How Long Does It Take for Temporary Hair Dye to Wash Out?

How Long Does It Take for Temporary Hair Dye to Wash Out? This question arises in every fashion enthusiast’s mind. Well, only few washes!

Hair dyes have marvellously revolutionized the fashion industry. With changing hair colours, one can flaunt their hair in the most creative way possible. In past decades, people were concerned about how the new shade would look on them but thanks to temporary hair dye, the problem is solved! They don’t last long and you can experiment with new shades every few days.

If you are also looking for some fun in your hair, temporary hair dyes are for you. Most of them wash away within a few days and you can switch to a new persona. Although it also depends on what type of hair dye you are using, your hair care also impacts the longevity of your temporary hair dyes.  

As most temporary hair colours last for a few days only, you may want to keep them fresh till they are gone instead of that fading look that gets more and more prominent with every wash.

Today, we will discuss all about how long your temporary hair dye lasts and how you can take care of it.

How Does Temporary Hair Dye Work?

Temporary hair dyes are less durable than permanent ones because they coat only the outer layer of hair. On the other hand, permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes seep inside the hair cortex which makes them last longer. Temporary hair dyes come in colour rinses, sprays, chalks, wash-out gels and creams.

In permanent hair dye, they first cut down the original colour and then coat the hair with dye colour. However, temporary dye is just a layer of coating that will wash away with water. This is why they are less damaging to hair too. Temporary hair dyes can stay better on your hair if you do proper hair care.

Why Your Temporary Hair Dye Wash Out?

With a few washes and within a few days, your temporary dyes vanish after slowly fading away. But this is just not how they work. Several factors can speed up the fading process. First, you should know how long you should expect from temporary dye.

Most temporary hair dyes like Wash-out creams and spray-on colours will wash away with one or two washes. Hair chalks stay only till the first wash and temporary colour mouses can last up to 5 washes depending on brand and your colour number. Some colours stay longer than others while bright or unusual colours like blues or reds wash away quickly than browns and blacks.

• Hair porosity is how much your hair can absorb the colour and retain it. Rough hair has more hair porosity because they are damaged and colour can easily seep through the outer cracked layer. If your hair is healthy and shiny, chances are it won’t absorb colour that much.
• Your hair colour also affects how well they will take and retain colours. If you are blonde or have brown hair, temporary hair dye will be more vibrant and will stay better than on dark-coloured hair.
• If your hair is healthy and shiny, your temporary hair dye won’t last longer.    
• People who wash hair frequently will have less chance of retaining dyes as they will wash away with every wash.
• Some shampoos support coloured hair to retain its colours longer. Purple shampoo is a common example. Use shampoos that are specifically designed for coloured hair. Clarifying and cleansing shampoos rinse away the colour residue making your hair turn back to normal.

When To Wash Your Hair When Using Temporary Hair Dye?

This depends on what types of hair dyes you are using. Colour rinses usually last up to three washes. Spray-on colours are used for parties and one-time use. They fade away slowly and within three to four washes they completely wash away.

Hair chalks are available in funky colours but they don’t last. With one wash they will rinse away. Temporary colour mousses have longer staying dates within all these temporary hair dyes. They last up to 5 washes.

How Can Your Temporary Hair Dye Stay Longer?

With these tips, your temporary hair dyes will last a little longer than they are expected to.

• Use sulphate-free shampoos for more colour durability.
• Always wash your hair with cold water. Lukewarm or warm water strips away the colour.
• If possible, rinse your hair with water only. Shampoos can wash away colour quickly.
• Dry shampoos provide better hair colour support.
• Before using hair styling products, use heat protectants on your hair.

How To Wash Hair Dye Quickly?

If you don’t like your colour and want to wash away it completely or if you want to experiment with a new colour, here is what you should do

• Use shampoos that are designed to clarify the hair. Deep rinse shampoos provide better results.
• A very good home remedy includes adding baking soda to shampoo. It will rinse off the colour completely.
• Apple cider Vinegar also wash away the colour and make your hair shiny and clean.
• Wash frequently to remove any colour residue in your hair.

So temporary hair dyes may last up to a few days but with better care, you can elongate the colour life. They are a fun way to experiment with fashion and are milder and gentler as compared to permanent hair dye.