Remove Hair Dye Stain from Hands

If you dyed your hair and have hair dye on your hands or somewhere on your skin, here's how to get it off. This works well on most parts of your body -- the hands, face, arms and neck -- and is quick and easy to do.

Steps

With Oil Soap

  1. Buy a bottle of Murphy's Oil Soap. It should be available at most home improvement stores, big box stores, or even Dollar General. It's pretty inexpensive if you buy a small bottle. That's all you should need.
  2. Get a soft washcloth. Stick with one you're not particularly attached to -- you don't want to take any risks when dealing with dyes. Wet it with some water -- it should be thoroughly wet, but not soaked.
  3. Apply a small amount of Murphy's Oil Soap to the washcloth. Less than the size of a quarter should do the trick, depending on how much dye you're looking to remove. Be extra careful if you're dealing with an area around your eyes.
  4. Rub gently onto the area of skin that has dye on it. Continue rubbing for about 30 seconds, or until you see the stain start to lift. Don't be too hard on your skin! Be patient. It may take a bit longer.
  5. When the dye comes off, apply a moisturizer onto the area that was scrubbed. Your skin will be thankful for it -- it just got rubbed red. Be generous. The redness will fade shortly.

With Baking Soda

  1. Mix equal parts baking soda and dishwashing liquid. If you have a lemon, squeeze in some lemon juice for good measure. The lemon juice acts as a bleaching agent -- it doesn't technically remove the dye, but it can maximize the effects.
  2. Apply the mixture to a damp washcloth. Rub it onto the affected area until the stain has lifted. This might take some time if you have an ample amount of dye on your skin. Be patient.
    • If most of it has lifted, but it seems to have stopped working, apply more of your concoction to the washcloth. Stay diligent!
  3. Rinse off the mixture with warm water. Baking soda may dry out your skin, so apply lotion to the covered area when finished. This is especially important if your skin is sensitive.
  4. Finished.

Tips

  • If in a rush, try toothpaste. It doesn't work for everyone, though. But it is readily accessible.

Warnings

  • This could cause a rash, depending on your skin type. Immediately stop if you see bumps, are itchy, or see an inappropriate amount of redness.

Things You'll Need

With Oil Soap

  • Murphy's Oil Soap
  • Moisturizer
  • Washcloth
  • Water

With Baking Soda

  • Baking Soda
  • Dishwashing Liquid
  • Lemon juice (if available)
  • Bowl
  • Washcloth
  • Water

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