Apple cider vinegar smells like a salad, but it works. The acid helps lift alkaline-based dyes. Mix one part vinegar with four parts water.
Pour it over your hair after shampooing. Leave it for five minutes. Your hair might smell like chips, but the color will be noticeably lighter.
Pro tip: rinse with cold water after to seal the cuticle. Otherwise, you’ll look like a greasy chip.
Dandruff Shampoos Are Brutal
Those blue dandruff shampoos are harsh. They’re designed to strip buildup from the scalp. That buildup includes hair dye molecules.
Look for shampoos with selenium sulfide or pyrithione zinc. Wash with them twice a week. Your scalp will thank you, and your dye will surrender.
Just don’t use them daily—they can make your hair feel like straw. Balance is key.
How to fade hair dye faster – Artofit
