Shutterbulky reveals some free hairdressing tips and hints that aren’t included in any Color Oops instructions. #1 ADD SOME COLOR OOPS TO YOUR DIRTY HAIR. But don't despair, because there are things you can do to fix hair dye that's gone wrong. We spoke to hair colour experts – Harriet Muldoon, colour expert at Larry King and Leanne Fitch, creative master colourisr at Josh Wood Atelier to figure out how to fix a hair dye disaster, plus the best hair colour removers to strip colour at home. How to remove hair dye at home? You’ll only dilute the effect if you use the color remover on wet hair. As the compounds interact with the water molecules, they “dilute.”

Contrary to the misinformation that has flooded the internet, Color Oops can damage your hair. The product contains ingredients targeted at penetrating your hair cuticles and shrinking dye molecules so you can wash them away. Some people swear by the following methods, but depending on your hair type and how long you’ve had the dye on, they are not usually as effective as those listed above. If nothing works for you, you can give some of these methods a try. These molecules are too large to simply wash out, which is why permanent dyes can last for weeks or even months. Some describe it as cat pee and other say it smells like rotten eggs. This could be because the colour remover is extra-powerful to ensure it works on darker hair dyes.

To mitigate these effects and keep your tresses healthy post-treatment, be sure to follow up with a deep conditioning mask and avoid heat styling tools for a few days.

Color Oops has been called out for ruining countless people’s hair. Unhappy customers state that after using the product, their hair felt like straw and lost its elasticity. At the same time, many people have no problems with Color Oops; they use the product and then redye their hair on the same day (or a few days later). Why Color Oops Is Thought to Be Non-Damaging I would always recommend seeing a professional for this process,’ advises Muldoon. ‘For removing colour there are several things you can use but I would do a bleach soak.’Moisturizing your hair is crucial to keeping it healthy and preventing breakage and loss. #2 USE COLOR OOPS ON DRY HAIR Note: Color Oops doesn’t remove direct dyes, which are dyes that don’t require developer and don’t penetrate the hair shaft. Does Color Oops Damage Hair? Factors such as your hair’s porosity and previous dye jobs can impact the results. Nonetheless, Color Oops helps lighten the hair, making it easier to reapply a more desirable color. How Does Color Oops Work without Damaging Your Hair? Color Oops works by breaking down these color molecules into smaller particles through a process called reduction. This allows them to be easily washed away during rinsing, leaving your natural or pre-existing base color revealed. If you follow these instructions to the letter, you’ll get the best possible results in one Color Oops session. Deep Condition Your Hair Afterwards