We all have experienced that moment: doing your own hair dye, removing the gloves, and seeing your head with a vibrant color. In case it is a dark smudge along the hair part or a couple of stains near the ears, it is definitely helpful to know how to remove hair color from the scalp quickly. What is imperative is to get the pigment off without causing redness, itching, or dryness of the skin.
Remember that the scalp skin is delicate. Instead of soap scrubbing or powder rubbing which might be a bit too harsh for your scalp, here are some options that are gentle on a scalp and you can try based on what you have in the bathroom:
Next time, do the "Vaseline Barrier" instead if you want to get rid of the annoying stains. Before starting your DIY dye job, along the hairline and the partings, put a thin layer of petroleum jelly. The petroleum jelly works as a "slip" that lets the dye particles go past your skin without attaching.
In a nutshell, do not fear and go scrubbing with dish soap. Begin with the mildest treatment—oil and only if the stain is resistant should you resort to a baking soda paste. Your scalp will repair itself sooner than the dye will disappear, hence be patient!
Q: Can I use nail polish remover?
No! the scalp is much more permeable than nails. Acetone usage can lead to chemical burns or heavy inflammation of the scalp. Choose oils or gentle exfoliants instead.
Q: How long do scalp stains usually last?
Under the condition that you don't do anything to them, the natural skin and hair oils together with skin cell turnover will generally get rid of the stains in 2 to 4 days.
Q: Does ash really remove hair dye?
A very old method suggests that one should use cigarette ash on a wet cloth, then rub the hair. However, it only works for very few people, and it is quite a hassle because it is abrasive and dirty. Oil is an option, which is way cleaner and more up-to-date!