How to Remove Permanent Haircolor From Skin
Every dye job runs the risk of leaving that dreaded color stain on the face and hands. This is sometimes unavoidable but there are a few options to diminish the effects of staining and speed up the fading process. Home remedies are the easiest way to tackle this issue because they are accessible techniques that are easy to do. Remedies range from the obvious and expensive to the gentle and bizarre, but at least one of these options will work for most dyes and skin types. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Toothpaste
- Baking soda
- Dish detergent
- Shampoo
- Rubbing alcohol
- Nail polish remover
- Cotton swabs
Instructions
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Home Remedies
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Wet the stained skin with warm water. Do not rub the dye with a dry finger. Even if a stain has been on the skin for a while it can still be mostly removed.
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Rub toothpaste into the area. Toothpaste or baking soda can be scrubbed into the area to help absorb the dye. Mix into dishwasher detergent first to boost effectiveness.
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Dab the area with a cotton swab that has been dipped into nail polish remover if toothpaste and baking soda are not effective on tough or dark stains. Rubbing alcohol may also be used with similar results.
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Apply shampoo to the affected skin and rinse with hot water.
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Repeat the process until the dye has faded completely. Baby oil is also useful for more mild stains (not for black dye).
Chemical Options
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Use hydrogen peroxide on the area, but be careful as it will also fade the hair color, both dyed and natural.
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Chlorine bleach will also remove the dye, but it harsh on the skin. It should be applied as any of the other substances, with a cotton swab or soft cloth.
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Purchase hair dye remover from a beauty supply store and follow the directions carefully. A more expensive option, but it does the job it was designed to perform.
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Tips & Warnings
To avoid staining the skin with hair dye, apply a thick layer of moisturizer or Vaseline around the hairline, tops of the ears, and nape of the neck prior to dyeing the hair.
Keep all of these substances from the eye area.
