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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Remove hair dye with mild cleansers
• Method 2 of 3: Remove the hair dye with more aggressive means
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities
• Remove hair dye with mild cleansers
• Remove the hair dye with more aggressive means
• Cleaning your nails

You managed to give your hair a beautiful deep black color, but it looks like you also dyed your hands. You can easily wash hair dye off your hands with soap and water if you are quick, but what if the dye has soaked into your skin and nails? There are several ways to remove hair dye from your skin, but not all of them are suitable for all skin types. Try a mild cleanser if you have sensitive skin, or get started with more aggressive products to get rid of stubborn stains right away.

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Method 1 of 3: Remove hair dye with mild cleansers

1. Act quickly after getting hair dye on your hands. It will take a few minutes for the paint to soak into the skin. The faster you clean your hands, the easier the dye will be to remove, even if the dye has already started to set into the skin.
   • Your skin consists of several layers, and when the hair dye absorbs into your skin, it will give the skin a color layer by layer. If you leave the hair dye on your hands, it will pull into multiple layers of skin and color them, including the deeper skin layers.
   • If you let the hair dye soak into the deeper layers of the skin, you will likely need to use harsh agents to remove the dye. This can damage your skin.
2. Buy a professional hair dye remover. If you want to skip the home remedies and work like a pro, go to a drug store and buy a hair dye remover formulated for use on the skin. This can be a liquid solution or wipes.

Method 2 of 3: Remove the hair dye with more aggressive means

1. Trim your cuticles if they are painted. Use a cuticle clipper to gently remove the skin if you have dead skin cells or cuticles that have been painted. You don't have to apply aggressive nail polish remover to your skin.
2. If you are unable to remove the hair dye, paint your nails. If you have tried everything and your nails are still colored, it is best to cover them with nice nail polish. You look fashionable and have also concealed the stains.

Tips

• Cover your hands and the skin around your face with petroleum jelly if you know those areas will come into contact with hair dye. The petroleum jelly acts as a barrier and prevents your skin from getting stained with hair dye.
• Wear gloves when dyeing your hair so you don't get paint on your hands.
• Apply toothpaste to the affected area and then apply Dove body wash. Wash your hands slowly.

Warnings

• If you use a washcloth to remove the hair dye, you will likely ruin the washcloth. Don't use your mother's prettiest washcloth. Try to find an old rag to use instead.

Necessities

Remove hair dye with mild cleansers

• Cotton balls or washcloth
• Toothpaste
• Baby oil, olive oil or petroleum jelly
• Make-up remover
• Professional hair dye remover

Remove the hair dye with more aggressive means

• Cotton balls
• Hairspray
• Laundry detergent
• Baking soda
• Warm water
• Cigarette ash
• Nail polish remover

Cleaning your nails

• Cotton balls
• Nail polish remover
• A nail brush or toothbrush
• Nail polish