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    What causes blonde hair to turn green?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Blonde hair can take on a greenish tint from exposure to chlorine or from a toner that is either formulated incorrectly or left on for too long. In either of these cases to preserve the brightness of the hair, it is better to remove the green tint than to try to cover it.
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    What color cancels out green hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Red is the opposite of green on the color wheel. To cover a greenish tint you would want to use a copper tone or a warm brown. Be aware, however, that adding pigment this way will make the hair look a lot darker. You may want to remove the green tone with a lightener or color remover instead.
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    What other products do you recommend for removing chlorine green from blonde hair?
    Candice Ayers
    Hairstylist
    Candice Ayers is a Hairstylist and the manager of Bespoke Hair Studio in San Diego, California. Candice has been manager at Bespoke Hair for six years, working both behind the chair and behind the scenes. In addition to managing the business side of Bespoke Hair, Candice's specialty is creating lived-in blended looks that enhance each client's unique head of hair.
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    I recommend using a detox (clarifying) shampoo, the one that's meant to specifically remove buildup. Also, before going into chlorinated water, I recommend wetting your hair and applying a leave-in conditioner, as it acts like a barrier for chlorinated water.
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    How do you use peroxide to get green out of your blonde hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    You just apply peroxide to clean damp hair and massage it into your strands until the green disappears.
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    Do I need to cook the tomato soup before using it?
    Community Answer
    No, you don't need to cook it first.
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    Why is it important not to blow dry my hair after using ketchup?
    Community Answer
    It is important to let your hair dry naturally because blowdrying it could cause your hair to become crunchy and/or develop a strong tomato scent.
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    What do I do if I have a head of green hair?
    Community Answer
    Red will neutralise green tones in the hair. You could use a red toner or semi permanent colour to counteract it.
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    I recently dyed my hair green with Arctic Fox but the dye did not attach to the ends of my so in a panic, I dyed my hair blue and now it will not come out. Will ketchup help remove the color?
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    You will need to rebleach your hair, these methods only work if your hair has been tinted green from the chlorine found in pools or some tap water.
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