How to Remove Hair Dye Stains from the Scalp

Toothpaste: Not just for teeth, great for the scalp too!

Seasonal hair dying is just part of every day life for some women. Others use hair dye to hide graying hair. Regardless of the reason, dying your hair at home can be messy. If you are not careful, hair dye can end up all over your skin and scalp. If you notice some dye that decided to stain your skin rather than hair follicles, you can use toothpaste - yes, regular old toothpaste - to help remove the stains.

Things You'll Need

• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush

Instructions

1. Apply warm water to the stained area of the scalp and skin.

2. Squeeze a small amount of toothpaste into your hand and work it into the hair dye stain. Rub the toothpaste in circular motions over the stain. CurlyHairSalon.com states that toothpaste contains a gentle abrasive that works to remove dyes without irritating the skin.

3. Use an old toothbrush for particularly tough or hard to reach dye stains.

4. Wash the area with warm water once the stain is removed to clean up the toothpaste residue.

Tips & Warnings

• You can apply a layer of toothpaste or petroleum jelly around the scalp before dying the hair to prevent the dye from sticking to your skin in the first place.

References

• Curly Hair Salon: Remove Hair Dye from Skin
• Hair Boutique: Weird Hair Remedies