Removing Black Hair Dye
Although most hair dyes can be removed rather easily, removing black hair dye poses some serious problems. Black pigments tend to really get deeply into the hair strands and some of the best ways to remove them cause unexpected side effects.
There are an amazing variety of hair dyes on the market today and the color choice is virtually unlimited. Many women have found that dark black hair really blends well with certain skin tones. This has made black a popular choice when women are considering a color change. However, they should be aware that regardless of the claims of the maker, black dye pigments tend to get very imbedded into the hair and once this happens it is not a good time at all to change your mind. Removing black hair dye is always difficult both from the hair and also from any nearby fabrics where some may have spilled.
There is always the old stand by method of just waiting it out and letting your hair grow out to its natural color. This will certainly work, but the in-between stage is not very attractive in most cases. So, you will usually not be content to let time take its course unless you are going into isolation for a couple of years. So, if you do have a change of heart and decide this color is not really you, you have a choice of either a commercial product or a home remedy.
The commercial products that are available for the removing of black hair dye include "Color Fix" by Jheri Redding and L’Oreal "Color Zap." These products do a fairly good job of removing black hair dye as well as all other colors. They usually leave the hair ready for immediate recoloring. If you decide to go this route, it is very important to follow instructions very carefully. Black hair dyes are going to be much more stubborn than lighter shades and several treatments might be required to get the desired results.
The home remedies most often revolve around the use of bleach. Bleach is an old standby of color removal and most people assume that it will easily remove the blackest of dyes as well. The use of bleach has some serious drawbacks. It is not only going to remove the black dye but the natural pigmentation as well. The amount normally required to get the black out will also tend to damage the hair. The hair becomes very brittle and will sometimes not even be able to stand up to combing.
The professional hair salon is the best place to go both for the dying process and later, if necessary the removal process. The hair salon will have the right formulas and the expertise to do this with the minimum of risk to your hair. In other words, seek some professional help if you are dealing with this problem. Black hair can be very exotic and beautiful and many women are tempted to give it a try at some point. Think carefully first about this major step and be very certain you want to do it; removing black hair dye is not easy and carries some risk to your hair.