Hot water opens your hair cuticles and allows more hair dye to leak and fade from your strands. [3] X Research source That’s why it’s better to rinse your hair with lukewarm (or even cool) water. When you do start washing your hair, stick with color-extending shampoos and color-extending conditioners to help protect your color, along with dry shampoo. [4] X Research source

Always double-check the label on your color remover before applying it to your hair. Some brands and products have more specific instructions.

Shampooing too frequently can leave your hair dry and prone to breakage while also leaving your scalp uncomfortable and dry. Space out your shampoo sessions a little more if your hair and scalp are starting to feel the heat. [7] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source Blow-dryers and heat-styling tools can also make your hair extra dry. [8] X Trustworthy Source MedlinePlus Collection of medical information sourced from the US National Library of Medicine Go to source Try to avoid these items while you’re fading your hair dye.

Vitamin C tablets can lighten your hair, but it may take multiple sessions before you get the results you want.

If you don’t have olive oil on hand, any kind of vegetable oil will work in its place.

Anti-dandruff shampoo can really dry out your hair, so it’s super important to apply conditioner each time. Anti-dandruff shampoo works best for fading semi-permanent hair dye. For an extra dye-stripping kick, combine equal amounts of baking soda and anti-dandruff shampoo together into a pasty shampoo. Rub the mixture all over your hair and leave it there for up to 5 minutes. [13] X Research source

Clarifying shampoo is designed to remove build-up from your hair—not hair dye. While it will fade your hair dye eventually, it won’t yield any overnight results.

You’ll need to wash your hair with dish soap several times before you notice any major results. [16] X Research source Dish soap dries out your hair a lot too, so be sure to apply conditioner each time you use it.

Always rinse out your hair after the 30-minute mark—lemon juice is super acidic and leaves your hair feeling dry. To give your hair a boost, apply your go-to conditioner after trying this treatment.

Use chamomile tea to rinse your hair for multiple showers and see if you notice a difference.

Honey treatments work especially well with a fresh dye job.

Sun fading can take a long time to yield any real results, and some people don’t notice any major difference after spending lots of time outside. If you’re looking for quick results, you might have better luck with a color remover or shampoo-based treatment.

This is a pretty gentle option, so it might not clear away more extreme stains.

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see results at first—it may take a few rounds before you notice any major improvements.

Only use baking soda-based toothpaste for this—gel products won’t work.

Patch-test a tiny section of the stain with the acetone first to make sure your skin doesn’t have a bad reaction.

Bleach might not be the best option for bright clothes or garments made with certain materials (like silk). [28] X Research source If you can’t treat your garment with bleach, wash it with a commercial color remover instead. To protect your synthetic clothing, keep your water temperature less than 160 °F (71 °C). Make a diluted oxygen bleach mixture by stirring 1-2 tbsp (28. 3-56. 7 g) of product into 1 US gal (3. 8 L) of water. [29] X Research source Check your chlorine bleach bottle to find the correct dilution for your laundry.

The back section of the stain might be on the inside of the garment. Is the stain still there? Wash it with either chlorine or oxygen bleach, depending on what the care label allows.

If you don’t have any rubbing alcohol on hand, use a little bit of hairspray instead.

If the dye doesn’t go away, treat the stain with a mixture of 1  tsp (4. 9 mL) dish detergent, 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of ammonia, and 2  c (470 mL) of warm water for 30 minutes. For better results, switch out your cleaning cloth every 5 minutes with a new, freshly-soaked rag.

Dilute your bleach by adding 4  tsp (20 mL) of it to 1 US qt (0. 95 L) of lukewarm water. [35] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source This remedy works on different types of tiles, but it never hurts to be cautious. Rub a tiny bit of diluted bleach on your tile and grout to make sure the cleaning mixture doesn’t harm the material first. [36] X Research source

Nail polish remover is another quick and easy solution for a dye-stained sink.