How To Get Hair Dye Off Your Face & Skin
Hair dyeing is a process to be celebrated: it’s a time to appreciate the versatility of your beauty with a new hair colour, while the anticipation makes it even more exciting. Whether this is your first venture into hair dyeing or you’re new to colouring we recommend you look at our Colour Match Quiz before starting the process.
During a hair dyeing session, mistakes can happen and it’s not uncommon that some excess product may fall and cause stains on your face or skin. Hair dyes are powerfully formulated to deliver long-lasting colour and shine, so prepare to control the running of dye during the process and the removal of dye afterwards.
We don’t want you to be left wondering how to get hair dye off your face when you should be enjoying your new look. So, below we’ve outlined the preparation that minimises dye spillage and how to safely remove any excess dye from your face and skin.
Before hair dyeing: Preparation and prevention
Whether you’re undergoing a colour refresh with one of Garnier’s black hair colours or experimenting with something completely new, be proactive in your preparation to reduce any unwanted splotches of dye.
- Apply a moisturiser along your hairline and onto your gloves to stop any hair dye falling onto your face or skin. The moisturiser acts as a protective barrier that stops the dye from reaching unwanted areas. A good alternative to moisturiser is petroleum jelly.
- Wear disposable gloves to stop the spread of dye onto your hands, this also requires less cleaning if for any reason you need to stop mid-dye.
- Try not to wash your hair before applying dye. Natural oil on your hair and scalp can inhibit any sensitisation to your skin. Ideally, time the dyeing of your hair before your hair wash, allowing you to refresh your hair in time with your new look.
- Use one of Garnier’s non-drip hair colours. Look for hair dyes that have a non-drip formula. Their ingredients are blended to remain in hair during processing with less run-off, while supporting hair hydration and shine.
- No matter the colour you’re considering, search for hair dyes that can impart the colour deep into your hair fibre, while leaving your hair silky and soft to the touch. The Nutrisse hair colour range is a great option or any colour.
- If entering your brunette area, try the Olia Permanent Hair Colour in Iced Chocolate. Its improved formula allows for maximum colour performance for visibly healthy hair.
- Clean throughout the dyeing process. We recommend you stop and tend to the hairline during the dyeing process. Warmth from the scalp may cause dye to run past the hairline. A hot tip is to either clip or tie any hair up near the hairline to discourage dye from running. This also keeps the hair organised as you go on – no missing pieces!
How to get hair dye off your face and skin
Your hair dye is complete! And even though you’ve done your best to stop the spread of dye, some has understandably got onto your face and skin. Some remaining spots of dye may be peskier than others – one splotch may be able to be removed immediately while the next might be more stubborn. Below, we’ll explore the variety of ways you can get rid of hair dye on your skin.
Apply soap and water
Soap and water are a universal formula for cleaning, and it is both recommended and likely your most accessible option for removing hair dye.
Apply your regular face wash to gently rub it into any splotches of dye for a minute or so. Use a flannel to rub the splotches, as this will give you more control and stop any removed dye from flicking elsewhere. If dye is not completely removed from your face, it should significantly reduce the stain or weaken remaining dye.
To get rid of hair dye on your skin, use your normal body wash when taking a shower. Again, even if dye doesn’t come off immediately, it should be reduced and will naturally disappear as you wash over the next couple of days.
Next step, apply an exfoliant scrub
Exfoliating scrubs can gently remove dead skills and other impurities from your face and skin – and support hair dye removal. Apply exfoliant after trying soap and water, this will withdraw dry cells that absorbed the hair dye, revealing the clean skin underneath.
Following up, use an oil-based cleanser or an overnight moisturiser
If any stubborn stains still refuse to be removed, apply an oil-based cleanser. An oil-based cleanser should lift any persistent blotches of dye. To be certain, follow this with a thorough moisturising mask that you can leave on overnight. Allowing you to wake up with your beautiful new hair colour and fresh, healthy-looking skin.
If nothing else, use a temporary cover
If there’s any dye stains that are left, rest assured all remaining dye will be gone after a couple of days. If you can’t wait to remove it, you can hide it with makeup while it fades. Apply a hydrating primer and follow with foundation and concealer to disguise any remaining dye. Trust the process, and don’t forget to enjoy your new colour!
That’s all for getting hair dye off your face and skin. Next, read our 5 ways to get glowy skin.
