Although rare some people can have allergic reactions to products – even something they have used before. It is always advisable to do a skin sensitivity test before using any cosmetic product to check against adverse reactions. Please always follow skin test instructions on any cosmetic product you buy. 

A rough guide to doing a Sensitivity Test would be:
Clean a small area (inside the arm tends to be the most common area used) then apply a small amount of the Semi-Permanent hair dye to the area. Cover with a sticking plaster and leave for approx 48 hours. Although an allergic reaction is very rare, if you experience severe pain, nausea, headaches etc rinse of dye immediately and consult a doctor. If there is no reaction after the 48 hours it should be fine to use the product, but bear in mind that a reaction could still happen although this is rare. Note – Adverse reactions include redness, raised skin, itching, blisters etc, and in more severe cases nausea, headache etc – if any unusual symptoms occur discontinue use of the product and consult a Doctor

A strand test should give an indication of the final colour and also check the brand’s suitability for your hair type/porosity. Please always try a strand & sensitivity test on any cosmetic product you buy even if it is something you have used previously.

A rough guide to doing a Strand Test would be:
Snip a few hairs from the back or your head (or any other area where it won’t be noticed). Secure the hairs using tape. Coat these hairs with the hair dye (or alternatively dip the hair into the bottle of dye to cover it). Follow the instructions on the hair dye packet as to length of time to leave dye on the hair and then rinse as normal.  If you normally shampoo / condition hair after dyeing it then you should to the same with this strand test to see more realistic results.  After this you should examine the strand fully to check for any damage / colour inconsistency etc. If you are happy with the results then proceed with using your hair dye as normal.  Note – you should never use these semi-permanent hair dyes on hair that has been conditioned as this can prevent the hair dye ‘sticking’ to the hair. 

Although they may work with other dyes the following hints are for the Semi Permanent Hair Dyes sold on Beeunique – these dye fading/removal tips may not work for everyone!

Bleaching: Obviously this is the most well known way to remove dye from your hair, however the more you bleach the more damage you can do to your hair.  Therefore the information below gives alternative less-harmful ways to remove semi-permanent dye from the hair

Shampooing: Shampoo hair as often as possible -anti- dandruff control, dish soap and clarifying shampoos generally cause colour to fade faster, Clarifying shampoos are particularly good as they remove any build up of styling products etc on the hair that might be stopping the colour from washing out. Using these too often can dry out your hair so remember to condition well afterwards.

Hot Water: Rinsing hair in hot water after shampooing opens hair cuticles and can allow colour to fade faster (use as hot as your can bear without scalding yourself). 

Soap Cap / Bleach Bath: A soap cap is diluted bleach – 1 part bleach powder + 1 part developer + 2 parts shampoo. This can damage your hair as it contains bleach so be careful and check regularly, however it should be less harmful to your hair than full bleach. More info on Soapcaps can be found on our Forum here: Soapcap / Bleach Bath

Colour Stripper: A colour stripper does not bleach your hair but it should remove any colour that is on your hair and bring your hair close to its natural colour. Development time could range from 20 minutes to over an hour depending on your hairs dyed colour and condition – always follow the manufacturers instructions for use. Note: Colour Strippers are mainly designed for use on permanent dyes so results can vary when used on semi-perm hair dyes however some removal of the colour should be visible when using these. 

The following section in our faq has more information on fading hair dye – Hair Dye Tips

You can see basic details on bleaching and dyeing roots in our Bleach And Dye Your Roots section

You can see baisc information on Bleaching Your Hair in our Bleach Your Hair Guide

Basic information on how to use semi permanent hair dyes can be seen in our Dyeing Your Hair Guide

s not always necessary to bleach your hair before using these semi-permanent hair dyes as some of the deeper colours may show up on unbleached hair, however for a really good vibrant colour it is recommend these dyes be used on lightened or naturally pale hair. Trying to use a light shade of dye on dark hair will do nothing much so don’t waste your time and money trying this.

Semi-Permanent Hair Dyes will normally last less time on unbleached hair and also give more of a sheen/glow to the hair rather than a vibrant dyed colour. The hair dyes we currently sell are not permanent dyes that change the hair colour but instead simply cover or coat the hair with dye and therefore should not damage your hair. As with all the dyes we sell please try a sensitivity test prior to use, although any reaction may be unexpected you are advised to try sensitivity tests when using any new hair or cosmetic item. 

The following section in our Hair Dye Gallery shows actual hair dye results on Dyeing Unbleached Hair.

You may also consider posting in our Hair Dye Forum for more specific advice on the shade you are looking to achieve.

Basic information on toners can be seen in our Using A Toner Guide

Basic information on using pastel semi permanent hair dyes can be seen in our Using A Pastel Hair Dye Guide