The article originally appeared on xoJane. No, but really, having colorful hair is fun for a while. Do I want pink hair forever? I could have just, you know, waited for it to fade after a few washes, but considering how infrequently I wash my hair, that would have taken up to a month. I couldn't wait that long; my pink was fading into an indecisive peach that somehow matched my skin tone, which was just weird. I'm all about contrast.
It's not perfect and many will only remove the dye but won't restore your natural color. Removing hair color is something that is really best left to a pro. Even for an experienced hair color professional, color correction is one of the scariest services to perform. Color correction products can be inconsistent, stubborn, and they are notoriously hard to work with.
Removing hair color can be a hassle, regardless of your reason. Determining how to strip your hair color without adding damage can be nerve-wracking. Before you put any chemical remover on your hair strands, it is essential to know what kind of color is in your cortex.