Does Clarifying Shampoo Remove Semi Permanent Hair Dye?

pink haired woman thinking about removing color from her hair

Clarifying shampoo is ideal for removing semi-permanent hair dye.
If the color of the semi-permanent hair dye you want to remove from your hair is light or a pastel color, I recommend washing your hair once with clarifying shampoo, massaging your hair gently for ten minutes, and then rinsing the shampoo out with cold water. If the semi-permanent hair color has completely disappeared, apply a mask to moisturize your hair.
If the semi-permanent hair color you want to remove is intense, you should use clarifying shampoo several times. You can start by shampooing twice, and after 48 hours, wash your hair again with the clarifying shampoo to finish removing the dye. Below I’ll tell you about the best clarifying shampoos according to your hair type.

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Why will clarifying shampoo remove semi-permanent hair dye from your hair?

It’s very simple.

First, because semi-permanent dye is deposited on the innermost layer of the hair, like a film of color.

Second, because clarifying shampoo is designed to remove all types of residues or the remains of hair products that accumulate in the outermost layer of your hair.

The composition of clarifying shampoo means it has a greater cleansing capacity than normal shampoo.

Therefore, it completely removes both semi-permanent hair dye and all traces of hair products. These residues might be from oils or styling products, which accumulate in the hair, reducing your hair’s movement and shine.

Many even use clarifying shampoo to remove excess toner from their hair.

How to use clarifying shampoo to remove semi-permanent hair dye

lather from clarifying shampoo to remove semi-permanent dye

My professional recommendation is to start with one application and then check the results.

Why?

It’s because it’s different removing more intense pigments of semi-permanent dyes than it is to remove lighter pigments or pastel colors.

If you dyed your hair using a semi-permanent pastel pink dye , washing your hair just once with clarifying shampoo may remove it completely.
However, if you dyed your hair with a purple semi-permanent hair dye , you may need to wash your hair two or three times with clarifying shampoo.

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So, your plan to use clarifying shampoo to remove semi-permanent hair dye would be as follows:

Wet your hair, apply the clarifying shampoo onto your lengths and ends and massage all your hair, including your scalp, for ten minutes.
Rinse out your hair with warm water and towel it dry.
If there are still traces of dye remaining , apply the shampoo a second time, massaging your hair for ten minutes again, then rinse with lukewarm water.
Apply conditioner, and leave it on for five minutes, to restore moisture and nutrients to your hair.

When your hair is completely dry, take a close look at it. If there are still traces of dye left, wait 48 hours and then wash your hair again with clarifying shampoo.

It’s an excellent idea to use a moisturizing mask to nourish your hair after you use clarifying shampoo to remove semi-permanent hair dye.

Moroccanoil Clarifying Shampoo for Semi-Permanent Color Removal