That perfect haircolor looks great on your locks — but not so much on your forehead, neck, and cheeks. If you accidentally get hair dye on your skin, fix it quick with common household ingredients. Hair dye stains may seem stubborn, but all you need is a little careful rubbing with the right ingredients. Don’t give up — this is a minor setback to a more glamorous you. The secret to removing hair dye from skin might already be in your bathroom cabinet.
Our favorite tips for removing hair dye from skin
Use nail polish remover to remove hair dye stain
Soak a cotton ball with nail polish remover and dab this onto the hair dye stain. Rub gently and you should see the dye begin to lift off your skin. Isopropyl alcohol works in the same way.
Toothpaste can shine your teeth and remove hair dye from your skin
Use a non-gel toothpaste on an old toothbrush to scrub at the stain.
Tackle hair dye removal with good, old-fashioned soap
Lather up some Lava soap with water and scrub at the stain. This scouring soap is good on many stubborn stains and might just do the trick on hair dye.
Raid the kitchen cabinets for hair dye remover
Mix baking soda with enough dishwashing soap to make a paste. Rub this into the hair dye stain and work it in well. Rinse off the paste and your skin should be clean.
WD-40: Stops squeaks, removes hair dye from skin
As a last-ditch effort, try WD-40 — but, please, not on your face! Squirt a bit onto a cotton ball and dab at the stain lightly. Rinse it off well and wash your skin with soap after you finish.
Most importantly, make sure it's safe
Most importantly, before you use hair dye on yourself or your kids, make sure the type of dye you are using is safe and that you’re not allergic to any of the ingredients. Experts advise that pregnant women carefully consider using hair dye, and the American Cancer Society has raised concerns about the link between hair dye and certain types of cancer.
