Dyeing hair is a lot of fun; You can get a chance to change your appearance! However, there are some problems that you can run into when you dye your hair. It's important to know what to do if you don't like your new hair color or if you have stains of paint left on your skin, clothes, carpet, or other surfaces in your home.
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Method 1 of 5: Fading Hair Color After Dyeing
Step 1. Fade hair color using Vitamin C method
This method is known to fade hair color quickly without causing too much damage to your hair.
- Mash the vitamin C tablet with a masher or hammer. Transfer the crushed tablets to a small bowl and add a teaspoon of water to make a paste. Apply the paste to your hair, leave it on for 30 minutes, then wash it off with warm water.
- Alternatively, you can add crushed vitamin C to a clarifying shampoo. Apply the mixture to your hair and cover your head with a shower cap. Leave it for 20 minutes, then rinse with water.
Step 2. Squeeze lemon juice into your hair to lighten it
This is one of the safest ways you can lighten your hair because it doesn't use any chemical additives.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into a container. Apply it to your hair and cover it with a shower cap for a few minutes. Then, wash your hair as usual using warm water to wash the lemon juice from your head.
- You can also try making a spray mix with a moisturizing ingredient like almond oil to lessen the drying effect of the lemon juice
- Spray some lemon juice on your hair and leave it in the sun for a few minutes before washing it off. This will also help lighten your hair color.
Step 3. Apply cinnamon paste to remove hair color
This natural method won't damage your hair follicles like the other methods, and is best for use on dark hair colors.
- Mix three teaspoons of cinnamon powder with your hair conditioner to make a paste. Apply to wet hair from roots to ends. Cover your head with a shower cap afterwards, leave it on for one night. Wash thoroughly in the morning.
- Alternatively, you can try using a hair conditioner and then apply a paste made of eucalyptus powder and water over the conditioner. However, you should still leave it for one night.
Step 4. Apply sea salt paste to lighten your hair color
This is another natural way that won't damage your hair and will encourage you to get out of the house.
- Mix 1/2 cup of salt with a small amount of water to make a paste. Apply to wet hair. Stay outside, in the sun, to let the sun and the sea salt paste work to lighten your hair color. Wash thoroughly once you are done sunbathing.
- Another way is to mix one part sea salt with five parts water. Apply it on your hair and leave it on for 15 minutes before washing it off.
Step 5. Try using honey to lighten hair color
This is another natural way that will help lighten your hair color.
- Mix 1/3 cup of honey with 1/4 cup of your hair conditioner. Apply thoroughly to wet hair and use a comb to ensure an even distribution. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it on for eight hours or for an entire night. Wash thoroughly afterwards.
- You can also try mixing honey with other brightening ingredients like eucalyptus and vinegar with olive oil as a moisturizer. Leave the mixture on your hair for one night too.
Step 6. Wet your hair with chamomile tea
Chamomile tea imparts a blonde tint and works better on lighter-colored hair.
- Boil a pot of chamomile tea and steep it for an hour to make it more intense. Wet your hair with the chamomile tea, then dry in the sun.
- Alternatively, add a few teaspoons of chamomile to your hair conditioner. Apply thoroughly to damp hair and leave for a few minutes before washing.
Step 7. Use dish soap
Don't forget, dish soap has harsher chemicals than shampoo, so you'll want to make sure to condition it well afterward.
- Apply dish soap to your hair like you would shampoo. Massage into your scalp and wash well. Repeat if necessary.
- You can also try mixing dish soap with baking soda powder for added lightening power. Massage into your hair thoroughly and wash well.
Step 8. Remove your hair dye using detergent
Make sure you use a brand of detergent that doesn't use bleach, as this will significantly damage your hair.
- Use a tea cup of detergent to wash your hair. Massage it into your hair as if you were using it as a shampoo. Wash well.
- Your hair will need to be reconditioned due to the harshness of the laundry detergent.
Step 9. Remove the dye and condition the hair with a warm hair oil massage
This method does two things at once: it removes color and conditions your hair.
Massage the warm oil into your hair, from roots to ends. Wrap a warm towel around your hair and let it sit for an hour. Wash off the oil with warm water to help it return to its original state and prevent it from becoming too oily
Step 10. Purchase a bleaching kit
Many supermarkets and shops sell bleach kits that you can use to lighten your hair color. Follow the instructions on the kit to use it. Chances are, you'll need to use it several times to lighten your hair until it reaches the color you want.
Step 11. Wash your hair with an anti-dandruff shampoo
Anti-dandruff shampoo can work well on hair colors that have faded a bit or on hair that has been dyed for a while. This shampoo will work best before the paint color is fully set. Anti-dandruff shampoo is also stronger than regular shampoo, so the cleaning or bleaching effect is also stronger. Wash your hair with this shampoo several times every two days to get the results you want.
Step 12. Apply the baking soda paste on your hair
This method is an alternative to bleach, baking soda has almost the same whitening effect.
- Start by wetting your hair with warm water. Make a paste by mixing equal amounts of baking soda and shampoo. Massage it into your hair and leave it on for a few minutes, then wash it thoroughly.
- Another way is to mix baking soda and lemon juice in a 2:1 teaspoon ratio. Massage into hair and let sit for about five minutes, then wash thoroughly.
Step 13. Ask a professional salon expert to do a bleach bath on your hair
Bleach baths should be carried out by a skilled person, as the potential for damage to your hair, skin, or clothing is considerable.
- A bleach bath consists of a diluted mixture of shampoo and bleach that will lighten your hair. It can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes for the effect to work, depending on how much lightening your hair color you want.
- Be aware that bleach baths can potentially affect your natural hair color as well.
Step 14. Remove the color of your hair dye by bleaching your hair
Remember that this is a last resort, as bleach will damage your hair. Do not do it unless you have tried other methods and have not been satisfied.
- Mix bleach and water in a 1:4 ratio. The thinner the mixture, the better. Put on rubber gloves and massage or rub the bleach into your hair. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then wash it off completely.
- Be prepared to condition your hair as well as possible after bleaching.
- In most cases, you'll probably want to dye your hair again until it's close to its natural color. It's best to give your hair time to recover before doing so.
Method 2 of 5: Removing Hair Dye from Skin
Step 1. Make a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice
This is a natural method of removing hair dye from the skin. Mix two teaspoons of baking soda with two teaspoons of lemon juice. Apply to skin that has been stained with hair dye, rub gently. Wash, and repeat if needed.
Step 2. Scrub the hair dye stain with olive oil or baby oil with a cleaning cloth
Gently rub on the stained skin. This method is suitable for sensitive skin.
Step 3. Clean the stained skin with vinegar
Wet a cotton ball with vinegar, gently rub it on the stained skin.
Step 4. Rub the hair dye stain on the skin with toothpaste mixed with baking soda
Gel toothpaste will not work very well. Dab toothpaste on a brush and rub it on the stained skin.
Step 5. Use a mixture of baking soda and dish soap
This will create a paste that you can rub on your skin. Mix at a 1:1 ratio to form a paste. Apply on stained skin. Wash thoroughly, repeat if necessary.
Step 6. Remove hair dye stains by spraying hair spray on the skin
Hair spray can work to remove paint stains from the skin. Spray on the stained skin, rub gently. Then, wash with soap.
Step 7. Use a hair dye remover kit
You can buy it at the nearest beauty supply store.
Step 8. Rub the dye-stained skin with dish soap or laundry detergent using a cloth
Gently rub on the stained skin. Wash when finished.
Step 9. Remove hair dye stains on the skin with hydrogen peroxide
Wet a cotton ball with hydrogen peroxide and rub it over the stained area. Be careful not to touch your hair, as the peroxide will fade the color of your hair.
Step 10. Remove the stain with nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol
Use caution, especially when using nail polish remover, as it can be quite harsh on the skin. Never use it on your face.
- Wet a cotton ball with nail polish remover or alcohol. Gently rub it on the stained area of your skin.
- Wash that part of your skin well afterward.
Step 11. As a last resort, try using WD-40
If all other methods do not work well, use this last method. Dab a small amount of WD-40 onto a cotton ball. Gently dab on the stained skin with hair dye. Wash the skin well and thoroughly with soap afterward.
Method 3 of 5: Removing Hair Dye from Clothes
Step 1. Put some rubbing alcohol on the hair dye stain on your clothes if you can't wash your clothes right away
The alcohol will help loosen the stain so that it can be washed off afterwards.
Step 2. Soak your clothes in the ammonia solution
This is an alternative if your clothes cannot be washed.
- Mix a cup of ammonia with a gallon of cold water in a bucket. Spread your stained garment over a second bucket, holding it with rubber. Slowly pour the ammonia solution over the stained area, allowing the solution to soak through until it drips into the second bucket. Wash and wring your clothes afterwards.
- Another way is to mix 1/2 teaspoon of tableware detergent, one teaspoon of ammonia, and one liter of warm water. Wet the stained area of clothing with the solution for 30 seconds, then rinse with water. Gently brush the stain with a toothbrush and pour rubbing alcohol over it to help remove the stain. Rinse and wash again with water afterwards.
Step 3. Spray the stained area with hairspray as quickly as possible
Make sure the stain is wet with hairspray. Then, wash as usual.
Step 4. Use dish soap directly on the stain on the clothes
Let the dish soap soak into the stain, then wash your clothes immediately. Repeat if the stain doesn't go away after the first try.
Step 5. Soak the clothes in a solution of vinegar and detergent
Fill a bucket or sink with warm water, add two teaspoons of detergent and two cups of white vinegar. Soak your clothes in this solution for a few hours, then rinse as usual.
Step 6. Find out if the stain on your clothes can be treated with chlorine bleach
If you can, use the following method to remove the stain.
- Mix 1/4 cup of chlorine bleach with a gallon of cold water in a bucket. When preparing it, soak the stained garment in the bucket for up to 30 minutes. Squeeze, then rinse as usual.
- The longer you soak your clothes in the bleach solution, the greater the risk that the color of the fibers or threads will fade.
Method 4 of 5: Removing Hair Dye from Carpets and Mats
Step 1. Clean the mat or carpet using a vinegar solution
This method is most recommended for removing hair dye from the mat. Mix one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of dishwashing liquid, and two cups of cold water. With a clean sponge, apply the solution to the stain and rub in a circular motion until bubbles appear. Squeeze the sponge clean and apply it to the stained area. Repeat squeezing the sponge and dabbing until all the liquid has been absorbed. Pour two teaspoons of alcohol on the stained area, rub with a clean damp cloth or sponge for about five minutes. Then, wipe the stained area with a dry cloth or towel.
Step 2. Spray the stained area of the carpet with an inexpensive hairspray as soon as possible
Cheap hair sprays contain a higher alcohol content, so it is better to use them. Spray the stained area, then blot with an old towel to absorb the paint into the towel. Repeat this process until the stain is removed, then clean your carpet with another cleaner to remove any remaining hairspray.
Step 3. Clean the hair dye stain with a carpet cleaning solution
Follow the instructions on the packaging. It can be in the form of a spray or a solution.
Step 4. Mix the cream of tartar paste to remove the stain from the carpet
Mix 1/2 cup cream of tartar with a small amount of hydrogen peroxide, or lemon juice, to make a paste. Apply it to the stained carpet, let it sit for a few minutes, then dry.
Step 5. Use an ammonia solution to remove hair dye stains from the carpet
Mix one teaspoon of dish soap with one teaspoon of ammonia and two cups of warm water. With a clean sponge, wipe the stained area with the solution. Let the solution sit on the stain for at least 30 minutes, wiping the area every five minutes with a clean cloth and more ammonia solution. After that, wipe with a clean sponge and cold water, then wipe with a dry towel.
Step 6. Try a basic grease remover
Follow the instructions for using it on the carpet.
Method 5 of 5: Removing Hair Dye from Bathroom Surfaces
Step 1. Remove hair dye from tub, floor, and cement using diluted bleach
Use a chlorine bleach solution, with a bleach:water ratio of 1:4, to scrub tubs, floors, or cement with a sponge or cloth. Let the bleach soak the stained area for up to 20 minutes before rinsing off with water.
Step 2. Use cleaning alcohol to remove the hair dye stain from the sink
Scrub the sink with rubbing alcohol and a clean cloth or towel.
Step 3. Remove stains from most bathroom surfaces using a magic eraser
Look for a magic eraser at the nearest home supply store. Follow the instructions on the packaging for best results.
Step 4. Wipe the stained surface with acetone
Rub the stained area with a cloth soaked in acetone.
Step 5. Use hair spray
Spray the stained surface with hairspray, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe it off with a clean towel or cloth.
Step 6. Scrub the ceramic or acrylic surface with toothpaste to remove the stain
Gently rub the toothpaste onto the stained surface, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe it off with a clean cloth or towel.
Step 7. Use a baking soda paste
Make this paste by mixing baking soda and water in equal ratios. Rub the paste on the stained area, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe it off with a clean towel or cloth.
Step 8. Use a vinegar solution
Dilute the vinegar with water, rub it on the stained surface. Let the solution soak the stain for 30 minutes, then wipe it off with a clean cloth or towel.
Suggestion
- To avoid staining the skin, always wear rubber or latex gloves. You should also apply petroleum gel all over your hairline, including your forehead, around your ears, and along your neck.
- Wipe off any drops of hair dye with a damp cotton ball or an old towel before sticking to the skin.
- Nail polish remover also works well for removing hair dye stains from fingernails.
- To avoid staining your clothes while dyeing your hair, cover your shoulders with a money towel. It's also a good idea to wear old clothes that won't be a problem if they get stained, but remember that hair dye can penetrate clothes and reach your skin.
- Wash the fabric or clothing on your washing machine's hottest setting to help remove the stain. Find out if washing in too hot water will shrink the clothes and, if so, use an appropriate heat setting.
- To avoid staining the carpet while you're dyeing your hair at home, use old towels, plastic sheeting, or patchwork on the floor where you dyed your hair.
- Blot up excess paint on the carpet with a paper towel, or an old towel, before trying any of the methods above.
- To prevent stains from forming, you can also rub petroleum gel on bathroom surfaces that have the potential to be stained with hair dye.
Warning
- Do not mix ammonia and chlorine bleach to remove stains. When these two chemicals are mixed, a chemical reaction that produces toxic gases and fumes will occur.
- Ventilate the room when using chlorine bleach to blow the fumes out.
- Do not use metal containers or utensils when you use chlorine bleach.
- Do not use stain-removing chemicals near your eyes or mouth.
- Don't dry your clothes until all the stains have been removed. When you dry it, the stain will stick to the material.
- Always try first to apply the cleaning solution to hidden areas of the fabric, carpet, or mattress, as the cleaning solution can have a damaging effect or fade the color. If the solution doesn't appear to be affecting fabrics, carpets, or mattresses, it means it's safe to use against stains.
