Use a clarifying shampoo on wet hair and rinse thoroughly
Wash hair several times with a strong anti-dandruff shampoo
Apply a vitamin C and shampoo paste, leave on briefly, then rinse
Use a color remover made for permanent hair dye
Try a gentle bleach bath only if your hair is healthy enough
Apply a warm oil treatment to help lift some pigment
Use a deep cleansing treatment after each stripping method
Condition deeply after every wash to reduce dryness
Repeat treatments over several days instead of doing everything at once
Avoid using heat tools while stripping color
Do a strand test before applying any remover or bleach
Seek a professional colorist for stubborn black dye or damaged hair