To wash out temporary hair color spray, brush the dry hair gently first to loosen the pigment, then rinse with warm water until it runs mostly clear, shampoo twice, and follow with conditioner. For most hair, one thorough wash is enough. If a tint remains, which is more likely on blonde, bleached or porous hair, a clarifying shampoo or a second wash the next day usually lifts it.
Why does it wash out?
Temporary color spray is designed to sit on the hair and wash out. Shampoo breaks up the coating and carries it away. Hair that is damaged or very light has a rougher, more open surface, so some pigment can lodge in it and take longer to shift.
How to wash it out, step by step
- Brush before you wet. With the hair dry, brush or comb gently from the ends upward. This breaks up the stiff coating and shakes out loose pigment. Do it over a sink or outdoors, since it makes colored dust.
- Protect the bathroom. Colored water can mark grout, pale towels and shower curtains. Use an old dark towel.
- Rinse first. Stand under warm water and let it run through your hair for a minute or two, working your fingers through, until the water is much paler.
- Shampoo once. Use a normal amount, massage the scalp and work it down the lengths. The lather will be colored. Rinse.
- Shampoo again. The second lather should be nearly white.
- Condition. Color spray and double shampooing leave hair feeling dry. Apply conditioner to the lengths and leave it for a few minutes.
- Rinse and check. Squeeze the hair in a white tissue. If no color comes off, you are done.
- Dry and check again in daylight.
What if color is left behind?
| Try | How | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Clarifying shampoo | Lather, leave for two to three minutes, rinse | The most reliable first step. Follow with conditioner |
| Another wash tomorrow | Normal shampoo and conditioner | A faint tint often fades over two or three washes |
| Conditioner or oil pre-treatment | Work conditioner or a light oil through dry hair, wait 15 minutes, then shampoo | Helps loosen pigment and is gentle |
| A hairdresser | Ask for advice | If a stain remains on bleached hair after several washes |
Avoid harsh home remedies such as neat washing-up liquid, baking soda scrubs or anything containing bleach. They strip and dry the hair, and it is usually unnecessary.
How do you get it off skin?
- Face, ears and neck: a makeup remover wipe, micellar water or a little cleansing oil on a cotton pad, then wash with your usual cleanser.
- Scalp: it comes off with the shampoo. Massage gently with your fingertips.
- Hands and nails: soap and warm water, and a nail brush.
- Do not scrub hard. A faint mark fades within a day.
What about fabric and surfaces?
- Clothes and pillowcases: shake or brush off dry pigment first. Rinse the mark from the back with cold water, treat it with stain remover, and wash according to the care label. Check that the mark has gone before using a dryer, because heat can set it.
- Sink, bath and tiles: rinse straight away. Use your normal bathroom cleaner for anything left.
- Brushes and combs: wash in warm soapy water.
How do you make removal easier next time?
- Strand test first. Spray a hidden piece, let it dry, and wash it out to see how your hair behaves.
- Use thin layers. Less product means less to remove.
- Apply to healthy, conditioned hair. A leave-in conditioner beforehand can help stop pigment gripping porous ends.
- Use barrier cream on the hairline.
- Wash it out the same day. Do not sleep in it.
A spray made to wash out
The Uexim temporary hair color spray is a one-time color spray that the listing describes as washing out after one wash, for holidays, parties and festival looks. It is described as easy to apply and wash out, comes in 30 ml bottles, and is available in several colors, including red, purple, blue, white, grey, blonde, green and pink. As with any temporary color, do a strand test first if your hair is light or bleached.
Frequently asked questions
Does temporary hair color spray come out in one wash?
On most hair, yes, with two rounds of shampoo. Light, bleached or porous hair may need a clarifying shampoo or an extra wash.
Can I just rinse it out with water?
Water removes some of it. You need shampoo to remove it properly.
Will it stain blonde hair?
It can leave a tint, especially with strong shades such as blue, green and red. Strand test before a full application.
Is it safe to sleep with it in?
It is better to wash it out. It can transfer to bedding and leaves hair dry and tangled.
The bottom line
Brush dry, rinse, shampoo twice and condition. If a tint lingers, use a clarifying shampoo and give it another wash. A strand test beforehand saves surprises.
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