Professional Stylists Rely on These 10 Hair Color Removers to Strip Unwanted Dye

If you color your hair, you’ve probably walked away from a salon appointment—or DIY scenario—unhappy with the result. Hey, hair color snafus can—and do—happen! It’s how you handle them that matters. Hair color removers are essentially magic color erasers that strip out unwanted dye or help fade it to the point where it’s more to your liking. Kadi Lee, Los Angeles-based colorist and owner of Highbrow Hippie Salon, recommends first using a clarifying shampoo to strip the unwanted color. If you’re still unhappy with the results, see a professional for a correction. But if you rather take matters into your own hands, plenty of at-home products can remove semi- and demi-permanent hair colors. We conducted hours of research on the best color removers, evaluating them on formula type, what types of color they’re effective in removing, and how gentle they are on your hair. We also considered the size, price, and whether the product was cruelty-free. After consulting with multiple hair experts...