To use this Punky plum hair color, first shampoo your hair and dry it. Then, put petroleum jelly or baby oil around your hairline and on your ears. Wear rubber gloves and use a tinting brush to apply the color evenly from the roots to the ends of your hair. Comb through the hair. Leave the color on for about 15 - 30 minutes, then rinse it out. Throw away the remaining mixture and wash your hands. The color will fade with each shampoo and may last for 5 - 40 washes, depending on your hair type, condition, and porosity. For the best results, apply it to dry, bleached hair without conditioning first. Be careful not to use it in the eye area as it may cause blindness. Avoid contact with skin and clothing to prevent staining. Keep it out of reach of children. This product may cause skin irritation on some people, so do a preliminary test before each use. Clean a small area of skin behind your ear or on your inner forearm with soap, water or alcohol. Apply a small amount of the hair color and let it dry. If there's no irritation, it's probably safe for you. If you get the color in your eyes, flush them with water for 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if you're wearing them, and see a doctor. Rinse skin with water if it gets stained. If ingested, consult medical personnel. Punky products can stain porous things like skin, clothing, towels, etc. Cover the area where you're applying and removing the color with plastic bags or newspapers. Don't rinse your hair in the shower to avoid staining. To reduce staining, you can use peroxide - based cleansers, a paste of baking soda and liquid dish soap, or toothpaste with a little warm water.