If you color your hair at home, you know that hair dye can tint your skin. The best thing you can do is to prevent hair dye stains as much as possible by wearing gloves and applying dye carefully around the forehead. Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly or hair conditioning around the base of your hair, as dye has a hard time sticking to oily surfaces. If you still end up with stains that need to be removed, there are a few home remedies that will remove hair dye stains in no time at all.

• Nail polish remover can be useful to remove hair dye stains but it should only be used in small areas, and only away from the eyes. To try it, soak a small ball of cotton on nail polish remover and rub the area a few times. Make sure you keep a window open when trying this, as the fumes can be strong.

• Toothpaste can also be used to remove hair dye stains, especially when it comes to lighter colors. While toothpaste does not seem to work in all types of skin, it is a great first option, as it is relatively soft and does not irritate or damages the skin. To try and remove hair dye stains, simply rub toothpaste, preferably the kind that contains scrubbing granules, on the area.

• As strange as it sounds, cigarette ashes can also be used to remove hair dye stains. Simply mix with a few droplets of water and then use a cotton ball to rub over the stained area. Wash your face with warm water afterwards.

• Dishwashing soap can effectively remove hair dye stains, especially when mixed with either baking soda or lemon juice. Simply rub over the area until the stains fade.

• Other home products you can use to remove hair dye stains include rubbing alcohol, WD-40, Hydrogen Peroxide, and aftershave. All these products should be used with extreme care or not at all on the face, but should be ok for removing stains in hands.

• People with sensitive skin who need to remove hair dye stains should invest in a professional hair dye remover. They can be found in beauty supply stores or bought directly from a hair salon.