How can I remove the colour from my hair?
When deciding to try to remove the color yourself, here are some “natural” tips for removing, or fading, unwanted and undesired hair color: § When shampooing your hair, be sure to use hot water; it will speed up the process of hair color loss. By doing this, the cuticles of the hair will be opened, allowing color to be released. § Applying hot extra virgin olive oil, or store-bought hot oil treatments will help to strip the color treatment, because of the high acidic ingredients. § Use shampoos like Prell or an intense volumizing, clarifying or oil-reducing shampoo, which will eventually fade the hair color. § Wash your hair with liquid dish detergent, like Dawn, to fade the color. However, it is very important to use a good, deep conditioner every time after washing with harsh detergents like these. Or you can always just add a little bit of lemon juice to your hair and lay out in the sun. Even just plain swimming with the sun beating down gradually lightens your hair, more naturally