Does dandruff shampoo remove hair dye?

Question

My hair dye is quite new, and I've suddenly got an itchy scalp with flakes, so I think it's dandruff. I need to use a dandruff shampoo, but I'm scared it will make my hair color fade away fast and ruin my look. Does dandruff shampoo tend to remove hair dye?

Pawan Sharma · Accepted Answer

It definitely fades the dye because of the strong clarifying agents. To keep both your scalp healthy and dye intact, try focusing on a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, like amla, which naturally strengthens hair pigmentation. Strong chemical products are best avoided as much as possible.

Meera Joshi · Answer

I just dyed my hair black to cover some grays, but my scalp is starting to itch from dandruff. Will using an anti-dandruff shampoo wash out my new hair dye completely, or is there a way to use it safely without ruining the color? I'm really scared of ruining my hair.

Suresh Gupta · Answer

Yes, it does fade the dye, which means you'll have to dye it again sooner and spend double the money. Instead of wasting money on frequent dye touch-ups and expensive hair treatments, it is more practical to invest in a budget-friendly dermatologist consult once to fix the dandruff permanently.

Asha Devi · Answer

It does strip the artificial color quite fast, my dear. But do not worry too much about these external things; just focus on keeping your mind calm and your body healthy. Take care of your scalp with gentle care, and let nature do its work.

Rohan Das · Answer

I can only speak from my own experience, but whenever I used a zinc-based dandruff shampoo, my hair dye faded within three washes. It didn't remove it 100%, but it made it look very dull. Now I only use it when my dandruff gets really bad.

Does dandruff shampoo remove hair dye?

5 answers

Consult a dermatologist

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