It's happened to many of us. We try a hair experiment and wind up with an unexpected disaster. Fortunately, there are at-home solutions that don't involve bleaching. Oops Hair Color Remover helps you continue your hair-coloring journey. Below, find out how to use it and what others have to say.

What Is Oops Hair Color Remover?
This affordable product is an ammonia- and bleach-free option to restore your hair to its preexisting color. It can even remove stubborn black dye. Each box includes a Step 1 and Step 2 bottle along with instructions on how to use them. In addition to the original formulation, extra-strength and extra-conditioning versions are also available.

What Does It Do?
Oops Hair Color Remover will remove permanent and semipermanent dyes in only 20 minutes' processing time regardless of when the original dye was applied. It incorporates soy protein and aloe vera into its extra-conditioning formula, which helps protect and moisturize your hair. The immediate results may show brassy undertones, but your hair will be ready to be recolored immediately after thoroughly rinsing out the product. Note that only artificial pigment will be removed and that with correct usage, subsequent applications may not produce a cumulative lightening effect.

How Do You Use It?
First, patch test with a mixture of equal parts Step 1 and Step 2 to check for allergies. Proceed with a strand test if there is no irritation present after 24 hours have passed. Divide your hair into even sections and apply the mixture quickly and thoroughly to the areas you want to be corrected. Cover your hair with a plastic cap to preserve heat and allow the solution to process for 20 minutes. You then need to shampoo and rinse your hair multiple times for a minimum of 15 minutes to ensure that all dye particles are washed out. Not spending enough time rinsing the product out will result in your hair gradually darkening in the next few days as the color particles re-oxidize, and the Oops Hair Color Removal process will need to be repeated. As the stripping procedure can be harsh on some hair types, following up with a deep conditioner is recommended.

What Users Think
Oops Hair Color Remover doesn't restore your hair to its virgin state, but removes the top layers of dye so that you can replace the color with whatever else you wish. Most users were successful when they carefully followed the instructions to the letter. Several people recommended recoloring the hair immediately after removing the old dye but noted that increased hair porosity should be accounted for by using a protein filler or shorter processing time.

The common complaints from disgruntled customers after using the product include observing little to no effect on the color of their hair or a noticeable increase in dryness and damage. Users have reported a strong chemical smell that lingers due to the product's sulfur base, and the reported occurrences of it range in degrees of offensiveness. This odor eventually dissipates but can be alleviated with a thorough rinsing and subsequent conditioning. The solution is fairly viscous, which can be a bit runny but facilitates an even application.