For most women, coloring their hair isn’t a new beauty revolution. Hair color has the power to cover up gray and make us feel years younger or give us a new fresh start by going from a brunette to a blonde. What many of us do not understand however is that hair coloring can be misleading and turn into an unexpected hair disaster even for those who have been coloring for years. The most common problem is that most women think that their hair color will come out to look exactly like the photo shown on the hair color box. Not True! If you’ve experiencing this problem or any other coloring disaster, please read on.

If you’ve used a permanent hair color, the only way to remove it is with a color removal product. Generally this is only available at your local beauty store. Use caution if you choose this method, however. If you’ve used a color that is unnatural such as pink or tried going from brunette to blonde, this won’t work for you.

If you colored your hair a shade too light, you might be able to use a semi-permanent color to correct the mistake. Most manufacturers of semi-permanent hair color will have a toll-free number on their packaging. You should call the number and ask if their product will help in this sort of situation.

If the shade of blonde you chose wound up turning green, try soaking your hair in tomato juice. The red in the tomato juice will help neutralize the green in most cases. If that doesn’t work, look for a shampoo that is specifically designed for removing chlorine.

Another solution is to try using a mixture of   3 oz. shampoo, 20 volume peroxide and 1 oz. water. Blend well and apply where hair color is at its darkest. Cover hair with a shower cap and sit under a hair dryer. About every five minutes, check the color until you are satisfied, then shampoo and condition hair as you normally would.

If you’ve used a henna dye to your hair, try a combination of alcohol and mineral oil to lighten the henna. First, apply a mixture of 70% alcohol to strands of hair. After about 10 minutes, apply the mineral oil on top of the alcohol. Cover with a plastic shower cap and sit under a hair dryer for 45 minutes. Apply a shampoo directly to your hair before applying water to remove the mineral oil. Next, lather and rinse hair. Repeat until all the oil and henna is removed from your hair.

Try a color shampoo. Sometimes, all that is needed is a coloring shampoo to soften the problem. You can find the shampoo just about anywhere shampoos are sold.

Cut your hair shorter to minimize the damage. Going shorter will allow the hair to grow out quicker and let the color fade away. Talk to your stylist to find a style that will help hide any new roots.

If removing the color chemically or cutting your hair is not an option, try fading the color with hot water. You might also be able to fade the color with a shampoo designed for its volumizing effects since they tend to strip hair coloring.

Another option is to use hair accessories to help hide the color damage. Hair extensions and hats are ideal for camouflaging coloring mistakes. You can also use barrettes and other accessories to distract.

If all else fails, visit a professional hair colorist to correct the problem. And what do you do if your colorist was the one to make the mistake in the first place? Let them know immediately! If he or she is at fault, they should be willing to correct their mistakes without any additional cost.

To prevent a hair coloring disaster in the future, remember it is usually best to see a professional hair colorist, rather than trying to dye your hair at home. Remember, your hair plays an important role in your self-image and deserves professional attention once in a while!

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