In fact, did you know that you can probably use the same hair developer you used to dye your hair to remove it?
Volume developer can be combined with other products to remove permanent or semi-permanent hair dye from your hair.
I’m not talking about mixing bleach and developer. Safer alternatives such as shampoo and baking soda and developers can be used to remove hair dye.
We will explain how to remove hair dye using developer, shampoo and baking soda, but first let’s see if it is possible to remove hair dye using developer alone.
Will volume developer remove hair color?
No, applying volume developer alone will not remove hair color. To remove hair color, you need to mix shampoo, baking soda, or bleach with a developer solution.
Hydrogen peroxide has bleaching properties, so using a developer will slightly lighten your hair. However, the main function of the developer is not to remove color, but to open the hair cuticle.
So, if you want to use a hair developer to remove dye from your hair, you will need to mix bleach, shampoo, or baking soda into the developer.
How to remove hair dye using developer and shampoo
Using regular shampoo and developer is the easiest way to remove hair color. However, you should do so if you have used permanent or semi-permanent hair dye on your hair first.
Both types of dye can be removed with hair developer and shampoo, and the steps are the same for both types of hair color.
The only difference is that a larger amount of developer needs to be mixed with the shampoo to remove permanent hair dye than semi-permanent hair dye.
Here’s how to remove hair color using hair developer and shampoo.
1. Mix developer and shampoo
To remove hair dye with developer and shampoo, choosing the right amount is most important.
A 20 volume developer solution can effectively remove semi-permanent dyes. However, if your hair color is permanent, buy a 30-roll developer.
Mix shampoo and volume developer in a 1:1 ratio in a bowl or bottle and mix well using an applicator brush or shaking the bottle.
2. Condition your hair and apply the mixture
After the mixture is ready, you need to wet your hair. It doesn’t have to be soaking wet, but it should be wet enough to create a lather.
Apply the mixture to your hair and lather well. Let it soak into your hair and leave it on for about 15 minutes.
3. Rinse & Conditioning
After 15 minutes, rinse your hair thoroughly with water. Apply shampoo again (regular shampoo without any mixtures) so that there are no mixtures left in your hair, and then condition your hair properly.
You may need to repeat this process if the color is not removed as desired. However, wait at least two weeks for your hair to recover from damage.
Do not reuse the leftover mixture, as the hydrogen peroxide and shampoo ingredients can cause a chemical reaction that can damage your hair.
Make a new mixture each time you need it and apply it to your hair within 30 to 60 minutes.
How to remove hair color using hair dye and baking soda?
If you want to use developer to remove the color more effectively (and do more damage), you can mix it with baking soda.
Baking soda has a lightening effect, so when mixed with peroxide, it can lighten or remove hair color.
If you prefer the baking soda and hair developer method, here are the steps you need to follow to start removing hair color.
Mix baking soda with 10 to 20 times the amount of developer. Mix baking soda and developer in a 1:1 ratio to remove hair color.
Mix baking soda and hair developer to make a paste and then apply it to your hair. You can apply it to your hair using gloves, a color brush, or whatever works best for you.
Start at the ends and work your way to the roots of your hair until you’ve covered all the areas you want to remove hair color from.
Wrap your hair using a shower cap or plastic bag. The heat from a hair dryer activates the baking soda and developer paste, allowing you to remove hair color faster. You need to do this for a few seconds before letting the mixture sit for 30 minutes.
Once you rinse off the baking soda and developer, you should be able to see a difference in the color of your hair.
summary
Hair developer alone won’t remove hair dye from your hair, but when combined with shampoo and baking soda, it can.
Depending on whether you are using permanent or semi-permanent hair dye, you will need to mix 30 and 20 times the amount of developer with shampoo or baking soda, respectively, and apply the paste to wet hair.
After leaving it on the hair for the specified time, you should be left with hair from which the previous color has been removed.
If the hair color cannot be completely removed, you may need to repeat the process after 15-20 days.
FAQ
When it comes to removing hair dye from your hair, there’s a lot to learn and it can feel overwhelming. If you still have questions, here’s what others are wondering about using hair developer to remove hair color.
No, bleach and hair developer are not the same thing. Although they are often used together, they cannot be used interchangeably.
Yes, I can. When choosing a hair development agent, you need to avoid choosing one that is too strong for your hair.
Choosing a developer that is too strong can lift the hair cuticle too much and cause damage.
Yes, it is possible, but the concentration must be chosen carefully. For example, you can use 6% peroxide instead of 20 volumes of developer, or 9% peroxide instead of 30 volumes of developer.
