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About this item
Highlights
- Removes oxidative as well as difficult artificial hair colors hair color in an easy 1 step application
- Bleach-free, ammonia-free with aloe vera that nourishes and adds shine
- Soy protein strengthens and helps mend brittle, over-processed hair
- Safe and gentle to use every time you re-color your hair, takes only 20 minutes
- IDEAL FOR: Hair that has been colored with a regular, oxidative (mixed with developer) dye. Best used to create a clean slate allowing you to easily re-color hair or transition to a new shade
Description
Color Oops Extra Strength Hair Color Remover is the safest and most effective way to reverse an undesirable hair color application in just 20 minutes! Color Oops corrects your hair color by shrinking the dye molecules, allowing you to simply wash them away.
Our unique formula is bleach-free and ammonia-free; Color Oops will not have the damaging effects of bleach or ammonia based products. Color Oops Extra Strength is formulated to remove the most difficult colors and color build-up, yet gentle enough that you can re-color your hair the same day.
Color Oops Extra Strength removes artificial color from hair that has become too dark. For instance: if your hair was blonde and you applied a brown color that is too dark, Color Oops can be used to get your hair back to a blonde shade.
Color Oops can also be used to remove artificial color from hair that was lightened but became off-tone. For instance: if you have naturally brown hair and used an ash blonde color and your hair is now blonde with a green tint, Color Oops will remove the green tint, but your hair will remain blonde.
Our unique formula is bleach-free and ammonia-free; Color Oops will not have the damaging effects of bleach or ammonia based products. Color Oops Extra Strength is formulated to remove the most difficult colors and color build-up, yet gentle enough that you can re-color your hair the same day.
Color Oops Extra Strength removes artificial color from hair that has become too dark. For instance: if your hair was blonde and you applied a brown color that is too dark, Color Oops can be used to get your hair back to a blonde shade.
Color Oops can also be used to remove artificial color from hair that was lightened but became off-tone. For instance: if you have naturally brown hair and used an ash blonde color and your hair is now blonde with a green tint, Color Oops will remove the green tint, but your hair will remain blonde.
Hair Type: All Hair Types
Number of Pieces: 3
Health Facts: Aluminum-Free, Ammonia-Free
Product Form: Liquid
Sustainability Claims: Cruelty-Free
Includes: Cap, Applicator, Gloves
Beauty Purpose: Tone Correction
Processing Time: 20 minutes
Features: Bleach-Free
TCIN: 14390804
UPC: 857169101020
Item Number (DPCI): 063-01-0823
Origin: Made in the USA
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Ingredients:
ingredients: part 1: deionized water, sodium hydrosulfite, fragrance, polysorbate-80, hydroxyethylcellulose, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine part 2: deionized water, citric acid, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, xanthan gum
Allergens & Warnings:
CAUTION: This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals. A preliminary patch test according to the accompanying directions should be first made. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact with eyes should occur, rinse thoroughly with water and consult a physician. This product must not be used on eyelashes or eyebrows. To do so may cause blindness. Not to be taken internally. Keep out of reach of children. PATCH TEST RECOMMENDED: Apply mixture of equal parts 1 and 2 on a small cleansed area behind the ear or the fold of the elbow. Remove after 24 hours with soap and water or immediately if irritation occurs. If irritation is apparent, DO NOT PROCEED WITH APPLICATION! PLEASE NOTE: Color Oops is formulated to remove regular oxidative hair color, it is not formulated for direct color dyes such as pinks, blues, greens, purples, etc., KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT INHALE OR INGEST THIS PRODUCTShipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 6.8 inches length x 3.5 inches width x 2.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.45 pounds
Return details
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Q: I used color oops Mon,& it did not take all the processed color out. It left it an odd orange reddish color. Im trying to go from red to my natural blonde color. How soon can I use color oops again?
submitted by Karen - 8 years ago
A: Color Oops can be used twice in a day but we suggest to wait an additional day. When coloring hair, a mixture of artificial hair color and hydrogen peroxide (oxide/developer) are used to deposit color into the hair. At the same time it is depositing color, the hydrogen peroxide (oxide/developer) can lighten the natural pigment your hair. Therefore, even though you may be coloring darker, your natural pigment may be altered. When color Oops is applied and the artificial color is removed, what is left of your natural color will be exposed. If your natural color was altered, you will see a brassy, red or warm color. In this case, you can re-color to your desired color.
submitted byDeveloplus Product Expert - 3 years agoBrand expertA: Hi there!!! So this particular product is for lifting color not removing it. For example: my hair is blue right now, if I use this- it will bring my deep blue to a light blue because that is the base of my hair color right now. Just like the red goes orange- because it's the base color for your red hair. As far as when to use it again, I use it same day if needed.
submitted byListie - 8 years ago
Q: So I dyed my hair color from my natural light brown/blondish hair to this permanent jet black hair dye. If I use this product what can I expect for the results.
submitted by Daniel - 2 months ago
A: Color oops will remove the color but you might be left with brassy undertones.
submitted byDeveloplus Product Expert - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: I died my hair brown... it turned out black with a litttle bit of a reddish brown on top... Will it fix my hair? I'm a brunette
submitted by Ann - 2 months ago
A: Color oops will remove the color to help you get back to your brown hair.
submitted byDeveloplus Product Expert - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is it safe to bleach the hair, after using color oops?
submitted by Froleela - 4 months ago
A: It is safe to bleach the hair after Color Oops. We just suggest to make Color Oops is completely washed out so the old color doesn't return.
submitted byDeveloplus Product Expert - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: Hi I had used a Féria light brown hair dye then decided a week or 2 later , I wanted to dye it dark brown … I hate how dark it is , will color oops get it out? Without any orange left in my hair?
submitted by Risa421 - 6 months ago
A: Color Oops will remove the dark brown as long as the dark brown is an oxidative color, meaning the color was mixed with a developer. I can't guarantee that you won't be left with brassiness since brunette colors have warm tones.
submitted byDeveloplus Product Expert - 6 months agoBrand expert
Q: If I use this product to remove the permanent dye I used, How long before I can dye my hair again?
submitted by Tina - 6 months ago
A: Hair can be re-colored immediately after use but we suggest waiting a day or two just to make sure that color oops is completely washed out. If Color Oops is present in the hair when you color the hair will re-darken.
submitted byDeveloplus Product Expert - 6 months agoBrand expert
Q: i bleached my hair a few months ago, and recently dyed my hair red but it ended up being splotchy. will this product return my hair to its bleached blonde and not be splotchy due to uneven coloring?
submitted by Emma - 7 months ago
A: Color Oops will remove the red as long as the color is oxidative. It should remove it and yes if your hair was blonde it will return to blonde maybe with some brassiness or pink hues depending on the base of the red you are removing.
submitted byDeveloplus Product Expert - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: I've been using black box hair dye by Revlon for years. If I use this product will it strip the black out to my natural brown hair?
submitted by Wendy - 9 months ago
A: Color Oops will help remove the black out if your hair if the color is oxidative, meaning it was mixed with a developer. Black is a difficult color to remove so you may need to the process twice.
submitted byDeveloplus Product Expert - 9 months agoBrand expert
Q: Will Color Oops lighten my roots / virgin hair? Can it be applied all over?
submitted by Sam - 9 months ago
A: Color Oops will only perform on oxidative color. It will not lift virgin hair.
submitted byDeveloplus Product Expert - 9 months agoBrand expert
Q: I used Kristen Ess signature hair gloss shine boosting tone enhancing silicone free plus ammonia free in chocolate cosmo and it turned, my caramel highlights almost black. Will this color remover return them to caramel?
submitted by Diana - 9 months ago
A: Color Oops will remove the color if the color is oxidative, meaning the color was mixed with a developer.
submitted byDeveloplus Product Expert - 9 months agoBrand expert
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Summary of reviews
This product has garnered mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its effectiveness in removing unwanted hair color while others express dissatisfaction with the lingering smell and varying results. Guests appreciate its ability to lift color, especially from darker shades, and its ease of application. However, the lengthy rinsing process and potential for hair dryness are common concerns. Overall, it can be a valuable tool for color correction when used as directed.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
3.6 out of 5 stars with 1406 reviews
effectiveness: 3.34 out of 5
quality: 3.26 out of 5
value: 3.38 out of 5
53% would recommend
612 recommendations
It works!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Elaina - 4 days ago, Verified purchaser
It got black box hair dye out! I’m actually impressed. It doesn’t say on the box but the most important thing is to make sure you shampoo it THOROUGHLY so the leftover dye doesn’t reoxidize. Also do NOT leave it on longer than 20 minutes, after about 30 it’s not working anyway. You may need a round or two more depending on how light your natural hair is, but it’s WAY better than bleaching ! I will definitely use again.
Does the job
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Bert - 13 days ago
Worked just like every other time I’ve used it. I always die my hair black with box dye in the winter and in the spring I use color oops to return to natural color. You have to follow the instructions for it to work
Very disappointed. Waste of time & money.
1 out of 5 stars
Disappointed - 13 days ago
originally posted on Developlus, Inc.
I have shoulder length, very fine, naturally light brown hair & years of dark brown, near black boxed dye that I wanted to remove. I purchased the regular red box product & applied as directed. It had no odor, clear & consistency of water. I followed the directions to the letter & had nearly zero results. The only change was a slight lightening to a light red on the very top of my head. I feel this product is a complete rip off & waste of time! Additionally, it had no affect on the feel of my hair, another reason to believe it was basically water.
It is a lie
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
kathy - 17 days ago, Verified purchaser
I bought it two days ago from Target .It is a lie didn’t work .only did make the root area lighter .
1 reply from Developlus Product Expert team - 14 days ago
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate our customer's input. We're sorry you didn't have the experience you were looking for. There could be so many reasons why Color Oops didn't work for you. Color Oops will only remove oxidative dye meaning color that was mixed with a developer. Please email us at info@developlus.com we would love to hear about the issues you had with our product to see how we can help.
Go for it!! It works like a charm!!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Oliver325 - 26 days ago
This product really works!! I was skeptical at first reading other reviews, but I decided to give it a go. I had ion burgundy hair color, very red and vibrant, then decided to go to Revlon jet black, huge mistake, it was too dark and I didn’t like it, despite coloring my hair black for years using box dye , I decided to use the color oops and it took the black right out!! All of it!! Lifted my hair to a brassy orange. I did use two boxes to hit any dark spots I missed the first time, follow the direction as it says, and make sure to rinse the full amount 20 25 minutes, after I toned the orange with a dark ash blonde!! If you’re looking to remove color this stuff is a miracle! Especially on dark color as well.
1 reply from Developlus Product Expert team - 21 days ago
Thank you for the great feedback. We try really hard to provide a good experience for our customers through our products. We are so happy to hear that our product worked for you and gave you the results you were expecting. Thanks for sharing with us!
Not worth the possible migraine
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
OctoberMama - 29 days ago, Verified purchaser
I used color oops to remove one application of Clairol red hair dye on virgin hair. It faded a bit but not much. I can still see the line between the dye and my roots. YES I followed the instructions as closely as possible. It DID give me an aura in my left eye and scared the crap out of me. I've never had one of those before. Won't be using that again!
1 reply from Developlus Product Expert team - 28 days ago
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate our customer's input. We're sorry you didn't have the experience you were looking for. There could be so many reasons why Color Oops didn't work for you. Color Oops will only remove oxidative dye meaning color that was mixed with a developer. Please email us at info@developlus.com we would love to hear about the issues you had with our product to see how we can help.
Take Red out
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
MsTee - 30 days ago
This product removed ALL the red out in one application. I used one box. Blue bleach with 30 developer reviews zero red.
1 reply from Developlus Product Expert team - 28 days ago
Thank you for the great feedback. We try really hard to provide a good experience for our customers through our products. Thanks for sharing with us!
It worked!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
V - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
I had some faded red and pink which I wanted to remove, and took a chance on this which proved successful. The smell wasn’t great but I just double washed my hair afterwards and the smell was almost gone, disappeared completely after my next wash. The most annoying thing was standing under the water for 20 min in the shower, but if you love long showers you won’t mind ❤️ overall, it did its job! Do recommend. Picture shows faded color and then after using color remover with bleached roots.
1 reply from Developlus Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Thank you for the great feedback. We try really hard to provide a good experience for our customers through our products. We are so happy to hear that our product worked for you and gave you the results you were expecting. Thanks for sharing with us!
Loved it!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Sk - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I had 4 years of black box dye on my hair and really was ready for a change 😎 I used 3 boxes (I have a lot of hair) my hair went from black to very light brown and my hair still feels healthy :)
1 reply from Developlus Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Thank you for the great feedback. We try really hard to provide a good experience for our customers through our products. Thanks for sharing with us!
Worked great
5 out of 5 stars
HPotz - 2 months ago
originally posted on Developlus, Inc.
I bought this extra strength one this morning and thought if it was terrible, then I would just go dark again. I wanted to lift my box dye black to red/light enough to dye red and it worked amazing.
Don't waste your money
1 out of 5 stars
Indygoiiz - 2 months ago
originally posted on Developlus, Inc.
I bought this product and used it on my brassy hair. This Color Oops only lightened my hair and did NOT remove the brass color.
hair oops or hair wow
4 out of 5 stars
LOLER - 2 months ago
originally posted on Developlus, Inc.
I bought it not looking at the reviews and whatever I looked at the reviews. It scared me, but after using it and following the steps word for word. I had a brown semi permanent hair dye in my hair on top of my level six blonde hair and my roots are very dark. It did not change my actual root color at all although I know some of the reviews it did it did not change mine and my hair No longer brown and looks how it looks whenever it was bleached(I would like to add my hair was bleached not naturally to this color before the dye) Also, the smell is bad, but it does not last and it goes away just make sure you follow the steps correctly and it will go away in the first wash. I also use oil and a leave in conditioner on my hair so that might’ve got rid of the smell as well but I do not smell anything anymore
Works great on permanent haircolor
5 out of 5 stars
AmyC - 2 months ago
originally posted on Developlus, Inc.
I used this today to take out several layers of dark brown permanent haircolor. It worked wonderfully. I'm at a dark golden blonde now. I've been coloring it dark brown for 20 years. I am floored with how well it worked. Yes, it's stinky, but I expected that. It didn't linger for me. I don't smell it in my hair or bathroom. I use expensive shampoo that really cleans. Don't expect it to work for semi permanent color. Permanent or demi permanent only. And follow the directions exactly. It a lot of shampooing and rinsing but that's what it takes to get all the color out. Overall, I'm thrilled with this product. I may use a toner in a couple weeks and will expect that the hair will suck up the color so I'll use a lighter color toner, which it syayes in tge directions. Most importantly, read ALL THE DIRECTIONS. And watch YouTube videos to know what to expect.
Awful product ....
1 out of 5 stars
Kris23 - 2 months ago
originally posted on Developlus, Inc.
What a waste of money I've used color oops before with great results . This time it stunk to high heavens my hair actually still smells after shampooing 4 times deep conditioning treatment shampoo and 5th time and condition again. And I don't even notice a difference in color not to even mention last time I dyed my hair was 6 months ago
Change of formulation?
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MissJane - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
I have used this product since it came out. First in the UK and now in America. I have always had great results so was surprised to see so many bad reviews. I last used it 8 months ago and was happy with the result. Not this time… My hair was highlighted and colored on top with two light brown Wella color charms over the course of three months. I took the advice of a sale associate at Sally’s, yes big mistake, and used Wella color charm 5nn on my light brown gingerish hair. The result was BLACK! Argh! Cue color oops! Next day I used color oops expecting a significant lift. Used it as per instructions. That was so tedious… Anyway, hardly any color was removed. It’s the worst result I’ve ever had. I am so disappointed. I wonder if the formulation has changed? It didn’t smell so bad like it usually does. It didn’t come with the little bottle of shampoo. If you use this don’t expect miracles. I may do it again but it’s just so tedious.
1 reply from Developlus Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate our customer's input. We're sorry you didn't have the experience you were looking for. There could be so many reasons why Color Oops didn't work for you. Color Oops will only remove oxidative dye meaning color that was mixed with a developer. Please email us at info@developlus.com we would love to hear about the issues you had with our product to see how we can help.
Rancid Smell
1 out of 5 stars
hshshsh - 3 months ago
originally posted on Developlus, Inc.
Barely got it out washed and rinsed my hair for over a hour and the smell is wretched and it doesnt warn you about it on the box, disgusting.
Strips natural colour out too.
1 out of 5 stars
NCease - 3 months ago
originally posted on Developlus, Inc.
The colour of my natural hair was also stripped to an orange colour. Looks horrible
Great product
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jackie - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
I love how it doesn’t damage your hair and it does remove 80% of your hair dye for better results I’ll say apply 2 times 😊
1 reply from Developlus Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Thank you for the great feedback. We try really hard to provide a good experience for our customers through our products. Thanks for sharing with us!
No Effect!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Randy912 - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
It did NOTHING to pull out color. I’m a natural redhead with short hair. I had my hair professionally dyed brown and it was dark than I wanted. I waited two months and tried color oops. Used half the bottle the first night and it didn’t work. Tried it a second night using the remaining amount and saw no difference.
1 reply from Developlus Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate our customer's input. We're sorry you didn't have the experience you were looking for. There could be so many reasons why Color Oops didn't work for you. Color Oops will only remove oxidative dye meaning color that was mixed with a developer. Please email us at info@developlus.com we would love to hear about the issues you had with our product to see how we can help.
Waste of money
1 out of 5 stars
WhtR17 - 4 months ago
originally posted on Developlus, Inc.
Didn’t lift any levels. Was very runny. Like the product was bad or something?