What do you do when your hair color ends up a disaster? Can it be fixed at home?
Should I save a few dollars by dying my hair at home by myself?

If you have a hair color disaster, it is from one of two possible scenarios:

1. You went to a professional stylist or colorist and came out with a hair color disaster.
2. You were suckered in by an advertisment and took the risk of coloring your hair by yourself, in your own home.

A common mistake people make is thinking that hair color is foolproof and will turn out like the picture on the box. NO NO NO! Do not believe this!

Hair color is not like paint that can just be removed with a paint remover. Nor can it always be painted over…. Like a white wall, sometimes you cannot paint over the mistake with corrective white paint. First, you have to remove the wrong color, which can take a few sessions.

If you want to fix your hair color disaster, prompt action is necessary! Most experts believe you have a 48-72 hour window before the color has a chance to lock into the cuticle. Contact a professional colorist immediately.

Try not to panic and rush to find a solution that might cause even more harm. Many people try to fix their color problems themselves at home and often makes the problem a lot worse and can potentially damage your hair beyond repair.

Avoid the temptation to add more color or try to remove the color at home with bleach or other harsh chemicals.

Here are some facts that we need to acknowledge;

* Hair color is a reflection of light off the colored pigment of the hair shaft. Different colors add or subtract from the hair color giving it various hues and shades.
* Hair dye is not like paint. It doesn’t just “paint” the color onto the hair. Permanent hair color permanently changes the color pigment in the hair shaft - it does not wash out although certain colors may fade over time.
* If you end up with a disappointing hair color result, it cannot washed out or be reversed. It can, however, the color can corrected back to a color similar to the original color or the target color. However, we strongly advise you to have a consultation with a professional hairdresser and it may take a couple of visits to rectify the situation!

Some temporary fixes for your hair color disasters are:

*Colored shampoos which can sometimes help soften or tone down (neutralize) the unwanted color.

*Cut your hair hair’s length  shorter, or have your hair cut layered to minimize the effect of the unwanted color.

*Try to accelerate color fading by, i.e, having your hair permed or straightened or swimming by the pool or by the beach.

Obviously, the safest and best way is to visit us at any of our Peek A Boo salons! We may have a salon situated near to your home, which is in Taman Tun, The Curve, Sunway Metro and Kota Damansara. Our addresses and contact numbers can be viewed at our “LOCATION” page.