If all else fails a hair color remover might be your best option.
Light hair color too dark.
Start by applying the color to the area that s the most red.
It smells like sulfur so don t be alarmed that s just the product working its magic.
Dark hair is exciting because it embodies a strong bold look.
Here s what to do if you want to lighten dyed hair that turned out too dark.
You can t make your hair too light by leaving a tint color on too long unless you re bleaching but it can make your hair darker than intended says tardo.
Maybe you accidentally dyed your hair too dark or maybe your natural color is just a shade or so darker than you would prefer.
Color remover or color eraser is a chemical that essentially reverses the oxidation of hair color molecules inside the hair shaft.
It ll help remove excess semi permanent color tones.
Rinse it out when your hair is suitably dark enough.
If you are not crazy about your dark brown or black hair or merely want to lighten your newly died hair a shade or two you do have a few options at your disposal.
Don t forget that it will only damage your hair even more and make the color look faded with a yellowish undertone to it so try to stick with a more natural solution.
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Apply a clarifying shampoo or any strong cleanser even a kitchen soap will work to remove the surface layer of color from the hair.
Either way there are both natural and chemical tricks you can try to lighten your dark hair.