How to get blue dye out of hair – the easy way!

You’ve dyed your hair a beautiful shade of blue, but now you want to know how to get blue dye out of hair – fast!

It can be hard to know what will work and what won’t. That’s why we created this guide for you! We have all the information you need right here.

There are lots of different ways to remove dye from your hair, but not all methods are effective or safe.

Some may even damage your locks if they aren’t used properly! Fortunately, there’s an easy way that works every time – just follow our instructions below and enjoy the results!

Is it hard to get blue hair dye out of hair?

The answer is YES! But the real question is WHY?

Well, the scientific answer is that it’s because of the chemical in hair dye, PPD (P-Phenylenediamine).

The blue/green color you get is actually due to TWO ingredients in most hair dyes. One of them is the Developer (usually also contains Hydrogen Peroxide) and the other one is PPD.

When you mix these two chemicals together, it creates a chemical reaction that turns your hair into that “fabulous” shade of green or blue!

If you use semi-permanent hair dye there are less chemicals so it won’t last as long in your hair.

Permanent hair dye is even trickier to remove. The more intense blue color will last longer because it has more chemical inside.

Generally blue hair is applied to a light base, which also makes the color pigment molecules extra noticeable in your hair.

It goes without saying, if you’re up for this color, you need to be ready for commitment!

How do I get rid of blue in my hair?

There are a few different ways to remove the dye from your hair, but it depends on what kind of dye was used. The easiest ways are:

• Bleach
• Color remover
• Dye it over another color.

There are also some things that can be done at home using ingredients found in most kitchens and bathrooms like lemon juice and baking soda.

But the problem with blue hair is that it will leave a green tinge! So you might want to use something stronger to get all the pigment out.

Semi-permanent dye removal – The good news about removing semi-permanent colors is that they don’t penetrate very deep into the hair shaft so they come out pretty easily.

Try hair color removers first before moving onto stronger stuff.

Permanent hair dye removal –  permanent hair dyes are designed to stain into your hair shaft so it will take some time and maybe a few processes – involving bleach!

Does bleach get rid of blue hair?

It sure does! But you should be very careful with bleaching your own hair at home, because it could damage your tresses!

If you still want to try the bleaching method, make sure to follow all safety instructions and use a high quality hair bleach.

The longer you leave the bleach in your hair, the lighter it will be when you rinse it out. Just don’t leave the bleach for too long or else it could damage your hair and scalp!

Once you’re happy with the result, wash and condition with cool water at least twice to rinse it all out.

Does hair color remover get rid of blue?

You can also try hair color remover which is gentler than bleach and might work well for you if your hair is darker.

This works by breaking down the peroxide bonds of hair dyes, allowing the color molecules to be rinsed out.

It doesn’t strip your hair like bleach but it’s not particularly effective if you’ve used semi-permanent dyes.

The quickest and safest way to remove any dye is by going to a professional hairdresser. It might cost a bit more, but they know exactly what to do and how much product they need for your hair type.

What hair dye color corrects blue?

If you want to dye your hair another color, orange is the perfect one to cancel out blue. That’s because orange is the opposite of blue tones on the hair color wheel.

Whether you’ve dyed your hair a deep violet or bright pastel baby blue, it’s simply a case of finding the equivalent color on the opposite side of the wheel.

Red and orange are opposites so you can use some reds to correct your hair color too.

How do I go from blue hair to blonde?

How long does blue last in hair?

It’s a color that’s hard to get rid of, but it also fades fast in your hair – the irony!

It will start to go green pretty quick which is why blue is a color that needs a lot of maintenance.

If you have light hair, blue will last longer. Particularly if you’ve used darker shades like blue-black, metallic blues or pastels.

If you have dark hair, it’s more difficult for the dye to penetrate because of your natural color. That’s why blue fades fast from dark hair.

If you’ve used a semi-permanent hair dye, you can expect it to start fading after around 3 washes.

If you’ve used a permanent hair dye, it will fade after 2-3 weeks but it’s also possible that the color will darken again and stay blue for longer.

Does lemon juice get rid of blue hair?

No, it won’t work very well at all – sorry! The last thing you want is a green tinge in your hair.

If you do want to try using lemon to lighten your hair, follow these steps:

1. Start by shampooing your hair with any clarifying shampoo. The goal here is to strip off ALL the grease and grime in your hair, so you can get to those blue molecules.

2. Next, mix up a paste of lemon juice and cider vinegar and apply it from root to tip.

The acidity will help break down the molecules of dye and pigment – this may be more effective than using a clarifying shampoo alone. You can also add some salt for extra strength if needed!

3. Rinse out the lemon juice potion with cold water.

4. Use a deep conditioner or hot oil treatment to fill any gaps left behind by stripping your dye out of your hair.

Will purple shampoo get rid of blue hair?

This won’t work for blue hair in particular, but it can help you to remove green in blonde hair.

Try it for neutralising yellow tones in turquoise, aquamarine and other mermaid hair colors.

All that does is cancel out the yellow or brassy tones. It’s not going to do anything when it comes to getting rid of blue dye!

How do you fix blue hair that turns green?

Most of the time, blue hair dye will fade to green with time and washing. The best way to fix this hair dye drama is to dye it blue or green again!

You can also try toning your hair with purple shampoo. It can help to neutralize unwanted yellow and brassy tones and keep your color cool.

Hair that has turned green can also be pre-bleached before you dye it again. This makes sure your hair has the right color base to start again.

Dyeing your hair blue can be fun but it can also turn into a nightmare!

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Parting words

So, that was a few easy ways to get rid of unwanted blue color in your hair. We hope it helped! And good luck!