If you accidentally spilled dye onto your skin while dying your hair, don’t panic.
Here’s an easy guide on quickly and safely removing it.
At-home hair coloring has its perks, but it also has its pitfalls.
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Often this includes accidentally spilling hair dye onto your skin.
Staining is a minor setback and certainly no cause for alarm.
Use Petroleum Jelly To Prevent Stains
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Vaseline is the trickto avoiding hair-dyed skin altogether.
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Swipe on a bit around your hairline beforecoloring your hair.
Thepetroleum jellywill act as a barrier for the skin, ensuring that dye doesn’t seep in unexpectedly.
Apply it however you like.
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Just ensure to avoid anywhere you want the dye to penetrate (on your hair, for instance).
Also, check that you use disposable gloves on your hands while dying.
Makeup remover is designed for using on your face and won’t irritate delicate skin.
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Use it just as you would if removing makeup, gently wiping away the residue.
If this doesn’t work, it might be time to try a more powerful option.
Rub a little toothpaste on the dyed area with your finger.
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you’re free to boost its cleaning power by rubbing gently with a washcloth or soft-bristled toothbrush.
When you wipe off the toothpaste, you should find the dye lifts off with it.
Rubbing alcohol is drying to the skin, so don’t scrub hard when using it.
Dampen a cotton ball and gently rub areas with stubborn stains.
And of course, keep rubbing alcohol far away from sensitive areas like the eyes.
Watch for a second for any signs of reaction before applying to a larger area.
When using this method, you’ll want to ensure you work quickly.
The polish remover should be on your skin for no longer than a minute.
Be sure to avoid the eye area entirely and wash thoroughly to erase all traces of nail polish remover.
Rub it in, then gently wipe it away with warm water and soap.
