How to chalk dye your hair!

2021.07.16Uncategorized

How to chalk dye your hair!

Preparing to chalk dye:

Get soft pastel chalk at your local beauty supply store or online. Look for chalk that is made of soft pastel, as it will hold the best to your hair and not be too difficult to wash out or remove. Hair chalk generally washes out as soon as you apply shampoo and water.

Make sure the chalk is non-toxic. Check that the chalk is made of non-toxic materials and is cosmetic grade. This will ensure you do not breathe in toxic fumes when you apply the chalk to your hair.

Buy different colored chalk. Get a few different colors so you can have fun and play around with different shades and patterns. You may get a set of 24 colors so you can make a rainbow of color in your hair. Or you may get 1 or 2 shades that you can apply to your hair.

Put on an old shirt or robe. Wear clothing that you do not mind getting stained with color. The chalk can end up getting on your clothes when you apply it to your hair.

Wear gloves so your hands do not get dyed. Protect your hands from being dyed by the chalk by wearing latex gloves. Keep in mind the chalk dye will come off your hands with soap and water.

Applying the chalk to your hair:

Wash and dry your hair. Do not put hair gel, oil, or any other styling products in your hair. Leave your hair naked, as this will help the chalk to adhere better to your hair.

Wet your hair with a spray bottle. Take 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of your hair and dampen it with a few spritzes of water from a spray bottle. Wetting your hair will help the chalk color absorb into your hair.

Rub the chalk on your hair from root to tip for full color. Take a piece of chalk and rub it against your hair, starting at the top of your hair, near the root. Run the chalk over your hair in long, smooth motions so it is evenly distributed from top to bottom.

Apply the chalk a few inches from the ends of your hair for dyed tips. If you want just the tips of your hair to be dyed, rub the chalk on only the ends of your hair.

Create streaks in your hair using the chalk. Color small sections of your hair with the chalk, starting at the roots and working down to the tips. You could use a single color or multiple colors.

Apply one color at a time. If you are using multiple colors on your hair, try doing the lighter color first. Then, wet another section of your hair and apply a darker color. Make sure you wash your hands or wipe off your gloves before you apply a different color.

Do several layers of chalk for a darker look. Once you have applied the chalk colors to your hair, you may do another layer to make them appear darker. If you have dark brown or black hair, you may need to do several layers of chalk color to make the color appear vibrant and dark.

Let your hair air dry. Allow the color to set for 30 minutes-1 hour. Try not to touch your hair while the chalk color air dries, as this can smudge or ruin the color.

Seal your dyed hair with a hair straightener or a curling iron. Use a hair straightener or curling iron that you do not mind getting covered with chalk dust. Run your hair straightener or curling iron through each strand of dyed hair to seal in the color.