Scruples Color Delete Permanent Haircolor Remover

Scruples Color Delete Permanent Haircolor Remover gently, easily and evenly extracts oxidative dyes found in all levels of permanent haircolor. Easy-to-use bleach alternative creates controlled lift for a clean canvas, so hair can be colored with desired shade immediately following removal. Mix with water for slight removal, use developer for complete removal. Formula is fortified with avocado oil, bamboo extract and Scruples Protective Barrier Complex (PBX®) to help protect against breakage and keep hair healthy. Ammonia, preservative and fragrance-free. GLUTEN-FREE FORMULA.

FAQ — Scruples Color Delete Permanent Haircolor Remover

Q: What is Scruples Color Delete Permanent Haircolor Remover?
A: It is a professional-grade haircolor remover from the brand Scruples, formulated to gently and evenly extract oxidative dyes from permanent haircolor. It acts as a bleach alternative — allowing stylists to “wipe the slate clean” and prepare hair for a new color application. 

Q: How does it work and what’s the benefit?
A: The formula removes unwanted permanent color by dissolving and stripping out oxidative dye molecules rather than lightening natural pigment. Because it is designed as a controlled remover (not a regular bleach), it minimizes unpredictable lift and helps provide a more even, manageable base for re-coloring. 

Q: How should it be mixed and applied?
A:

• For full color removal: mix 1 part Color Delete powder to 3 parts of a 20-volume developer (e.g. Scruples PURE OXI 20 Volume Crème Developer). 

• For slight color removal or gentle fading: mix 1 part powder to 3 parts cold tap water. 

• Apply on previously colored hair (avoid untouched natural color), saturating evenly and cover with a processing cap. No heat. 

Q: How long should it process — and can it be used on any permanent color level?
A: For hair colored at levels 4–9, process up to 30 minutes at room temperature for full removal. For darker (levels 1–3), processing time may be up to 60 minutes. Always monitor the hair with strand tests to avoid overprocessing — and be especially cautious on fragile or already damaged hair. 

Q: What aftercare is recommended after using Color Delete?
A: After rinsing the remover thoroughly, shampoo with a clarifying or deep-cleanse shampoo (e.g. a product like Scruples HAIR CLEARIFIER), then follow with a nourishing or detangling conditioner (e.g. Scruples QUICKSEAL Detangling Conditioner) to rehydrate and restore softness. Once hair is clean and conditioned, you can immediately proceed with re-coloring. 

Q: Who is this remover ideal for — and when should it be used?
A: It’s ideal for clients who need to remove permanent haircolor — for instance: when they want to correct a color gone wrong; start fresh from box dye or old color; shift from dark to light; or prepare for dramatic color changes. It’s also useful for stylists doing corrective color services. Because it removes oxidative dyes (not direct dyes), it’s best used only on permanent/oxidative color. 

Q: What are the limitations & precautions?
A:

• It only removes permanent (oxidative) haircolors — it will not reliably remove direct-dye, semi-permanent, or temporary colors. 

• Do not use heat during processing — it must remain at room temperature. 

• Always perform a strand test, especially on hair that has been previously lightened or chemically treated. Overprocessing or misuse can still compromise hair integrity.

• Because the hair structure may be more porous after removal, proper aftercare (conditioning, bond repair, gentle treatments) is highly recommended before recoloring.

Q: What results can clients expect after using Color Delete?
A: When used correctly, clients should get an even “clean canvas” — existing permanent color removed, leaving hair ready for a fresh color application. This gives stylists better control over resulting shades (e.g. avoiding unwanted undertones or residual pigment). While it isn’t a bleach, it clears out previous dye to minimize unpredictable results on re-coloring.