How to Remove Hair Dye
Most women who choose to color their hair, do it at home. It's
not that difficult, and you get it done just the way you want.
Unfortunately, you often do a little more than you want, and are
left wondering how to remove hair dye from a variety of
surfaces, including you!
The first tip, is that when dying your hair, apply a border of
Vaseline around the edge of your scalp. Make it an area perhaps
an inch wide or more. Yes, it feels a little greasy, but it will
save you the work of trying to scrub off dye stains at the base
of your neck where you can't even see what you're doing.
If you do have hair dye stains, there are commercial removers to
be bought at hair salons (after all, they make mistakes too),
but you can get the same results with your toothpaste. The make
up of toothpaste means that it contains just enough abrasive to
help remove the dye from your skin, without irritating it. Rub
it in with your gloved fingers, or use an old toothbrush.
When the dye falls on clothing, get it off and into cold water,
immediately. Soak until the stain is all or mostly removed.
Wring out and place on a firm surface, then use an old
toothbrush to work a dishwashing detergent into the stain. Rinse
and launder as usual but air dry in case the stain is not
completely gone. If there is some mark left, soaking it
overnight in one of the OxyClean products may help.