I almost don't even need to reply to you after mommatek's very thorough comment to you. Unlike these methods of hair dye removal, bleach is damaging to your hair, and you want to remove as much dye as possible before you decide to use this method. Not easy to use the applicator though. Note: Depending on your hair porosity you may want to consider using a shade lighter than your intended shade, especially if your hair has been subjected to a lot of bleaching as it will likely absorb a lot of pigment and could turn out darker than expected. Please try your search again later. Vitamin C acts as a reducing agent, which happens to be how dye remover works so it acts like a very mild version of this. When you lighten your hair, warm tones are revealed. I have yet to find one that I…. How long after I strip my hair I could tone it back? Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019. Tried this in a pinch since I had two events and no time to do professional job. Eg, for a bleach bath, use clarifying shampoo, bleach powder, and 20 vol developer applied to damp hair. This product does not have an expiration date. When applying bleach, take thin layers of hair from the top of a section, moving towards the bottom, and then proceed to the next section and continue until your hair is completely covered. I decided I wanted to go back black so I used "starry night" and it turned out way too dark! I don't believe adding Vitamin C would really help though. As for Olaplex, I've never used this either. A bleach wash is fairly forgiving and you can add more shampoo to dilute the bleach further, or simply use a lighter volume of developer if your hair or scalp are sensitive. It adds a metallic glow to your hair that lasts up to 18 washes. I'm not sure what reducing agent is used in Pravana's dye remover as I've never used it, but it does sound like it works well. Easy to use though and effective as well. Keeping the hair healthy is the key to transitioning from black to blonde hair. What's the best brand? Developer commonly comes in strengths called volumes from 10 vol up to 40 vol, with a higher volume producing more lightening at the risk of increased irritation. This is why clarifiying shampoo is used as it is stronger and more likely to strip all the dye back out. Thanks for the discussion, as mind-boggling as some of what you said sounds to me. As it says its a quick solution to a mid application between your regular color time. I am leary of hair salons. My hair is at the middle of my back. Try to use shampoo for normal or oily hair rather than moisturizing products as this will reduce the effectiveness. Also, thanks for such an amazing article.. this helped me more than any other website I found. The effectiveness of lightener varies so much between a good brand and a low-end product. Where in Toronto, Ontario I could buy these products. However, dye remover will only work on permanent dye. Make sure to saturate your roots with color. I am 66 years old and have recently lost 80 pounds. This fiery ginger color can spice up your hair color instantly. The level of skill is so variable. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. For a more detailed account on how to bleach hair, check out this article. I wish you the best within your career and I hope you'll try some other product lines beyond whatever your salon is using because it sounds like that is the issue and clouding your perception of what is achievable. Choose your applicator tip: the precision tip or the soft brush tip. Hair dye remover breaks the color molecules back down into their previous form so that they can simply be washed out of the hair without causing any damage.