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My Hair Stinks!

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67eleven · 28/07/2026 22:02

I used a colour remover on my hair a week ago and I've double washed and conditioned my hair several times since. Today it got warm in the sun and I can smell the remover in it, it stinks like onions/sewers.

What can I do to get rid of the smell?

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PrettyLittleRose · 28/07/2026 22:02

Wash your hair 4-5 times. With an apple cider vinegar rinse.

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67eleven · 28/07/2026 22:58

Thank you 😀I've just triple washed it again this evening, I'll have to get some ACV tomorrow I think,

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Cluelessfirstimer · 28/07/2026 23:03

Oh colour removal really stinks!

Are you planning to re dye it? If so that usually helps the smell

If not agree with PP apple cider vinegar a few times.

67eleven · 28/07/2026 23:32

@Cluelessfirstimer
Thank you, I knew it would smell bad when I did it but I didn't realise it would stil smell a week later!

I am planning to dye it again but want all the smell gone so I know that all the remover has gone too. Everyday it seems to get more orange!

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Cluelessfirstimer · 28/07/2026 23:37

It clings to the hair to strip it hence why it takes ages for the smell to go!

I used it once but I dyed my hair a few days later and noticed the dye seemed to get rid of the smell.

Thats not always the best thing to do though as I know some professionals advise letting it rest for longer to prevent damage.

Wild one... bicarbonate of soda?! I dont have a clue if it works but it seems like it would?!

Cluelessfirstimer · 28/07/2026 23:37

Cluelessfirstimer · 28/07/2026 23:37

It clings to the hair to strip it hence why it takes ages for the smell to go!

I used it once but I dyed my hair a few days later and noticed the dye seemed to get rid of the smell.

Thats not always the best thing to do though as I know some professionals advise letting it rest for longer to prevent damage.

Wild one... bicarbonate of soda?! I dont have a clue if it works but it seems like it would?!

Ok just googled this and mixing it with water like a paste and putting on your hair may actually help the smell...!?

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