Semi-P Too Dark - at home tips?

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   I wanted to go
from bleached out late-summer brown back to my natural medium brown -
richen it up for fall...so I went to a professional salon expecting the
best.

My hair color 'expert' went with a semi-permanent dark blonde, which I
agreed to and felt comfortable with but I think my hair was too porous
because no sooner was it dry when I realized the reality: Jet-Black
Joan-Jett Goth.

I have pale skin so it really looks quite ridiculous and
unnatural.  Even my co-workers commented on my "jet-black" rocker
look.  Not what I was going for.  

Called the stylist and she recommended that I ride it out over the
weekend, wash it a few times, etc.  and that by next week it
should fade to the desired color. If not, I can go back in.  I had
it colored on Wednesday - and have washed it SEVERAL times since then,
spent this morning in the sun, etc.  Its not fading at all. 
I've used Clairol before and done a better job.

I realize I'm impatient, but I'm getting to the point of buying a color
remover product or trying baking soda and shampoo mixture.  Are
there others that work?

Are there any other ways to lighten a semi-permanent - FAST? 

Thanks!