What to Do If You Dyed Your Hair Too Dark?
- Do not try dying over the dark color with a lighter one. If you dye your hair again on top of the already dyed hair, you can (and probably will) damage it badly. To get rid of the dark dye, purchase a pigment stripper like Colorzap at a beauty supply store. A pigment stripper will, literally, strip away all the color from your hair. Combine the ingredients, massage the liquid into your hair, leave it on for the specified amount of time, then wash it out. This will leave you hair a gold/orange color that is not very attractive. But the good thing about pigment stripper is that it nourishes and strengthens your hair. After you've stripped the color you can immediately dye it the color of your choice.
- All hair strippers and hair dyes will permanently stain clothing, fabric and carpet. They can also stain your skin. Always wear gloves and old clothing to protect your skin and clothes. Place an old blanket or tarp under you to avoid staining the floor or any furniture. If the pigment stripper or hair dye gets into your eyes, flush it out immediately with cold water. You can also rub petroleum jelly around your face, ears and hair line; this will make it much easier to wipe off any excess dye.
Over-dying your hair can result in a huge disaster. Your hair can become frayed or frizzy, fall out or feel like straw. The ends of your hair can become so badly damaged that cutting them off is the only remedy. Pigment stripper isn't necessarily bad for your hair, but it should only be used as a last resort and should not be used often. - Many women (and men) like to dye their own hair because it's cheaper than going to a professional. However, if the dye job goes wrong, it could cost a lot more to get it fixed. If you dye your own hair, be careful when choosing a color. Pay attention to the sample colors on the package, which will usually give you a good idea of how a particular shade will interact with your natural hair color.
To play it safe, go to a professional stylist for any color jobs. Professional stylists have better knowledge of color and chemistry (and yes, there is a lot of chemistry involved in mixing colors), and there will be a smaller chance of mistakes.
