How Do You Remove Food Coloring From Hair?
Food coloring is often used by young people to temporarily add exotic, colorful streaks to their hair. Food coloring easily stains anything that it comes into contact with including hair. Those with light-colored hair and/or hair that has been chemically processed are especially in danger of cuticle stains caused by the application of food coloring to the hair. Cuticle stains fade over time, but they are stubborn. What was meant to be a temporary splash of color could end up lasting for weeks if the proper steps are not taken to remove the stain. The process to remove a cuticle or surface stain on any type of hair is called a soap cap. Pour equal amounts of clarifying shampoo and 5-volume hair-color developer (H2O2) into a color bottle. Screw on the lid, and shake the bottle vigorously until the mixture is well blended. Set the bottle aside for later use. Rinse the hair thoroughly with warm water. Pour a dime-sized amount of clarifying shampoo into the palm of your hand. Rub your hands
