• Always perform a strand test and patch test before using hair dye. • Perform strand test before mixing GDY! • Always wear a pair of protective gloves when dyeing. • Use petroleum jelly or a thick conditioner around your hairline to prevent staining your skin. If staining occurs, try using a baking soda paste or toothpaste to remove the stain. • Wear old clothes and use a towel that you don’t mind staining.Place newspaper or towels around where you’re dyeing to protect surfaces from staining. • Use mirrors both in front and behind you when applying GDY hair dye. If you are doing it yourself this will help you not miss any spots! • Rinse your hair in the sink rather than the shower to avoid staining surfaces such as your bathtub. • Always use cold water when rinsing out GDY hair dye. • It’s recommended you don’t wash your hair with shampoo or conditioner for at least a week after dyeing.