Finally your hair has reached the raven color you so desired, but do your hands seem to show the signs of the efforts made? Getting the hair dye out of your hands using soap and water is pretty simple, as long as you act right away. If the spots have time to settle on the skin and nails, however, it will be necessary to resort to a different solution, taking into account the type of your skin. If you have sensitive skin, try using a mild cleanser: otherwise you can directly experiment with the strongest techniques to be able to remove even the most stubborn stains.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Remove Hair Dye Using Mild Cleanser
Step 1. Take action immediately after getting stained
The dye will take a few minutes to release its pigments on the skin, but even if it has already begun to set, the sooner you try to remove it, the easier it will be to achieve the desired result.
- The leather is made up of multiple overlapping layers and, when the dye penetrates inside, it colors it layer by layer. By allowing it to remain on the skin, the hair dye will also be able to reach the underlying skin layers by penetrating deeply.
- Once it has reached the innermost layers of the skin, the dye can only be removed with aggressive and potentially harmful methods.
Step 2. Squeeze some toothpaste (not gel) on your hands and rub
The toothpaste contains abrasive agents that scratch the teeth and, in this case, will exfoliate the skin. Removing dead skin cells from the surface of the hands will reveal the new skin underneath, sometimes not yet stained by the dye.
- Rub your hands for about 30 seconds, then rinse them with warm water.
- If the skin is stained, try scrubbing it again, but adding a pinch of baking soda as well.
Step 3. Rub some oil or petroleum jelly into your hands and leave it on overnight
This method is particularly suitable for those with sensitive skin. The oil will absorb slowly, break down the dye and soften and moisturize the surface of your hands at the same time.
- Rub the oil into your hands using a cotton ball or a damp cloth. you can use baby oil or common olive oil.
- Note that during the night the oil could come into contact with blankets and sheets, staining them; So try to wear clean gloves or even socks on your hands.
- The next morning, wipe off the excess oil with a cotton ball, then gently scrub the skin with warm water.
Step 4. Wash your hands with a mixture of dish soap and baking soda
The soap will break down the dye and the baking soda will act as an exfoliant on the skin. Rinse your hands with warm water to trigger an effervescent reaction from the baking soda, sometimes useful for removing the dye from your hands.
Opt for a skin-friendly cleanser to keep them from drying out
Step 5. Rub your hands with a makeup remover
Being formulated to be used on the face, make-up removers are particularly gentle on the skin. If the stain hasn't penetrated too deeply, you should be able to dissolve and remove the pigments with ease.
- Pour the makeup remover onto a cotton ball or cloth, then scrub the stained areas. Wait at least five minutes before rinsing off.
- Alternatively, you can try using make-up remover wipes. The fibers of the wipes will gently exfoliate the skin by eliminating dead cells and the substances suitable to remove make-up will break down the pigments present in the dye.
Step 6. Purchase a professional product specifically formulated to remove the dye from the skin
If you prefer to rely on a more professional method and avoid home remedies, go to a hairdressing store and purchase a specific product. It may be available as either a liquid solution or as a wet wipe.
Method 2 of 3: Remove Hair Dye with More Aggressive Methods
Step 1. Use some spray hairspray
The spray hairspray may be able to break the bond between the dye and the leather, allowing you to wash off the color. Be wary, though, as the alcohol in hairspray, once sprayed on your hands, may tend to dehydrate the skin.
- Spray the hairspray on a cotton swab, then rub it on your hands - the effectiveness of the treatment should be greater. Rubbing the lacquer on the skin will allow it to penetrate deeper, moreover the fibers of the cotton will favor the elimination of dead superficial cells.
- Rinse your hands with warm water to get rid of the hairspray.
Step 2. Make a mixture of laundry detergent and baking soda and rub it on the stained areas
The detergent may irritate the skin, but be quite effective and quick at removing the dye. The baking soda adds an abrasive element, the function of which is to exfoliate the skin to remove dead stained cells.
- Use the detergent and baking soda in a ratio of 1: 1 (so mix 1 teaspoon of detergent with 1 teaspoon of baking soda).
- Rub the mixture into your skin for about 30-60 seconds.
- Rinse with warm water.
Step 3. Make a mixture using cigarette ash and hot water
As bizarre as it may appear, this ancient home remedy is known to produce wonders. Make sure the ash is cold and note that this treatment is not beneficial to the skin.
- Mix the cold ash with hot water in a small bowl, then use a cotton ball to rub the mixture into the stained skin.
- Wait 15 minutes. The spots should begin to discolour.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Step 4. If all of the above methods do not give the desired effect, try using nail polish remover
The acetone in nail polish remover should be able to bring the dye back to a liquid state, allowing you to wash it off easily. Be wary, though, as this is a highly aggressive product on the skin and could cause dryness and other skin disorders. Also remember that it should never be applied to areas closest to the eyes.
- Dip a cotton ball in nail polish remover and rub it into the stained skin. Try not to apply too much pressure.
- If you feel burning, stop the treatment immediately and rinse your hands thoroughly with warm water
Method 3 of 3: Remove Hair Dye from Nails
Step 1. Soak a cotton ball in nail polish remover
Rub it on your nails in a timely manner, right after you get stained, so that the dye does not have time to penetrate too deeply.
- The nail bed is mostly composed of dead cells which tend to absorb hair dye easily. Without removing them it will therefore be very difficult to get rid of the color.
- Rub the cotton ball on your nails, you should see that the dye begins to transfer to the fibers.
Step 2. Trim the dead cuticles
If you have cuticles or dead skin around your nails you can remove them - very carefully - using a special cuticle cutter. This way you won't have to try to get rid of dye stains using a harsh product like acetone.
Step 3. Clean the area under the nails using a special toothbrush or an old toothbrush
If you have trouble removing dye stains under your nails, scrub the area with a nail or toothbrush.
Frequently dip your toothbrush in soapy water to clean it of any paint residue that was trapped under your nails
Step 4. If, despite the methods described, you are unable to remove the dye from your nails, mask the stains with a colored nail polish
If after trying them all your nails are stained, the best thing to do is to cover them with a layer of colored nail polish. You will get a double result: you will be fashionable and you will have covered the unsightly dye stains!
Advice
- Before you start using the hair dye, spread a layer of petroleum jelly on the skin near the hairline and on your hands: it will act as a barrier preventing it from staining.
- While applying the hair dye, wear disposable gloves to protect your nails and skin on your hands.
