8 ways to remove hair dye stains from skin

Nowadays hair dyes to be used at home are common and increasingly easy to apply. The biggest problem today is knowing how to apply the product taking the necessary care for the correct use.

In addition to rugs, towels and clothes, when the dye makes contact with the skin it also generates stains, and they don’t do any good. According to hairstylist Nice Cavalcante, from the Maria Beleza salon, “tinctures can cause redness, itching and irritation in sensitive skins”, so it is important to test the product on the skin before applying it to the entire hair.

The professional’s suggestion to reduce the impacts of the dye on the skin is to opt for toners, which are less aggressive, and therefore, cause fewer allergies.

Also, stains are very difficult to get out. See below for unusual methods with products you have at home that can be effective for removing dye from the skin:

1. Detergent

Apply a small amount of kitchen detergent to the stain area, rubbing in with your fingers. In case of darker stains, or stains that have been on the skin for a longer time, use a moistened tissue or cotton wool soaked in detergent and water to rub the area.

For best results, mix two parts detergent and two parts baking soda until it becomes a paste, and apply to the area, rubbing with your finger or a cotton ball.

2. Toothpaste

Moisten the affected area and apply a small amount of toothpaste, rubbing in a circular motion for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the stain is completely removed. After the procedure, wash the area with warm water and soap, drying with a towel.

3. Vaseline

In the same way as the previous procedures, spread an amount of Vaseline on the stain, being very careful that the product does not come into contact with the eyes. If the product is the color of the dye, clean and restart the technique, until the final result.

4. Baby oil

With your fingers, apply a generous layer of baby oil to the stains. Leave it on overnight and wash the area with warm water and soap when you wake up.

5. Hair gel

With a cotton pad, apply hair gel to the entire area of ​​the stains, rubbing in circular motions. If necessary, wash and repeat the procedure until the stain is gone.

6. Vinegar

Make a mixture of equal parts of water and vinegar and apply to the stained area with the help of a cotton ball. Rub in a circular motion until the stain is completely removed. If it doesn’t work, try to concentrate the mixture with the vinegar and repeat the process.

7. Cigarette ash

Amazingly, cigarette ash helps a lot in removing dye stains. Moisten a cotton pad in the ash and rub the area. To avoid the strong smell of cigarettes, reserve the ashes approximately two days before coloring, in an open container, and add a little talcum powder.

8. Sweetener

In the same way as the others mentioned, the idea is to soak a cotton in the product, and rub the area until the stain comes out, repeating the process if necessary. It is important to remember to wash the skin well afterwards, avoiding residues.

How to prevent ink stains on your skin

Another solution to ensure clean skin and without traces of hair dye is to adopt procedures before coloring, in order to protect the skin that will receive pigmentation. Always wear gloves and place a towel on your shoulders and neck, thus avoiding ink contact with these regions.

According to Nice, applying protective gels, creams, conditioners and modeling ointments in the region that can be affected creates a kind of barrier between the dye and the skin and prevents the adhesion of the stains. In addition, the professional also suggests: “washing the area with anti-residue shampoo facilitates the removal of excess paint”.

Make sure to protect your skin before starting the hair coloring procedure. If you stain, follow the tips and ensure skin without unwanted stains!