Chalking hair is a great way to temporarily dye hair. It doesn’t take much time to chalk hair, and it’s easy to do. For those of us who prefer to change styles frequently, chalking is perfect as it isn’t permanent. Additionally, chalking hair is cheap and doesn’t damage your hair, so don’t worry! You can find basic chalks and soft pastels from Michael’s or Walmart. There are also professional hair chalks if you are willing to spend the money. Commonly, non-oil-based chalk is used; oil-based will stain your clothing and sidewalk chalks are often too dusty. Here’s how to do it:
- Select your colour(s)
If you have darker hair, you might want to consider a brighter palate to make the colors pop. For lighter haired people, almost all colors will work.
Shampooing, from: http://cdn.josephfleischer.com/wp-content//uploads/hair-washing-648×330.jpg - Wash your hair
Try not to use conditioner; this will help the chalk to stay in your hair longer.
Chalking hair, from: http://thebeautydepartment.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/tbdchalking2b.jpg - Chalk your hair
Cover your shoulders with a an old towel or wear an old T-shirt. Using downward strokes, apply the chalk to a section of your hair. Twist your hair as you work. The more you chalk an area of hair, the more vibrant the resulting color will be. You can dab at any loose chalk with some water and a paper towel.
Chalk highlights, from: http://www.shebudgets.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/06/hair-chalk-650×365.jpg - Dry your hair
Be patient and air dry your hair. You can also blow dry your hair, but be careful of blowing off the chalk.
Curling, from: http://www.elle.com/cm/elle/images/2O/elle-05-diy-hair-chalk-h-lgn.jpg - Seal the colour
When your hair is almost completely dry, seal in the chalk colour by straightening or curling your hair.
Hair styles, from: http://thebeautydepartment.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/TBDchalkitup2.jpg - Style
With your hair chalked, you can curl it, braid it – style it to give add the wow factor. It’s a bit early, but consider styling your hair for Halloween with fun highlights!
While the highlights are still in your hair make sure not to wear light shades of clothing, and don’t get wet! Also, consider laying a towel on your pillow to avoid chalk stains. They will stay in your hair for around 2-5 washes, depending on the darkness of your hair and your shampoo. Avoiding combing and brushing will help the color to stay in longer. Condition your hair well after chalking to replenish the natural moisture the chalk dries out. Enjoy ★
For the original tutorial, click here and here! For some tips, check out this! Any tips or concerns? Leave a comment below.