 minutes. This will help fade colour – for example if you've left a dark hair dye on for too long – but if you're wanting to strip out certain hair tones, it's best to wait and visit your hairdresser,' reveals Muldoon. What is the best product to strip hair colour?

The conditioner in this kit smells amazing! It also leaves your hair so soft and glossy. This was much needed after that buffer! I left the conditioner in a few minutes rather than the suggested 1 minute. If you (or your colorist) have botched their color, this is our go-to choice— it's affordable, effective, and won't damage your hair. This is a sponsored post. I was sent the box of Colourless Hair Colour Remover by TAM Beauty for the purpose of this blog. However, as stated above, all of the views expressed in this post are mine.If you want more control over how much color you want to strip out of your hair, we love this customizable remover. A word of caution though: some users said it didn't work as well on fantasy semi-permanent color. To prepare my hair for a future colour – I advice waiting at least 48 hours after doing a colour removal to see what you are left with. Oxidisation after colour removers can occur up to 48 hours after. Leaving you with a darker result. A bleach soak removes the colour and reveals the under tone of the hair. For example, dark bases have a red undertone which leads to orange and then the lightest bases yellow. That’s why when our colours fade sometimes over exposure to the sun, brunettes feel red and blonde feel yellow,’ she adds. For the price compared to other colour removers that are similar I feel this product worked well and did what it said it would for me.

Ammonia- and Bleach-Free Formulas: Hair color remover in and of itself is stripping and has the potential to damage your hair. The experts we spoke with warned that formulas that contain these additional ingredients are only going to dry out your hair even more and increase the likelihood that the process leads to lasting damage. The tedious amount of rinsing drives me insane. This is why I’d usually f avour the Decolour Remover (Review here) I would like to take this opportunity to thank Colourless for agreeing to send me their product to review. I couldn’t be happier with the result.After lots of rinsing, shampooing and blow drying I was so pleased with the result. I have not applied any dye to my hair, this is literally the colour that it went after removing the lotion. I love the colour and I also love the ombre type effect where the lengths have had more colour build up on them. I was planning on dying my hair but, having seen the colour it has gone, I am actually so happy and will be leaving it the colour it turned out. The finished result after rinsing, shampooing & blow drying Colour removers only remove semi/demi and permanent colours. Also if you have had bleach (High lights, full head etc) those areas where you applied colour onto the bleach may have stained the hair. So this will not remove staining. A colour remover will not remove bleach from your hair. Bleached hair has had the colour pigment stripped from it. Hydrating and/or Reparative Ingredients: In related news, if you can find a formula that touts hydrating or conditioning ingredients (think butters, oils, and silicones) and/or strengtheners such as keratin or proteins, you’ll greatly reduce the risk of damaging your hair during the process.

I applied the mixture, which went on really easily. In my experience with home hair colours, it is difficult (and often painful) to try and comb the dye through but, thankfully, the lotion in Colourless Hair Colour Remover is easy to comb through. The buffer made my hair feel so dry I thought it would snap! It was like the strongest clarifying shampoo ever. I honestly was concerned! Apply the remainder of bottle C and massage to lather like a shampoo for 1 minute. Now rinse for a further 5 minutes In the box you get your developing lotion, the colour removal lotion, shampoo, gloves & instructions. Permanent colour pigment is held inside the hair shaft. Colour Remover enters your Hair shaft and directly targets the Colour pigment and works to dissolve the Colour so it can be washed out. Depending on the extent and age of the colour and your natural hair texture, there are different methods used to remove colour,' explains Fitch.Almost 75% of American women and men color their hair. If you're one of them, you've probably walked away from a salon appointment— or DIY scenario—unhappy with the result. Hey, hair color snafus can—and do—happen! It's how you handle them that matters. Enter: hair color removers. They're essentially magic color erasers that strip out unwanted dye or help fade it to the point where it's more to your liking. In an ideal world, you'd have a professional do any kind of color removal or correction, cautions colorist Kristen Fleming, color director of 3rd Coast Salon in Chicago. She stresses that it’s a complicated process, even for the pros. But, if you are going to take matters into your own hands, here’s what you need to know. Okay, here's the thing about hair color removers: The only guaranteed way to safely fix a dye job gone bad is to book an appointment with a professional colorist. Even though there are tons of at-home hair dye removers on the market, they're typically filled with harsh ingredients that can (A) damage your hair, and/or (B) leave your color looking super orange or brassy says Meri Kate O’Connor, colorist at Tabb & Sparks Salon in Santa Monica. I know, I know—not exactly what you wanted to hear.