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Hair Color Too Dark

The disaster of coloring hair too dark . . . happens often. But what you choose to do next . . . is what is most important!

Here is a question from a reader who posted a comment on one of my articles this week:

My first advice is to call the manufacturers 800 number on the back of the box. They employ professionals who can determine the best route for you to take. They will need to know some history on what chemicals are on your hair now, what your natural color is etc. Be clear and accurate on your answers. Keep in mind your answers are all they have to go on and if you are going to color at home again, you need their recommendation to be an accurate one. They will also advise if they feel you need to see a professional in order to get it right.

You may be able to lighten your hair to some degree by using a clairifying shampoo. The color will naturally lighten some each time you shampoo. If that isn’t enough, you can lighten it by adding highlights. Although there are at-home highlighting kits, using a professional can make an extreme difference in the artful application of highlights and your end results.

Another, more complicated route to take would be to go with a formulated color remover. One color remover that get’s good reviews is “Colorfix“. If you are going to use a color remover, be meticulous in following directions. Be sure to read the reviews at Folica, they are always insightful. Read more articles about Hair Color Too Dark.

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