| Figuring out how to get hair dye off skin, black hair dye | | | | my skin so I am free to scrub away dye residue. I also |
| in particular, is something I have to deal with every time | | | | use it for removing hair dye from skin on my hands, |
| I dye my hair. Some hair dyes penetrate the skin | | | | neck, shoulders. Dip cotton balls in acetone and rub |
| deeply and are a real pain to remove. But, after 15 | | | | gently. After that, apply cream to moisturize the skin. |
| years of dyeing my hair black, I apply these following | | | | - Vinegar - acidic and excellent for sloughing off dead |
| tips to make the experience less annoying. | | | | skin cells, it cleanses the skin well. Be careful and do |
| Prevention | | | | the skin patch test as with acetone. Proceed if no |
| The simplest thing to do is to apply Vaseline | | | | irritation occurs. |
| generously along the hair lining, including your neck, | | | | - Toothpaste: using a cotton ball apply toothpaste |
| behind ears etc... anywhere where there is a possibility | | | | along the hair lining gently scrubbing the whole time. |
| hair dye will touch the skin before you start dyeing | | | | - Another ingredient is effective: cigarette ash. Yes, it |
| your hair. If you don't have Vaseline, use any greasy | | | | sounds yucky, but it really does help. Dip a cotton ball in |
| cream you can find. Just make sure you apply lots of | | | | cigarette ash and scrub the skin. |
| it. | | | | - I have never tried bleach for removing black hair dye. |
| Super easy tips | | | | Bleach irritates my skin so am not even going to |
| - Shampooing hair a few more times will help. | | | | attempt applying it on my head. Proceed with caution, |
| - Using cotton balls, dip them in baby oil or a greasy | | | | please. |
| cream and start with hair dye removal by gently | | | | Final tip: |
| scrubbing the skin. | | | | Make sure you start using these as soon as you're |
| - I personally use acetone (nail polish remover). One | | | | done washing your hair. Otherwise, hair dye will |
| thing you have to be mindful of is that your skin is not | | | | penetrate the skin and although it will eventually |
| prone to irritation. Apply some on the inside of your | | | | disappear, it will be more difficult and time consuming. |
| arm and see if you get any reaction. If there is | | | | And also, don't scrub too hard, it will irritate the skin. |
| redness or itching, don't use it. Acetone doesn't irritate | | | | |