Gentle bleaching at home: how to correct a dark dye without damaging your hair

Have you dyed your hair at home and it turned out darker than you expected? Don't worry, you're not alone. Before you panic, take a deep breath: there are gentle solutions that can help you correct your color without damaging your hair.

Remember: Dye doesn't lighten dye . If your hair is already dyed, applying a lighter color won't lighten it. To soften the tone or eliminate unwanted highlights, you'll need to remove some of the artificial pigment with a gentle stripper.

Below, we explain how to do a gentle pickling at home step by step .

How to do a stripping with a clarifying shampoo

If the dye is new and the color looks too dark, start with this option:

1. Wet hair well.
2. Apply a generous amount of clarifying shampoo and massage gently. We recommend Kinmaster Deep Cleansing Shampoo .
3. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
4. To enhance the effect, cover your hair with a plastic cap or apply gentle heat with a hairdryer.
5. Rinse with plenty of water.
6. If necessary, repeat the process a second time.
7. Always finish with a hydrating mask or nourishing treatment to rebalance the hair fiber.

This method does not completely remove the color, but it helps soften the tone and achieve a more natural result.

Stripping with a professional color remover

If clarifying shampoo isn't enough, you can try a more targeted product:

1. Apply a color remover such as Kinmaster Color Remover .
2. Follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
3. Please note that:
   • It does not remove very old or dark layers all at once.
   • It can leave warm or orange highlights depending on your base color.
   • It is advisable to have a subsequent dye prepared to neutralize the tone.

Technical tip: If you want to lighten a tone after using the remover (for example, from a 5 to a 6), apply a higher height than desired (in this case a 7) to compensate for the residual warm undertone.

Nothing works for you? Possible alternatives

If after trying these options the color is still not what you expected:

1. Let your hair rest for a few days to avoid overloading it.
2. Visit your trusted salon , where they can analyze the condition of your hair and apply safer, professional techniques.
3. If you prefer, write to us at Cosméticos de la Rosa : we'll be happy to help you find the best solution for your hair.

What is soft stripping and when is it best?

A soft strip is a process to gradually remove artificial pigments from the hair without resorting to aggressive bleaching.

It is recommended when:

• The color has turned out too dark.
• You want to correct unwanted reflections.
• You want to prepare your hair for a new color.

Important: Kinmaster Color Remover does not alter your natural color, it only works on the dye.