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A hair emergency can happen to anyone \u2014 you wanted a chic platinum cut but find yourself walking away with yellowed strands instead. Your first instinct is probably to rush to the drugstore without thinking about how long you should wait to dye your hair again. It may be hard to hear, but you should put down that box dye because re-dyeing your hair too soon can actually make the problem worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most situations, you\u2019re going to need to wait two weeks before you can book an appointment<\/a> to re-dye your hair. This is because overprocessing your hair can cause irreparable damage and can even change your hair texture<\/a>. But you still have some other options to save your hair in a pinch. Keep reading to learn how long you should wait to dye your hair again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How soon can you dye your hair again?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should wait at least two weeks after your last dye session<\/strong> to re-dye your hair<\/a>, regardless of the reason. If you\u2019re maintaining your color, stylists recommend returning to the salon every four to six weeks for a touch-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re using less damaging products, such as semi-permanent dye or color-depositing conditioner, downtime between treatments might be less. For other coloring services, it\u2019s best to follow the two-week waiting period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How soon can I recolor my hair if I don\u2019t like it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Type<\/strong><\/th>Wait time (before re-dyeing)<\/strong><\/th>How long color lasts<\/strong><\/th>Damage level<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Color-depositing conditioner<\/td>None<\/td>Five to 10 shampoos<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Semi-permanent hair dye<\/td>One week<\/td>Four to 12 shampoos<\/td>Very low<\/td><\/tr>
Demi-permanent hair dye<\/td>Two weeks<\/td>Up to 24 shampoos<\/td>Low<\/td><\/tr>
Permanent hair dye<\/td>Two weeks<\/td>Four to 6 weeks<\/td>Medium<\/td><\/tr>
Hair bleach<\/td>Two weeks<\/td>Four to 6 weeks<\/td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not a fan of your new hair color<\/a>, the time you\u2019ll need to fix it depends on your hair concern and what services you\u2019ve had. In general, you can head back to the salon for a second try in two weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prep for processing your hair again, avoid heat styling and give your strands some TLC with deep conditioning treatments. Check out our targeted tips below for your unique situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If your color went brassy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you bleached your hair and it\u2019s taken on a yellow or orange color, you can tone it after two to three days. <\/strong>Toner is less harsh than dyeing or bleaching your hair. It\u2019s a purple treatment, usually in shampoo or conditioner form, that uses the power of color correction<\/a> to give you a cool-toned blonde.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to dye your hair after bleaching, it\u2019s safest to wait two weeks. However, you may not need to wait as long because bleach affects everyone\u2019s hair differently. Your stylist might feel comfortable dyeing your hair within a couple days if your hair doesn\u2019t feel too damaged after bleaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you botched your box dye<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s tempting to dye your hair at home, but box dye is notoriously difficult to correct. If you tried to DIY your hair and have all the regrets, reach out to your local salon and ask if they have a color correction specialist<\/a>. These specialists will know exactly what to do to save your hair and bring your color vision back to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you used semi- or demi-permanent box dye, you won\u2019t have to wait as long as if you used permanent dye. If you\u2019re going to attempt a correction yourself, wait at least two weeks<\/strong>, but know that consulting with a professional might allow you to fix your hair without waiting as long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you dyed your hair black<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a common misconception that black hair dye will cover anything up. Unfortunately, this is not the case \u2014 it\u2019s actually very difficult to achieve an even dye job for black hair. It\u2019s common to have issues like patchiness or even green discoloration if your hair wasn\u2019t dyed properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you tried to dye your hair black and aren\u2019t satisfied, there are a couple things you can try to lighten up your strands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n