* Type of Highlights: If your highlights were achieved with bleach (which is common), the color remover might not fully remove them. Bleach permanently alters the hair's natural pigment, and color remover primarily targets artificial dye molecules.
* Type of Color Remover: Some color removers are stronger than others. A gentler formula might not affect the highlights as much, while a stronger one could lighten or change their tone.
* Condition of Your Hair: Damaged or porous hair tends to absorb color more readily, which means the highlights might be more resistant to removal or might grab onto the color remover differently, leading to uneven results.
* Original Hair Color: The contrast between your base color and the highlights will influence how noticeable the removal process is. If the difference is subtle, the change might be less dramatic.
Here's what you might expect:
* Subtle Highlights: The color remover might tone down subtle highlights, making them less noticeable or blending them more with your base color.
* Bold Highlights: The color remover could lift some of the toner that was used on the highlights or change their tone. It might not completely eliminate them, especially if they were heavily bleached.
* Uneven Results: The highlights might react differently to the color remover than your base color, leading to unevenness.
Recommendations:
* Strand Test: Always do a strand test on a hidden section of your hair (including some highlighted strands) before applying color remover to your entire head. This will give you an idea of how your hair will react.
* Consult a Professional: If you're unsure or concerned about the outcome, it's best to consult with a professional hairstylist. They can assess your hair's condition and recommend the safest and most effective approach.
* Be Prepared to Tone: After using color remover, you might need to tone your hair to achieve your desired color and even out any inconsistencies.
* Consider Alternatives: If you only want to get rid of the highlights, a colorist might be able to use a lowlight technique to blend them in with your base color, which might be a less damaging option than color remover.