Re: Ugh, My hair color came out too dark

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

I got this advice from a color specialist at Revlon years ago and it works

Use a Clarifying or Dandruff shampoo on DRY hair, lather it up, let it sit for 30 minutes, rinse. If need be you can repeat this process until desired color is achieved. The key is to lather it on DRY hair.

nycalady · ‎02-16-2018

You may want to inquire about a color correction at a salon

PA Mom-mom · ‎05-27-2015

@Shanus wrote:
@TerryNJ When I used to color my hair dark and the result was darker than planned, I'd wash a few times w/ a sulfate shampoo, clarifying shampoo or DAWN. Worked like a charm.

@TerryNJ and @Shanus My hairdresser recommended Dawn as well. It worked well.

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

Maybe a straight apple cider vinegar rinse will help.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

@SilleeMee

As a teenager, I loved Prell shampoo! When I first started going to a salon, the stylist was shocked to hear I was still using Prell; she suggested I use it for washing sweaters or shampooing carpet, but not on my head!

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@RedTop

I keep a bottle of Prell on hand for deep-clarifying my hair which is probably once or twice a year. It strips everything (and the life) out of my hair when I use it but it sure does poof up my flat hair like nothing else...LOL!

tsavorite · ‎03-09-2010

Had the salon owner turn my hair so dark it was almost black with orange thick stripes for highlights. What a nightmare that was LOL! I tried the Prell and nothing moved that color for me. I used color Oops from the drugstore and that worked wonders...then had it covered with a medium brown until most all grew out.

TerryNJ · ‎09-23-2020

Thank you everyone for you great advice. Think for now, I will follow what @Imaoldhippie suggested and leave it be.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@SilleeMee wrote:
Prell shampoo will fade hair coloring in just one or two washes. I had a hairdresser tell me that and it's true.

@SilleeMee Definitely a good altrnative to Dawn. When I went silver, the stylist had me wash everyday with Prell for a week to pull a lot of the dye out of my hair before the 8 hr. bleach and tone process.