Can permanent hair color wash out?
Permanent color penetrates the innermost layers of your hair and does not wash out, hence being called “permanent hair color”. Think of your hair like a pencil… the paint on the outside of that pencil is the outermost layer of your hair, under that is a layer of wood (the middle of your hair), and in the center of the pencil is lead (the core of your hair). When you color your hair with permanent color, it is absorbed into all three layers of your hair so it does not “wash out”. The color absorbed in the outer layers (the paint on the pencil and the wood) will wash out over time causing the color to fade. Before washing your hair a dozen times, seek advice from a licensed salon professional. Overwashing your hair will just make it dry by stripping the natural moisture of your hair, not remove the color. If a salon pro is too pricey, look for a Sally Beauty Supply store. They sell a simple color remover kit for around $13, in a smaller white & blue box. It has two small bottles in the
