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13:33, Thu, May 21, 2020 | UPDATED: 15:38, Thu, May 21, 2020 Plastic gloves are pretty much sold out everywhere due to COVID-19, but a pair should come with your hair dye kit. If you took the plunge without protecting your hands, or got some elsewhere on your skin, there are a few solutions. Express.co.uk consulted the experts to find out how
to get the job done.
How to prevent dye stains on handsIt might be too late this time, but there are ways to prevent staining your hands while colouring your hair. First of all, wear gloves to ensure your hands don’t come in direct contact with the dye. To stop a tell-tale dye stain in your hairline, use a thick moisturiser or vaseline. Apply it where you don’t want to dye to stain to act as a barrier. Stay alert the whole time and clean up any mess as you work. Use a damp cotton swab, ball or pad, or a flannel to wipe away the spillages. READ MORE- How to dye your own hair How to get hair dye off your hands: Hair dye is tricky to remove from skin (Image: Getty) Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info
How to get hair dye off your hands: The first step is washing your hands with soap and water (Image: Getty) How to get hair dye off your handsSoap and waterFirst things first, try washing your hands with good old soap and water. This should be your natural reaction when you notice a wet speck on your skin. If you catch it before it dries, you should be okay. If the dye has already stained your skin, you will have to try a different method. OilOlive oil, baby oil, or an oil-based moisturiser– you name it, they all do the trick. Most dyes will break down after meeting an oil-based product. Apply the oil onto the stain with a cotton ball or pad and rub it in. The dye should start to lift off the skin, and you can rinse it off with warm water. Repeat the process if the dye is stubborn, this time letting the dye sit on the skin for longer. If the dye is really stuck, try leaving it on over night. Place a towel under your body around the area. Rinse it off in the morning with warm water and a cloth or flannel.
How to get hair dye off your hands: Oil could help to remove hair dye from your hands (Image: Getty)
How to get hair dye off your hands: Toothpaste removes dye stains well (Image: Getty) ToothpasteEveryone knows toothpaste removes stains from your teeth, but did you know it can help to remove hair dye stains from the skin? Use a non-gel toothpaste and apply it to a cotton swab, or straight onto the dye patch. Massage the toothpaste into the stained skin, and leave it for five to ten minutes. Remove the toothpaste with a cloth or flannel soaked in warm water. DON'T
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Related articlesUK lockdown: Haircut tutorial given by Manchester hairdresserNail polish removerNail polish remover works a charm when trying to get stubborn dye off your hands. Whatever you do, don’t use this trick anywhere but your hands– especially not your face or neck. Smear a little on the stain with a cotton swab or ball. Rub it in a circular motion for a few seconds. The stain should start to come off, and you will see the colour on the swab or ball. Wash your hands with warm soap and water once you’re finished.
How to get hair dye off your hands: Nail polish may help to take away dye stains from skin (Image: Getty) Baking sodaBaking soda will quickly break down the active ingredients in dye, and it isn’t too abrasive on the skin. The grains will act as a scrub on the skin, speeding up the process. This method may not be suitable for those with super sensitive skin. Only use a little bit of baking soda, and dilute it with water. If your skin turns red or feels irritated, you should stop and try something else. If your skin has no issues with the baking soda, try adding lemon juice to the diluted mix. This should be more powerful and get the stains of with less elbow-grease.
How to get hair dye off your hands: Baking soda should help you to get dye off your skin (Image: Getty) Laundry detergent and washing up liquidThe ingredients in laundry detergent are effective in removing dye, but are too harsh on the skin to use alone. Add some unscented washing up liquid into the mix to protect the skin. Place a small amount of detergent on a damp cloth or flannel, and rub it into the skin. Follow up with a small amount of washing up liquid on a damp cloth to try and rub it off.
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IPSO Regulated Copyright ©2022 Express Newspapers. "Daily Express" is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. How do you remove dye stains from skin?Petroleum jelly
Petroleum jelly can also act as a stain removal agent after dyeing. Begin by rubbing petroleum jelly into the stain. Massage it into the skin using your fingertips. Continue massaging until you can see the stain disappearing.
How long does it take dye to get off your hands?"The good news is that in time, as your skin cells naturally turnover, your skin will shed the pigment on its own within one to two weeks," he says.
How do you remove tieTo start, create a paste by mixing a coin-sized amount of baking soda with water. Diluted baking soda boasts mild abrasive qualities and it's less harsh on sensitive skin. Then rub the mixture over your dye-stained hands, and scrub them thoroughly under running water. The tie-dye paint should be lifted from your skin.
What is the fastest way to remove hair dye from nails?Wipe your nails with a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol. If this does not work, scrub your hands with a thick paste of water and baking soda. After scrubbing your hands with the baking soda paste, you can apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly and leave it on for a few minutes.
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