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April 26, 2013

How to Chalk Hair

DIY Washable Hair Color ~ How to Chalk Hair

Hair Chalking is a fun way to add color to your hair temporarily.  I love the fact that it washes right out in the shower and my kids love it because of all the fun color combinations.  Learn how to chalk hair in just a few easy steps.

How to Chalk Hair ~ DIY Washable Hair Color

Hair chalking is a quick, easy and inexpensive way to all a little temporary color to your hair or your kids.  I love the vibrant pink!  You could stick to your favorite color, go ombre, color the ends or try a whole rainbow of colors.  It is up to you:)

How to Chalk Hair

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Materials needed to begin:

  • Chalk Pastels ~ sold at art supply stores.  The cheaper student quality chalks work great!
  • Spray bottle
  • Towel to go over your shoulders ~ it can get messy
  • Rubber gloves ~ I did not use them, but if messy hands are not your thing then you might want to put on a pair.

How to Chalk Hair

How to Chalk Hair

  1. Wet the strand of hair you want to chalk.  It is best to work in small sections.
  2. Starting at the top of the strand you want colored, gently rub the chalk pastel over the wet strand.  You may need to rub the color on the hair a few times to achieve the desired color.
  3. You could also try just dipping the tip of the chalk in water and rubbing it on the hair as well.  Both techniques work great.  You may want to play around a little to see which you like better.
  4. Let your hair air dry and then heat set with a flat or curling iron.  The colors will pop once your hair is dry.
  5. Shake off the excess pigment and you are all set!
  6. When you are ready to remove the color, simply wash with shampoo.  It may stain the hair slightly if you have lighter hair, but it will fade quickly with repeated washes.

How to Chalk Hair

If you plan on adding more than one color of chalk to your hair, start with the lightest color first and gradually go darker.  Switch up the colors, go crazy and have fun.  Since it is temporary, it is like an invitation to go wild and be carefree!

How to Chalk Hair

Tips for making your chalk last a little longer:

  • Use hairspray to set the chalk
  • Heat set dry hair with either a flat iron or a curling iron ~ this will brighten the color and set it so it does not rub off as easily.
  • Don’t brush your hair, or play with it too much.
  • Braids look great and will keep your hair from moving and rubbing the chalk off.
  • We have not had any problems with color transferring to clothing, however if you are worried about it wear something that matches your new hair color.
  • Sleep with an old pillow case in case the color transfers.
  • The chalk can dry out your hair, so make sure to use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner when washing it out.

How to Chalk Hair

I love this fun temporary look.  What color combination are you going to try?

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7 thoughts on “How to Chalk Hair”

  1. Savannah on April 29, 2013 at 7:00 am said:

    What a great idea. It is so much fun and yet just washes away. I hope you’ll share this at Look What We Did. -Savannah http://www.hammocktracks.com/buttons/

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  2. mistie on May 21, 2013 at 11:37 am said:

    can you use crayola sidewalk chalk 4 this?

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    • Tammy on May 21, 2013 at 2:56 pm said:

      I have not tried it with regular chalk, but I bet it would work. The colors might not be as bright, but it should produce a similar look. Love to hear how it goes.

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      • Brandi s on July 18, 2013 at 10:54 am said:

        Just tried it on my kids with bright sidewalk chart and it worked! Not as bright but it worked and they love it!

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  3. Rebecca at thisfineday on May 27, 2013 at 2:40 pm said:

    Fun fun fun. My almost 4 year old just asked to go to the hair salon to get her hair dyed rainbow last week. This may do the trick! Thanks for the post 🙂

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  4. Varya @ CWOV on June 8, 2013 at 6:34 pm said:

    OMG, we used to do that as kids ALL THE TIME pretending to be all kinds of princesses. Of course we used regular blackboard chalk and never wetted the hair. This post brings soooo many memories!!!! THANK YOU!

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