Does your hair need a colorful, quick, and flirty dye job? Try this simple do-it-yourself trend that adds the most perfect, temporary tint—hair chalking. Yes, the idea has been around for a bit now, but it’s becoming more popular everyday and is quickly becoming the new ‘it’ hairstyle. Although Lauren Conrad was the first to be spotted rocking this look with her “Cotton Candy Bun”, countless of other famous fashionistas and runway models have been seen with the newest hair craze, including Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga.
So do you too want to add a little color to your life? Follow these simple directions and tips below!
– When you are ready to begin chalking, first twist the sections of hair you are about to add chalk to.
*IF YOU ARE BLONDE- Do not wet your hair before chalking. This will cause the pigment stain and will last in your hair after a few washes, making the color not so temporary after all.
*IF YOUR HAIR IS DARKER- Make sure to wet your hair before chalking. You can do so by simply wetting sections of your hair using a spray bottle.
*IF YOU HAVE RED HAIR- Try chalking without adding water at first, if the pigment does not show up, add a little water. It really depends on how light or dark the red is.
-Try applying two different colors to a strand at once. This ends up giving your hair a more tie-dyed look, which is more fun!
-Make sure to use SOFT PASTELS. The ones that work the most seem to be Senellier brand pastels because the color is more intense. DO NOT just buy regular chalk or oil pastels. This is important!
-When applying the chalk, make sure to wear a robe or cape and lay something on the floor because the chalk dust will get everywhere.
AFTER CHALKING
-Wearing an updo may be the best way to rock your new style—at times the chalk can rub off onto your clothing.
-Before showering, make sure to brush out as much of the chalk as possible. Most of it will come out after brushing.
-ALWAYS shampoo hair after chalking. There is a very small amount of “gum arabic” in soft chalk pastels, which is actually made from tree sap, so it’s important to get it out.
-YOU MUST also condition hair afterwards. The chalk itself can suck up a lot of natural moisture in your hair, so it’s important to replenish the moisture that was lost!
It’s as easy as that! It only takes a few minutes and can really add that extra POP you’ve been looking for! The best part is that it’s temporary, so you can switch it up every time! Have fun with this flirt look MANIACS, and send us your ‘chalking’ before and after photos!
~~ By Cody Wiegand
