Just make sure not to get any of the baby oil in your hair; otherwise, the hair dye might not be able to penetrate the baby oil to reach your hair. Instead of baby oil, you can use petroleum jelly or coconut oil as well. [3] X Research source

Also, consider placing an old, thin towel around your neck to keep the dye from running down your neck behind your head. If you have a hairdresser’s cape, then put this on over the towel to protect your clothing from the dye as well.

Just be careful not to get any of the hair dye in your eyes. Consider wearing goggles to protect your eyes and the sensitive skin around your eyes.

If the hair dye begins to irritate your skin, stop rubbing the area immediately and rinse your face with water.

If you do not have an exfoliating soap, use your normal face soap instead. Repeat the process as needed to further lighten and remove the hair dye stain.

If you have an old, soft-bristled toothbrush, you can use that to scrub the stained area instead. Just be careful when using a toothbrush, as the bulky head might make it harder to handle precisely. [10] X Research source Instead of toothpaste, try using a cotton swab dipped in vinegar or hairspray. The process for all three alternatives is the same, and each will act as an exfoliant to lift the hair dye from your skin. Just be careful not to get any of these products in your eyes. [11] X Research source

The gritty texture of the toothpaste, along with the reactive power of the baking soda, will lift the hair dye from your pores.

Repeat the process if needed, but make sure not to repeat the process too many times that you irritate your skin.

You can use liquid makeup removers like micellar water, but they may not be as effective.

If the makeup remover starts to irritate your skin at any point during the soaking process, wipe it off immediately and wash your face.

Repeat the process to further remove the hair dye stain as needed.

Treat the stains before you go to bed to allow the baby oil to soak in your skin overnight.

Cover your pillow with an old towel to keep the baby oil from staining the fabric. Make sure the towel is one you don’t mind ruining since the oil will stain it.

Repeat the process the following night if needed.