Your skin is made up up layers, and as the dye seeps into your skin, it will dye it layer by layer. If you allow the dye to sit on your hands, it will be able to dye more layers of your skin, and deeper layers of your skin. If the dye is allowed to stain the deep layers of your skin, it will likely take harsh measures to remove, which may damage your skin.

Scrub your hands for about 30 seconds, then rinse with warm water. If your hands are still stained, try scrubbing again, only this time add a pinch of baking soda.

Rub the oil over your hands using a cotton ball or a damp washcloth. The oil may ruin your sheets if you touch them while you sleep, so try wearing gloves or even clean socks on your hands while you sleep. Use a cotton ball to remove excess oil in the morning and scrub with warm water.

Look for a dish soap that is gentle on your hands and won’t dry them out.

Pour the makeup remover onto a washcloth or cotton ball and rub the stain. Wait for at least five minutes before rinsing. [6] X Research source Try makeup-removing wipes if you have any. The fibers of the wipe will exfoliate dead skin and the makeup remover will break down the pigment.

Spraying the hairspray onto a cotton ball and then rubbing it on your hands may increase the effectiveness of this treatment. Rubbing the hairspray in may help it penetrate deeper and the fibers of the cotton ball may help loosen dead skin cells. Use warm water to rinse the hairspray off your hands.

Use the detergent and baking soda in a 1:1 ratio (so, 1 teaspoon detergent mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda). Rub the mixture into your skin for 30-60 seconds. Rinse with warm water.

Mix cold cigarette ashes and warm water in a small bowl, then use a cotton ball to dab it onto your stained skin. Wait for 15 minutes. The stain should begin to fade. [10] X Research source Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Dip a cotton ball in nail polish remover and rub it over the stained skin. Try not to rub too vigorously. If you experience a burning sensation, stop immediately and rinse your hands with warm water.

Nail beds are mostly dead skin cells that absorb dye easily. Without actually removing the dead cells, it may be very difficult to lift the dye. Rub the cotton ball on your nails and you should see the dye start to come off on the cotton ball.

Try soaking the brush in soap and water to wash away any dye that is under your nails.