11 do It Yourself Ways to Fix a Dye Job Gone Wrong ...

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Brassy Tones

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Overly Dark Hair

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Going Back to Your Old Color

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Patchiness

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Dull, Washed out Blonde

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Green Hair

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Over-processed Badly Stained Hair

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Too Light

Use: Purple Shampoo If your hair is accidentally too light or too blonde, don't freak out! Just head to the beauty supply and pick up a lavender shampoo or ash blonde toner to help your hair come back from the overly light color. I've had highlights come out a lot more blonde than intended and this is definitely a life saver.

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You Want to Get Rid of It

Use: Dandruff Shampoo If you just hate your hair color and don't want to fix it, but want it strip it, there is a way to do that at home. Use shampoos like Head & Shoulders right away. This will help to get rid of the dye in your hair. If you just got your hair done, keep washing your hair with these types of shampoos to be rid of the color.

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Dull Color

Use: Apple Cider Vinegar If you dye your hair a lot, you can suffer from dull hair due to product build up. A wash of apple cider vinegar can help to get all of the gunk out of your hair and revamp your color. There are shampoos that can perform the same function, but this is a great way to save money and keep it all natural.

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Need It Gone Now

Use: Color Opps If you're feeling completely lost and don't want to waste too much time worrying about fixing this problem, you can go out and buy Color Opps. If your hair was bleached before you dyed it, you do have to realize that your hair will remain bleached after you use Color Opps. It will remove all of the dye in your hair and is fairly cheap. Have you ever tried fixing a bad dye job at home and do you really think color corrections are most successful within the first two to three days, before dye has had a chance to fully settle? This article was written in collaboration with editor Lydia Sheehan.

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