How to Get Hair Dye Off Your Face

When you decide to dye your hair at home, you run the risk of getting some dye onto your hands or face. If this happens to you, try not to panic or become overly anxious. There are numerous remedies to remove the dye from your skin. With some careful scrubbing and patience, your skin will return to its normal hue very soon.

Things You'll Need

• Facial cleanser or soap
• Toothpaste
• Petroleum jelly
• Baking soda
• Dishwashing liquid
• Hair dye remover

Instructions

1. Gently scrub your face with a facial cleanser or soap, and concentrate on the dye spots on your skin. You may want to use a skin brush or nail brush on the stains, too. Be careful not to irritate your skin with excessive scrubbing or washing. Move onto different dye-removal methods if the soap does not help with your stains.

2. Dab a small portion of petroleum jelly onto the stains on your skin. Rub the jelly into your skin, and then remove it with a tissue.

3. Squeeze a small portion of toothpaste onto your finger and apply a thin layer onto the stains on your face. Let the toothpaste sit for 10 to 15 seconds. Rinse it off with cool water. Feel free to use any type of toothpaste you have in your home.

4. Mix baking soda with dishwashing liquid to make a thin paste. Apply this paste to the affected areas on your face, and gently rub it into your skin. Rinse the paste off with water.

5. Purchase hair dye remover if various home remedies do not work. The remover is usually stocked alongside the hair dyes. Once you have purchased the remover, follow the instructions on the package to safely remove the dye on your face.

Tips & Warnings

• In the future, prevent hair dye from getting on your skin by taking certain precautions when dying your hair. Before you dye your tresses, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to your forehead, neck, and ears to stop the dye from touching your skin. Also, wear plastic or rubber gloves to keep the dye from getting onto your hands. You may need to seek professional help if the dye on your face fails to fade after a few days of at-home treatment. Make an appointment with your hair salon, and explain your problem to your stylist. She can treat your stains with salon-quality products.

• Do not use harsh products like bleach or nail polish remover on your skin. These products may irritate your skin and cause you pain.

References

• Different Ways to Remove Hair Dye From Skin
• Removing Hair Dye from Skin
• How to Remove Hair Dye from Your Skin